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184.6 | 2022-08-14 | GuildTextChat | [
{
"author": "luthor2321",
"message": "Hanzo would not answer right away, moving closer until he was about right in front of Jobu. \"Ryota Hanzo. Are we here to exchange names, or are we here to train?\" Hanzo would reply rudely. \n\nThe night was perfect for the task at hand, as Hanzo was interested in training his vision to help with his shurikenjutsu. \"I've come here to get stronger, if you want to as well, just tell me what you would like to practice.\""
},
{
"author": "0slimshady0",
"message": "Jobu would withhold the urge to sigh deeply. This was what he wanted for the most part, so he couldn't really complain. *\"Well, I've got really bad chakra tendencies.\"* Jobu would start to say, walking towards Hanzo's hiding spot and placing one foot onto its surface. *\"How about this; I climb this thing, you try and stop me?\"*\n\nAs he would finish, he began applying his chakra into his feet, but was barely able to get his footing as it was. It would be a challenge for certain, if he were to try and climb the object while being already terrible in that area of expertise. \n\nNevertheless, he didn't let those concerns surface, as he was determined to finally overcome this hurdle he had been struggling with in the academy. Perhaps some much needed stakes would help him learn faster."
},
{
"author": "luthor2321",
"message": "Hanzo wouldn't respond with words anymore, taking shurikens from his sides and placing them between his fingers. Taking a few steps back to get into a striking distance, he would prepare his throwing arm as Jobu would try and climb the broken tree he had hid behind.\n\nSomeone else may have hesitated, but Hanzo was no such person. He came here to train and now he was going to do so. If Jobu was asking to to be injured, Hanzo was not going to stop him.\n\nBut, Hanzo was also interested in applying his training to his vision. So to achieve this, he took his other hand and covered one eye. While it was night already, it would make the throwing of the shurikens more random and could probably make it easier to dodge.\n\nHe wasn't planning on going full strength either, cold as he would appear. He was not trying to kill Jobu. Instead, he would wind his arm back at about half strength, throwing three shurikens all at once in Jobu's direction as he started climbing."
},
{
"author": "0slimshady0",
"message": "While Jobu had told Hanzo explicitly to attack him, for some reason, he wasn't expecting Hanzo to do it so readily. He figured that Hanzo would at least allow him to get his footing on the tree. Nevertheless, Jobu got about a third of the way up the tree before the shurikens came flying at him, causing him to lose his balance completely.\n\nStranded in midair with no way to block any of the shurikens being hurled at them, all he could do was shield his eyes as he would hope that they would harmlessly pass by him. With Hanzo's one opened eye, but decent shurikenjutsu, it was safe to say that despite his self-imposed handicap, it was still a loss for Jobu.\n\nThe first of the shurikens spun towards him, going wide because of him falling back towards the earth. The second, he didn't have any chance to defend against, as it lacerated Jobu's arm. The last one, also went wide, likely due to the impaired vision, but Jobu couldn't really say for sure. He couldn't see anything.\n\nHitting the ground with a thud, he seethed in pain with the small gash on his arm. *\"Man, that stings!*\" Jobu would stare at Hanzo with a look of contempt."
},
{
"author": "luthor2321",
"message": "Hanzo's expression would stay the same, even with the hateful stare down Jobu was giving him. He would remove his hand covering his eye, saying nothing as he went to retrieve his shurikens, the one at Jobu's feet as well. Could not afford to let them go to waste, that is.\n\nHanzo's cold eyes would meet Jobu's scornful ones. \"Just remember that you asked for this, Otoki. I held back that time, just know that.\" He would say, getting his shurikens between his fingers again and moving away 10 yards."
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195.666667 | 2023-07-07 | GuildTextChat | [
{
"author": "megachiroptera",
"message": "Like all Jihibiki, Junichiro has an extremely refined sense of hearing. So refined, in fact, that he's able to hear anything and everything going on inside of the room whose door his ear is pressed up against. Or, rather, he's able to hear the *Lack* Of anything and everything. Not a single heartbeat echoes within the room, not even after listening for well over fifteen seconds. \n\nIn that time, of course, he's able to construct an extremely refined map of the room based on the reverberating sound from the bazaar itself against the floor and the specks of dust upon it. It's a relatively open space with a few scattered tables and chairs within. A few sheets of paper are scattered on the floor here and there. There's an empty cork-board on the far wall. And, of course, another door further within, leading to the back of the closed-down shop where the supposed secret entrance actually is. According to the report, at least.\n\nA few roaming bazaar-browsers give the trio of Military Police shinobi confused glances, but they aren't questioned at all."
},
{
"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "\"... There is nothing...\" He spoke quietly, a whisper as he would stand. \"And that... Is concerning. I could not even sense so much as a fly, and while I do not currently detect any traps... This is only the front... As such.\" He would open the door, with force if needed, breaking the knob if necessary to push the door open, and speak softly. \"Once we are in, I would hope the area to be secured, there is a chance that the enemies may hold the area hostage with some kind of mechanism or technique should they find themselves cornered.\" \n\nHis shield was ahead of him, as he continued ahead. \"Our colleague mentioned the secret entrance to be near the back of the establishment... I would be wary, however, the chances that they are aware of our meddling are slim, but not nonexistent.\" He kept his eyes and trained workers mind peeled for any contraptions, and as he did last time with the other door, would inspect the 'secret entrance' with much scrutiny."
},
{
"author": "dijonmustard0452",
"message": "Shinpi didn't know anything about what Sensory was like, but to hear that Junichiro couldn't sense *Anything* Was a bit concerning to him as well. The only thing that he could really hope on is that the previous owners were very vigilant about their pest removal, because he didn't even know what the alternative *Could* Have meant. Regardless, Shinpi simply nodded towards Junichiro and kept in formation behind him.\n\nWhile they worked, Shinpi made sure to keep his eyes and ears open for even the smallest little detail. Anything that didn't sound like it fit in with the ambient sounds of the surrounding area, whatever that may be. For now, that was really all that he could do."
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544.25 | 2023-08-27 | GuildTextChat | [
{
"author": "dijonmustard0452",
"message": "Suddenly, the light from Ayaka's strange technique had snuffed out, plunging the Officer into darkness. That was fine. Shinpi was more than capable enough to fight without his eyes for a bit, especially since his opponents would also be deprived of their eyes. Junichiro would be alright, at least. He worried about what exactly the light going out meant for Ayaka, it was difficult to see exactly what happened when he was fighting at the time. \"The Captain can handle herself,\" Shinpi responded simply, \"You will find no such luck.\"\n\nShinpi attempted to dance around his opponent's techniques, ducking under the ribbons as he stepped to the side to get out of the way of whatever was coming from behind. Just to be sure that he was going to be alright, Shinpi activated his armor technique just in case. Assuming he was able to dip to the side, Shinpi took this opportunity to make sure his opponent couldn't easily do the same. Ebbs and flows of water chakra filled his soul as he weaved together hand signs in a blur.\n\nWith a flex, Shinpi spat out numerous jets of water towards the man with the ribbon, in a slight arc to make it rather difficult to get out of the way of both the attacks coming towards him. If all went according to his plan, he'd have to choose between getting hit by Shinpi's water, or whatever was coming towards him now."
},
{
"author": "videns",
"message": "There was a sudden drop after Ayaka had taken her defensive precautions. It seemed that fuinjutsu was just a simple storage seal or some variation of it. Annoying to say the least. Especially coupled with the sudden thuds she felt overhead. She couldn't be sure of what they were but a quick assumption lead her to believe more fuinjutsu was used to release some for of weapons down on her. Without her shadow barrier she would have surely been skewered. Thank's for the jutsu Nemui! \n\nBut rain from above was now a past concern as Ayaka still found herself in the pit of the pit. And given that earth release was used earlier she knew that the moment she got down here that she needed to escape. With her ball of light now useless for the moment, she undid the jutsu. She would have done so the moment she had fully wrapped herself in shadows as the light from the ball wouldn't permeate through her defense. This meant she could do something more useful with another jutsu. Commanding one of the tendrils toward her feet to move, Ayaka's hand began to cast seals. Her foot tenketsu was now connected to the ground below allowing for her jutsu to shoot her back up. The jutsu sacrificed some of it's size for speed so Ayaka could stay rooted but also get out of the pit before she was crushed by the stones she could hear behind her. If she didn't get out in time then with any luck the strength of her wrapping would help her bust out of it.\n\nAyaka's eyes were sorely lacking any relevant information but from what she could hear and sense the others were dealing with the rest of the enemy shinobi. All Ayaka could do was reinforce her shadow wrapping. The whole situation was a new kind of annoying but so long as some of their attention was focused on her she could at the very least keep it off the others so they could act."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Ayaka sped towards the opening in the ground above her, the pillars of stone closing from the sides, seeking to close the young Nara inside of the prison of stone and earth. The top layer of the pit that she was in closed first, causing the rising slap of stone she was riding upwards to crush her shadow wrapping against a slab of solid stone, the 'lid' of the pit straining and cracking just as her shadow wrapping did. At that time, more pillars slammed into the shadow wrapping from the sides, cracking it open as the top layer of interlocking stone split. Breaking the protective layer, pushing Ayaka through, just as she collided with large slabs of stone, crushing ribs inside of her chest and feeling her left arm crack and twist painfully as she was launched a few feet past the ground before falling to the ground. Ayaka couldn't see the damage, and her adrenaline and shock was preventing her from feeling the full scope beyond the unhelpful waves of pain, but she could not move her arm, and breathing was excruciating. It suddenly came to her then. The noise from before, the one that was always coming in close behind her? It was a genjutsu. A very subtle one, but annoying.*\n\n*Hearing a burst of motion, there was the sound of someone landing nearby the Nara, before she heard a female voice speak nearby.* \"Intervention: Midnight Casket.\" *As she spoke, Ayaka couldn't see anything, but she felt a potent curtain of chakra begin to form around her, a good ten feet from where she was standing. With chakra flowing into the ground beneath her as well.*\n\n*Junichiro raced forwards, through the sprinkling dome of dust, as some got on his head and shoulders. As he flipped his shield around and aimed it properly, Junichiro found something interesting. It didn't smell like most things he could detect, but it did smell vaguely of adhesive. Although, it clearly was not sticking to him super well, since parts of the dust fell off even as he ran. Spinning the shield around, the puppet man briefly saw the outline of the Jihibiki in the flash and started to lean back, although he didn't get far enough.*\n\n*A wicked uppercut, the shield made contact with the man's jaw, as it crunched under the impact and paper and wood and various fluids sprayed everywhere. Both moving to the man himself, towards Junichiro, and the surrounding crates and boxes. As he kept leaning up, the wooden jaw slipped off, torn as if punched off, before the man looked back down in the JIhibiki's vague direction in the dark. Blood coming out of his upper jaw and nose, but seemingly having taken the hit better than most. The crushed puppet jaw having absorbed some impact and bought him time to slip the rest of the strike. Although not without taking some damage of his own. The man's mouth was more of a small tube connected to his top jaw, and the closest thing to a smile he had was the clenching of his cheeks near his eyes and he hopped back. About at the speed Junichiro was capable of. Moving over to his female comrade, his long centipede arm following him as he moved.*\n\n*Pulling the arm back in towards his body, he inverted the arm before making some parchments more visible. Forming a large second barrier around him and his ally. The parasite energy still on the arm, although it seemed it was next to the both of them inside the barrier. As this happened, the woman spoke up again.* \"Nara's spent! Let her rip!\"\n\n*Shinpi slipped through and around the bindings, forming a water release technique to launch at the man in front of them. The man moved, but he was still hit with a few rays of water, making a pained grunt as Shinpi heard ribs creak. Although he managed to avoid the majority of it, by dodging forwards. In the direction of the large high speed object... That didn't move how Shinpi expected it to. It remained exactly behind him, hurtling towards him, even as he moved. It was then Shinpi realized it as well, it was a genjutsu.*\n\n\"Understood.\" *Moving past at a less than graceful speed, The man with the ribbon leaped at a corner of the room as his ribbon whipped around him. Shinpi could hear the ribbon cover the man in some kind of dome. Then... Nothing. Junichiro, more in the center of the room, could feel the large underground space start to fill with fire release chakra, although he couldn't really any evidence of it at all, even with his advanced dark-attuned senses.*\n\n*Somewhere behind him, Junichiro heard the Aburame speak again quietly.* \"*Oh Kami above...*\""
},
{
"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "No matter how he analyzed this scenario, there was nothing that could be considered positive about this. Captain Nara was indisposed, and he could hear her labored breaths, sure, he'd struck a glancing and most likely lethal blow, but the fact of the matter was the puppet was still standing, which could only mean it still had fight left in it. That wasn't at all mentioning or acknowledging the fact that at this very moment a wave of fire that seemed to be almost all encompassing was approaching them quite rapidly at this very moment. Of course this wasn't an ideal situation, if it were ideal then he wouldn't feel his very heart pump oh so violently and cruelly against his chest. He only had one course of action to take, and this was in of itself creating a gambit, a gambit he could not ensure he would survive, if only due to the strain it would put on his body.\n\n\"Officer Shinpi, ten meters south of your position, Captain Ayaka is enshrouded in some manner of barrier, do not let them take her, I will be joining you shortly.\" He sighed deeply, and closed his eyes as he felt the drain upon his body and spirit, and allowed the roar to consume. The weapon in his hand lost all shape and reason, turning so far from anything that could be considered a spear, as a *Massive* Maw of parasite energy was formed, and the eye that was dormant in Junichiro's parasite afflicted arm glowed bright, so bright it potentially pierced through the shadow, an icy blue. He felt the calm and the urge to slaughter encompass his entire being, as he spoke softly in response to the Aburame.\n\n\"There are no Kami, this is the err of man, you haven't ended yourself yet? Pitiful.\" As he spoke, he reached his arm forward, dispersing the entirety of the fire release chakra as he allowed the maw to consume everything it could. There would be no fire here. And, once the fire was dealt with, he would turn his attention to the lambs for slaughter.\n\nA Rank Strength\nA Rank Endurance\nA Rank Speed\nA Rank Reflexes\nA Rank Mereijutsu\nA Rank Bukijutsu\nAssimilation Mode Entered [0/2]"
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{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*The fire swirled around Junichiro, his movements devouring chakra in the area immediately around him. The flames spilled forth to fill the whole room, and while the large bullet of water carved out a space in front of Shinpi, the flames were all-encompassing. Shinpi smelt burnt hair and skin as he felt the searing pain from his legs and around his face as he sent out the tremendous blast of water downrange towards the ribbon wielding shinobi. He was mostly fine, and was able to stay in the fight, but it was a set of rather serious burns. As the heat increased to a truly incredible degree, Junichiro felt a burning sensation around his head and shoulders. Not anything from the fire release chakra that he could sense, but a small hissing noise underneath the roar of the fire coincided with his vision narrowing and a pressure on his temples. And he saw and felt hot foam expanding to block his eyes and restrain his shoulders very slightly. Not much of a problem compared to the lack of vision and burning sensation on his eyes and face.*\n\n*Alien, monstrous jaws crunched down on the half-shattered barrier. Already weakened by the attack from Shinpi previously, Junichiro cut through the chakra maintaining its form, and crashed into the long insectoid arm that created it. The fire release didn't seem to carry the force necessary to do the job by itself, but it still seemed to be more than enough to pour in after Junichiro did his work. Jaws clamping down on the long arm, the prosthetic was bitten in half and split to the ground. Fire flowed in and charred the rest of the implement, although he seemed to pull it tighter to protect both of the white cloaked figures.*\n\n*At this point though, both had some burns, and the long arm had been mostly reduced to cinders and char at this point. As they broke through and the fire ran out of the incendiary fuel, the room returned to the darkness that had been the norm before.*\n\n*In the distance, Shinpi felt a shift of the ground, and the sound of his attack impacting against something solid a few feet in front of the area the white cloaked figure had been. Although he didn't hear any movement from the shinobi themselves. Junichiro heard in the dark, a fast movement and two heartbeats racing away, towards the end of the room that Shinpi just shot at.*\n\n*In the dark, Ayaka felt the barrier hold up, and gathered chakra in preparation to manipulate any shadows she may encounter in the future. Still within her dark and empty prison.*"
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"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "The parasite energy was working through Junichiro's core just as much as the searing foam was burning the surface of his skin, pain was pain, and that meant it was a sign of life, he could deal with the pain, accept it, but there was still a mission to complete, and one of his partners was preparing something rather powerful, if his sensory was any indication. He could not see, but he needn't his eyes in that moment, there was a barrier, there was Ayaka, and if it was the Nara, light was the tool that would give her the edge she needed. The monstrous limb *Tore* Through the barrier with an almost lazy shrug, shattering it and releasing his superior, and aimed his shield forwards, towards Ayaka, towards the enemies.\n\n\"Finish them, slaughter.\" And he used his last disc, launching forward a flashing pang of light that would not only create monumental shadows in the direction the enemies had ran off to, but for Ayaka to utilize and Shinpi to finish them off with. \n\nIn that same fluid motion, he fell to his knees, dissipating the Assimilation form, if he didn't go unconscious immediately he'd be surprised, though he doubted it. \"Finish the fight...\""
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"author": "videns",
"message": "This was it. Ayaka could sense Junichro's presence throught he darkness. It was coming rapidly, coming to free her. She stood ready, poised to let her jutsu activate. She could feel her own heart in her ears untim the sensation of the chakra around her vanished. \n\nHer bearing heart that was pumping boiling blood through her body to keep it upright went cold. The chakra around her was gone but the room remained dark. Were they doomed. And then the Jihibiki spoke. She allowed herself to smirk as she heard his shield take action. A second mater there was a flash of light toward her and it was all she needed. \n\n\"Shadow Imitation field!\" She hollowed into the abyss that now formed around her feet. This was the most chakra she had out into any attack she had before. The speed size and power of this binding would be like nothing anyone here would have seen. And given how dark the place was she didnt imagine they would see it too well. \n\nThe jutsu Expanded toward the agressors and the rest of the room at speed, enveloping the whole room almost instantaneously. There was nothing these wretches could do. It would also inadvertently capture her allies too hut with her mastery over her clan's Hiden they wouldn't remained bound for long if at all. Thos would leave them open to a strong attack from theast remaining officer. \n\n\"You did well, rest easy while we deal with these varmin.\""
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"author": "dijonmustard0452",
"message": "Heat and light ripped the air out of Shinpi's lungs as he saw the large flash. He knew that the burning was coming, but that could only do so much. Shinpi gasped, catching his breath through the searing pain, his mind briefly flashing back to his Founders' Preliminary with Candle, though he banished the thought. He still had a job to do, and he was still standing. The things that needed to happen were regrettable, but they did *Have* To happen. \n\nOnce more, Shinpi bounced to the side of the room, relying on his hearing to the best of his ability. He hit something last time, and this time the only thing he would hit would be flesh. Yet another flash happened from somewhere behind him, which gave him a brief opportunity. With the light provided from Junichiro's flash, Shinpi had one opportunity to find his opponents and end it all. Wind filled his chest once more as he grasped for the Wakizashi at his side, channeling power into it once more and shaping it into a sharp blade of wind with his sword flashing out of the sheathe. \n\nHe had no more words remaining for these people. They were going to die shortly, anyways. All Shinpi wanted was for this to be over, and his comrades safe."
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201.2 | 2020-08-03 | GuildTextChat | [
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "Atsumichi would be walking around the unity monument, picking up trash and sweeping dust from stone tiles...\n\nThis, is uh, not really ninja work. Recently, he had take apart of a mission, or well, community service activity, really. He had trouble calling what he was doing right now, a 'mission.' Missions often involved high stake battles, time crunch movement, or like, risks. This, all he really needed to worry about was to make sure he didn't get his hands sticky from picking up melted candy. This was hardly a mission. \n\nHe'd glance to his partner on this one, trying to observe how he was faring under the mildly hot weather and somewhat uncomfortable conditions."
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "At this point Tatsu was absolutely livid from the types of missions he was being given. Painting fences. Cutting down trees. And now he was picking up trash off the street!? It was easy to say that he was dangerously annoyed, a scowl etched deep into his face. Though the one thing that could perhaps make it better was that he had unseal two of his sealed wooden pikes to stab into the garbage rather than bend down and pick it up himself,\n\n\"A normal citizen could do this, why are we being made to do this!?\"\n\nAlmost to puncture his point he began to furiously stab [C+ Speed] into the ground with his spears at a rapid pace. It was a wonder the carved wood wasn't snapping under the strain at this pace and with the fury he planted them down with. One thing to consider was how long before he had a heat stroke considering he had for the most part refused to lose any of his traditional attire. \n["
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "He'd give Tatsurama a small grin, it wasn't entirely genuine, it was more so just to express 'yeah, we got the short end of the stick this time around.' Even still, Atsumichi didn't seem entirely opposed to the work, he'd even picked up a bit of a rhythm. Pick up trash, put in bag, pick up trash, put in bag, so on and so forth. However, he did realize he was still yet to sweep all of the street, and that... Phew, okay, that might be a lot of work. He'd give Tatsurama and approving glance, trying to motivate him to enjoy the work he was doing, even if, honestly, Atsu wasn't enjoying it either.\n\n\"I mean, hey, c'mon, we're getting paid for it... Not a lot, but still, we're cleaning things up, and that's a good thing in of itself.\" Atsu would pause for a second, glancing over to his partner, \"Anyways, uh, if you don't mind me trying to get to know my partner a lil better, what's your name?.. Thinkin'... Hey, if we're working together, maybe we can chat a bit to make it feel like the work is going by faster.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"Tatsurama, call me Tatsu.\"\n\nHe didn't really see a reason to state his family name when a simple glance at the back of his overcoat would reveal the Senju clan seal. Formalities were something decent, but they meant little when he was stuck spearing papers, boxes, and debris for cash. It took a few more thrusts and grabbing from the bag for him to finally be done with the little bit of trash that had been gathered. That's when he resealed his pikes and began to look at all the remaining filth,\n\n\"What is there to say, I'm a genin trying to progress.\"\n\nAs he said this he moved on to take a large brush and began to shuffle the dirt down the street and clean off the dirt from the stone,\n\n\"This would be easy with wind or water. Though I suppose I'm not so lucky.\"\n["
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "Atsumichi would nod, 'Tatsu,' easy enough to remember. Unlike what Tatsu would expect, Atsu wouldn't notice the Senju clan seal, while it could be easily construed as him not knowing what it was, he simply didn't catch it. After all, his mind was preoccupied with menial labor. His bag was about half-way full, and he was quite impressed with the progress Tatsu was making... Well, 'impressed?' He was doing good, but it wasn't a job where doing good meant too much. Regardless, he'd continue on, opting to try to continue this chat. \n\n\"Heh, aren't we all? There's a whole world around us and we've got so much room to grow.\" Atsu would shrug, though, his attention would be caught by something Tatsu said, \"Oh? Water?.. Have you already picked up all the litter over there? I was considering using a Water Style jutsu to clean up, but I didn't wanna have to pick up soggy litter.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "His words were at least somewhat encouraging, they had room to grow did they? He certainly agreed and deep within he felt the free trade of knowledge would help see that growth occur. How far were people willing to go and were they willing to throw away that old fashioned thinking in order to push past their limits. Perhaps this was another person he could potentially make allies out of, some idle chat would probably aid in this assessment,\n\n\"What do you think would be the best method for us to grow past these walls? And yes, I've gotten my litter.\"\n\nThat being said he would move out of the way of the path so that it might be cleaned or pressure washed for lack of a better term in this situation."
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "Atsu would glance to Tatsu, taking a small break from picking up trash to place a fist on his hip and listen. He was glad that the Senju clans member appeared to be listening to the sentiments he shared to him, clearly happy with being able to start conversation. Though, as Tatsu began to respond, this excitement would turn to a bit of confusion, \"Grow past these walls?\" Atsu would restate, asking himself the same question, \"...I-I, that's a real interesting question, Tatsu... I suppose once we become the strongest we can, we just defeat the horrors once and for all... Then...\" He'd pause, clearly, Atsu hasn't thought of this at all before, \"...Yeah.\"\n\nHe'd walk over to Tatsurama's area, beginning to weave hand seals on the way, there. Dragon, Tiger, Hare, as soon as he was by it, he'd raise his hand to his face, placing to fingers upwards, and spewing out a torrent of water, \"Water Release: Raging Waves!\" The pressurized wave of water would be more than enough to blast the dirt and muck off of the stone. After getting the area, Atsu would take a minute to sit down and rest, drained— even if just by the slightest bit, from doing that water style jutsu, \"I uh, gotta say, you asked a really interesting question, Tatsu.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "He listened very closely for all he could, tone, wording, conviction. From the side of his eyelids he would glance over as well taking in just that much more. Was this partner of his someone he could count on to help him grow past the walls in the future?\n\nThe future was that one very important to thing to the young genin. Ever since he had heard the stories of how the world became what it was he had been curious and looking towards the future, studying ways to make it better. There was no time to soak in your youth in a world such as this, so every moment was spent looking for more resources. That's why he was so delighted by the answer he was given,\n\n\"The strongest we can be, huh? Strong enough to defeat the horrors? That sounds about right. I think knowledge is what will allow that, but it seems like everyone in our world keeps what they know to themselves.\"\n\nThe next comment was crucial, he had this conversation once with a Nara and the talk went quite well. Now it was time to see how someone outside a clan might react. He needed to have friends and allies, because if they all filled the squads in the future than they could truly change things in his favor. Knowledge without limit would allow for all to surpass their limits.\n["
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "He'd continue to sit, opting to place his hands on his knee and rest his head on both, he was clearly interested in what Tatsurama had to say, even if he founds his question... Deep. Regardless of what he thought about the question, he was still curious as to what the Senju would say, and would continue to listen on patiently. \n\n\"Knowledge... I mean, knowledge is important, yeah, but I think we just need to better ourselves. I guess like, people would benefit from knowing the Hiden of other clans, I suppose...\" Atsu would glance away, this definitely seemed to make sense, but he had never thought about such a thing. It was more than weird to have all these thoughts brought up at once, it was a lot to take in, and a lot to consider, \"I think we're able to improve ourselves enough to defeat the horrors, though. I think it's... Well... I'll be honest, I don't know what to think about all that... B-But, even if there's people keeping knowledge to themselves, we just need to understand ourselves and improve that way. We won't need the tricks of any clan or anything, we'll just develop our own power, and then we can defeat the horrors!\" He'd clearly grow more and more energetic as he continued to speak, feeling satisfied with finding a stance on this matter that he believed in."
},
{
"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "The speech that his partner was making had its merits, if the other clan abilities were truly important or powerful then they likely would've been able to beat back some of the horrors on their own. Perhaps they didn't need them to share, but other non-clan members could still perhaps find use in them,\n\n\"We better ourselves, by learning don't we? You recall the story of the Wanderer. It wasn't until he taught the ancestors of the people today and birthed my ancestors that we could have a place. There is more out there to learn, to claim for ourselves. We need to understand our enemies, we can create our own powers. You seem eager enough . . . What would you give to run safely beyond my ancestor's walls?\"\n\nHe slowly cast his gaze outwards, a monument to the power his family once had as well as the power the ninja today lacked to go beyond. Was it a barrier of safety of the idol of how trapped they were?\n\n\"I plan to learn all this world's secrets. The truth of it all. With that we'll break beyond. I'll see that none of us are held by limits.\"\n\nPerhaps this was just the mind your developed when you were drilled with expectations of such a clan, when you knew the history you had, and realized the gravity of the world you lived in. \n["
},
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"author": "milnak",
"message": "Atsumichi would continue to listen on, though by now he would have stood up, moving to continue picking up trash. He'd make it very visible that he had no intent on ignoring Tatsu though, and would continue to nod, signaling that he was hearing him. Their conversation was definitely interesting, even if it was one that Atsu felt like he couldn't contribute much to. He had simply not lived out all of these 'ideals' yet, he has simply accepted these truths as he saw them, truths. They were surrounded by two great wooden walls, and some people hid the knowledge. Though having it presented to him phrased in such a way did make him stop and think.\n\nHe'd nod upon the mention of the wanderer, though would stop nodding as he continued, \"I... Hrm. I-I hate to say this, but I'm fine with the life I have now Tatsu. I'd love to free everyone from the horrors and explore what's out there, but I know I can't do that right now, and I'm fine with that... Maybe in the future I'll be strong enough to help my fellow shinobi, but until then...\" He'd pick up a piece of trash, \"I'm fine with community service.\" He wouldn't mention anything about Tatsu's statement on limits, clearly, he didn't have much input on that... Or at least, no input that he wanted to give."
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"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "``` Substituting for \n\nShou would be within the jutsu-based training ground. Not somewhere the boy usually spent his time practicing his ninja skills, the boy much preferred to be alone, practicing his proficiency with the spear and honing his body. Either that or aimlessly antagonizing those who came near him. Two of Shou's favorite past times. But alas, today he was here on a *Mission.* A mission to actually *Learn* Some of that jutsu shinobi were known for, not that he was incapable or didn't know any. The boy simply preferred the more *Martial* Side of the ninja way, rather than all that scroll readin', handseal doin' he'd have to do to learn this jutsu.\n\n*Multi-Layered Gale*\n\nA defensive, wind release jutsu that Shou was currently trying to hopelessly practice, he was able to expel the chakra from his hands, attempting to form the defensive technique. However, the boy was struggling, and had not successfully formed the jutsu yet. Which clearly upset him.\n\nThus, there the boy was. Practicin' his jutsu in the middle of the ninjutsu range, thankfully, there were no souls currently around to bother his peaceful practice time."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Focusing on his book in his hand, Naoyuki was this time not in his paper form, flying around and learning to master the Dance of the Shikigami technique. Instead, he was reading, trying to understand the jutsus he was reading about in different chapters. He did want to learn one of these, that is why he is approaching the ninjutsu range. Looking up from his book to see if there were other people, he noticed someone else beside himself here. He looked at him, and would smile if that boy would look back. Maybe they could train together?*\n\n*His eyes went back to read the chapter about a wind release technique. He really had to learn this technique, for it looked like a good offensive AND defensive jutsu, thus being very useful in missions with its range. He wanted to learn Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "When Shou noticed the presence of the other boy, Shou would instinctively turn to look towards the other boy, his expression one of annoyance. *Why was there another person in his peaceful space?* This was supposed to be Shou time, not other shinobi guy who was smilin' at him weird time. \n\n\"Er. Who're you.\" The bluehaired boy would ask, staring at Naoyuki with his sharp, yellow eyes. Shou sported a naginata strung across his back, despite the lack of a need to use it. He was jutsu training after all! Still, it was his prized possession and the boy carried his favored weapon wherever he went."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Looking back up at the boy, he raised his hand as a greeting and quickly took a glance at the page number, before closing the book, just to notice that this shinobi wasn't quite the kind hearted one like Naoyuki was, but that was fine, he thought*\n\n\"Hey. I'm Shimura Naoyuki. And you?\"\n\n*He said it with a calm and friendly voice, meeting Shou's gaze and eyes with a relatively calm manner. He was here for a peaceful reason. To train. Even though his technique was anything else than peaceful, but eh*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "Another *Nice* Person. Invadin' his territory, he'd been here first. Means he owns it, basically. \n\n\"Kugeyama Shou.\" Full name time, Shou spoke with a rather rough tone, clearly not up for exchanging any pleasantries of the sort with this boy in front of him. Rather, Shou wanted to know what he was doin', and how to get him to leave. For now, at least. Maybe he also had some use as a sparring or practice partner judging from his scroll. Stepping on others to elevate yourself was somethin' shinobi did, after all. \n\n\"...Why'd you choose this place to train.\" Clearly if Shou didn't notice this guy it must've meant that he'd gotten here *After* Shou right? There was no way the boy had somehow, *Not seen* This guy or somethin'. Only a loser would do that."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Sigh. He shrugged and looked around. The place was big enough, so he looked at him again*\n\n\"To learn ninjutsu. That's what the range is for. The place is big enough for the two of us, or even more. Just thought that with a partner, training would be more fun and maybe even easier.\"\n\n*Naoyuki scratches his chin, then put his book away. He got the idea of his jutsu, he just had to do it now. Easy as that, right? Blowing wind, basically, and he already knew how to do that. And as for the stepping on others to elevate yourself, Naoyuki would have to agree and disagree at once, but that wasn't the topic they were talking about right now*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "Shou sorta meant *Why was this boy near him,* But he didn't need to know that. Since instead, Shou let Naoyuki's transgression against his very being pass like the great, generous god the bluehaired boy was and instead focused on the latter part of the other shinobi's statement. \n\n\"Eh.. Training together?\" Shou tilted his head, familiar with the concept. Maybe training with another person could help him learn his wind jutsu better? He'd have to see though if this guy was up to snuff. \n\n\"What jutsu are ya tryin' to learn?\" He'd ask the other boy, properly turning to face him fully. Now that they were havin' an actual conversation and Shou was beginning to think him more than a weird guy who was invading Shou's private training time."
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"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*There we go, he thought. It seemed to look better now. He nodded as Shou repeated it. Training together always seemed useful in Nao's opinion. As he go asked about the jutsu, he replied*\n\n\"Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves. It's kinda dangerous I read. Able to slice people up easily.\"\n\n*Never would he try that on Shou, or any fellow Shinobi. But he probably needed a partner to understand how this worked, as it is his first Vacuum technique, and these work differently he thought*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"I see, I've heard about that one, I'm learnin' another wind jutsu right now, Multi-Layered Gale. A defensive one.\" He explained, slicin' people up sounded pretty cool too though. But if Shou was gonna learn how to slice people up, the boy would prefer to do it with his darling weapon. There was a reason he had put all those SP points into bukijutsu, after all. \n\n \"I'm fine with trainin' together though, I'm guessing we both got a wind affinity, anyway. Maybe there's somethin' to be learned by trying to practice our jutsu together. If anything, its nice to have someone else's perspective when you're doing things like this.\" The boy would state, he didn't know exactly *How* They'd help each other. But it should be a bit easier having someone else here to critique him, and likewise for Naoyuki."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Happy that Shou was not that grumpy towards Naoyuki anymore, he smiled and nodded in agreement*\n\n\"Yes, that's true. So... I guess we both just should try to do the jutsu, maybe we can then see what we are doing wrong and right on each other?\"\n\n*As he said that, Naoyuki already started doing the hand seals for that at a relatively fast speed. Rat, Snake, Horse, Snake, Dog. These were the hand seals. He then took a deep breath, like it says in the book, and exhaled, trying to turn his head rapidly in different directions, away from Shou. Though, what it looked like was just him moving his head, with small, wind like things coming out of his mouth, not enough to call this Vacuum Serial Waves*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"Gotcha.\" \n\nShou watched Naoyuki perform his first jutsu, the boy performed his jutsu quite faster than Shou was capable of. He failed at the actual jutsu part of the jutsu, though. Those definitely didn't seem like the type of cutting winds Naoyuki was describing earlier, and the boy would voice that concern. \n\n\"Can those winds actually cut anythin'? Seems like they need to be stronger, too.\" Stronger meaning pumping more chakra into them, probably, although that might be difficult to control as Naoyuki was currently doing.\n\nHe'd then show off his jutsu, doing the handsigns for his Multi-Layered Gale, before thrusting his palm forward. The wind that came out was not in the form of the layered, defensive wind shield that he would've preferred, instead, much like Naoyuki's jutsu only basic wind blew forward out from his hand. \n\n\"I'm not doin' too good either.\" He'd state, looking at his failure of a jutsu with a mixture of disappointment and righteous anger."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Sighing, he watched the other Genin do his jutsu, who also failed the same way he himself did. It was often like this. Failing until it works for some reason. He smiled for a moment, then looked at place he aimed at*\n\n\"I think the only thing we need to do is control the chakra, but better. It doesn't seem like lack of force, at leasta in your case. Maybe I could be wrong though.\"\n\n*He just assumed that, since layering... It seemed like more of a control thing, precision. Not force or whatever. Naoyuki tried again, aiming at a tree this time. A single tree, rather than multiple, for a start. He formed the seals quickly and inhaled. Then, he'd aim at various spots on that tree, exhaling while doing that. This time, he controlled his chakra more than before, and put more force into it, more chakra, thus actually hitting the tree and cutting the small branches, but not yet able to cut the whole tree down. Impressed and content with that result, he now understood how to improve more.*"
},
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"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"Mhm, it's definitely control— Both our jutsus are rather complicated in the way we need the wind to form, huh? You need yours to slice things with cuttin' power, I need mine to be defensive 'nd layered.\" Shou would explain with his rough voice, this might be his first modicum of intelligent thought since he graduated from the academy! The boy didn't like thinking very hard.\n\nHe watched as Naoyuki successfully developed his jutsu a lil' bit farther, the boy couldn't let his guy upstage him! Thus, Shou would perform his jutsu once again. With a bit more finesse he was capable of forming his wind into what *Seemed* Like loose layers in front of him, weak and flimsy, he was doubtful that they'd be able to stand up to any real force, and the wind quickly dissipated into the air. \n\n\"Maaa... I kinda suck at this, don't I?\" Even Shou, master of everything, was aware of his few weaknesses. One of them being most ninjutsu."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*He looked at Shou again, doing the jutsu he tried once again. With it being better this time, he smiled at him. Naoyuki didn't see this as a competition, since they were both learning different jutsus and all, but he gave his best nonetheless*\n\n\"No, no. This was better! Maybe a few times more and you should have mastered it\"\n\n*Nao said, motivating the Genin and giving him a quick thumb up. He looked at his target, this time at three trees next to each other, placed relatively convenient*\n\n\"I think I got the hang out of this...\"\n\n*The feeling the second time was different, and he knew what to do to make it feel the same, but better, again. Again, the same hand seals, as fast as before. Inhale... Aim at the middle one first... And exhale! He quickly blew a few times, quickly turning his head towards the three targets, middle, left, right. What he blew could be seen as even sharper than before, and quicker, more accurate. He cut down all three trees, with a loud noise afterwards as the trees fell down. This is it!*"
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"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"Yeah, but you're better— With your handsigns at least.\" Shou specified that it was *The handsigns.* Admittin' someone else was just straight up better then him? There's no one who's just *Better* Than Shou. He was great! Amazing! An icon, he was basically the protagonist of this story. Seriously. \n\n\"Maybe not mastered, definitely think we're gettin' somewhere though.\" The boy would say, mastery meant that they were great ninja or somethin'. They were just a few genin practicin' a jutsu, the two boys were certainly becomin' capable but he doubted they'd master their distinctive jutsu so quickly.\n\nThat was until, Naoyuki straight up *Felled* A tree with his jutsu, \"Eh? Why're you suddenly good!\" Shou couldn't let this guy be better than him, so he'd quickly perform his jutsu again. Once more, it looked a little more secure and refined. The layers of wind formed quicker, and seemed more sturdy in front of him. Of course, he couldn't really tell their durability without trying to test it."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Noticing that Shou, someone with that personality - and you don't have to know him well to notice that -, admitting someone else was better, kind of surprised him. He was good with the hand seals, yes. He had a good teacher, too*\n\n*Smiling at the other Genin's reaction for felling the trees, he just waved his hand*\n\n\"It's nothing special, it's just what the jutsu does.\"\n\n*He did chuckle a bit though. His reaction was funny. Seeing his ego take a hit like that. It wasn't on purpose, but it sure was funny to see him trying to improve because of Naoyuki doing better than him. Watching him do his jutsu, he nodded*\n\n\"There you go! That's even better. See? We're getting there.\"\n\n*With a motivated and motivating tone, he gave him a thumbs up. They both were learning quickly, which was great*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"Yeah, yeah.\" Shou said, this guy's unending positivity was gettin' a lil' annoying to the boy. Most people Shou encountered for whatever reason were happy go lucky fucks. Shinobi were supposed to be sad, brooding assholes, right? Shou's kind of people, that is. He has been thoroughly disappointed to only find people who have been nice so far. \n\nHe didn't respond to Naoyuki's further motivation either, only takin' a small break to stretch his arms. \"Mhmm..\" Another attempt at the jutsu was what Shou would do, this was *Perhaps* The incarnation that the jutsu was supposed to be. Instead of Shou's previous half-baked attempts or minor successes, once he thrust his palm forward wind shot out, forming what looked like layered stacks of wind.\n\n\"There we go.\" He murmured, satisfied at his creation— Although this whole practicing thing wasn't exactly great for his chakra pool, he could think about that later."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Well, he didn't quite understand he negativity surrounding this guy. All that grumpiness and all. But, he coldn't just judge him like that, for he didn't know him well nor his past. Watching him do the jutsu again, this time even better, he grinned*\n\n\"Easy, see?\"\n\n*Naoyuki continued with the positivity, well, he couldn't just stop with that too. Scratchin his head, he looked around. His Chakra was still there. He wasn't that drained. Of course not, he trained his Chakra well. Focusing on Chakra more than other things, maybe a bit too much? Anyway, he looked back at Shou*\n\n\"I think we got the hang out of it. It's getting late slowly. Wanna go home?\"\n\n*He would let the choice to him, whether he wanted to accompany him or not*"
},
{
"author": "passionfruit.",
"message": "\"Ah, yeah sounds good— I should probably head back soon anyway.\" Head back to get some food, that is. Shou didn't even register the option to walk with Naoyuki. Not that he would even if the other boy explicitly offered, Shou tended to like solitary time a good bit more than any time he might spend with others, especially those he doesn't know.\n\n\"Seeya, guy.\" He either forgot his name or purposely didn't use it, either way Shou would gather himself and walk off, back towards Noragakure."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "**This is training grounds.**\n\nAikuru had arrived to the training grounds, simply relaxing there and sat down. He sighed, staring down to the ground as he wondered what else he could do. He was quite bored, as he didn't have any active missions going or anything. It was quite annoying to say the least. He had tapped his hand against the tree he was sitting against, making a little tune out of it as he waited for something to happen, anything.\n\n\"Hngh . .\"\n\nHe said as he groaned."
},
{
"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Rena soon arrived at the training grounds, She wanted to improve on her fireball techniques as she was lacking in it quite a bit which as an Uchiha was an embarrassment in her eyes.\n\nShe soon saw her cousin, Aikuru, Who she knew was quite proficient In fire style techniques and had a high affinity in it Perhaps he could train her in it.\n\nShe approached him before simply asking.\n\n\"Hey Aikuru mind teaching me in fire, I really need some help training in it..\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Hmm, hello Rena.\"\n\nHe said as he looked over to her, aha, so something did happen! Thank you . . Tree of tunes. He had stood up, and dusted himself off as he raised a hand for her to shake, greeting her accordingly. He had listened to what she had to say. She wanted him to teach her in Fire Release? He was pretty good at it, and he didn't see any reason why he shouldn't. He had sighed as he began to ask her a few questions.\n\n\"I assume you know the basics, right?\"\n\nHe said as he continued to wait for her to shake his hand."
},
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Rena shook his hand and nodded, She wasn't too useless in fire but it wasn't as good as her earth which she had hoped to change with this training session \n\n\"I know fireball justu and Phoenix fire sage, that's as far as my knowledge goes for fire I'm afraid.. \"\n\nIt did embarrass her as it was well known Uchiha were good with fire and not to be good at it sorta made you a laughing stock in her eyes.\n\n\"I want to become decent with it before that tournament thing, As I have little to no offensive capabilities besides my genjustu..\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Hah, Genjutsu is supplementary, not offensive.\"\n\nHe said as he began to look around as he found a place that wouldn't be completely scorched by their training. He had tapped his foot, alright, stone. It seemed to be a pretty good place to train her fire. After arriving to the area where there was stone, he turned around to the other Uchiha. Talking to her yet again, yet he wondered how she knew about those C-ranks, yet she didn't know the basics of Fire Release?\n\n\"Well, first, you want to churn the chakra within your system and expel it out as flames. Though that's just the cut down version, first, begin to churn the chakra.\"\n\nHe said as he commanded her."
},
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "She muttered under her breath \"Close enough..\" Before following him to the other place, The area was stone so she assumed it was to train against the elemental weakness.\n\nShe listened to what her cousin had to say about churning her inner fire, Whatever that meant, She did as best as she could with her limited knowledge on what he meant, She had obviously done it before when she did fire style techniques but it must have been an internal thought.\n\n\"Like this?\" She said as she expelled a moderate size fire stream from her mouth"
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"No, it has to be faster, and hotter.\"\n\nHe said as he looked over to the Genin, he had pretty good jutsu speed, it was so fast that he didn't even need to do hand-seals for B-rank jutsu and below. He had expanded his chest as he began to expel a large torrent of flames that were pretty fast and hot. They crashed against the ground and began to leave scorch marks on the stone. He looked back over to Rena and spoke to her again.\n\n\"Like that, remember to use seals.\"\n\nHe said to her as he stretched."
},
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Rena nodded again and did the same thing previously, Churning the fire within as she weaved the signs for fireball justu and inhaled and waited awhile till she exhaled and breathed out a sizeable fire ball.\n\nThe fireball paled in comparison to her cousins but it wasn't exactly too small, Just proving the power differences between the two.\n\n\"How about that one?\" She folded her arms over her chest while waiting for an answer."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He had sighed as he began to form fire within his body once again. He had looked back over to Rena, wondering how he could actually explain this. It was like . . Swirling your chakra to make it . . Explosive, and fiery. He had sighed as he looked back in front of him. His chest and cheeks puffing out as he expelled the large quantities of flames from his mouth. He then sighed again and looked back over to her.\n\n\"Swirl chakra in your system and expel it violently, think you can do that?\"\n\nHe asked her, wondering if she could do it.\n\n\"C'mon.\""
},
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Rena sighed before trying again mimicking every action he did, Surely this had to be right this time, As she again weaved the signs and inhaled and then exhaled resulting in some sort of explosive and violent \n\nThe stream was a vast improvement from the previous two tries And hoped that it satisfied her cousin and that be was impressed with the fire she had just produced \n\n\"Ok... How about this one?\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Hmm, it's good enough.\" \n\nHe said as he waved his hand."
},
{
"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "She waved as she watched her cousin walk away, She was glad that her fire affinity had improved dramatically was eagerly awaited the next tutoring session, She felt like giving it another try without his input as being watched often put her off, Especially if they were as critical as her cousin\n\nShe weaved the signs for her fireball relatively quickly as it was only a D rank justu, As inhaled and held it for awhile before exhaling spewing out a huge fireball from her mouth, Watching as it travelled quite bit before disappearing off into the distance eventually dissipating \n\n\"Well that was certainly a vast improvement from last time..\""
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi jolted awake, propelling himself off the monument with his legs and landing a few meters away. He instinctively turned and faced the spot in a defensive stance. Once he realized he wasn't in danger he puts his guard down and yawns. He spots Kiry and a huge grin break his face. Kenichi rubs the sleep from his eyes and then waves at Kiry, saying-*\n\n\"Oh hey its you, don't wake me up like that again, I am known to be very aggressive when I am still groggy and I wouldn't wanna accidently attack you\""
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "\"I hold a solution for you: Don't sleep.\" *Gesturing to the dark circles forming under his eyes, he let out a small laugh, and turned to face to the target building. A decrepit old building, long abandoned. The smell of the place was horrible, and he couldn't tell how anybody would be able to stand such a place.*\n\n\"Alright, let's get this over with so I can get payed, yeah?\" *He adjusted his headband slightly.* \"I'll use my Sensory to see how many of these punks are in here.\" *Giving a thumbsup, Kiry trudged over to the building, careful to stay out of the few of windows. Activating his sensory, he looked for any of the mercenaries inside of the building.*"
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The building itself was a relatively small two story thing, most likely having been a shop in its past life, though it had certainly seen better days. Approaching the building, they'd also notice many of the windows, likely broken out ages ago, had been boarded up roughly, providing *Some* Level of protection for the mildly menacing persons within. Kiry would be able to detect five signatures milling around inside of the building, all average for your run of the mill mercenary/bandits, three on the bottom floor and two sitting stationary on the second floor."
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi nods, glad of Kiry's sensory abilities. They were very helpful during these kinds of mission, and really any kind of mission. Kenichi yawned again, still somewhat sleepy and shakes his head as Kiry does his thing. The shop seemed extraordinarily, well, ordinary. It was boarded up with some hardwood and the door seemed barred shut. Although breaking in wouldn't be a problem, especially if they busted in through one of the none boarded up windows. Kenichi looked over at Kiry who seemed done with his analysis and asks-*\n\n\"So, how many of them are there?\""
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*Kiry held up five fingers. Walking back over to Kenichi, he spoke softly.* \n\n\"5, three bottom level, 2 top. Nothing extraordinary. We could brute force them easily.\"\n\n*With a grin, he pulled off the dai shuriken from his back, and began twirling it around.* \n\n\"Whaddya say?\""
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi grinned back at him. This would be a walk in the park, except a walk in the park could actually be dangerous. Kenichi nods and draws on his kunai before saying-*\n\n\"Alright, here is the plan, we'll sneak all the way over there then you find and open second story window and bust in as I bust into the bottom floor. Once you've cleared your floor call out 'clear' and if you need help yell, well, 'help'\"\n\n*Kenichi laughs at what he said then nods to Kiry again before sneaking over to the empty store, hiding below a none boarded up window and waiting for Kiry to get into place. Once Kiry was ready Kenichi would wait for his signal to bust in*"
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*With a nod, he began tying wire around the dai shuriken. He quietly walked up the building, and stood perched above a second story window, long since broken. He cleared his thoughts, and, using his sensory, was able to see where the two thugs were.*\n\n*He gave a thumbs up to Kenichi, and he took a deep breath. Then, in one fluid movement, he swung down and through the window, taking the dai shuriken, and throwing it at the man closest to him, using the wires to correct any odd deviations the shuriken might make. As it landed in the stomach of his target, Kiry would scream at the top of his lungs:*\n\"MP OPEN UP!\" `Am i legally allowed to... Say that..?`"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi saw Kiry's signal and jumped through the window, shattering the glass and just causing a general ruckus. He hears Kiry yell 'MP Open Up!' and smiles to himself as he is face to face with three guards*"
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "~~Kiry gonna be arrested for impersonating an officer of the law~~\n\n\n\n\"MP?! Don't make me laugh kid.\"\n\nMeanwhile, Kenichi's rather dramatic entrance would obviously alert the rest of the men, rudely interrupting what appeared to have been a friendly card game. Hearing the scuffle going on upstairs, they quickly scrambled for their weapons, figuring that they must be under attack. The man nearest Kenichi was a large, muscled brute of a man, and he'd be able to see the glint of a pair of shiny brass knuckles on his fists. The other two, quite average in comparison, had managed to grab their knives, one of them pointing a very sharp looking dagger at Kenichi as he addressed him. \n\n\"Alright kid, I don't know what kinda game you're trying to play here. But if you leave now, we might not cut you up too bad...\""
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*Yanking the shuriken back, Kiry quickly ducked down to avoid being sliced up by the blade, and caught the dai when it returned. He ran around and behind the man, hoping to disorientate him.* \"You know, my dad's in the MP so I mean it isn't *Completely* Baseless.\"\n\n*Spinning the dai shuriken around, Kiry bounded around the room, buying time to think. An idea soon popped into his head, and he grabbed one of the flashbangs off of his belt, and turned to the thug. He blatantly showed it off, and wound up his arm to pitch.* \"Catch!\" *Leaning forwards, looking like he was going to throw the ball, before it could leave his fingers, he palmed it and casually slid it onto his belt, as he actually threw the dai shuriken, using the wires to land it behind the man, squarely into his back.* \"You're really bad at catch.\""
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi quickly took stock of the situation on the lower floor and then immediately put on the air of a scared child. He looked at the men with mock fear in his eyes, although to them it looked like he was actually afraid. Then Kenichi tossed his Kunai onto the floor with a clank and put his hands above his head, crying out*\n\n\"I'm sorry! I- I'm a new Genin and this was my first higher level mission and I've never had to fight anyone and this is scary, please don't hurt me, let me join you or something, you guys seem so strong, but please, just don't hurt me I want to live\"\n\n*Kenichi said all this fairly quickly, giving each of the three men puppy eyes and trying to pass of, somewhat successfully he would think, that he was just a child and that he didn't want any part in this job known as Shinobi. Kenichi even offered to join their ranks to see how they would react, but doubted they would take him up on it. However while he was giving his quick little speech and looking at each of the men, he was taking stock of them and their weapon. The bigger man seemed more capable with his knuckle dusters, but the two wielding knives had sloppy form. Kenichi doubted they had used them against anyone except a weaker opponent*"
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "With his katana held high in a fairly professional fighting stance, the man would merely glare at Kiry. \n\n\"Ah, so you're some MP member's kid that wanted to play ninja, huh? Let me give you a little demonstration then...\"\n\nHe was ready to brace himself for flashbang as although he wouldn't be able to tell what it was, they were in a confined space... If this kid was about to set off a smoke bomb or something, he'd get caught in it too. Obviously thinking that he'd make quick work of this dumb kid, he'd lunge forward again with the intent to slice Kiry clean in two. He would be quite surprised then when a big hunking shuriken was thrown his way. Seeing as how they were in an enclosed space he'd be unable to fully manipulate a large shuriken perfectly,though it would give the man a nice slice across his back and arm as he attempted to dodge the attack. Quite enraged, the man dropped to one knee, still keeping a firm grip on his sword. \n\n*Meanwhile downstairs...*\n\nThe men exchanged quick glances before the dagger wielding guy gave a nod to the big chonky one, indicating that he wanted him to take care of the weird kid. The last man, assuming his buddies would easily take care of Kenichi, turned and started heading up the stairs to find out what was going on up there. \n\n\"We ain't interested, punk. Now scram.\"\n\nSaid large man moved to grab Kenichi by the collar, intending to boot him out. They weren't going to waste time with some big shot wannabe. Big boi was just gonna chuck him out the window and be done with it so they could move on to finding a new hideout now that this one was compromised."
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{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*Pulling out the dai shuriken once more, Kiry looked to the man who had fallen, and heard the men coming up the steps.* \"You good down there, Kenichi?\" *After calling that out, he slowly walked backwards, giving the men time to come up the steps. He then purposefully backed himself into a corner.*\n\n\"Well guys, it's been fun, but I think it's about time we all part ways and look for some exciting new careers, out in the big world! Tah-tah!\" *As he began to walk away, he pumped chakra through the pouch on his side, the one which contained all his kunai. He stepped onto the windowsill, and turned back to the men.* \"Oh yeah, one mor-\" *Before he even finished his sentence, he forced the chakra through the pouch and into all of his kunai. This was a jutsu he never really used, but it was definitely underestimated in power. This was his* ***Manipulated Attack Blades*** *Technique. He quickly outstretched his left arm as his right unbuckled the pouch, and all 10 of his kunai came flying out. Then, he would aim 2 at each of the 4 men coming towards him, with the other two kunai landing in his hands. As for where he was aiming, for each man one in the stomach, and one in the calf.*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi watched as the men decided to dispose of him and sighed to himself. Now he had to go and hurt these poor men. Although Kenichi didn't mind a fight every now and then*\n\n\"Ya know, it's kind of rude to just kick someone out, someone should teach you some respect\"\n\n*Kenichi's façade of being a helpless boy was gone and now he looked much more like a ninja. Kenichi looks at the men and watches as the bigger man tries to grab him. Kenichi shakes his head as he ducks and aims a side kick at the man's knee, hoping to break it, and looks at the other man in the base level of the building*\n\n\"Listen, you can either fight me, or my friend upstairs. I don't like using anything but my fists, but my friend upstairs fights more dirty. I hear he has a nasty Genjutsu that makes people see their deepest fear. And while you are paralyzed he slits your throat with one of his many weapons\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The man running up the stairs would instantly freeze upon seeing his two friends bleeding out on the floor. His moment of confusion was more than enough to give Kiry the time he needed to launch his attack, his kunai easily finding their mark. The two men would fall to the floor, not in any condition to keep fighting. \n\nDownstairs, Big Guy and his friend didn't seem to be intimidated in the slightest by Kenichi's little threat. But as he went to kick out big guy's knee, the man wielding the dagger would lunge at him, his blade swinging forward to stab him in the stomach. Big guy on the other hand, would roar in pain, swinging a meaty fist at his face as he wobbled, trying to stay up right on one leg."
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*Casually stepping over the bleeding bodies below him, Kiry sighed.* \"Don't go to the light, there's plenty of it in the prison yard.\" *Giggling madly to himself, the blades still floating around him, he walked downstairs, only to see Kenichi being attacked by two more mercenaries. The blades spinning around him, Kiry sighed.* \n\n\"Kenichi, didn't your mom ever tell you not to play with your food.\" *With a grin, Kiry pointed his kunai to the man with a dagger.* \"A fellow knife enthusiast. Wanna see who's better at a sword fight?\" *He then sent one of his floating kunai to knock the dagger off of it's course to Kenichi.*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi was slightly worried as the two men attacked him from different angles at the same time. Of course he could have handled it but thankfully Kiry bounded downstairs and saved him from the oncoming knife swing. Kenichi ducks the punch the big man throws and yells out-*\n\n\"You've had enough fun, these guys are mine!\"\n\n*Then, Kenichi aims to finish the fight in his next move. Kenichi pops up from ducking as the big mans follow through went over Kenichi's head and he jumps up, aiming a swift kick at the larger mans face. If the kick made contact the man would have to deal with a severely broken skull. However Kenichi didn't stop to see if it made contact as in the same motion also kicked the smaller man in the face. To Kiry it would look like Kenichi jumped into the air and did the splits*"
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kiry's blade would indeed manage to knock the other man's dagger off target. He spun around, his back to the wall in order to keep both genin in his sight. He wasn't so sure about this fight any more...\n\nWith a now broken leg, the large man would be unable to move fast enough to dodge Kenichi's kick. Big Bois got a thick skull, but even he wouldn't be getting up for awhile after that hit. His other kick wouldnt find it's mark however, as the man had moved, startled by Kiry's appearance. Seeing as how this was looking like a losing battle, the dagger wielding man darted for the door in an attempt to escape."
},
{
"author": "mr.mori",
"message": "*With a half-hearted sigh, he took the kunai he was holding, as the second one floated to join the other 8, and pointed at the back of the man. Those 9 kunai, along with the 10th that he just threw, all aimed for spots all across his back, deep enough to halt him, but not enough to make him die or anything so severe. He casually waved Kenichi back.* \"Try to leave more of them alive next time, is what we need to take from this.\" *He assumed that by now one of the men upstairs would have bled out. It was just sad at this point.*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi sighed as he watched the kunai struck the man in the back. He fell down, clearly incapacitated. Kenichi shook his head and beckoned Kiry over*\n\n\"I think that handles it, all of them are in different states of death, lets just report this to the Military Police, they can handle the rest\"\n\n[Fin]"
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "`This shall be the alleyway or whatever`\n\n*Oh yes, a basic D-Rank mission. That was pretty much a chang from the hard training and the other missions he has been doing before that, and it also was kind of a nice distraction from the tournament that was coming up very, very soon. His excitement was great, even for his calm character*\n\n*Anyway, it was time to catch some thieves. At least his mission was this. His partner? He didn't seem know her, or her name at least. Naoyuki was thinking about her name while he approached the meeting point in front of a building, leaning against the wall, waiting patiently for his partner*"
},
{
"author": "bright_parrot_72865",
"message": "He has been waiting at the meeting point for quite a while already. Yuzuki took a deep breath as she glanced over again. *....One more minute.* Just one more minute and she'll go. Yuzuki told herself that repeatedly as she tried to settle the rapid heartbeat pounding in her ears. She could already feel her ears heating up and her fingertips trembling.\n\nShe wasn't scared. It is the opposite, as a matter of fact. Yuzuki takes one last breath and musters her courage to take a step. Hiding her nervousness behind a carefree smile, Yuzuki approached him. She did a curtsy with her skirt and looked into his eyes.\n\n*.....He must have not remembered her. But it's fine...* Yuzuki opens her trembling lips.\n\n*\"Please take good care of me, Shimura-sama.\"*"
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Even though it took her so long, he was patient. For a D-Rank mission, he thought it was acceptable. He had closed his eyes and waited a while, thinking about a quick way to deal with the thieves. Killing wasn't an option, but that was fine.*\n\n*After she finally arrived, Naoyuki opened his eyes and turned his head towards her. Oh... It was this girl! He remembered her from that one night. Now that was interesting. She wasn't a Genin back then, so she seemed to graduated from the academy since then. With a kind smile - as always - on his face, he bowed, returning her politeness*\n\n\"Hello. Yuzuki, wasn't it?\"\n\n*He straightened his back again, meeting her gaze*\n\n\"You can call me Naoyuki, it's fine. So, you know what our mission is?\""
},
{
"author": "bright_parrot_72865",
"message": "\"Of course. Rank D. Capturing the thieves around the market. I have already gone ahead and done some research myself.\"\n\nYuzuki settled herself next to Naoyuki and leaned on the wall. She raised a head overhead to shield her eyes from the sun.\n\n\"There are a total of three members. Two men in their late twenties and one woman. It seems each of them came from the slum downtown. From what I heard... They are quite a formidable trio. One is strong, another is fast with their feet, and the last is the one in charge of the intelligent. Each of their escape are quite well-planned - tad ill-prepared however.\""
},
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"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*Still looking at his partner, kind of thinking about what a coincidence this must be, he was listening to her. The more she told him about the mission, the more he was impressed. This girl sure knew her stuff... Nodding after she was done, he looked over to the people walking around here*\n\n\"Well, you sure are informed. I have to admit, more than me. They seem to be not as harmless as I thought, but that is no problem, eh?\"\n\n*Looking at her again, Naoyuki winked at her with a grin, then gave a chuckle. He pushed himself away from the wall and stretched his arms a bit*\n\n\"Then let us go and look for them. They should be around the market at this time of the day. Right?\"\n\n*He wanted to make sure if he was right, since she was the one with all the information it seems. And to make sure she knew everything*"
},
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"author": "bright_parrot_72865",
"message": "She wants to capture his wink and chuckle forever into a camera if she could. But she can't, so she'll simply burn it into her memories.\n\n\"Around this time... They should be preparing for their next steal. The woman... Let's just call her Thief A for now for convenience. She usually distracts the guards with all sorts of items. There's smoke bombs, fireworks, or maybe just rampaging pigs. Since she is the one responsible for the other two's escape, we have to seal her movement first.\"\n\nYuzuki glanced over to Naoyuki.\n\n\"May I ask you to take on that role, Naoyuki... Sama?\""
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*So, she did knew that as well, and even more. Now he was really impressed. And interested in this girl. This shinobi knew much about such a simple mission... Now think about the future! Yeah, she seemed pretty clever*\n\n*Naoyuki would listen to her quietly, trying to catch every single detail. So, that smart one was the main target basically. Nodding again, he opened his mouth*\n\n\"Of course you may. Consider it done. I've got a way to do this...\"\n\n*That one would be an easy one for him. He trusted that she would be able to deal with at least one of the other two. Can't expect much from a new Genin, after all. He will certainly aid her if he must, of course*"
},
{
"author": "bright_parrot_72865",
"message": "There is the saying, 'Everyone gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense'. In a sense, that is false. People can't read everything, listen to everything and take in everything even if they think they can. They unconsciously can't.\n\nMost people don't want to spend their precious time listening and absorbing information that could be totally useless. \n\nYuzuki is in the minority. Time is precious, of course. But so is information. She can't leak the smallest piece of information, because that may or may link to the cause of her death one day. Yes... Just like now.\n\nYuzuki fixed her gaze on his back as she followed behind him. Right now, they are heading towards the market. \n\n*......He got a bed hair.*\n\n*The jacket is new too. The one from the same market she goes to?*\n\nAs such thought was crossing through her mind, her ears caught a particular sound. An ominous sound.\n\nThe crackling of the firework."
},
{
"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*He did know the value of the right information, but surely, he wasn't as... „obsessed\" With it as Yuzuki seemed to be. Either way, as they were around the market now, he looked around. Before he could get an overview of everything though, he noticed the fireworks from further away*\n\n„This must be her then. I'll get her. You try to get the other two, alright?\"\n\n*A quick glance towards her with a motivating smile, he then turned into paper, scattering and going towards the place where he assumed the firework, and thus, Thief A was. Letting the paper come together, he quickly used his Paper Binding technique to catch that thief as soon as Naoyuki realized that it was her, the „mastermind\" Of the group*\n\n*And yes, that jacket was new, as he needed a bigger one now*"
},
{
"author": "bright_parrot_72865",
"message": "The inside of the market was nosy. The panicking voices of the pedestrians and the words of caution from the guards are mixed together, it was difficult for her to pick up the voices she is looking for.\n\n*Oh well.* She lightly shrugged as she slipped into the crowd.\n\nGradually, the inside of the market emptied out. Yuzuki expected there to be at least the guards around but, perhaps, they were busy evacuating the normal villagers. This made things a lot easier for her. Yuzuki softly smiled as she ambled.\n\nSince he is around, she must take care of things gracefully... That being said, she is also grateful to the thieves. \n\nThere are two men in front of her. From the back, one looks particularly muscular, while the other had notable strong legs. Yuzuki reached out and patted the shoulder of Thief B.\n\n*\"Huh? What—\"*\n\nBefore he turned around fully, Yuzuki pulled him towards her by the collar. From the unexpected momentum, Thief B stumbled. During that instant, Yuzuki stuck his lower jaw with her elbow. The line delineating the chin is tad more fragile than others, thus a blow to the chin/lower jaw can cause a whiplash to the skull and result in a short circuit in the brain.\n\nA quick knockout, basically. \n\nYuzuki looked around. It seems Thief C has escaped. But it should be fine. There's guards around, and a crowd too. \n\n*\"...Thank you.\"*\n\nShe said it to the unconscious thief who crumbled to the ground.\n\n*\"If not for you, I might have never gotten the chance to be this close with him again. So, thank you very much. ......As a reward, I'll make sure your prison life isn't as miserable and... I'll provide a house and food to your sickly mom in the slum.\"*\n\n*And that is more than you could ever obtain through this illegal method.*"
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{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*Walking towards the large monument, Hōzen would be clasping his hands together in the rat sign, which was very common for gathering Chakra in the body, at least for the Uzumaki it was. After reaching the point where a tree started growing, he would stop and widen his stance a tiny bit, before starting to move his chakra around his body, trying to make his control as best as possible before the founders tournament, and if he would succeed then he could match Rena and get rid of her Genjutsu.*\n\n*Because of his concentration, he wouldn't notice anyone nearby, especially because his sole focus was on controlling the large amount of chakra within his body. He continued to do as he did when he was with Sana, slowly placing his foot on the trunk of the tree and started walking up it, as he placed his other foot and began walking upwards.*"
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji had been on his daily stroll, this time to the grocery store by request of his mother, when he saw a boy walking up a tree. This was interesting for sure, but he saw more impressive stuff with his parents. Nonetheless, he made his way over to the boy, and cupped his hands to his mouth and yelled,* \"Oi oi! What're you doing?\"\n*He approached Hozen as he yelled, not quite screaming enough to attract attention, but certainly enough to warrant a look and maybe lost focus. He jogs over, gazing up at the boy and waving his hello.*\n\"My name's Raiji Uchiha, what's yours?\""
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*The somewhat loud voice of the Uchiha ringed throughout Hozen's ears, very distracting to him but wasn't so loud that he would stop using Kinobori and fall to the ground, thankfully.* \"What do you need Uchiha.\" *The only friendly Uchiha that the Uzumaki has met was Rena, and she wasn't friendly she was just very respectful and knew not to say things she would regret.*\n\n\"As you can see i'm training my Chakra Control.\" *He looked closer towards Raiji, where did this person come from? He thought to himself.* \"Uzumaki, Hōzen.\""
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "\"Chakra Control, eh? That sounds useful.\"\n*Raiji thumbed his nose and scratched his chin in thought. He nodded slowly at the boy's introduction. He ignored the snappy remark that the Uzumaki originally spoke out with, instead opting to hear the guy out, at least for a while. He did intrude on the boy's training. Nonetheless, he smiled.*\n\"Very nice to meet you, Hōzen. I was gonna get groceries, but you training here has inspired me to do some training myself. Do you mind if I practice some fire release?\" *He asked with a respectful glance, idly kneeling down and grabbing a leaf, rolling the stem in between his forefinger and thumb.*"
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*Noticing this boy, was in fact not like the rest of the prideful and arrogant Uchiha clan, made Hōzen exhale in relief, and by insulting an Uchiha you will find their true character, well that's what has helped the Uzumaki so far.* \"I'm sorry for my rudeness, and i don't mind if you train your fire release, even though i don't have that nature, wind and fire go well together so i've made sure to study.\" *He started slowly walking around the trees trunk, as it wasn't very thick it was hard to get a really good foot hold.*\n\n\"Just ask if you need any advice.\" *Hōzen would now use Kinobori on his hands, and now try to do a sidewards handstand, using the tree as a base.*"
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "\"Not a problem, Hōzen. I understand how it is,\" *Raiji said sagely, before snorting and sitting on the ground. He wasn't cut out for the old man persona, unless his hair started graying and he cut it short. Or let it grow really long.*\n\"I'll be sure to take you up on your advice if I need help, but all I really need to do is make sure I can utilize it correctly, ya know? I'm not even sure if I have the affinity, but the chakra paper *Did* Say I had it... So I'm finding out, and hopefully utilizing it better than I would otherwise.\"\n*He shrugged at his own words, holding the leaf out in front of him and concentrating on it rather intensely. Not quite a glare, but a hard stare.*"
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{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "\"Alright, well i'll continue to scale this tree.\" *Which he did, while only using his hands as well, he didn't even use his thighs, that's how determined he was to get better at Controlling his Chakra, and to do that training like this is needed.*\n\n*Seeing as the Uchiha concentrated on the leaf, he felt that the boy was mostly likely trying to set it aflame, as a way to test his affinity for the element, or just get better with Fire Release in general, as he did state that the special paper told him his affinity for it.*"
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji nods slowly at Hozen's declaration, twisting the stalk of the leaf between his fingers as he attempts to channel chakra into them. The leaf started smoking, and with a smirk, he realized he was getting onto it. He adjusted his position and furrowed his brows, chewing on the inside of his cheek as the leaf got hot and very dry. He couldn't feel the chakra move in between his fingers, but he knew some sort of reaction was happening, and he forced himself to repeat what he was doing, whatever it was. It was like playing the piano while blind, and you don't know where to start, and you can't feel for the keys. You have to rely entirely on your subconscious and your muscle memory, and that's what he was doing.*"
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*Looking below himself, he watched as the Uchiha quickly learned how to manipulate elemental chakra, especially a new nature. It was very apparent that this Uchiha was just like the rest in terms of skill, a prodigy per say.* \"I see, well it seems you're rather in tune with your chakra control.\" *It wasn't too surprising as he was an Uchiha.*\n\n*After seeing this happen, Hōzen would drop down to the ground, he was done with training and now was ready to go back home, he waved to the Uchiha and began walking back to his house.* \"Meeting you was a rather nice situation, I hope you will watch me in the tournament.\""
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"author": "tboy2210",
"message": "*On his way to a place to learn a new, important jutsu, Naoyuki would once again read about it in a book. He loved it. The reading, that is. It's just fun to learn through reading, and later through doing it. Reading the words the author wrote down about the jutsu, its uses, how to perform it... Nao could read about such things all day long and not get bored of it, like always. He seemed to forget about the other books. Just rarely, when he was not in the mood or didn't have the energy to train or was just not otherwise occupied, he would read a \"Normal\" Book, something not about jutsus, or generally the life of a shinobi.\n\n It is a Wind release jutsu. One that is not an attack, but something else. Wind Release: Passing Typhoon. That jutsu made it possible for the user to get rid of weather conditions, if needed. Weather conditions! Capable of that, a shinobi would have a huge advantage, he thought. Hiding in the mist technique? Rendered useless. Natural weather conditions hindering the user? Blown away by the jutsu. It's really strong, if used correctly, which made Naoyuki wonder why it was \"Just\" C-Rank. But he wouldn't complain at all! This allowed him to learn it easily. Better than it being B-Rank. Or higher, thus forbidding it for him to learn it. And also, the jutsu shouldn't draw too much chakra away, making it less of a bad thing to use if needed to.\n\nSo, Nao arrived at the place he wanted to learn the jutsu unhindered. Now, he just needed a weather condition... Oop, what a coincidence! It just started to rain for him! How convenient that is, wow. He was truly blessed. Alright then, time to seize the chance of learning that jutsu as soon as possible before the rain would stop on its own! First, the hand seals for it. These were done quickly, as Nao trained his speed in them often enough. And then, he blew. For someone who knows how to use Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, or just any Wind Release jutsu, the basics were easy on this one.*\n\n*Well, for a first time of using the jutsu, it was not all too bad. The wind appeared, great enough to push the rain. But, the rain drops just changed their direction more towards the other side instead of just completely vanishing like it should have happened. Welp, let's try it again, shall we? Nao had to think about a way to make it better... Definitely, the wind had to be stronger, yet still have that same huge range to blow the rain away like he had it right now. So, one thing he did already! Not much left, just more force. Should be easy. Push more chakra into the jutsu, and there you go.\n\nHe would try it again now, utilizing more chakra than last try. A deep breath in, and there! A big, strong blow, a wind strong enough to make the rain go away for good. The sun was suddenly shining, making the wet ground shine and reflect the light. A job well done! The people could come out of their homes without getting wet now. And, he had a new jutsu in his arsenal. All in a day's work!*"
},
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"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji had made it to the monument not long after the last time, glancing up at the tree he remembered that Uzumaki fellow standing on. He leaned against it, flicking his nose slightly and glancing around. He had asked Aikuru like Kana suggested, and he had somehow agreed to teaching him the great fireball technique without breaking any of his appendages. How convenient for him. He let out a soft sigh and sunk into a sitting position, waiting patiently for the chunin to arrive. He took this time to gaze out upon the monument and the forestry around it, smiling to himself at the simplistic beauty of it all.*\n\"Only a matter of time before he gets here, I suppose.. I was a bit early, I guess,\" *He spoke to himself for no reason other than the desire to do it, and refusing to admit he was bored out of his mind.*"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Aikuru had already been there, dropping down next to him. He perched himself into a tree for a while, waiting for the Uchiha. He didn't do much stealth, but he was glad he was able to keep up the stealth despite having no training in it whatsoever. Anyway, he gave the other Uchiha a small wave as he began to talk to him. \n\n\"'Ello Raiji, let's get right to it, hm?\"\n\nHe began to weave the seals to the technique he was hoping to learn, nice and slow so that he could remember it and learn it. After doing that, he asked him a question.\n\n\"So, how've you been?\""
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"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji jumped slightly at the intrusion of Aikuru, before stumbling to his feet and nodding vigorously at his rather rhetorical question. He looked at the seals intently, his hands already molding loose versions of them so he could get a feel for how the seals would be on his own hands. He was already familiar in them, but the sequence was not, therefore, as he practiced those without actually forming hard, concrete seals, he answered Aikuru with earnest.*\n\"I've been doing quite good, Aikuru. I've been getting a lot stronger, and faster recently, and I also learned how to control my fire chakra to an extent, which was why I reached out to you. Thank you for wanting to teach me this, by the way. I'm not sure how my mother would react if I made chunin without this jutsu.\"\n*He let out a nervous chuckle, his mother was always serious when it came to his shinobi work.*"
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Ah, my grandfather kept nagging me until I myself learnt how to use Fire Release. It was annoying, to say the least.\"\n\nHe said as he sighed, feeling quite sympathetic for the other Uchiha, though he wasn't going to casual talk anymore. From now on, it was strictly jutsu learning talk. Looking back over to Raiji, he began to speak up again. \"So, after you've performed the seals to the technique, begin to churn chakra within your system. After you have done that, you have to actually expel it. The way I do it, is that I imagine I'm shaping a large fireball within my body, then shoot it out.\"\n\n\"Works for me, so it may work for you.\"\n\nHe slammed his notebook shut as he waited for Raiji."
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{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji chuckled at the Chunin's expense, before listening to his advice closely and taking a moment to consider. There was always the possibility that it would backfire, so he'd just have to be prepared for a lot of bad feelings in his throat and lungs. He nodded his understanding, going through the hand signs carefully and deliberately, closing his eyes and speaking strongly, but not loudly,* \"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique,\" *Before he landed on the 'Tiger' hand sign, breathing in heavily, channeling chakra into his lungs, placing the tiger sign to his chin, breathing out, and...*\n\"Fuck!\"\n*Expelling nothing but black smoke. He coughed and coughed, bending his knees and keeling over as his lungs were subject to fire styled agony.*"
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He tapped his back a few times to let out a little more of the black smoke from his mouth, he had a bit of the same problem.\n\n\"Yeah, that's one of the big drawbacks to Fire Release. We have to work on this . .\"\n\nHe said as he began to hum to himself, planting a hand on his chin as his eyes began to dart about, thinking about how he could help the other Uchiha. He was wanting to help the other clan member. If he made him get stronger, he made the clan get stronger in a sense. He was very proud of his clan, and loved it with all of his heart. So he had to help Raiji, as he considered him family. Despite them not being blood-related. He considered all *Noragakure-Uchiha* Family.\n\n\"Alright, do the same thing you did, however attempt to flow chakra from your lungs as well. It'll hopefully push it out.\""
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"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "\"Alright, alright..\" *He spoke softly, in a slight rasp as he cleared his throat and wiped the spit from his chin from coughing so extremely. He glanced to Aikuru and nodded gently at his advice, cracking his knuckles and breathing steadily. He flipped through the hand seals much quicker than his first attempt, shouting out,* \"Fire style: Great Fireball Technique!\"\n*As his hands formed the tiger seal, he deliberately coated his lungs in a thin filament of chakra like it was second nature, breathing in deeply and placing the tiger seal to his lips, leaning forwards and breathing out heavily as the chakra flowed from his lungs, to his lips, and shot outwards in an impressive second try. It was a sizeable fireball, about the size of a beach ball, and it rocketed through the air before running out of strength and fizzling out 20 meters away. Raiji almost gasped in relief, his grin threatening to split his face.* \n\"That was a good try, wasn't it, Aikuru?\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "``` subbing for training ground ```\n\nKana, still riding the wave of high energy tournament stress, was throwing herself into her training once more. Her newest goal? To further improve her taijutsu with chakra enhancement. Because everyone knows that zappy fists are better than normal fists. It just seemed like the natural progression of things. Currently, she had yet to manage keeping ahold of the added lightning chakra... It was quite frustrating. \n\nWhich is why she was currently utilizing her usual training method of \"Beating up training dummies until she felt better\". Sure, it wasn't the most effective way of *Training*...But it certainly made her feel better about her lack of progress."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana had done it, one day while he had been training in the Uzumaki compound, he had felt something click into place in his head, some small part of him that had aligned correctly enough to force the rest of him into a new level of Taijutsu mastery. He desperately wanted to train with Minori now, but alas it wasn't time for their increasingly regular Jutsu brainstorming session. He swore those sessions got more and more crazy every time, he wouldn't be surprised if anything at all happened in them this time.*\n\n*Coated in an aura of static discharge, Sana sped to the edge of the clearing and came to a halt at the tree-line with an intense gust of wind following shortly after him. There was someone here! Oh he recognized them he believed... Maybe at the founding tournament last year? Lord that must have been in between one of his matches at the festival itself. It was crazy how fast time had flown in that year. Dismissing the aura of lightning chakra around his body, Sana moved at his 'normal' speed up nearer to the practicing genin and gave a loud greeting.*\n\n\"How's it going? Getting in some training?\"\n\n*Sana wore his usual outfit of his unzipped FP-issued flack jacket, and his dark blue pants and sandals. His long mane of red hair flowing down to his hips as he came to a stop nearby.*"
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Being completely focused on bullying Mr. Training Dummy into submission, the little genin was quite startled by him loudly announcing his presence. Suppressing a shriek of surprise, she quickly turned around to see who'd approached. She just sort of stared blankly at him for a moment, trying to put a name to the face... She should totally be able to remember someone with that much bright, red hair... Right? Apparently not, because she's got nothing. Blinking rapidly, her brain finally caught up to the rest of the world around her. \n\n\"Oh... Uh, yeah I guess. Pretty unsuccessful training to be honest... I just-\"\n\nKana cut herself off. She didn't need to whine and complain to this guy. First of all, he probably didn't care. Second, she couldn't just admit defeat to a stranger! She was going to figure out this lighting shit even if it killed her.\n\n\"Juuuuust... Getting in some tournament training, ya know?\""
},
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Tournament training huh? I did pretty well in the tournament myself, i could give you a few pointers if you wanted. I feel like we've met before in the founding festival last year? I seem to remeber your face a bit but it's hard... It's been a busy year so i'm not sure if i may just be imagining things.\"\n\n*Sana gave the training dummy a good look up and down, she was practicing taijutsu it seemed. Was she brushing up on a skill she rarely used or was she refining her specialty? He suppose it didn't matter to terribly muxh and he could help her either way, but it would be nice to meet a fellow taijutsu specialist like him. A lot of people knew a decent amount about taijutsu, but there wasn't an abundance of people who used nothing but taijutsu, or well, mainly used taijutsu with a bit of ninjutsu like he did. He supposed it would be dishonest to say he only did taijutsu when he covered himself in lightning to make him faster.*\n\n\"What's your skillset like? I could give you some pointers from my perspective.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "If Kana was any good at remembering things then she would've said he did way better than \"Pretty well\" In the tournament. But alas, she was quite clueless as to who she was currently standing in front of and instead, gave him a rather skeptical look. Just because he *Said* He was good, doesn't mean he actually is. But then again... She recognized that she *Really* Needed some help. She'd reached a point in her training in general where she was unable to get by just by working on her own. It was so humiliating having to ask for help...\n\nShe scratched her head. What *Was* Her skillset? Personally, she thought she was good at a lot of things... But he likely meant things only regarding to sparring or things like that. She highly doubted he'd care about her passion for flower arranging. \n\n\"Weeeeelll... I know a lotta ninjutsu and I have my kusarigama. But I'd say I rely on taijutsu mostly. I mean, not to brag or anything, but I'm pretty damn awesome at that. I've been *Trying* To do that thingy where you like, cover your hands and stuff with chakra? But I seem to have hit a wall when it comes to adding the lightning part...\"\n\nShe frowned as she looked down at her hands, like she could will the technique into working just by glaring. It didn't work of course. And she sincerely hoped that Sana understood what \"That chakra thingy\" Was because she had no idea how to explain it."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Oh! Chakra Enhancement! That's so cool! I'm a big fan of chakra enhancement too!\"\n\n*Sana lifted his arm lazily and coated it in a layer of lightning release chakra, something that came to him so easily now it was essentially effortless. Waving the hand around a few times to show off the effect, Sana's hand would then practically disappear in a blur of motion as he drove his hand into the training dummy they were standing around, his hand stopping more than a foot deep into the target. It cut the wooden target more like a sword than a chop, but it severely damaged it without Sana seeming to put very much effort into it at all.*\n\n\"Chakra enhancement is really fun. I even use it to enhance my speed and reaction time, which is pretty fun to be honest, although that's significantly more advanced than just putting some over your lower arms and whacking people with them. You can do some really cool stuff with just that as well.\"\n\n*Sana kept on explaining as he gestured with his arm currently covered in lightning chakra, it seemed like he could talk about nintaijutsu and Taijutsu forever if he had the chance to.*\n\n\"The lightning part isn't actually as difficult as the regular chakra enhancement to be honest, at least to me. It takes a bit to perfect, but it's just getting the exact conversion you want and adapting on the fly a little bit as you fight.\""
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{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The girl's eyes seemed to light up with excitement. How did she get so lucky as to find someone skilled in the *Exact* Skillset she was trying to learn? Maybe her good karma was finally starting to pay off. Watching him stab the poor block of wood just seemed to hype her up even more. She so wanted to be able to do that. Honestly, she was about two seconds away from literally bouncing up and down in anticipation. \n\n\"Yes! That. How do I do that?! I've *Kinda* Figured out the basics, but I've just been trying to figure stuff out on my own as I go... Which like I said, hasn't been going so well...\"\n\nDeciding to try her own demonstration, she took a stance in front of another, less destroyed wooden target. Her hand glowed lightly with a thin layer of chakra as she landed a solid hit on the target, definitely leaving a mark, but it was nowhere near as devastating as his attack had been. Her taijutsu form was already quite good, but it was obvious she relied more on her strength rather than pure chakra enhancement like Sana did.\n\n\"See what I mean? You *Gotta* Show me how you do that!\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Well i'm just glad i'm able to help at all, I had to sort of figure it out myself. Well with a little help from my peers, but nothing from anyone with actual experience with the technique at all. It was mostly just trial and error on my part until i got it right.\"\n\n*Sana laughed as he saw Kana's ever growing excitement about the prospect of learning chakra enhancement. She looked like she was on the verge of taking off and flying away. He nodded appreciatively at her strike, she was about as physically strong as he was, give or take. Her form was also excellent, he had no complaints at all in that department either. Honestly she was better than he was during the tournament if that brief demonstration was reflective of her overall skill. The chakra enhancement added an extra oomph to her strike, but not nearly to the same level as lightning chakra enhancement would. Lightning was especially good at destroying things, which was a feature Sana particularly enjoyed about his affinity towards the element.*\n\n\"Well, what you need to do is work on the change from regular chakra to lightning chakra. The thing i didn't realize until later than i should have is that you don't have to constantly worry about feeding it chakra at the same rate. If you can manage to get the lightning over your whole hand, you can just feed it enough chakra to keep it going and focus the rest of your attention on changing the little bit you're feeding it to electricity. Ideally it should keep itself going like a steam engine, then you can use the same principal later once you get better on your whole body.\"\n\n*Sana then moved the light electric current and stretched it over his whole body, activating overdrive and smiling at his would-be student as his body sparked with small electric discharges and sparks. He then chopped at the dummy again in a different spot, cleanly cutting the dummy down the middle in an even greater showing of chakra enhancement.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was simply in awe, watching him with wide eyes. Sure, she was normally pretty easy to impress with any display of ninjutsu... But the simple idea that this was absolutely something she could achieve was almost too much for her to handle. She studied him carefully as he activated overdrive, like she'd somehow be able to decipher the secrets of the technique just by staring at him. It wouldn't work of course, but maybe she'd be able to pick up on a thing or two. \n\n\"Soooo... I'm just thinking too hard about it is what you're saying. How are you supposed to think less about something? That seems hard. Why is thinking less harder?\"\n\nShe didn't actually expect him to answer of course. But it was certainly something she'd need to find the solution for later... But for now, she needed to focus. She held her palm out in front of her, a sudden idea sparking to life in her head. She already had an extremely basic technique that held lightning in her palm, right? So maybe that's what she needed. A more basic approach... Brow furrowed in concentration, she attempted to mimic what she'd watched Sana do. Which was quite difficult of course since she couldn't know *How* He was manipulating his chakra... But she could at least take a guess. As the light blue energy flowed over her hand once more, she focused on making the change to lightning chakra. She couldn't help but grin to herself as the watched her chakra dance and spark around her hand... Even if it sputtered out a moment later. It was a good start in her opinion."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Uh... I wouldn't say your thinking too hard exactly, just that you're putting too much effort into it and it's messing up your precision. Chakra enhancement uses less chakra than ninjutsu so you shouldn't worry too much about it nearly as much. Let me put it to you this way, Chakra enhancement is also called chakra flow, so the effect your going for is a steady flow instead of a big release all at once.\"\n\n*Sana then turned off his overdrive as the electricity covering his body fizzled out. His chakra pool was larger than most, but it hadn't gotten to the point yet where he could simply activate overdrive and not worry about chakra drain as a factor in most fights. That was his next objective, expanding his chakra pool and physical endurance to their limit, really testing how far his Uzumaki body could be trained. Seeing her send some more electricity into her hands, Sana smiled. He had looked the same way when he had felt like he had finally made some progress when it cam to chakra enhancement. It was a versatile and powerful skill in his opinion, two of the strongest kage to ever lived had been masters of it. Walking over to a tree and jumping into a branch to sit down, He watched Kana as she attempted to changed the chakra in her hand into lightning.*\n\n\"Shame neither of us have fancy eyes to help, but the look is improving at least.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana wasn't sure how one could put too much effort into something. But if Sana said that's what her problem was, then maybe he was right... He could do it and she couldn't after all so obviously there had to be something going on there. She nodded along with with his explanation, taking mental notes on his suggestions. \n\n\"I mean... I could always ask Aikuru if I could borrow his fancy eyes... I'm kidding, I swear!\"\n\nShe quickly back peddled, hoping he knew she wasn't really looking to steal any fancy eyes... Chuckling nervously, she tried to turn the focus back on her training. Taking a deep breath, she focused once again... Chakra *Flow*, huh? So maybe she needed to approach it like she had her water style when she'd first been learning... And by that, she meant she just needed to chill the fuck out. She tried to clear her mind, like she was meditating, letting her chakra flow over her hand once again. This time, she tried to focus on the *Feel* Of it instead of on the mechanics of the technique. And the results were certainly more successful! As her hand sparked with lightning, she laid into the wooden target, successfully splintering the wood and embedding her hand into the training post with her strike.\n\n\"Oh man, did you see that! I mean, it's not perfect... But I already got so many cool ideas for what to do with this.\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Hah! Oh i'm sure Aikuru would be more than happy to let me borrow an eye for some training, he owes me a favor anyway. Now keep practicing.\"\n\n*Sana laughed before goading his student to continue onwards and keep trying their hand at chakra enhancement. It was certainly some higher-level stuff, but it wasn't nearly out of the realm of possibility for a genin, he had picked of the skill a number of week before the tournament, so there was no way it was out of reach for her considering that she seemed to be exceptionally talented in Taijutsu anyway. As he completed that thought, she managed to coat her hand in enough lightning to satisfy herself and then whacked the training dummy hard enough to dig into the wood with her bare hand. That was it, regular chakra enhancement would let you crush a wooden target, with lightning chakra enhancement you should be shattering it or you hard should be going through it entirely.*\n\n\"Yeah! There we go! And yeah, there are plenty of things you can do with chakra enhancement, it's a deceptively versatile skill to have, even for things non-Taijutsu related.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana shook her hand a little, like she didn't quite believe that she'd managed to successfully hit the target with an enhanced strike... And she didn't even feel it! That was a *Huge* Plus. Lightning hands wouldn't be much good if she broke her fingers with any punch after all. Beaming up at the chunin, she was practically jumping up and down again.\n\n\"Oh yeah! Ishin said I should work doing this stuff with my weapon too...\"\n\nShe trailed off, glancing down at the kusarigama sitting snuggly in her belt. Her mind was whirring with all the possibilities, with all the different ways she could use this new found power...\n\n\"You gotta show me some super sick techniques sometime! I need something super impressive.\"\n\nIt was less of a question or a request, and more of a demand for more training. But demanding in the nicest way possible of course."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Hahah, well that's fine. I wouldn't mind teaching you in what i know when i can. There's no problem at all, Plus i can use it to help with my own training.\"\n\n*He liked this genin, it was fun to teach someone a skill he was particularly good at after all. Well he did teach taijutsu quite a lot, but that was more a broad subject matter than the comparatively niche art of Lightning-release chakra enhancement. Maybe she would even want to learn some of his techniques? That would be cool to have some techniques where he could pass them on to a dedicated student.*\n\n\"Oh and i would be happy to teach you whatever you want to learn! I'm just happy to find someone who is as into Nintaijutsu as i am to be honest, Daichi is the only one who seems to share in my passion for the art amoung the Chunin. Oh and Azami i suppose, though she uses a weapon, so it's not as familiar to me.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was internally screaming in excitement. She could never manage to find someone with a similar skill set to her to train with... Sure, it was fun beating up Murano. But not all together productive. The girl nodded eagerly. She would *Definitely* Be interested in any jutsu he had to offer.\n\n\"HELL YES! I mean, uh... Sure, I suppose training together would be mutually beneficial. I would be happy to accompany you whenever you're free.\"\n\nYeah, that sounded cool and mature, right? The last thing she needed was to come off as a giddy child... Even if that was likely an accurate description of her."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Yeah, just get in contact with me and we'll make a day out of it. Learn some jutsu and train our Taijutu hearts out. Although i think i've used up most of my time for right now, i really should be heading to frontier patrol HQ before inigorama scolds me for being late. He's very particular with meeting attendance and what he considers tardy.\"\n\n*Coating himself in Overdrive, Sana waved at Kana before speeding off, creating a burst of wind as he vanished into the distance at extreme speed.*\n\n\"See you later ok!\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "``` Training Grounds, Training Grounds, Everyone loves a Training Grounds!```\n\nDaichi was currently trying to sit and relax. At least as much as he good given the area he was in. Since he had started working for the Military Police, Daichi had gotten slightly into the habit of helping out the Genin that ran around the village with various tasks and trainings, especially when he was off duty. More than anything, he wanted to check on his bench at the Training Grounds as well as help out a few Genin while he was there. Despite the fact they were in a dangerous locale, the piece of outdoor furniture remained largely intact. There were some chips at the edges and a few burn marks, a lot more than when he last saw it, but it was still standing. \n\nCurrently, the portly shinobi was sitting at the bench he had brought, delighted to see it was well. Now all there was to do was wait for a Genin to come that needed help."
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji had been mucking around for the past week, not very motivated to continue training in his fire style technique without the proper control nor capacity to throw them out like shuriken from a weapon's expert. He snorted gently at the analogy he made himself, hands in his pockets as he strolled around the village aimlessly. Only when he made his way to the training grounds did he realize that he did want to train, he just hadn't found a proper teacher to give him a chance.*\n\n*He stopped in the middle of said training grounds, turning on his heels and glancing around the grounds quietly. He'd spot the Akimichi, surely enough, but he wasn't quite sure what his deal was.*"
},
{
"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Seeing the Uchiha and quickly waving, after a quick sum up Daichi would surmise that this was in fact a Genin, and someone he could help at that! Getting up from his bench and quickly closing the distance at a speed much faster than someone his size would normally move out, he would quickly belt out a greeting. \"Hey there! Nice to meet you. I'm Akimichi Daichi. If i'm mistaken you can tell me, but you look like a shinobi who might need some help training, right? I've been hanging around out here to see if anyone needed anything.\"\n\nWith a cheery smile that was common amongst the Akimichi, the portly shinobi would give a warm greeting to the Genin, clearly ready to help."
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji blinked owlishly at the man, both surprised at the speed of him and the size, before nodding and smiling faintly.* \n\"Yes, you'd be right. My name is Uchiha Raiji, and I do need some help with chakra control, and increasing the capacity I have.\"\n*He folded his arms over his chest and glanced around the training grounds, before clearing his throat.*\n\"So, if you have any ideas for training like that, I'd appreciate it,\" *He said with a smile and a respectful nod of his head. He had to assume by the stature and the way Daichi was speaking, he was a chunin, probably much stronger than him.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Raiji. Nice to meet you. Chakra Control, hm?\" Putting a hand on his chin, he would think for a moment before coming up with a possible idea. \"Alright, here's an idea for you. You know Kinobori, right?\" Walking over to a tree and walking up its trunk, Daichi's clothing would begin to hand upside down as he moved to a large branch that could actually support his weight. \"Come and do this. Hanging upside down is a great way to get your chakra control going. If you're new to the technique, it can be difficult, so watch out.\"\n\nHanging there and waiting for the Uchiha to follow him, the portly shinobi would smile as another idea popped into his head to up the ante a little bit."
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji looked tentatively over to a tree next to the Akimichi's, walking towards the trunk and placing his foot firmly on the trunk. He channeled chakra towards his leg like he was taught, yanking slightly to make sure it was solid. He glanced to Daichi warily, before lifting his next foot up and repeating the process a few times. He was completely concentrated, but he was also keeping an eye on the chunin.*\n\n\"I dearly hope you aren't thinking up anything nefarious.\" *He muttered gravely, wobbling on the trunk and waving his arms slightly to rebalance himself and gain that connection once again.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Nothing nefarious at all. What I am going to do however is move you without you moving. Hold on using just your feet and your chakra, alright?\" Walking past Raiji and putting his feet back on the trunk, with a solid tug the Akimichi would grab the branch and break it off from the tree, letting it fall into his hands for him to hold. Clearly the portly shinobi was also quite strong to balance this weight as he shifted it to one arm, the slight wobble of the tree branch threatening to throw the Uchiha off should he let go or lose his focus. \n\n\"Hold on now!\" Slowly Daichi would begin to make his way down the tree, holding it up higher and higher to make sure his student didn't connect with the ground until he managed to make it to the grass of the training ground, holding the branch high above his head and checking to make sure the Genin hadn't fallen off."
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji's eyes widened almost comically, his arms flailing in circles as he attempted to regain his balance. After the initial jostle, it was much easier to keep the control steady, as his sandals, and by correlation, his feet, stuck onto the branch firmly. He glared at the Akimichi and folded his arms, grumbling about reckless chunin and doing things without warning. He closed his eyes and turned away from the portly man, focusing completely on the connection from his feet to the tree.*\n\n*It wasn't as hard as people made it out to be. It was simply concentration and making sure you know exactly how much you need to put out to stick. That's why he started so tentatively, to feel out how much chakra was needed. His pools weren't huge, so it wasn't hard to gain that foothold and continue up. However, the problem with small pools means less chakra to spend.*"
},
{
"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Seeing that Raiji had given him a glare and then turned away from him, Daichi would let out an uproarious laughter. \"Haha! I see you're mad. Don't worry, i'm sure this is good training for when you need it most. Now let's kick it up a notch!\" Hoisting up the branch further, he would then swing it through the air slowly, making it even harder for the Uchiha to keep his balance unless he expertly controlled his chakra control. To be certain, it was a difficult challenge. \n\nSlowly waving the large branch in the air, it looked like the Akimichi was trying to fling the Genin off of the branch. A weird sight for sure."
},
{
"author": "imtoxic5080",
"message": "*Raiji gave a choked yell of surprise, waving his arms about in a panicked manner before losing focus after a few moments, his chakra draining from the branch and letting him fall gracefully onto his ass. He laid on the grass with a loud groan, closing his eyes and rubbing his face slowly.* \"Was that really necessary training? That felt a bit overkill,\" *Raiji admitted with a sigh, letting his arms fall out to his sides. He sat up after a minute or so, looking up to Daichi with a slightly upset expression still on his face, though his features were trained to me more neutral than they were.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Throwing the branch into the nearby forest, Daichi would shrug. \"Would you rather I take it easy on you? If you don't experience some trials, you end up not being prepared for when it really counts. Nothing against you though. I had another one of my students bench press a big log and take hits to the arms for Endurance training.\" Despite the fact he looked slightly serious for the moment, it was very evident he did care and wasn't doing this just for shits and giggles. \n\n\"At the very least you got some good training, right? Now let's do it again!\" Quickly walking up and going up to a new tree, he would pat it and gesture for Raiji to come over."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "``` This is now a training ground ```\n\n*Kitsune walks through the tree line onto the training grounds, looking to find someone to help her with her fire style jutsu. She didn't know anyone, but making friends wasn't hard. She looked around and didn't see anyone at the moment so she decided to wait until someone happened by. She moved over to a shady tree and sat at it's base, letting the breeze play across her face*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Kōsai had been able to get some free time away from the clan area and wanting to use this time to relax she took a walk throughout the village before ultimately ending up at the unity monument. She had seen the moment numerous times throughout her life but now that she too wore the sun marked headband it almost seemed to have a new meaning to the girl. With her right hand she reached up and touched her headband for just a quick moment before lowering her hand.\n\nNow that she had taken her moment to reflect she wanted to look over the area and people who were occupying it. Surprisingly her eyes passed over a young girl who seemed to be around her age nearby, and it appeared as if she was wearing the same headband as Kōsai was. Not expecting to meet another genin on her relaxing walk she accidentally began to stare at the girl with her usual intense gaze."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune heard as another person approached the training grounds and looked over as the other genin approached. Kitsune waved and got up as the girls watched her and felt slightly uncomfortable. However she got past this pretty quickly and walked over, saying-*\n\n\"Hey there! Did you come by for some training? I've been looking for a training partner!\"\n\n*Kipper as usual. Kitsune was just a little ball of sunshine*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "She seemed to be caught off guard by this at first, but she quickly shook it off as she simply gave a long lookover of the girl who had approached.\n\n\"It was not my intention to train when coming here, but it would be uncouth of me to deny training when offered.\" Kōsai said this as she straightened up a bit knowing that if she were about to do some training she would need to be serious about it, but then again this was far from a challenge for the girl."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "\"Oh, I don't mean to be a bother but if you want to then let's do it! I'm Yugana Kitsune by the way, but most people just call me Kitsune or Kit\"\n\n*Kitsune smiles and steps further into the center of the training field*\n\n\"So what kind of fighting style do you specialize in? I'm preferable to Ninjutsu, although I have been thinking about getting into some Genjutsu, how about you?\""
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "She did a light shake of her head at the girl's words before promptly giving a response to the girl, \"I don't mind at all, training is always appreciated anyways. And my name is Uchiha Kōsai, fourth born to Uchiha Hirobiro.\" She said her name and title in a very formal tone as if she was used to having such formality.\n\nShe followed the girl onto the training field after giving her response, and seemingly immediately began to slow her breathing a bit to prepare herself for a high intensity training exercise.\n\n\"I haven't had the most experience but I mainly stick to genjutsu, kenjutsu, and taijutsu if need be. I don't have much skill with ninjutsu but I know enough for now I suppose\" Kōsai said this as she faced the girl preparing herself to assume a fighting stance.\n\nBefore she started though she needed a big question answered, \"What kind of training were you planning on doing though?\""
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune noted that the girl before her was of the noble Uchiha clan. This made Kitsune a little nervous, but nothing ventured nothing gained. She smiled to the other girl, answering her question*\n\n\"Oh, I just wanted to work on my Fire Release a bit, so prepare yourself because I won't hold back against an Uchiha!\"\n\n*Kitsune smiled, as the adrenaline pumped through her. She was ready, and she couldn't wait any longer. She took a step back before jumping into the air and weaving some hand signs that ended with the tiger seal. The Uchiha may or may not be able to see her hand sign, and Kitsune didn't stop to check. She let out her favourite fire release jutsu, Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique (aka Phoenix Flower) and spits out 6 small balls of flame at the Uchiha*\n\n*What made this jutsu Kitsune's favourite was that she could manipulate the fire balls while they were still moving in the air, so she made sure to aim that at the Uchiha, so it would be much harder to just simply side step them*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Kōsai was a bit surprised at the girl suddenly leaping into the air, but she didn't let this faze her as she readied herself for anything. Her ebony eyes seemed to latch onto Kitsune's forms watching it closely, and as soon as she began to weave her hand signs she prepared to dodge out of the way. As she didn't have the most experience with ninjutsu she couldn't recognize what jutsu was about to be sent her way but she made sure to be ready for anything.\n\nAs the balls of flame shot towards the girl she tried to determine what the attack was, and despite having the semblance of an idea of what it might be she couldn't fully determine what the attack was. No matter what, the flames were rushing towards Kōsai and she needed to get out of the attack path. She seemed to drop down for a moment before pushing back against the ground with her legs to leap backwards into the air away from the spot where she had been standing just moments before. She had just barely gotten out of the way though as the flames seemed to lash at where she was standing just as she leaped backwards.\n\nDue to the distance she couldn't do much in the ways of retaliation so as soon as her feet touched the ground she assumed a defensive stance so that she would be ready to defend in an instant, whether it be by dodging or blocking in some way.\n\n*This girl seemed like she would be more of a challenge than I expected, but no matter, I will win this no matter what. I have to.* This thought blazed throughout her mind as she tried to come up with some kind of plan to combat the flames of her opponent. If need be she would try to continue dodging to try and cause the girl's chakra reserves to be extinguished and knowing that she had the endurance to back this plan up she readied herself for anything."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune smiled to herself. It seemed that this Uchiha was quick on her feet to be able to avoid all 6 flames. Kitsune lands and takes a moment to collect herself. Kitsune looks across the field at the Uchiha and then weaves some hand signs, however this time it didn't end in a tiger seal. Kitsune actually preformed an Earth Release Jutsu, Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique (aka Headhunter). To the Uchiha across the field it would seem that Kitsune had just simply fell into the ground*\n\n*Kitsune would travel through the ground very quickly and her hand would pop up right below where the Uchiha was standing. Kitsune aimed to grab her ankle and pull her under up to her head. She wasn't sure if it would work, and unless the Uchiha was baffled by what she did and didn't have much experience with Earth Release Jutsu then she wouldn't be caught off gaurd*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Kōsai's ebony eyes intently watched the girl, and while she kept a steady gaze on Kitsune she had no idea what would be coming next. She was hit with a heavy surprise whenever her opponent slipped into the ground itself, but with her eyes glued to the girl she had seen the hadn signs being weaved beforehand so she was able to quickly regain her composure knowing that it was the result of some kind of jutsu. In her mind the jutsu was merely a stealth tactic to give the girl a chance to come up with a plan underground. But even though she wasn't expecting an attack she slid her katana out of it's sheath knowing that if the girl was able to close the distance after coming out of the ground the blade would be very helpful. \n\nAs soon as her uncle was grabbed Kōsai was hit with a wave of surprise by the attack and instinctively stabbed at what had grabbed her ankle with the katana. Her reflexes were quicker than her eyes as she stabbed before even looking down, but with using her peripheral vision she could see what appeared to be a hand. Assuming that this somehow was her opponent she tried to use her strength to combat the attack, but with her not noticing immediately she seemed like she began to counter the pulling just as her leg was beginning to slip underneath the earth."
},
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune felt her hand wrap around the Uchiha's ankle, but one of her Katana jabs sliced the back of her hand and she let go both from surprise and pain. Kitsune would pop out of the ground just to the left of the Uchiha, her hand dripping blood. She was no stranger to pain, but this angered her*\n\n*Kitsune looked at the Uchiha with shock and then back peddled a few feet while weaving more hand signs. This time it was another fire style jutsu, as it ended in a tiger hand seal, but this one was more powerful than her last one, especially at such a close range*\n\n*Kitsune was preforming Fire Release: Great Fire Ball Jutsu and aimed it right at the Uchiha. She was only a few feet from the other girl and the large fireball would engulf a large area. Kitsune wasn't worried about whether or not this would hurt the other girl, she wanted to win this spar*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "The sudden lack of resistance on her leg surprised the girl and caused Kōsai to lose her balance as she began to tumble towards the ground. Knowing that she was at a significant disadvantage now she made an attempt to get back up to her feet enough to leap backwards out of the way. As she did this though she could see the girl begin to weave hand signs, but surprisingly this time it was something very familiar to her as she recognized the jutsu as one she was able to perform. Knowing what was about to be sent towards her Kōsai immediately tried to leap to the side hoping to dodge the attack once again, but with the close proximity and being caught off guard she wasn't able to completely get out of the flames path as it crashed into her right leg before she was able to move. Kōsai let out a sharp gasp in pain as the flames lashed at her skin, but due to her momentum she was able to get her leg out of the flame ball's path before the attack completely crippled it.\n\nGritting her teeth Kōsai made an attempt at ignoring the pain as she grabbed onto her blade's handle tightly before throwing the blade at her opponent hoping that she would be able to catch her off guard due to it coming from the side as well as her just having used a jutsu. She aimed to throw it at the girl's leg as well, but since she was currently falling through the air and the blade being an unwieldy one to throw it seemed to instead be directed at the girl's upper torso."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune was running low on chakra now, and she could defiantly feel it. This was really one of the first times she had been pushed this far, and she knew she couldn't give in yet. She noted how the Uchiha had managed to avoid her attack, although not completely and was slightly surprised when she threw her Katana at her. Thankfully the other girls aim was subpar and so Kitsune managed to step out of the way, getting away with a shallow cut on her midsection*\n\n*Kitsune looked at the Uchiha, a passion flaring in her eyes. She wanted to finish this, and on her terms. She grabbed the discarded Katana and then decided to try and finish off with a final fireball jutsu. Kitsune waved the hand signs for it and aimed her final jutsu at the Uchiha, using up most the rest of her chakra. After this attack should would be running in near empty and would have to resort to Taijutsu if the Uchiha was still moving*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Kōsai used the her throwing the blade as more of distraction than an attack, and seeing as she had barely grazed the girl the results were already better than expected. Seeing the girl weave the hand signs for the jutsu which had just been used on her she had more of a plan on what to do. Since she was still slightly in the air she twisted her body a bit to become parallel with the ground before planting her palms against it. Using her momentum as well as her upper arm strength she pushed off against the earth in a back handspring motion as the ball of flame was expelled from Kitsune's mouth. Seeing as she had a good amount of distance and already mostly through her action she was able to flip backwards with enough force to dodge the ball of flame just barely.\n\nThe landing was rough for the girl though as Kōsai tried to land on both of her feet but seeing as how her leg was still in pain it nearly crumbled underneath her. But fortunately she was able to catch her balance before she did fall and dropped into a defensive stance with her damaged leg having the least amount of pressure on it. Seeing as how the girl was mainly a ninjutsu combatant she assumed that even with her damaged leg she would be able to succeed in a hand to hand confrontation, but in the chance she still had some chakra left she still prepared to dodge to the best of her abilities."
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{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune looked at the girls and was silently impressed with her grace, especially with a wounded leg. Kitsune watches as her attack misses completely and she curses to herself. It seemed she would need to resort to Taijutsu, something she tried to avoid as much as possible. However this was an exception. Kitsune noted the confidence the other girl had in her stance and it made her hesitate. Even though Kitsune was wielding a sword, the Uchiha was prepared to face her*\n\n*Kitsune sighed to herself, gripping the Katana with her uninjured hand, and dashes at the Uchiha. Kitsune had no experience with this kind of weapon, and aimed a sloppy slash at the Uchiha's midsection. It was so sloppy that even if it made contact where Kitsune had aimed, it wouldn't cut very deep*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Kōsai watched as the girl rushed her with her own weapon, and seeing this caused a flare of pride to burn throughout her which made her want to win that much more. Gritting her teeth she tried to ignore the pain as she used her quicker reflexes to duck underneath the blade. Now that she was in prime position she spun her body around using her good leg as a pivot before trying to sweep Kitsune's Legs with her taijutsu technique Leaf Gale. Despite her sweeping hit her damaged leg she focused on trying to sweep with her inner shin as it was the least painful area, but even so some of the power would have been lost making the sweep a bit weaker than it normally would have been."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune sighed as her attacked missed, although she wasn't surprised. She watched as the other girl ducked and then tried to sweep her leg. It was a bold move, but just because Kitsune was out of chakra it didn't mean she was out of stamina. Of course the cut on her side and hand didn't help, and she was slower due to the lack of chakra, but she managed to jump over the sweep*\n\n*As Kitsune jumped she could feel the cut in her side open slightly more. She winced at the pain and decided to try and finish the fight in her next move. As she came down, she brought the Katana down on to the top of the Uchiha's head with the flat side facing her so as to not kill the girl. It would still be a hard hit and the Uchiha would know that Kitsune could have killed her with the bladed side*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "She let out a grunt in a mixture of pain and frustration as the girl jumped over her attack considering from her position and the damaged leg it would be a hard one to dodge. Pressing against the ground with all of her strength using her foot on the ground as the focus point she did a bold move seeing as the girl was now falling back down. Kōsai launched herself into the girl in hopes of tackling her out of the air before the blade would be able to land. \n\nIf she were even a moment late , she may have been knocked unconscious but using her slightly superior speed and reflexes she was able to launch herself at the girl before the blade slammed into her head, but even with this the flat side hit the upper part of her back with about half of its intended power sending a jolt of pain and soreness throughout her upper body. Pushing past this she gritted her teeth tightly once again as she made an attempt at wrapping her arms around the girl as if to tackle her out of the air."
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune was starting to get frustrated with the girls tenacity. It seemed she wouldn't stop unless she couldn't move. Her grab was successful but Kitsune had different plans. She wouldn't just let the other girl take her down like this. Kitsune drops the Katana and the digs her feet into the ground, fighting back against the Uchiha*\n\n\"You're strong, I'll give you that\"\n\n*Kitsune manages to say before starting to move in on her own attack. She locked arms with the other girl and then aimed a hard upperknee at her exposed stomach, using all of her strength to keep her arms locked in her own*"
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"author": "mmmeridian",
"message": "Whenever the girl was able to resist her tackle she was surprised a bit as she assumed it would have been enough to at least catch her off guard, but whenever her opponent planted their feet she tried to come up with a different plan. Even with the intense training she still had a good amount of energy left as she was used to training even more energy consuming with this. Bracing her entire body she prepared for any kind of attack as she gripped the girl as tightly as possible. She hadn't been expecting the knee strike as she let out a sharp gasp whenever it connected with her stomach, but surprisingly the girl didn't seem to be able to put much power behind the attack. \n\n\"One day I will be the strongest.\" Kōsai said this through gritted teeth as she placed a foot behind the one that Kitsune still had on the ground before pulling the girl into her with all of her strength as she twisted their bodies hoping she would be able to overpower the girl enough to do this judo throw."
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{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kitsune was glad her attack landed but it seemed to not effect her at all. She frowned but didn't have much time to reflect as she was soon facing the sky. What? The Judo throw had been successful and Kitsune ended up on her back, completely winded. She let out a grunt of pain, feeling the gash in her side send a shock of pain throughout her body, before finally saying-*\n\n\"Alright, alright, any more and one of us will end up in a hospital\"\n\n*Kitsune laid on her back, looking up at the blue sky and catching her breath*\n\n\"That was a good fight, I look forward to meeting you again Kōsai, but I think I need to patch up this cut you gave me\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "``` this now a training ground ```\n\nKana found herself once again lurking around the training fields. She didn't necessarily *Need* To get in any extra training today, but she wasn't one to let herself relax even if she had a day off. She thought that maybe she should invest in a tent or something so she wouldn't have to worry about walking all the way home... But that could wait for another time. Currently, she was simply running through her list of various jutsu, meticulously combing over each technique as she performed them, looking for the slightest fault or weakness."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana simply... Arrived. The clearing in the training grounds was absent a large electrified red-head, then with the crash of a human body against the limits of the sound barrier, Sana arrived in a rush of wind and landed in the training grounds. He felt the need to learn some new jutsu, with his newly expanded chakra pool, a good amount of Ninjutsu would really benefit him greatly. He just needed someone with some good lightning style jutsu to learn from.*\n\n*Raising his head and looking around through the aura of crackling electricity, Sana saw a familiar face. Kana, the person he had helped learn chakra enhancement and had met at last year's founding festival.*\n\n\"Hey Kana! How's it going? Sorry if i mighta spooked ya, hard to check out if someone is here or not when you're at top speed.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The girl had indeed been spooked. Being the jumpy individual she already was, she squawked in surprise, ready to fight and or run from whatever had suddenly appeared. Upon realising her \"Attacker\" Was Sana however, she relaxed, fear replaced by a friendly smile. \n\n\"Oh! Hey! I uh, I totally wasn't spooked... In fact, I could practically hear you coming.\"\n\nThat was a lie of course. But she was trying *Really*Hard to not look like she'd just been prepared for death."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana smiled as he looked over at Kana, she seemed a bit jumpy, but who wouldn't be when you just spoke up behind someone while they were thinking? It had happened plenty of times before with Minori sneaking up behind him and scaring him quite a few times with his disturbingly quiet movements.*\n\n\"What's up? I was thinking of learning some jutsu so my menu of lighting release techniques has a little more variety that it does currently. I need a few more options in case i come across a situation that warrants a bit more ninjutsu, although I can get by with a lot of Taijutsu interest.\"\n\n*Punching really well turned out to solve a lot of problems.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Ninjutsu you say? Kana seemed to light up at the meer mention of lightning release techniques.\n\n\"Oh! You want help? I can totally help! I got tons of lightning jutsu I could share. I mean, uh... If you want that is...\"\n\nShe trailed off slightly, thinking that maybe he'd take offense to a genin offering to teach him something. Surely he already knew way cooler jutsu than she did, right?"
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Really? What kind of Jutsu do you know? I'm always down to learn some cool Jutsu! I feel Like there's not a terribly large variety of Lightning release techniques at the library right? It's mostly just a lot of of large blasts of lightning, which are cool and all, but kind of overlap right? Like do you really need five different kinds of lightning release techniques that kind of just amount to 'a big lightning strike'?\" \n\n*Those kinds of techniques are absolutely fun, but was it really necessary to have half a dozen of them? Maybe once he had enough free time were he was no longer concerned about dying, he would start spending his days learning nothing but the hundreds of variations of lightning strike techniques.*\n\n\"Anything defense oriented you might have? Or maybe just something cool? I know Lightning isn't the most defensive element, but doesn't hurt to ask.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was internally, and very close to *Externally*, squealing with excitement. Finally, some one that understood her plight! She'd tried many times to explain her predicament to her friend Murano but to no avail. He would never understand how hard it was to be her. \n\n\"RIGHT? I've had to start coming up with my own stuff. Well... I've stolen a couple of Aikuru's techniques too... But mine are *Totally* Better. And there's literally *Nothing* Cool in any of the stuff on lightning jutsu... Not that I'm very welcome in the the library in the first place... But I mean, like you said, big lightning strike is awesome, but it's sooooo not versatile enough for me. I totally got something I could show you though!\"\n\nTaking a few, bouncy steps away from him, she readied herself for her very own \"Shocking revelation\" Jutsu. It was one she had been incredibly proud to have come up with. And it'd already come in clutch once during the tournament. With only a few simple hand seals, she gathered her chakra in her hands and as she thrust her arms out to either side of her, a thin, bubble like barrier, crackling with a static charge, would form around her. It only lasted for a few seconds. But she was still quite excited by the feet. \n\n\"So... It's not *Perfect*...It's not super good against really strong ninjutsu or anything. But I'm working on a better version to help with that. It *Is* Really good for getting people off you and giving you some room though!\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Right? It's a real shame.\"\n\n*Sana then nodded and took his own step back from Kana as she prepared to do her own jutsu and demonstrate the ability for him. He was shocked when he saw that when she thrust out her hands, a bubble of lightning release chakra formed around her in a sphere-like barrier. That was so cool! He had never even considered such a thing! Wait, it's not super good against really strong Ninjutsu? Which meant that the barrier worked on Ninjutsu? This was amazing to see, and totally flipped what he knew of the versatility of the element on its head.*\n\n*Sana ran over to Kana and looked around her like he was looking at a new Taijutsu technique he had just seen. This opened a lot of doors for future techniques based on the concept.*\n\n\"Oh! How do you do that?! Can you teach me? I'll teach you a Taijutsu technique in return!\"\n\n*Hmmm, if he molded the chakra in just such a way...*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana wasn't exactly sure what he was trying to observe by walking around her. He couldn't see how she used her chakra after all. Unless he *Could* And he secretly had some sort of Byakugan type thing... Nah, probably not. Unless...\n\n\"Sure! I'd love to. It's honestly super simple, the only difficult part is controlling the *Shape* Of your chakra once it leaves you body. Other than that, it's nothing fancy.\"\n\nShe shrugged, honestly not thinking it was any sort of big deal. Sure, it was super useful and probably fairly unique as far as lightning techniques went. But other than that, she didn't think it was anything to get super excited over. But, if he wanted to learn something from *Her*, then she was honestly flattered. Especially since he was offering to teach her something in return. \n\n\"Basically, you just make the two halves of the barrier from either hand and they'll meet in the middle to form the sorta dome like shape. All you gotta do is mold the lightning chakra into the right shape.\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana nodded excitedly as he heard the bits of advice from the genin about the proper use of her technique. So it involves a large spread out fan of lightning release from both hands and meeting both halves to form the complete dome and providing the sufficient repelling force for the technique. It didn't seem too terribly difficult to be honest, The shape manipulation was a bit out of the ordinary, but that wasn't too bad.*\n\n\"Alright, and then it's just creating two umbrellas and having them meet in the middle huh? I guess that's not too hard then. Does it have a name? I want to make sure that when i yell it out that i don't mess up the name of your technique. I feel like that would be disrespectful of me.\"\n\n*Sana then stood a number of feet back and imitated the motions that Kana had gone through to perform her jutsu. The lightning formed into a misshapen mass that covered most of either side of Sana's body, but was otherwise not like the clean and neat dome that Kana had just made moments before. He nodded again before looking back to her. He would try again in a minute, but he needed to repay the technique with one of his own.*\n\n\"Alright, while I work on that, I'll teach you my Taijutsu technique ok? It's called 'Crimson Veering Wind' and it's an exceedingly fast pivot around your opponent to get behind them. It's a step-pivot.\"\n\n*Sana then shifted his weight and pivoted around Kana at high-speed, possibly moving too fast for her to see before speaking up from behind her back.* \"Pretty cool huh?\""
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "She watched his attempt closely, honestly quite impressive he'd manged to get close. It wasnt perfect of course. But it wasnt a total failure. \n\n\"Not bad! It takes some practice but like I said, it's not that hard once you get the hang of it.\"\n\nHer eyes lit up once more like it was Christmas at the mention of this new technique. She tried to keep track of what he was doing, whirling around to face him once she heard him speak up from behind her. \n\n\"Thats ...That's awesome! Can you do it like, slower? So I can follow...\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Yeah! No problem! It's kind of like this. You sort of shift your weight like you're about to fall, but right before you hit that point where you're about to lose your balance you push off and use that as a pivot point.\"\n\n*Sana then backed up a few feet and repeated the technique but a bit slower and without Kana as a target, hopefully demonstrating for her the full view of the technique from an outside perspective as well as it being slowed down a bit.*\n\n*After doing it, Sana nodded and then backed up a few more feet and attempted her technique again. Weaving hand seals and pushing out the lightning into a fully complete dome. The dome was a bit... Misshapen and flickered a bit in intensity, but it was a solid improvement on the original attempt. Deactivating it and nodding appreciatively, he then turned to her to see what other questions he could ask or answer from the aspiring genin.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana studied his movements intensely, like she was performing some sort of intense math calculations in her head. It of course wasn't *That* In depth of a technique. But she was determined to not embarrass herself in front of Sana. She might not know him all that well yet, but he'd already managed to impress her with his skill. And if there was one thing Kana strived for, it was to present a cool and collected image. \n\nOnce he moved on from the demonstration to work on his own technique, she began running slowly through the movements, making sure she got each step minute shift of her weight down before attempting to increase the speed. She only cast a brief glance over to see how he was doing, noting he wasn't *Quite* There yet. \n\n\"You gotta like... Let it *Flow* Out instead of trying to direct it straight outwards. It's basically the opposite of what you do with other \"Big lightning bolt\" Techniques, ya know? It's gotta spread out instead of being a condensed blast... I dunno if that helps at all though...\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Oh so it's less of a *Boom* And more like a *Whoosh*? Alright i think i got it then.\"\n\n*Whatever that was supposed to mean, Sana seemed to interpret it in his own unique way. Forming the lightning around his hands, he pushed it out and let it flow in the desired direction instead of the larger rush of chakra would imply in the technique. It cost the same amount, it was just not as... Aggressive as one would expect.*\n\n*This time, the dome formed essentially perfectly, the lightning staying for a few seconds before dissipating like Kana's had done earlier. Smiling at his work, he looked at the practice Kana was having with Veering wind and nodded.*\n\n\"Yeah it's just like that! Make sure when you pivot it's more of a slide than a step pivot. Of you do it slowly it should make a sliding sound if you were to do it over soft ground. I perfected it in a sand pit, so that's the sound I associate with the technique haha.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The girl thought his incredibly simple description of her technique might just be the most genius thing ever. It was *Totally* More of a whoosh! Man, why couldn't Murano or Aikuru or literally anyone she ever trained with make sense like this? Why did they always have to make it so complicated? Watching him create a perfect little shocky bubble, she gave a little cheer.\n\n\"Awesome! I fully expect you to come up with a super cool better version of that jutsu now. And you're legally required to share it with me.\"\n\nTaking his pointers into consideration, she decided to imagine she was in a sand pit, thinking about how her foot might slide around. So, maybe it was a little excessive to imagine a whole different setting, but if that's how Sana perfected it, then god damn it that's what she'd do. The first few times she'd gained the confidence to try the move at full speed, she admittedly made herself a little dizzy... But she pushed through, eventually performing a clean Veering Wind on her imaginary opponent."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Yeah! Perfect! And don't worry about that, any and all variations upon your technique will of course be able to be passed down from me to you. I wouldn't just yoink a technique from you and then make a bunch of variations of it and *Not* Teach them to you.\"\n\n*Sana smiled at the prospective Lightning child and grinned ear to ear at the idea of having someone to hang out with that had not just a similar enthusiasm for Taijutsu, but the same love for Nintaijutsu that he did. Laughing in pleased feral noises, Sana pointed back to civilization and nodded his head in that direction.*\n\n\"Well, I'm hungry from all of that learning. Did you want to get something to eat? I just came back from a mission and I don't have anything to spend my money on really. Food's on me if you want some.\""
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "``` This is now the Forest ```\n\n*Kenichi yawned as he strolled through the forest. He was just out for a casual stroll on his day off along his favourite game trail. He was mostly quiet, but his large hammer that he had recently refurbished was dangling none too quietly on his back. He wanted to work out a sealing method so he didn't have to lug it around everywhere, but that took too much time and effort, and time and effort was something Kenichi liked to reserve. So for now he was content with carrying it around*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Jumping from tree branch to tree branch, Sana stretched his legs out in one of his morning runs. He didn't honestly need to sleep all that much, so it wasn't absolutely vital for him to stick to the normal schedule he had before, but he still found it more natural to rest while it was darker out and be more active while it was brighter. Maybe it was just something ingrained somewhere in the human psyche somewhere.*\n\n*After a few seconds of mild jogging, (at around the speed of sound) Sana saw a figure with a large weapon walking around. Dropping down in front of them, he spoke out.* \"Hey what are you- Oh, Kenichi. How's it going? I'd ask what the hammer was for but i guess i should say why do you have a hammer at all i guess. Thought you were a taijutsu guy like me. Saw your matches in the tournament by the way! You did good work.\""
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi turns around to face the voice he recognized as Sana. He smiled as he saw and grinned as he mentioned his hammer, but his face showed an immediate dislike at the mention of his matches*\n\n\"Yeah, well I got this from my father when I visited his grave a few weeks back. I learned a lot more about my dad's clan and learned a new fighting style which uses these hammers as a tool. Of course I'll never stop with my Taijutsu training, I can open up to the third inner gate and plan to attempt the fourth a little later this week\"\n\n*Kenichi says, smiling and purposely not mentioning anything about his matches in the Tournament. He was happy that he didn't have to fight anymore, but he didn't feel good about it. He knew for almost a fact that his forfeit against Kiry would put a heavy damper on any offers he would get*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Gates huh? You're really coming along with those gates. I see the appeal, but damaging your chakra system that much... My chakra system is already not great at chakra transmission, i can't imagine how bad i'd be if i damaged it by opening gates. Plus it seems like it might put a bit of a damper on the whole Nin part of my nintaijutsu.\"\n\n*Sana then realized what he was saying could probably be interpreted as rude and probably best left to his indoor thoughts. No need to compare skillsets, especially when their fighting styles were so different.*\n\"But it seems to be working for you at least. So! I've been trying to work on my stealth and that hammer seems to be just to motivation to help me keep quiet. Mind if i try to sneak around and you run at me and hit me if I make too much noise?\"\n\n*A bizarre form of stealth training to be sure.*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi smiled at Sana's comment about the damage that the gates did to one's chakra system. It wasn't a sensitive subject for Kenichi, and he hadn't had to adjust much to it since he wasn't a big Ninjutsu user to begin with. However the idea of trying to chase down Sana in this forest with his hammer seemed fun. Kenichi silently opened the first inner gate, gate of opening to give him some extra speed and strength. Kenichi smiled and nodded, unclipping his two handed hammer and holding it in one hand, saying-*\n\n\"That does sound like the best motivation, should I give you head start or can I start swinging now?\"\n\n*Kenichi casually held the hammer in his one hand while looking at Sana with a grin*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Nah a head-start isn't necessary, feel free to run at me and give me a whack. I'll focus on running and trying not to get smacked upside the head with a big hammer\"\n\n*Sana then stretched out his limbs and prepared himself to move in varying directions depending on Kenichi's next move. He was confident in his reaction time so he wasn't too worried about getting bopped on the noggin right out of the gate.*\n\n\"Alright, start swinging whenever you're ready!\""
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"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi grinned and covered his eyes with his free hand*\n\n\"I would rather play the old fashioned way, just be careful not to make too much sound, I have trained these ears a bit\"\n\n*Then Kenichi starts counting down from 15 fairly loudly, alerting the animals in the nearby area. This would give Sana a better chance at hiding since the sound of the animals scurrying away would hide his sound of moving through the forest and no animal would accidently give away his position*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana moved Quickly, brushing up against the speed of sound as he moved about a hundred feet away from the hammer-wielding genin. Once he came to a stop, he crouched and started to move around in as quietly a way as he knew how.*\n\n*Sending chakra into his feet, he tried to muffle the sounds he made as he moved so that he wasn't audible. He likely wasn't visible due to the amount of trees in between the two of them, but making noise was the bigger issue.*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*As Kenichi reached zero he smiled and called out-*\n\n\"Ready or not, here I come!\"\n\n*Kenichi uncovers his eyes and grins, looking around and trying to find the area that Sana could have run. After deciding on a spot, a little off to where Sana had actually run into the trees, Kenichi sets out, listening very carefully. Kenichi makes sure to use his (D Ranked) stealth to try and work his way silently through the forest. He didn't want to alert Sana to his location incase he decided to try and sneak away from him*\n\n*As Kenichi stalks through the woods he keeps his ears peeled for any unnatural sounds. Kenichi had grown up on the Frontier, exploring the woods so he was familiar with the sound that a forest makes. Kenichi could hear the sound of birds chirping in the trees above and every now and then could make out the sound of a rogue squirrel scurrying up or down a tree. However it seemed Sana was being exceptionally quiet, or he was much deeper in the woods than Kenichi had anticipated*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*After Sana moved a decent amount from his initial landing zone, he stopped and stayed still. He tried to quiet his breathing and stay as still as possible.*\n\n*He was a bit to the left of the genin actually and wanted to make sure he was as stealthy as possible in his little bush-cover.*\n\n*Hmm, maybe his friends were onto something, being stealthy can be kind of fun!*"
},
{
"author": "justanegg7854",
"message": "*Kenichi stopped and held his breath and closed his eyes. He put all of his focus into listening to the forest around him but was still coming up with nothing unnatural. Kenichi sighed to himself and continued in deeper, stopping at strategic intervals to close his eyes and listen*\n\n*Eventually Kenichi picked up on the sound of a small rustle and something breathing. He made his way as quickly as he could while trying to stay silent to the spot he had heard the noise come from but as he approached all he found was a deer who was looking for a meal. At the sight of Kenichi the deer froze and then dashed into the woods, away from the mysterious newcomer. Kenichi shook his head and focused again*\n\n*This time however, he picked up on the sound of faint breathing, and it was more constant. Kenichi smiled to himself as he started creeping towards the spot. Kenichi was met with a bush, and although Sana had hid himself well in it, Kenichi knew he was hiding in there because of his breathing. Without saying anything, Kenichi slowly rose his hammer and then brought it down hard on the spot where Sana lay*\n\n*Although Kenichi had tried to stay as quiet as possible and was sure he found the exact spot, his hammer made some noise as he raised it and even if Sana hadn't moved out of the way, Kenichi was off by a few feet as he brought the hammer down on the poor bush*"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana heard the hammer be raised and sighed as it was brought down upon his head with a mighty swing. He sighed again as he stood up out of the bush and stretched his neck. He had barely flinched when he was hit with the thing, the blow was like striking an iron wall rather than a human being. It seemed like he needed more work to do to make sure he was as stealthy as he needed to be.*\n\n\"Well thanks for the help Kenichi, i think i need to work on a few stealth fundamentals before i start trying to sneak up on any super strong people. I appreciate the help and hoped this little exercise helped you in some way too. I may or may have not forgotten an important briefing i need to get to from my Director so uh... I need to be in the FP HQ in about an hour or bad things will happen. So uh... Bye!\"\n\n*Sana then coated himself in Lightning chakra and moved in a blur of speed off into the distance. Creating several loud booms as he sped off.*"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Ryokorama had arrived to the unity monument, staring at the statue of Asurama. He had grinned, he was going to practice his hearing, looking around, he thought of a contraption that would allow him to improve his hearing. Leaning against the monument, he began to hum. His mind flashed through many different things that he could actually use to improve. Maybe he could get a metronome like system that ticked every few seconds or so. He could get further and further from it every time he felt like he improved.\n\n\"Gah, no . . That's not it . .\""
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana saw someone at the monument as he passed by and smiled to himself. Their back was towards him and he had been practicing his ability to be stealthy and decided to approach in a covert manner as apposed to his usual rather obvious and direct method.*\n\n*Flowing chakra into his feet to suppress the noise of his footsteps, he slowly approached the young man in front of the monument and waited. Pacing back and forth behind his back led him to a strange conclusion.*\n\n*Was this what his stealthy friends felt like all the time? This was hilarious.*\n\n\"That's not what?\" *Sana said directly behind the muttering young man.*"
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Trying to figure out a way I can increase my sense of hearing.\"\n\nHe had looked behind him after hearing him speak up, looking instantly at the ground, he noticed that he used chakra to muffle the sound of his footsteps. A technique that most trained, yet not skillful stealth users used to muffle the sound of their footsteps. He stared directly at the Uzumaki, standing up and dusting himself off. His crimson-red eyes glaring directly into the crimson-haired Shinobi. He noticed the red hair, wondering if he was an Uzumaki.\n\n\"Senju Ryokorama. You are?\""
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Uzumaki Sana, nice to meet you Senju-dono.\"\n\n*Sana smiled politely as he introduced himself to the Senju he had now just met. Newly acquired training kicked in as he switched into a more formal method of speaking. He didn't recognize the boy, so he must be a genin. Interacting with a clan member belonging to a clan with higher influence than yours, while also technically outranking them was a tricky prospect. The only real practice he had with such a thing was his interactions with the Hyuuga, and that had been less than perfect. But over the course of the last year he had increased his abilities in the delicate art of conversation with some marked improvement.*\n\n\"Training your hearing? I see, well that is a good skill to focus on without a doubt. I wouldn't mind helping out if you wouldn't mind Senju-dono. I'm not particularly good at sneaking around unheard, but I'm better than the average layman. So trying to locate me through just hearing could be good practice.\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Uzumaki Sana, I shall remember that.\"\n\nHe said as he looked at him, wondering what he was doing. Offering for help? Oho, the perks of being one of the most noble people of Noragakure. He had grinned, tapping his foot against the ground as he began to close his eyes, acting as if he was thinking about his decision. In his mind, he had already made up his decision. Of course he'd take up the help, though he wanted to toy with his impression on him. He had opened up his eyes again, staring at him once again.\n\n\"Hm, if you do not mind, I shall take you up on that offer. However, I'm sure I'd know all your stealthy tricks.\""
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana laughed and shrugged his shoulders, the long red mane of hair that tumbled to his legs bouncing gently.*\n\n\"Well like I said, I'm not terribly stealthy. Well, not compared to any of my peers who excel in the field. I could sneak past most non-shinobi, but anyone sufficiently trained has a good chance to spot me without much trouble.\"\n\n*Sana then backed up a few steps and started to slowly circle around the young senju as he muffled his footsteps. Hopefully this would help him be able to more accurately keep tabs on the sounds that echoed throughout the space they were in. Awareness training was an oft overlooked skill, but vital to their profession.*"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He shuffled his foot, looking about as he began to focus, trying to hear where the Uzumaki went. He had pinched them shut, so that he wouldn't accidentally open them. He had breathed in, then out yet again. Once again, grinning about the perks of being a noble within the confinements of the walls. He had heard a little bit of the ground getting stood on, seems like Sana hadn't fully mastered the use of chakra to muffle footsteps. He had turned his head to where he was.\n\nTrying to find him of course, he didn't just look there for no reason, but he kept his eyes glued shut."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*The young Senju looked vaguely in the direction he was, but it wasn't very accurate at all. He would have been off substantially if this was a real fight will real stakes. Shaking his head, Sana then redoubled his efforts to remain silent. It wouldn't be training if he went easy on him after all, plus Sana wasn't proficient enough in stealth to be able to take it easy and also maintain the degree of silence that it took to not be obviously heard by him.*\n\n*Stopping and circling the opposite direction, Sana smiled to himself as he felt a bit like Minori or Hitomi. Innately stealth masters of the shadows.*"
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He turned his head towards the sound he heard and opened his eyes, spotting Sana. He grinned, his hearing seemingly increasing. He had let out a little cough, proud of himself. He began to walk towards Sana, raising a hand to shake his Uzumaki cousins hand. He was pretty thankful of him, though it was just a matter of time before he was strong enough to not need the help of anyone else. His crimson red eyes stared directly at him, waiting."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Accepting the handshake, Sana smiled at the young Senju before nodding politely.* \n\n\"It was nice to meet you Senju-dono. I look forward to seeing your improvement.\"\n\n*After the handshake, Sana coated himself in Lightning release chakra, static dancing across his body as he vanished in a blur of motion and a strong gust of wind.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "``` subbing for training ground ``` \n\nKana waiting patiently for her friend to arrive to meet her at the training field. Ok, so she wasn't 'patient' at all. She was bouncing up and down with excitement as she waiting rather *Im*Patiently for Murano to arrive. She'd wanted to catch up with her bestie since their promotions had just passed, wondering if he was fitting in well with his own branch. She also had a thing or two that she reluctantly needed help with... Of course, she'd never admit out loud that she valued his nerdy input on things. But she knew that if anyone could help her reach a breakthrough in her little jutsu experimenting, it'd be him."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano would show up a few moments later, waving to Kana upon his approach. She'd probably immediately notice that he was already wearing his pruple tabard, the moniker for any MP member. She wasn't the only one excited to catch up, it felt like so much had happened since they last spoke. He was curious as to how she liked being in the FP and who else they knew was with her. \n\n\"Hey Kana! How's it going?\" He said with a grin."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana jumped up as she heard her friend approach, immediately throwing herself at him in a tackle-like hug. \n\n\"You passed! How do you like being purple? Oh man, how much paperwork have you had to do already? Have you arrested any badass criminals yet? You gotta tell me all the exciting stuff! The Frontier Patrol hasn't been terribly interesting yet. Lots of reading up on stupid frontier stuff. And the dude in charge of our orientation was such a bore... But I'm *Soooo* Pumped to take on some real missions soon!\"\n\nThankfully for him, she would relinquish him from her grip fairly quickly, jumping up and down with excitement as she spoke rapidly."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano was caught by surprise by the hug, but returned it all the same. He wasn't surprised by the barrage of questions, however. That was just like Kana.\n\n\"Give me a chance to think for a second, geez.\" He said with a chuckle. \n\n\"MP's fine so far, I haven't done any missions or patrol yet. I'm mostly reading up on the law and stuff like that. There's some pretty nice people in the MP, Ishin's sorta helping me learn the ropes. The Majordomo is kinda... Odd, but they seem alright.\" None of it was especially exciting, his time in the MP was pretty tame so far."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "\"Well quite slacking. Get out there and arrest some evil doers!\"\n\nShe snickered to herself as she pictured Murano trying to aggressively confront a criminal. Sure, she totally believed in his ability to fight. But it was an amusing mental image all the same with his generally soft spoken nature.\n\n\"Oh! You learn any cool, big kid chunin techniques yet? I got something I could use some help with I think... Well, not really *Help*. More like \"Supervision\". Just in case it backfires horribly. It probably won't but I mean, better safe than sorry, right?And I trust you to not let me die... You wouldn't let me die, right?\"\n\nKana sent him a slightly suspicious glance, worried that all of the sneak attacks and lunches she'd mooched off him would suddenly catch up to her."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, I'll get right to that.\" Hell, he didn't even see himself as the type to confront evil-doers. \n\nAt the mention of chunin-level techniques, somethign did come to mind. He took out a small scroll from his jacket pocket. It seemed fairly old, the paper yellowed and frayed at the edges. \"Actually... There was something. When I became a Chunin, my dad gave me this box. It was filled with all these scrolls with weird Genjutsu techniques. He said my mom made all of them herself, or something.\"\n\nThe thought of letting Kana come to harm had never crossed his mind and he was almost hurt that she thought that way. \"Of course not! I'll help you with your technique, I've actually been studying up recently on medical stuff. If you get hurt, that'll help.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "She was mostly kidding about him letting her die. Mostly. But at the mention of wanting to learn a genjutsu technique, she gave him a sly look. \n\n\"Well my friend. I just so happen to have somewhat recently studied up on the art of genjutsu myself. I'm sure I'll be able to explain this technique to you. What is it?\"\n\nShe of course only knew the basics and could perform a grand total of one D rank genjutsu herself... But it was Kana. And if Murano picked up on anything in their many years of being friends, it would be that she was vastly exaggerating her accomplishments."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"You, teach me Genjutsu? Yea, I dunno about that one...\" He said with a smirk. Neverttheless, he'd unravel the scroll to give her a look. It wasn't really clear what the opponent would see, but a gigantic snake was front and center on the parchment. \n\n\"I want to try it, but Im afraid it might be kind of dangerous, y'know?\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana scoffed, ignoring his condescending smirk. She would be an idiot to be scared of snakes and have Murano as a best friend. She could totally handle it. She read over the scroll, and while she didn't totally understand what it was supposed to *Do*, it was just a genjutsu, right? Surely it couldn't be that much different from any other genjutsu. \n\n\"Just go ahead and give it a shot, not like you're gonna kill me with it, right? The best way to learn is by doing. And besides, Aikuru's been testing out his genjutsu on me for awhile. I'm sure this can't be any worse than any of those...\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"I'll make sure to end it before it gets really bad. Here we go.\" Murano took a few steps back and started to flip through various hand seals. After a few moments, he'd finish the jutsu with a clap of his hands. \n\nAt first, there seemed to be no effect. They'd just both be standing there, Murano's hands still held together. However, she'd see *It* In the distance. A snake the size of Nora's largest buidling rose upwards towards the sky. It looked down at the pair and bared it's fangs, suddenly plunging downwards towards them. She wouldn't have time to escape as the snake crashed down on top of the area, swallowing everything in the vicinity. After a few moments of complete darkness, she'd find herself in it's expansive gullet. Skeletons and decomposing corpses littered the snake's stomach as far as the eye could see. Some of the less decomposed stil lbarely clung to life. Among them were Kana's family, Murano, and countless other of her comrades. They reached out to her, pleading for an end to their torment. The stomach acid in the snake's stomach slowly started to rise and with it came a burning sensation as it began to eat away at her feet. \n\nJust as this pain started, however, she'd be jolted back to reality as Murano ended the Genjutsu. He approached her hesitantly. \"Are you okay, Kana?\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana knew the genjutsu was coming, but that didn't make it any less terrifying. Thankfully she wouldn't have experience the horrors of, you know... Seeing the people she loved and cared for dead and decomposing for long... As he released the jutsu, Kana felt her legs give out from under her, falling to her knees. She took a few shaking breaths, trying to collect herself enough to at least attempt to seem like she wasn't completely falling apart right now. She knew it was all fake of course... But that didn't make it any less traumatizing to see.\n\n\"I... Y-yeah. Yeah, I'm all good. One hell of a jutsu you got there ...\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He offered her a hand up as he spoke. \"Y-yea. Makes me wonder why my mom made a technique like that...\" \n\n\"You usre you're ok, though?\" He knew she was strong, but this was a stronger technique than he'd ever used before."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana accepted his help, only a little visibly shaken. She did her best to put on her usual confident smirk, hoping he wouldn't feel guilty about giving her nightmares latter. If it was anyone else, she wouldn't hesitate to give them a stern talking to... With fists. But she knew Murano would let it get to him and then he'd *Never* Want to practice with her again. She wasn't about to let that happen. She knew he wouldn't totally believe her, but she just needed to pretend it never happened and she'd worry about the horrible visions she'd undoubtedly have later...\n\n\"Yeah! I'm great. Super great... Anywaaaaaaay... I think this means I get to test out *My* Jutsu on you, right? I mean, it's only fair...\"\n\nThere was a hint of her usual joking tone coming back, she wouldn't let a stupid genjutsu completely take away her vaguely threatening humor after all."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"H-huh? Yea, yea I guess so. Just don't kille me, alright? Or I'll haunt you later...\" He too wanted to get past the genjutsu, hoping to joke around a little and change the mood. He took a few steps back and gave her a nod. \n\n\"Alright, ready when you are.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "\"I'm mostly kidding. I'm not actually gonna hit you with anything since I like you and would rather you not become paste. I more need your smart nerd brain to help me out and keep me from electrocuting myself.\"\n\nSure, she might come off as a little cocky, like she thought super highly of whatever jutsu it was she was about to try. But in reality, she very much did not want to risk seriously injuring her friend. He was still a fragile boi in her mind, even if he'd come a long way in his training. She took another few steps away from him, just in case, as she brought her lightning chakra enhancement out, idly thinking that she likely hadn't shown him any of that yet. As she let the layer of blue, crackling energy coat her arms, she focused on how she wanted to expand and shape the chakra instead of keeping it close to her skin. It was... Difficult. Like she was trying to do the exact opposite of what she'd first trained to do when using chakra enhancement. And as she pumped a *Liiiiittle* More chakra into it, the glowing aura around her hands just beginning to take a vaguely animal looking shape... The technique would promptly backfire and quite literally seem to blow up in her face, sending her careening backwards, roughly making contact with the ground. She groaned, half in pain and half in frustration, from where she was sprawled out on the ground. \n\n\"That... That wasn't what I was trying to do.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Y-yea, I'd like to avoid beoming paste.\" He watched as she performed the technique, taking special note in the chakra that enveloped her arms. When it eventualyl blew up, he'd rush over to her, offering a hand up. \n\n\"Are you okay?! That looked pretty bad! That technique though, it's something else. If you can correct the chakra displacement, it's going to be amazing.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "\"Chakra displacement... I dunno what that means. But when I figure out how to make the lightning keep shape while moving out of my body, it'll be awesome!\"\n\nShe winced as she accepted the offered hand, letting him pull her to her feet. Looking down at her lower arms and hands, she could see the red burn marks beginning to form. Literally holding lightning was understandably dangerous after all. But she wasn't about to let that stop her, she was sure her friend would help her bandage herself up later, it wouldn't be the first time she required his assistance. With renewed determination spurred on by a lingering, mild tingly sensation throughout her limbs, she stepped away from him once again... Just in case. \n\nShe tried the Raiju's Maw jutsu once more, this time being much more meticulous in making sure she wasn't pumping too much chakra into the technique. As she focused, the jutsu would slowly begin to take form once more, forming a large wolf's head shape around either hand. Careful not to let the jutsu get away from her in her excitement, she moved to stand in front of one of the nearby trees surrounding the training field. And she would promptly unleash a devastating punch to the poor tree trunk, easily splintering through the wood. \n\n\"You see that?! That was awesome!!!!\"\n\nTurning to him with a look of complete and utter excitement, she would sway on her feet a little as she let go of the jutsu, making a mental note that the chakra drain was quite impressive... But a little lightheadedness wasn't nearly enough to diminish the joy on her face. Oh, and some mild burns. But she'd be fine."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Oh jeez!\" He exclaimed as he watched Kana quite literally explode a tree. When did she become this much of a powerhouse? If they got into a serious fight, she'd destory him within seconds. However, his excitement would quickly turn to worry as he saw the burns on her arm once again. Rushing over to her, he'd withdraw some salves and bandages from a pack on his hip. \n\n\"That techniques dangerous if it does this sort of thing to you. You need to be careful using it.\" He quickly went to work wrapping up the wounds, applying the salve to help lessen the burns."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[Replacement for ]\n\nMiku had finally found the best spot to train in peace, a shrine hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the village. She loved it here, with the crashing of water from the waterfall nearby and the sound of nature on all sides. Today, she'd come here to do some training in jutsu speed, hoping to increase the pace at which she could throw out hand seals. However, she was finding it a bit difficult. Swordplay was her forte, jutsu less so."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Kaoru had arrived to the hidden shrine, she was hoping to get some Taijutsu practice in, then finally figure out how she was going to be opening the First Gate. She had spotted a tree that looked at her funny, so she decided to launch a barrage of kicks towards it. Hopefully ending it's long lived career. Her dog Kangitenmaru was chilling on her head, not doing anything. She was pretty lazy now-a-days. So that meant one thing, she had to work on her dogs lethargic nature."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku nearly dropped her book as a nearby tree shook under the might of a barrage of kicks. That was an Inuzuka, right? She hadn't met many of them before, she just knew that they had dogs. **Oh. Oh no.** Miku was very much allergic to said dogs. However, she wouldn't let that stop her from saying hello to her fellow genin. She set aside her book and stood up, taking a few steps towards Kaoru whilst giving her a small and friendly wave. Her fireflies rearranged themselves into lettering not long after. \n\n*\"Hello! Come here to train too?\"*"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Uh, yeah! I'm here to train my Taijutsu!\"\n\nShe said as she got back to the punching and kicking, she wasn't tuckered out easily. She lifted her legs sometimes, and brought it down onto some of the branches. She had already broken off two or three of them. Though she had to get back to training, she didn't have time to dawdle, though she didn't want to be rude to the newer person who seemed to be using bugs. She scratched and rubbed her own head very aggressively, all the thoughts running through her head.\n\n\"What's your name?\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "*\"Aburame Miku. Yourself?\"* Her fireflies wrote in the air. Miku herself simply gave her a small smile and bow. So, this girl was Taijutsu user then. Miku was never quite good with Taijutsu herself, she'd much rather have a weapon in hand than nothing at all."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Inuzuka Kaoru!\"\n\nShe shouted towards her, her dog raising it's head and looking at the Aburame. Kangitenmaru barked, before placing her head back down. She hummed for a bit, before looking back over to the Aburame. \"That's Kangitenmaru, she's quite lazy.\" She said, getting back to the punching, and kicking. Turning around, she looked towards her and noticed that she was holding a weapon. She hummed to herself, wondering if she could ask about the weapon. She decided to just do it.\n\n\"What'cha got there?\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Mike gave a small wave towards the nice dog, hoping it wouldn't run up to her. The last thing she needed today was a bout of sneezing during her training, At the other girl's question, she'd pat the hilt of her sword. \n\n*\"Every swordswoman needs a sword, wouldn't you say?\"* \n\nAn idea struck her as she continued with, \n\n*\"If you'd like, we can do some training. I need to test a technique and I wouldn't mind the practice.\"*"
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Alright.\"\n\nShe said as she put her dog down to lay beside the tree. She backed up and got into a fighting stance, hoping that Miku would be able to put up a good fight. She always enjoyed a good fight, no matter who it was. Her fighting stance was a bit flawed, but good nonetheless. She kept her fire-orange eyes onto the Aburame, waiting for her to make the first move. She had to work on her own speed and reflexes sometime, but for now, it was improving Taijutsu."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku would quickly flip through various hand seals before withdrawing her blade. As she did so, a multitude of her Kikaichu would attach themselves to the back end of her blade. Wasting no time, the Aburame would lunge towards her with a horizontal strike aimed at her abdomen. If she were to block the strike in any way, the momentum of her sword stopping would cause the bugs to be propelled towards her. They'd attempt to block her eyesight, not necessarily doing any damage themselves."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "She instantly raised a leg, though she contorted it to hit the blade part away from her. She aimed to hit the back of the blade towards the Aburame, but she didn't know if that worked. She hated bugs, they scared the absolute crap out of her. Though she couldn't feel any sort of fear, she had to just keep marching on no matter what. She waited to see what would happen with the whole . . Bug-blade situation. She'd have to plan as she went, sadly."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "The Kikaichu remained fastened to the back of the sword as the sword rebounded off the Inuzuka's foot. She smirked a tad, it seemed like this girl knew what she was doing. In that case, she'd try something a bit harder to dodge. Stepping forward, she'd perform a feint vertical slice, quickly transitioning into a thrust."
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Arriving at the training grounds not long after Murano, the large and muscular Akimichi would notice a familiar face. \"Keizo!\" Waving his hand and quickly approaching, the mountain of a man would put his hands on his hips and give a great big smile. \n\n\"I forgot to tell you the last time I saw you, good job on that mission in the caves! It was pretty rough, but you did great. We should definitely work on something again sometime!\" Widening his grin for a moment, he would take a look around before nodding his head. \"Say, I need some Taijutsu training in order to help me out with working out a few things. Do you think you can help me out, or are you looking to train something else? If you need it, i'm more than happy to assist you! You're a Medic Nin too, right?\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Seeing Daichi make his approach, Murano would have a smile of his own as he waved to the large man. \"Hey Daichi!\" He called out, pausing his battering of some poor training dummy. \n\n\"I don't know if I did that much in there. You were pretty amazing though, those monsters hardly stood a chance against you.\" It was true, he felt like out of everyone on their team, he probably didn't perform as well as the rest. He chalked it up to needing some more training. \n\n\"Actually, Taijutsu training sounds really good. If you don't mind, I have a new technique I need to train with a bit too. I've been researching the Chakra Scalpel technique, but I don't think I have enough hand-to-hand training to use it effectively in a fight.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Oh, you and Naoyuki did great! All I did was beat up the big one, you both handled one of the smaller ones excellently. The time before I went down there they gave me a load of trouble. It was awful.\" Waving his hand back and forth, he would continue. The mention of Taijutsu caused his eyebrows to raise, along with the mention of Chakra Scalpel. It was possible, and something he had thought about before, but it sounded quite difficult. \n\n\"Right! It does seem pretty difficult. I think the big thing you would need to focus on is using the blades and not connecting fist to face as it were. You're making a blade and using it as if you were chopping someone, but not.\" Making a chopping motion, he would continue. \"Well, nothing better to do than practice, so want to try and give it a go? Hand-to hand fighting is pretty good! There are some good techniques for it we can use in the MP to disable someone as well. Have you read up on any of them?\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Daichi's praise meant quite a bit to Murano, considering he'd been in the MP much longer than himself. \"They were pretty tough, makes me scared to think what might be in the deeper areas of the tunnels...\" \n\n\"I haven't tried the technique yet, but that's what I thought as well. From what I've read it can be used in combat, but it requires some extreme precision. It won't be something I get right on my first try.\" He thought back to the book he found the technique on and how he spent nearly any hour trying to make sense of it. \"Sounds good to me and unfortunately I haven't read up on them yet. I'm not much of a Taijutsu expert myself, I usually rely on my Genjutsu to disable someone. I should probably read up on them, though.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Yeah, I don't want to think about what might be deeper down there. I'm gonna need a lot of polishing in order to make sure I can handle it if they send me down there.\" With the mention of extreme precision, Daichi would nod. It sounded like it would take a ton of work and trial and error in order to get it down pat. At the conversation about using Genjutsu, he would wave his hand. \n\n\"Genjutsu can be useful, but it's definitely not for me. I think I should pick up on some in order to figure out how to counter it though. Hm.\" Brushing that aside for the moment, he would continue. \"Well, if you want to get some practice, sparring is the best way!\" Dropping down into a karate type stance, he would put out both of his hands in a defensive posture. \"Come at me, and I can tell you some points to work on. Try to imagine as if you were using Chakra Scalpel.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"True, it's not for everyone. It is a good idea though to pick some up so you can learn to counter it, I'm always telling Kana that.\" At his proposition for the spar, Murano would quickly drop into an offensive stance. Like Daichi had instructed, he tried to imagine that he was using Chakra Scalpel. It was harder than he thought and felt strange to consider one's hands something akin to blades. He'd keep his palms open and fingers together as he lunged towards Daichi, aiming a quick stab towards his gullet and swipe towards his chest. \n\n\"Like this?\" He'd ask as they continued their spar."
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "With the stab coming at his neck and the swipe, Daichi would move his head fully to the side to dodge the stab and then bring his hand down on Murano's hand in order to push it out of the way. \"Good so far. Be careful with stabs, if someone gets close enough and they're prepared for it they can mess up your hand easily. Less so with Chakra Scalpel on it, but having your hand crushed is not good in fights like these. Also, make sure you're leaning into it slightly, but keeping your center of gravity level. Otherwise you get knocked off balance.\"\n\nQuickly retaliating, the Akimichi would bring his other arm up while the other moved down and attempted to bring it down right on top of Keizo, moving fast enough to cause some worry but nowhere near enough to make it a solid hit if he chose not to avoid it."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano felt his hand suddenly get knocked away and watched as Daichi deftly dodged his stab. He was alot better than him at this sort of stuff, it seemed. \"So be careful with where I direct myy stabs but lean into my stikes a bit more. Seemes easy enough, atleast on paper...\"\n\nHe was about to ask how much force he should be putting into his strikes when the Akimichi went for an attack of his own. Murano attempted to lunge back and out of the range of the hit, but with his lack of Taijutsu skills that wasn't going to be feasible. He would manage to avoid the brunt of the blow, but was still struck on the top of his shoulder. He wasted no time in his own counter-attack, however, as he quickly lunged forward and thrust both hands forward in a stab toward's the larger man's stomach."
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Seeing the attack to his stomach, Daichi would take the hit and lurch forward, Murano's hands feeling the impact of blubber on top of rock hard muscle as he made impact with the Akimichi's gut. With the attack, Daichi would push his arm forward to knock the other man away, getting them some distance. \n\n\"Very good! That was an all in attack. Very strong if you get it down. The stomach is a good weak point too. But you got to get good with guarding too. Maybe have one arm up to guard while you do it.\"\n\nWith that tip, Daichi would rush forward, angling himself low before attempting to deliver a sweep with his leg aimed right the ankles of his sparring partner in an attempt to knock him off of his feet."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Immediately he could feel his hand go numb with pain as it collided with Daichi's muscley stomach. Not long after, one of his arms would collide with Murano dead center, sending the chunin reeling back a few steps. \n\n\"Good idea.\" Was all he would be able to get out before Daichi was back on the offensive. Murano dropped into a defensive stance and was prepared to intercept a strike from above. However, Daichi opted for a low hit to his ankles and Murano was sent flat onto his back, where he let out a low groan. \"Yea... Gonna need to work on that guarding part a bit...\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Don't worry. I can help you out with that a little bit too.\" Standing up and sticking out his hand, with ease Daichi would help up Murano to his feet. \"And don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. The main thing I can see for the advantage of you keeping up a defense is that no one is gonna have fun getting their insides chopped up by a chakra blade. You could also focus on countering. When you see someone gunning for you, immediately react back with something of your own that makes it awful for them to continue.\"\n\nShrugging, he would scratch the back of his head. \"It's a little difficult to think up of stuff like this, but i'm sure you'll get it down!\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano felt himself easily lifted by the other chunin and placed onto his feet. His back was a little sore, but for the most part he was none the worse for wear. \"Guess you have a point. Putting an emphasis on defense and counters while using the chakra blade would probably maximize it's efficiency.\" \n\nCracking his back, he'd offer a hand to Daichi to shake. \"Thanks for the help, I think I understand Taijutsu a bit better than before. There's still alot I have to learn, though.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is by my royal decree]\n\nMurano was more than a little nervous for his upcoming assignment. Sure, he'd been on some dangerous missions already, but this would be the first one dealing with criminals targeted directly by the MP. In a way, it almost felt like his first *Real* Assignment. Hoping to calm his nerves, Murano had come to the shrine to do some light meditiation. While he was at it, he'd try and up his perception if at all possible. Sitting near the water's edge with his eyes closed, he'd simply listen to everything around him and try to make sense of it all."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Junichiro would be running towards the hidden shrine, punching and kicked thin branches while leaping onto the ground and then into the air near the branches. As he closed in on the shrine, he threw a forwards kick at one of the branches as he flipped through some hand signs and a lightning created snake jumped onto the branch shocking it, before it swung back far it hurled back and smacked the genin right in the face, sending him into a backflip-like ragdol motion onto the railing of the shrine.\n\n*\"ERGH-\"*\n\n He bounced off of it, the shrine not even being damaged one bit. He then laid restless on the grass, with a loud grunt he picked himself up from the ground while holding his side, near his rib."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano paused his training to watch this all in odd fascination. Seeing him get smacked in the face by the branch and sent flying. He'd rise from his seated position and stroll over towards the genin, offering him a hand up. \"You, uh, alright there?\" It was somewhat rare to see such... Theatrics... In a place like this."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "He unknowingly grabbed the chunins hand for help, slowly making his way to level ground. A slight electrical shock could be felt upon the two grabbing hands, it seemed that his genin knew lightning release.\n\n*\"Uh, sorry for ruining whatever you were doing.\"*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano instinctively drew his hand back as he felt the zp. He didn't mean to do that on purpose, right? \"It's fine, I was just doing some light training. Were you also... Training?\" He nodded over towards the tree branch that had smacked the genin with a slight grin."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Trying to train, stupid branches messing with me.\"*\n\nHe wiped off the leaves that were left on his chest, as he made a bowing gesture. The Tsuki quickly brought his head back up, scanning over the officer. He seemed meek, but strong. Best to not underestimate someone who has a Purple Tabard, the last person he encountered wearing one tried killing him.\n\n*\"Nice to meet you, but i have to ask. Will you try to kill me like that Uchiha?\"*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano gave him sort of a quizzical look at the question. Uchiha? Did he mean Aikuru or Ishin? \"Eh, no I won't. Did an Uchiha with the MP try to kill you before, or something?\" Ishin seemed like a reasonable fellow, it was hard to believe he'd attack without a reason."
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"I doubt he was literally trying to kill me, but i could be mistaken. He punched me in the gut a few seconds after he insulted my reaction speed, bragged about being an Uchiha, slammed me to the ground and told me if i couldn't take a few hits then i didn't deserve to be a shinobi.\"*\n\nHe stopped for a second, trying to catch his breath as he quickly jumped back to speaking.\n\n*\"And He then took my headband. Of course i got it back but, remember i had just finished my academy graduation exam a day or two prior.\"*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Damn, that's pretty rough. Sorry you had to go through that, I'll have a chat with Ishin sometime about it. I doubt the higher-ups would be pleased to know that he's going around doing stuff like that to genin.\" Ishin didn't seem like the kind of guy to bully people like that, but he'd only spoken with him a handful of times. Murano was new to the MP but even he knew that treating fresh genin like that would give them a bad name, \n\n\"Anyways, you said you came here to train? Want to work together a bit?\""
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"So Ishin is his name!\"*\n\nHe clenched his fist with a bit of disdain towards the Uchiha, but he needed to clear his mind and get better at Lightning Release.\n\n*\"I might've been over-exaggerating but, he still was a bit to rough. Moving on. Training with someone else would be beneficial.\"*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Great! So, what'd you come here to train? I was looking to improve my senses a bit, mostly my hearing though.\" Compared to his superiors and peers, Murano's senses were very much lacking. He didn't want to fall behind, so he thought it best to train them."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Lightning Release. I'm trying to acquire a destructive ability that my cousin and grandfather had.\"*\n\nHe *Really* Needed to get better at his lightning release, and fast. He knew he was so close to getting there, hopefully Kugo would be forthcoming in training him."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Lightning release, huh? I don't know much about it besides what Kana's told me. Maybe you can throw some basic lightning jutsu at me and I can listen for them, try to avoid them best i can or something.\" It wasn't much of an idea, but it was all he had at the moment."
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"That sounds good enough for me, i'll use a slowly charged* **Lightning Style: Lightning snake.**\"\n\nHe dashed back, as a yellow lightning created snake was release from his arm towards Murano."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "For his training, Murano listened intently as the genin made his attack. First, came the sound of his hands forming the signals, then the sound of his feet making contact with the earth as he lunged back. He watched as the snake came gliding towards him and quickly side-stepped it, listening to the air crackle as it whizzed past him. \"That was well-made,\" He remarked."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Thanks, i can see that you have good footwork.\"*\n\nHe crouched down to the ground, before releasing another **Lightning Release: Snake Lightning** Towards Murano's legs. He was eager to see how well this Chunin was, and well dodging ninjutsu was pretty dahm good."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as the other genin dropped to the ground and released yet another lightning snake towards him. It was smart to aim for his legs, it'd be a bit harder to dodge. However, it wouldn't be entirely *Impossible.* Murano would quickly spring forward, leaping over the jutsu as it shot towards his legs. He landed back on his feet and gave a thumbs up to the genin. \"A good shot.\""
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "He figured his jutsu would be ineffective, but it was worth a try.\n\n*\"Hmm, let's try something else.\"*\n\nAs he said this, Junichirō flipping through some hand signs and threw his fist into the grass below them, a wave of electricity poured and raced towards Murano. The Tsuki had just used **Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder**."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "This was going to be a bit tougher for Murano to dodge. Using a nearby rock as a jump-off point, he'd leap over the wave of electricity. However, he had not fully accounted for it's total height and felt his foot get zapped in the process. Landing back down the ground he shook his foot a bit. \"Damn, got me a bit that time...\""
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "He stood up straight, scratching the back of his head as he walked towards Murano without any malice, or any want to keep on fighting. \n\n*\"Are you ok? I didn't actually mean to hurt your toes.\"\n\nHis chakra was very low, and he needed to do something before he fell to the ground without any stamina. So, He decided that he should stop the training for a bit."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, I'm fine. Nothing some healing won't fix.\" His hands were a blur as he flipped through the seals necessary for the Mystical Palm technique. He'd only have to keep his hand on his foot for a few moments before the majority of the pain and damage subsided. \n\n\"See? All better, more or less. I think that's plenty training for today, you seem kinda tired.\" He said as he rose to his feet."
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "His feet trembled for a few seconds, due to his lack of chakra reserves. His huffing was apparent as he have an approving smile towards Murano.\n\n*\"That's probably a good idea. I'm feeling rather, drained.\"*\n\nJunichirō walked towards the Chunin, to offer a greeting with his name."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"I'm Murano Keizo. It was nice training with you, Junichirō. If you ever see me around, don't hesitate if you want to do some more.\" Shaking the genin's hand, he'd turn to leave. \n\n\"Stay safe out there and watch out for any more branches.\" He said with a small smirk."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now ]\n\nWith his mission in the MP just a few days away, Murano decided to head to the training grounds to get a little bit of practice in. First was some taijutsu training, which entailed beating the crap out of some training dummies and maybe a few other shinobi that were up to spar. After that, Murano ran a few laps around the training ground's track. He wasn't all too tired yet, but with both activities done, he'd take a small break on the steps leading into the training grounds. It was important not to overwork one's body, from what he studied."
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*A young Genin entered the premises of the training ground. His headband was shining proudly on his forehead but he wasn't there for show. He needed to train his jutsu speed which was an aspect which he always had trouble with. He tried to do the Clone Technique and had probably the most incoherent hand sign ever. To anyone that have at least decent jutsu speed and decent hand signs would absolutely cringe at Yokuro. The result just showed how bad he was at it. The clone wasn't even standing up and looked frail.* \"Still no good... *He sighs* If I still can't do basic hand signs how am I gonna survive in the battlefield.\" *He complained loudly.*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano, set down his canteen of water, having watched the young genin perform his jutsu and produce the lackluster clone. His jutsu speed left alot to be desired, sure, but it wasn't like he ahd no room for improvement. As long as he had the drive, he could probably improve it if he wished. Rising up from his seat he'd casually stroll over to where the genin was practicing. \"Hey, need any help?\" His purple tabard lay just above his coat, signifying his position as one of the MP. He hoped it wouldn't make the other shinobi too nervous."
},
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*Yokuro turned around and looked at the person who spoke to him and just said:* \"Oh hi mister. Yea I would like some help. As you probably saw, Im very slaw at doing hand signs. It makes me unable to use strong ninjitsu... But I swear it's not because I don't have a lot of chakra it's just... I'm not good at it. Please show me how you do it.\" *He didn't show it but he saw that the person in front of him was a member of the Military Police. Probably the branch he was gonna choose as the PU sounded a little too intense now that he thought about it. He also feared that he came as too intense as he talked quite fast to the MP Officer. As he talked, the poor excuse for a clone bursted into smoke.*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, I getcha. I wasn't too good at jutsu speed myself when I was a genin. I think I may have a few tips that can help.\" He began to slowly flip through the signs needed for his Water Serpent Tracking Fang, making sure that the genin could see each and every one. \n\n\"The key to performing jutsu faster is memorization, knowing the ins and outs of every seal. If you keep trying to go as fast as possible, your jutsu is going to end up like that clone. Try going at it more slowly first, then ramping up the speed gradually.\""
},
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*Yokuro looked intently and listened at what the member of the Military Police said. It seemed easy enough. All he had to do was to do it slowly.* \"Memorize the hand signs and try to do it slowly.\" *He took a second and put his hand together but instead of letting chakra flow, he made sure to have the hand sign being correctly done. When that was the case, he let the chakra do its job and would try the clone technique again. This time, the clone looked just like him. The genin let out a sigh of relief as the clone once again bursted in smoke.* \"Alright. Now I'll try a little faster\" *He did it again but this time a little faster but his hand sign was slightly off so the clone looked a little skinnier. He tried again and again. Until he could easily do the technique at a faster speed. After countless tries, he was able to do it a little faster now. He was actually doing it at a decent pace. Realizing how he improved, he looked at the officer with stars in his eyes.* \"Thank you so much mister. If it's alright with you... Could you teach me any lightning release jutsus because I don't really know any and uh it's my element...\" *He said as he raised his hand towards his left cheek and start rubbing it, embarrassed.* \"I... If it's alright with you of course.\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Watching the genin steadily build up his jutsu speed and finalyl suceed in a good looking clone, Murano gave him a small clap on the shoulder. \"There ya go! Nice one! Keep it up and you'll be able to go even faster than that.\" \n\nAt the question of lightning jutsu, he'd shake his head slightly. \"Sorry, Lightning isn't one of my attributes. I've seen a friend of mine perform them enough that I *Might* Be able to give you instructinos from memory, though. Do you know Lightning Beast Tracking Fang?\" He'd sparred with Kana enough to know the ins and outs of some of her lightnign jutsu, especially her Lightning Beast Tracking Fang. He'd actually made his own jutsu using it as a basis, so he was confident he could give the genin some help with performing it."
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*The young genin said no. He has never seen Lightning Beast Tracking Fang. It sounded cool to be completely honest and he'd be happy to see what it consists of. Being trained in the Hyuga clan and by his father, he had never really seen any elemental ninjutsu. One could find it strange but this was the truth.* \"I mean I would like to see it and try to learn it if possible.\" *He was excited. Learning his first elemental and something that sounded as cool as Lightning Beast Tracking Fang!* \"Please show me mister!\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Alright, just give me a second to remember the hand seals.\" He thought it over for a few moments, remembering back to how he'd used the jutsu as a basis for his Water Serpent Tracking Fang. When he was confident that he'd fully remembered the hand seals, he said, \n\n\"So, I'm gonna show you the hand seals. Just follow along and memorize them best you can. When you perform the jutsu itself, try to visualize the lightning gathering in your hand and shooting out towards something. Remember though, that it stays connected to yourself so you need to channel the correct amount of chakra.\" Slowly, he'd go through each hand seal for the genin, showing him step by step how to perform the jutsu. At the last seal, he'd wait to see his attempt at the Lightning Beast Tracking Fang."
},
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "\"Alright let's do this\" *Slowly, Yokuro would do every hand signs just to be sure he remembered everything as first. He messed up multiple times because he mixed up the multiple hand signs but never lost focus. He would try again.* \"Alright so this, this...\" *He said* \"This\" *When doing each hand signs to be sure he did it correctly and when he did everything, he would say* \"Lightning Beast Tracking Fang\" *As what seemed like a dog made out of pure lightning appeared. It was attached by multiple cords of lightning but Yokuro lost focus as soon as he saw the lightning dog and so the lightning cords severed and the dog disappeared. He let out a* \"Aaw. Ok ok. Concentrate.\" *He did it again, still at the same speed as the first time, he would do all the hand signs and say again* \"Lightning Beast attacking Fang\" *Once again, the dog would appear; a dog of pure blue lightning with red eyes still help by cords. This time, he concentrated and closed his eyes and imagine the dog being completely under his control.*\n\nHe opened his eyes slowly and it was looking like a puppy held out by an unstable cord of lightning.Seeing this, he would try to put a little more chakra into it.Again unfortunately, he would put too much.Although the dog seemed like an adult dog, the cords were very very thick, that's because he put too much chakra into it and in a 30 second, the lightning creation would dissipate and Yokuro would be seemingly out of breath having such thick chords drained his chakra like a vacuum but he didn't want to give up.He would stay down for a while. When he caught his breath, he would do it again.* \"I WONT STOP\" *He declared.He would do the hand signs a little faster than before and he would do it again.* \"LIGHTNING BEAST TRACKING FANG!\" *He did it once more.This was gonna be difficult, he knew that but he wouldn't give up. He closed his eyes and imagined concentrated lightning on his palms. At the end of his fingers, chords made out of pure concentrated lightning. The chords were long... At the end of the chords was a big dog. A big dog made out of blue lightning and with red eyes. The dog would growl and dash at a fast pace towards a nearby object and bit it. When it did, it burst. Which would most likely shock any living thing. He looked back at the military police man that helped him with a giant grin on his face.* \"See I can do it now! It took me a minute but I still managed.\" *He would do it again but this time a little faster than before. He would have his eyes open as he visualized the dog and the chords. What he imagined was like it was 10 seconds ago. Lightning gathering in his palms with chords of concentrate lightning going from the tip of his fingers to a big dog with a blue body and red eyes as it dashed at a rather fast pace towards a random object and it bit it before bursting once again in pure lightning. He looked with tired happiness as he leaned backwards and fell on his back. He was drained. This took a lot out of him but he still learned something.*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as he attempted the lightning beast a few times over and eventually got it. He couldn't help but smile as the genin cheerily exclaimed his success. He gave a few claps at the final lightning beast before walking over towards where Yokuro had fallen. Offering him a hand up, he'd say, \n\n\"That was pretty good. With a little bit more practice, it'll be even better. Should probably relax for now, though. You probably used up quite a bit of chakra, huh?\" He was glad that the genin had some success with his jutsu and more than a bit proud of himself for having been able to help Yokuro improve his skills. He didn't think he was on par with some of the academy teachers, but he though he'd done a pretty decent job instructing the genin on how to improve his skills. Realizing that it was starting to get late, Murano grabbed his stuff before turning towards the exit. \n\n\"Gotta head out, but I'll see ya around. If you ever need more training, come find me. Name's Murano Keizon.\" He said with one final wave before he made his way towards the exit."
},
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*Yohann took a second and looked at the sky. It was getting dark and he should probably go home. He tried to get up but that was easier said than done. He still manage to be in a sitting position while trying to catch his breath. He stayed for a couple minutes on the ground and when he felt like he had the strength to get up, he got back up to his feet and walked home. It has been a long day. He was gonna rest a little bit at home and finish with one last training. He was grateful that he met Keizon-sama. Learning a new technique sure was motivating. With that, he walked home.*"
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana did not share the name with Nora's most hated criminal, so the genin would have nothing to worry about when Sana dropped on top of the unity monument at incredible speed. He had an appointment with a genin to tutor them in Taijutsu, so he figured that he should be prompt and on time for the tutoring session as to not leave a poor impression.*\n\n*Observing the genin throwing his punches around and nodded as he observed him move. He had some finesse beyond an academy student for sure, although he definitely had room for improvement and could use a bit of polish. Sitting on the monument and calling out to the genin, Sana spoke aloud into the clearing as large gusts of wind stilled from his movement.* \"You're pretty good, Imagine you were top in your class in Taijutsu right? But you still have a little ways to go till full mastery. So, what kind of stuff were you thinking of learning today?\""
},
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"author": ".harlequin.2598",
"message": "Even with his sensory, his innate sixth sense wasn't even fast enough to sense the chunin until he spoke to Kaigaku. His body jerked as he quickly turned his head to face Sana, a slight grin on his face that soon turned into a calm expression. This Uzumaki was not at *All* What Kaigaku had imagined, that type of speed was the type that Kai wanted for himself. He stopped his shadow-boxing and normalized his stance by closing the gap between his feet and setting his arms along his sides.\n\n*\"I was one of the top students.\"*\n\nThere was a young prodigy who would always beat him but, their paths would not cross until later in his path as a shinobi.\n\n*\"Well yeah. Considering Taijutsu is the only thing i can do, that's what i want to get full mastery in.\"*\n\nHe clenched his fists, dying from the fact that he needs to get help from a clan child, although this one seemed a lot more mature than the ones he's encountered."
},
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Hm, only thing you can do huh? Well you sound a lot like me right after I got out of the academy. I was terrible at ninjutsu, took me almost half a minute to form the basic clone technique. I got better though, took a lot of hard work but I got there.\"\n\n*Sana nodded to himself, it was true, out of the academy he was more than willing to label himself as someone only capable of Taijutsu, but he didn't want to seem like he was bragging about the strides he personally had made in ninjutsu. Nodding to Jun, Sana clasped his hands together in an odd way and kept speaking.* \"So If all you're interested in is Taijutsu and you stick to it for enough time, years upon years, you can eventually cobble together something like this!\"\n\n*Sana then squeezed his hands together in a blur of speed and a compressed shot of air faster than Jun could see. Suddenly a tree about a hundred meters away creaked as a giant hole was punched in it and it began to split in half and fall to the side.* \"That's the type of stuff you get when you start to get up there in Taijutsu.\""
},
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"author": ".harlequin.2598",
"message": "Was that? That was some type of projectile created from his bodily movements!? Kaigaku took on a wide grin, happy as can be with a slight take on mischief. He looked towards Sana, and grinned even wider. Kai was going to use this Uzumaki to climb to the top, and become even greater than Sana!\n\nFor right now, he would devour Sana's skill and rise through the mastery of Taijutsu as much as possible. Kaigaku got into a basic fighting stance, his arms raised and feet widened out. He was too eager to start this, especially against someone who obviously is much stronger than himself, how exciting!\n\n*\"Let's get it started! I want to see what you got, Uzumaki!\"*\n\nAlthough he was a little bit ticked off from Sana comparing there situations, he reluctantly understood that each person has some problems in the academy. For right now, Kaigaku wouldn't tell Sana that he *Literally* Couldn't use chakra."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana put his hands in his pockets and rocked his legs to launch him onto the ground and in front of Kaigaku. Taking a relaxed stance in front of him, Sana kept his hands in his pockets and nodded at the genin.*\n\n\"Alright, feel free to attack me whenever you feel ready. I want to see what kind of movements you have and the finesse you're working with. Don't hold back alright? Make sure to give it all you've got.\"\n\n*Sana smiled at him as he stood there in a relaxed way, hands in his pockets and smile on his face, ready to begin but certainly not looking like it.*"
},
{
"author": ".harlequin.2598",
"message": "This was someone that Kai would have to overcome if he wanted to become the strongest, and considering that he was at the pinnacle of taijutsu, Sana was most likely one of the very few shinobi in Noragakure who could beat every single genin. He hoped that the Uzumaki wouldn't look down upon him because of what he can and can't do, and although Sana didn't seem to be the type, Kaigaku knew that many people are deceitful.\n\nKaigaku grinned once more, nodding as he rolled his shoulder and ran at Sana. After reaching a few feet in front of him, Kaigaku would skid across the dirt as he bent his knees and launched himself knee-first towards the Uzumaki's chin.\n\n*\"Kotchi Wo Miro!\"*"
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"That's not necessarily true, and even if it was, it's a Shinobi's duty to persevere and overcome against opponents that are stronger than us. Our occupation is fighting those with higher amounts of skill, that excuse won't apply any more once you get out into the real world.\"\n\n*Sana saw Jun wind up for his hits and did the simplest thing he could do to dodge the two attacks coming his way. He stepped back about two feet or so while keeping his relaxed posture. The punches would miss with the added distance and any hit Jun was planning afterwards would also be out of range.*\n\n\"Also something to note, If it's pointless to try trickery, surely it's pointless to fight me face to face right? In which case why bother? Something is gained even in a failed attempt Jun.\""
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{
"author": ".harlequin.2598",
"message": "*\"Yes, i'm very aware.\"*\n\nFailure has been etched and branded into his entire being.\n\nSeeing as the chunin stepped back a few feet, he lost the punched to the gut but he still had some momentum left, which he was going to use. As his fist went forward, he curved it and in turn swung his body using the momentum of his punch, although he lost some of it due to the fist not being initially for the task. Anyways, while he turned his body to help him spin in the air, he would bend his knees and jump towards Sana.\n\nHe used the momentum of his arm to make him spin and gather more momentum, this momentum would help him gather force as he perform a spinning back heel kick towards Sana's jaw. Moving on, Kaigaku would have a snarky expression upon hearing Sana's ~~rude~~ comment on how the real world *Works*. He figured that Sana didn't truly understand the things he would have to overcome."
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "*Sana stepped forward and to the side this time, letting him go into the inside if his kick as he reached backwards and grabbed his ankle with a free hand. Using his own momentum to carry him, Sana rotated his torso and slammed Jun into the ground. Turning his foot in his socket until he met with resistance, he brought the joint just up to the point of it being painful.*\n\n\"So you're well aware, but decide to ignore what I say and just do whatever anyway? Unless that very obvious kick to the jaw was your best attempt at deception in which case we have a great deal more work to do than I thought. Otherwise this tutoring is going a whole lot of nowhere very quickly. I don't mean to be rude, but perhaps we can do this again sometime when you're more receptive to instruction.\"\n\n*And then the pressure from Jun's foot was gone, as Sana was no longer in the clearing in front of the monument, a gust of wind being the only indication of his movement.*"
},
{
"author": ".harlequin.2598",
"message": "He was slammed into the ground hard, the wind escaped his throat but he quickly got onto his knees and gasped for air. More receptive to instruction? Even if he did do some type of trickery, at the moment he had no form or skill to pull something off. The kick was leading up to someone but it seemed that this Chunin's impatience took ahold of him, either way he was glad that this self-righteous Uzumaki was gone.\n\nWhatever happens, Kaigaku needs to get over his prejudice of clan members or he's going to get killed fast. He guessed he'd have to put his pride away and *Try* To be nice to such privileged people."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now There will be no objections]\n\nHaving tired of his medical training somewhat, Murano was looking to expand on his other skills. In particular, he wanted to work on his stealth. It was one of the main tools of a shinobi, yet he felt like he wasn't especially great at it. He had seen others in the field with a much better level of stealth than him and it made him want to train up on his own. So, he called Hozen out to the edge of the forest to hopefully get some training in. He perched himself on a nearby tree limb and waited for his friend to arrive"
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "A few minutes later, and the Uzumaki could be seen skipping across the branches in the opposite direction of Murano, his Bo-Staff in hand as he came to a halt, directly across from his colleague. He then waved and crouched down with the bottom tip of his staff laying on the wood, looking at his partner with a smile.\n\n*\"Are you ready to get some training in? I'm thinking we use this crowded area to our advantage, i'll chase you while you hide behind the tree's? Sound good?\"*\n\nHozen waited for Murano to give the signal that he was ready to be chased around, trying to dodge as the Uzumaki tried smacking him with a staff."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano threw Hozen a small wave as he made his approach, getting to his feet on the tree-limb. \n\n\"Yea, sounds good to me. When I flip the coin, we can start.\" \n\nHe removed a nichi from his pocket and with one hand, would quickly flip the coin into the air. Lunging backwards, he'd jump into the foliage of a nearby tree, hoping to get out of Hozen's line of sight."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "A coin, eh? Not bad, it seems he'll have to be more aware, and maybe make it where Keizo doesn't lose him. Hopefully.\n\n*\"A coin flip.. Sounds good to me, just so you know i will try my best-\"*\n\nAs soon as he saw Murano dash backwards, he would follow. Attempting a horizontal swing around the area that Murano was attempting to lose the Uzumaki at, although Hozen's strength with the staff would tear through most of the leaves and branches."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano quickly dashed to the side, the branch he had once been at being reduced to nothing as the staff tore through the branch. He'd keep dashing back, never staying on any tree limb for more than a moment or so. To keep it a bit even, he'd whistle each time he landed on a branch, alerting Hozen that he'd moved."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Hozen couldn't see Murano after he dashed but, as soon as he heard the whistle he leapt from the side of the trees trunk towards the sound, where Murano was. Then, as soon as he saw Murano, he had dashed to another branch with another whistle. Every time Hozen would miss his swings, but they did break through a bunch of branches and cleared up places for him to see Murano. But dahm, he was really quiet!"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Was it just him, or was Hozen getting faster? Seemed like he didn't carrry around that staff for nothing. He dashed into a nearby tree full of foliage, only barely managing to avoid a swing of Hozen's staff. That was an especially close one, had hee been any slower he'd probably be on the forest floor at the moment. \n\n\"You're pretty good!\" He called out as he hopped to another tree."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "The pattern of Murano's was getting far easier to predict, but each time his friend got stealthier and stealthier, which made it very hard for the Officer to track his colleague. Anyways, the Uzumaki kept his swinging towards Murano, but after a few swings his Bo-Staff got caught in one of the branches and foliage, stopping him in the air as he was slammed back into one of the large branches.\n\n*\"You too- ERH\"*\n\nIt hurt, but not that much. He sprung back to his feet in an instant but, Murano was completely gone for his sight. He couldn't hear or see him anywhere, what was Hozen going to do? He just needed to wait for the slightest sound or movement within his sight, and hearing before he would attack."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Oof, that looked like it hurt. From how fast he sprung back up though, Murano guessed he would be fine. He circled behind Hozen, using the treetop foliage as cover. It was getting harder to move around, considering how many branches his colleague had destroyed. Murano let out another whistle, letting Hozen know his general location. His legs were getting a bit stiff at this point, he was tarting to worry Hozen might catch him."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Another whistle! Hozen spun around, looking in the direction of the sound, just barely spotting Murano's feet pass by the leaves. So, Hozen leapt upwards to the trunk of the tree he was on before he leapt towards the spot where Murano would be after dashing from the tree branch. This was him attempting to predict his friends movements using his above average reflexes, because he could feel himself getting better with his Bo-Staff in ways he couldn't imagine. He was happy that Murano asked him for some training, because it seemed they both needed it.\n\n*\"I see you!\"*\n\nHe threw a fast, but rather weak swing towards where he assumed Murano would be after he dashed from the branch. After all, the two were friends and he didn't want to hurt his friends, especially ones who help him reach his full potential as a shinobi. Murano being his closest friend since forever, haha.."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano threw a glance back just in time to see Hozen come flying towards his location, staff raised and ready to strike. Murano was fast, but not fast enough to avoid the strike. While the staff didn't hit him, he felt the branch under him give way and send him tumbling into the foliage on the forest floor. \n\n\"Ow...\" \n\nHe carefully got back to his feet, wiping away a few twigs and leaves that had embedded themselves in his hair and clothes. \n\n\"That was a good strike.\" He remarked, offering Hozen a fist bump."
},
{
"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "The Uzumaki quickly fell to the ground near Murano, about to help him up from the impact of falling but he was already quickly on his feet. He smiled and returned the first bump, glad that his friend was perfectly fine. Other than a bruised butt, and maybe some bruised arms but that was about it, from the looks of it.\n\n*\"Thanks but, i'm just glad your ok.\"*\n\nHe gave a slight chuckle, before taking a deep inhale, followed by a quick exhale of oxygen. Was their training session concluded?"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, a few bruises won't stop me.\" He said with a slight chuckle.\n\nHe gave a look at their surroundings and wasn't the least bit surprised to see that they'd done a number on the trees. There'd be plent of firewood for those that came looking out here. \n\n\"Think that's good for today. We don't want to tear down the whole forest.\" He said this was an obvious joking tone as he started to walk back towards the forest's edge."
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"author": "odiomysterio9769",
"message": "```This is now the training grounds```\n\nJunichiro was quite puzzled with recent events.\n\nSo many deaths for what seemed as something so trivial. Some unexplored caverns and each one supposedly had some weird blind monster, although that's just what Kugo told him. It seemed that not only two Sarutobi died, an Inuzuka and then a bunch of non-clans like himself! He wondered what the higher-ups were thinking during this entire operation, because Junichiro thought it was a bit ludicrous.\n\nEhh, this wasn't what he wanted to talk about right now. As of this moment, he needed to get his chakra reserves up if this small Tsuki wanted to use his grandfathers astounding explosion release. He had it, finally! But, he didn't have any techniques for it! Kugo said he would teach Junichiro a bunch of them, but since Kugo is a rather busy person he can't just hop out of the Predator Unit and magically teach him some explosive techniques.\n\nDahm, off-topic once more! Erm. Now, since Junichiro was gratefully tutored by a puppet user the last time, his Jutsu Speed is now great! He's going to be able to cast C-Ranks with little trouble, and now it was going to be training to make sure he had enough chakra to even do so. To train ones reserves of chakra were tricky, BUT if he just spat out a bunch of ninjutsu.. Wouldn't that do it? Maybe? Well, better try it.\n\n*\"Ok so,* **Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder!** *Go.*\"*\n\nIt did as Junichiro said, although his words aren't at all tied with the commands of techniques, **Yet**. Just kidding, maybe. A wave of electricity poured out of the Tsuki's hands at it went barreling towards a nearby dummy, this was an attempt to fry it."
},
{
"author": "autumn1213",
"message": "*\"That's weird. I thought you would've actually learned some of the family secrets by now, kiddo.\"*\n\nMask and all, Ryoshi watched from somewhere behind Junichiro as the electricity rattled the dummy with the C-rank technique. He'd spoken nice and clear for the other to hear - uncrossing his arms and sticking them in his pockets instead. *\"Even I can explode better than you can, damn. I mean, hey. That's cool. Maybe you just need to work some more.\"* A grin spread across his face, Ryoshi removing the mask to be a little more *Clear* That he was being sarcastic. For a chunin, he certainly appeared to be... Not that age. The orange curls were pulled back away from his face and the hood popped off, his mask clipped to a belt on his hip briefly. *\"Nah, you'll probably need more chakra for that, right?\"*\n\nWithout much other warning, his mouth opened. A massive stream of electricity focused to a point fired from it, **False Darkness: Skillful Benevolence** (B+) rocketing through the dummy. The beam was incredibly thin, but bright, and the dummy simply was blown apart as it had a hole punched in it. He was glad, at least, that the training grounds was clear of things that could be collaterally damaged. The reach of Skillful Benevolence was fairly hilarious.\n\n*\"To perform more and more powerful techniques, you need chakra. A lot of it. I imagine Explosion Release is the same.\"*"
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"author": "odiomysterio9769",
"message": "*\"Ryoshi!-\"*\n\nAs he said this, the thin stream of lightning blasted through the dummy. Small splinters of wood were sent to the ground in a moments noticed, the power of lightning was *Amazing*, and even more with someone who's amazing *With* Lightning release. At the mention of family secrets, and his lack of \"Explosion\" Even though he has explosion release, made him puff up his cheek in anger. IT WASN'T HIS FAULT KUGO DECIDED TO WAVE SOMETHING IN THIS TSUKI'S FACE, AND THEN DISAPPEAR.\n\n*\"Yeah well, well.. Yes. If i use Explosion Techniques with the amount of chakra i have right now, i will be drained after the second time of using one, and i'm using a C-Rank as the techniques rank.\"*\n\nIt was rather sad, since his cousins both were excellent in all chakra related things, but Junichiro was leaning towards endurance and chakra control, something his cousins didn't know was that he was going to be quite skilled in Medical Ninjutsu. Eventually, he was going to be as good as his mother, if he was able to that is. So, what did this chunin propose for training this Tsuki's rather poor chakra reserves. Ninjutsu spamming?\n\n*\"So uh, what do you think i should do? How do enlarge my reserves?\""
},
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"author": "autumn1213",
"message": "*\"I mean, it's actually not that difficult when you reserves are fairly low in general.\"*\n\nRyoshi formed a one-handed seal, putting that hand to his mouth and forming a huge volley of fireballs that careened up into the air. They just sort of kept going for a while before fizzling - but, the heat itself had been briefly immense, and the size of the technique was hilarious. *\"For me, it's hard. That technique didn't drain me of that much chakra, so doing that continuously would take me longer. But at early stages, it's literally what you think it is.\"*\n\nA chuckle. *\"Yes, it's just slamming out as many ninjutsu in a row as you can manage while staying conscious. It's not like physical muscles - it won't improve if you just drain it partially every time. You need to get as empty as possible to train effectively, as quickly as possible.\"*"
},
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"author": "odiomysterio9769",
"message": "*\"I see, so i just got to cast a bunch of high chakra cost techniques? Seems way easier than i thought to be honest.\"*\n\nHe calmed his breathing down, for whatever reason it wasn't. Before he completed the hand signs required for **Lightning Release: Snake Lightning**. His hand signs were a blur, maybe not to the chunin but now Ryoshi would now that he taught the young Tsuki well. Anyways, Junichiro stuck out his arm, palm open as electricity started sparking around his fingers, and then a yellow snake was shot forth towards the dummy once more.\n\nThe snake wrapped itself around the dummies \"Stomach\" And immediately discharged the electricity into the wooden dummy. The technique he had just used was rather versatile, seeing as it could be used from long-range and mid-to-close-range. He could discharge it from afar by releasing the electricity from the shape of a snake, and then have the snake be coiled around his hands to be discharged by his palm."
},
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"author": "autumn1213",
"message": "*\"It's a little more simplistic than getting your handseals or chakra control right. I mean, it'll help with those a little I suppose. Just slamming out techniques.\"*\n\nAs the other continued to use Lightning Release, Ryoshi unsealed his emu puppet, having it squat down so he could use it for a chair instead. It was nice to relax his legs a little after a long patrol through the Frontier - and, watching genin push out techniques was entertaining enough. At least it wasn't nearly as dangerous, and he could stop the other before he did anything particularly dumb.\n\n*\"Have you considered trying to work out Explosion Release on your own? I mean, it could be a worthy venture. Perhaps the creative process would help you in feeling better 'ownership' of your techniques. After all, you want to have confidence in what you do.\"*"
},
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"author": "odiomysterio9769",
"message": "*\"Ah well, i'm just looking to get my reserves up!\"*\n\nHe said with a chuckle, as he continued to use the same technique over and over again. **Lightning Release: Snake Lightning** Was released towards the dummy, but this time the snake just charged at the dummies \"Chest\" Before discharging the lightning release chakra into the wooden dummy.\n\n*\"Better ownership? I guess so, although i'm not a very smart person, nor creative. So, i have quite the hard time creating things myself, i usually need a second opinion.\"*\n\nHmm, making his own techniques? He hadn't really thought about it to be completely honest, especially since Kugo seemed so adamant about teaching him the techniques he had made. He did remember Kugo saying that it took him a bit before he was able to think of a few of them, so maybe Ryoshi could help him in the future."
},
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"author": "autumn1213",
"message": "*\"Second opinions are fine and all, but at the end of the day, you want to adapt to a fighting style that fits you. Learning techniques that have already been made are fine and all, right? But the issue becomes eventually, it's a laundry list of techniques that you've never tailored to yourself. Making a tool fit yourself is just as important as knowing how to use it. Without that, you'll never hit your peak.\"*\n\nHe leaned forwards. Perhaps the Kugo family had hard set traditions, perhaps not - it was hard to imagine being part of a shinobi family in the first place. While it seemed like it would be nice in, it certainly could have its own drawbacks. That, or... Maybe Kugo was an outlier. He'd seemed pushy.\n\n*\"Don't be afraid to ask for second opinions, then. And don't be afraid to fail. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work 29 times if you get it on the thirtieth.\"*"
},
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"author": "odiomysterio9769",
"message": "He huffed, he had used the same technique four times already, and he was already getting a bit tired. How unfortunate, but he'd have to push on, for the sake of Noriko. So, he released another another Snake Lightning at the dummy. This time the electricity that was discharged was quite week, not even enough to cause someone mild pain.\n\nHearing the chunin's words almost empowered him per-say, as he weaved different hand signs this time around. A large wave of electricity was discharged from his hands towards the dummy, sending the dummy flailing a bit. Junichiro just used **Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder** This time, and he then he did a few more times after the first.\n\nHis chakra reserves were beyond low at this point, and he wondered how long he would last now. Was he to cast more techniques? He looked up to Ryoshi, with obvious exhaustion as he felt to his knees weak. He was heavily breathing as of now."
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"author": "autumn1213",
"message": "The knee wobble did it.\n\nRyoshi used chakra threads, attaching the to Junichiro's joints and supporting him a bit. His body felt weightless - as if there was no effort at all needed to stand. *\"That's plenty. You do another and you might hit the ground, and I don't feel like doing a clinic trip right now, yeah?\"*\n\nA chuckle did come from him though. *\"You keep that up and you'll be well on your way. Go get some rest. You need it.\"* And with that, the chakra threads were detached. The emu he was sitting on raised itself, Ryoshi adjusting himself to straddle it. The puppeteer gave a brief wave, then took off over the ground with his puppet steed."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "```This is now the forest```\n\nA good day for training his hearing abilities, especially with someone who was so stealthy. Murano, is good and trusted friend within the military police, and possibly the only true friend he's had in *Years*. He was use Keizo's skill in stealth to his advantage, that way he would be able to hear better in certain situations where it would be useful.\n\nSo, now it's to see if he was going to show up, the Uzumaki knew he would and Hozen *Was* A few minutes early to the two's favorite spot to train. The branches from their last training session were still laying against the ground snapped in half. A lot of it wasn't there anymore, probably because of people using it as fire wood for heat.\n\nHozen shrugged in his head, he didn't care. After all, if it kept people warm and not dead he would gladly give it to them. He closed his eyes and began to focus on everything he could hear as of this moment, the leafs falling from the trees, and the water running nearby as he sat and waiting for his friend. Paperwork sucks."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano arrived about ten minutes after Hozen did. He would have been there sooner, but he'd been caught up helping his father with a few things around the house. Like Hozen, he saw the branches from their previous spar still scattered around the forest floor. It wasn't too big of a deal though, the trees could easily regrow. He threw a wave to Hozen as he made his approach. \n\n\"Yo! Same kinda training as last time?\" He asked, hands in his pcokets. He was hoping it was, considering how close he was to achieving maximum sneakiness."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Kind of, for now i won't be trying to hit you. Just locate you with my hearing.\"*\n\nHe threw a similar hand gesture, as he extended his arm for a fist bump, wanting to greet his friend. Hozen would then dash backwards a few feet, before jumping into the branches of the trees, waiting for Murano to come up into the branches as well. After his colleague would reach the branches, he would begin to speak with a bit of seriousness as he closed his eyes.\n\n*\"I need to train my hearing for future missions, so i need you to try and be as quiet as you can, while also giving me clues to where your at, since my hearing isn't the best.\"*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Sounds good to me.\" Murano would say as he returned the fist bump. He quickly followed after Hozen, ascending the tree with little effort. So, they were both going to be up here this time, then. That would certainly change things. \n\n\"Just like last time, then. Alright, i'll start us off.\" He said with a small smirk as he dashed backwards into a thicket of foliage, hands still in his pockets. He'd lightly skip from tree to tree, quickly putting some distance between him and Hozen. When he reached a suitable distance, he'd let out a whistle that was a bit quieter than the one he used last time they trained. There, he'd wait for Hozen to find him."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Yes, let us start.\"* Hozen slightly squinted his eyes open, before he waited for Murano to escape his limited vision, before he took a deep breath and leapt towards the direction of the whistle. Just like before he didn't hear anything when he got there since the whistle was rather faint, but that was good.. He needed to find someway to totally get rid of his sight until his hearing was better. Well, the headband is coming in handy for more than guarding his his forehead.\n\nHe pushed the metal guard over his eyes and tightened it to hit the back of his head as he placed his hands on the nearby branches, since that was the only way he was going to be able know where he was at. So, he waited until Murano would speak or whistle once more until he would attempt to move again, since he didn't really want to stain the tree's with his nosebleeds. For the most part, at least. Well, what to do while Murano decided to change his location, wind release?\n\nHmm, maybe he should learn that *One* Wind release technique, that way he could theoretically pull his staff back into his own hands after someone attempts to disarm him. Unfortunate that they would do that, since he would just break their skull with his fist afterwards but in some situations he needed not to do that because his branch doesn't like killing all that much. Although, maybe he could get some type of praise for leveling a building full of ruffians? Who knows, just maybe.."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "From his perch, Murano could see Hozen relatively close by. That was a sign that his hearing was improving, bit by bit. He watched as his comrade felt around, searching for Murano's location. He supposed he better give him a hint, or they might be here all day. Murano dashed to another tree, making sure that his feet would make a loud clunk as he fell on the branch. Hopefully that was enough for Hozen to get a general idea of his location. If not, Murano would just let out another small whistle to let Hozen know where he was."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Ahh, thanks Murano.\"* Hozen needed the sound clues, or he would be totally oblivious. Honestly, his hearing felt way better than it was a week ago, but he knew that they were not at all where he wanted it to be. So, as soon as he heard the whistle and loud thud, he dashed towards the direction of the sound, but as he did he was met with a branch to the forearms, which sent him tumbling in the air. Hozen then reached out his hands, and by pure luck did they come down towards another branch. The Uzumaki caught himself and pulled himself up. *\"Uhm, let's not talk about this.\"*\n\nHozen opened his palm and begin to concentrate wind chakra there. As Murano dashed away, Hozen pulled out a kunai from his shinobi tool bag that sat on the back of his waist, before flowing wind release chakra over the kunai. It spread across the handle, cloth, edge, the blade, the entirety of the weapon he had in his hands. With the flow of wind chakra over it, he would try his best to move it with his 'mind' per say, as this is what the technique entailed. *\"Alright. Give me some more clues?\"*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Hozen would have landed on the branch Murano was, had it not been for his small stumble. He dashed backwards, aiming to put some distance inbetween them now that he had reached his position. He threw a glance backward and saw that Hozen was preparing something in his hand, but he couldn't quite make out what it was. If it was a new technique, he was excited to see it in action. Upon Hozen prompting him for more clues, he'd led out a small whistle similar to a bird's chirp. \n\n*\"Alright, let's see what you have planned.\"* He thought to himself."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Nothing too much.\"* That final whistle sounded kind of discomforting, his ear drums rang a bit from it. Moving on Hozen slid his headband back over his forehead as he rolled his shoulders, focusing on the green aura that surrounded the kunai in his hand. The edges of the wind release chakra enhancement was very rigid and fluctuated a lot, and didn't seem like a steady stream of chakra. Which was true, it was his first attempt with the technique but because he only knew wind release, and he had used wind chakra enhancement a fair bit, he was plenty knowledgeable about this stuff.\n\n*\"It's a little technique my grandfather showed me, it's quite useful although i'm only learning it for the foundation of another technique.\"* This was also true, since he had found a bunch of notes in the library about a technique involving wires, shurikenjutsu, wind release, chakra enhancement, and chakra control; flowing it onto the long strands of wire. When using this, he would be able to squeeze people into shreds, using his superior strength and newfound skill in shurikenjutsu. Now, that he had been secretly training with his new weapon, he would be able to use wind chakra enhancement to it's fullest, and he would be able to cut entire buildings into two or three pieces.\n\nOk, now it was time to flow the wind chakra over his kunai. He did it better this time, the chakra coating the weapon was calm and had a steady stream of chakra being flowed into it, as the kunai glowed bright green. He smirked, before dashing towards Murano, and then tossing the kunai covered in wind release chakra to the opposite side of the tree that was near Murano, as he went to Murano, he was at there left and the kunai to the right. The Uzumaki used the tree to hide him throwing the kunai as Hozen came from the other side of the tree, in an attempt to corner the Keizo, and then catch the kunai and use his hearing to make sure he was ok. *\"Wind Release is more than just cutting, and i'll show you that.\"*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano had been lying in wait, watching to see what Hozen's next move would be as he started to gather something in his hand. He watched as his comrade suddenly dashed towards his location. Damn, so he was found out then. He dashed back a few feet to another tree branch just in time to see something hurtling towards him from his right. When the hell did he throw that?! With Hozen closing in on his left and the wind-infused kunai flying towards his right, Murano was left with no choice but to quickly descend downwards. He took a quick step forward and plummeted towards the forest floor, doing a tumble to secure his fall. \n\n\"You didn't say anything about kunai!\" He called out."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Just trying to surprise y-\"* As he said this, and since he wasn't paying attention whatsoever, the kunai came flying towards him hitting the metal piece of his headband as he stumbled and slipped onto the branch beneath him. With some slight yelling, the Uzumaki plummeted to the ground in a few seconds, hitting the ground with a light thud with some heavy grunting. The Kunai stopped glowing the green aura, and fell downwards into the ground in-between the two officers.\n\n*\"Karma's a bitch..\"* He slowly picked himself up, and grabbed his elbow, since it was the first thing to get slammed into the ground."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as the kunai collided with the poor Uzumaki, sending him hurtling towards the ground. His first instinct was of course to check on his friend and make sure he wasn't seriously injured. Upon seeing that he was relatively fine, Murano couldn't help but crack a small grin as he offered him a hand up. \n\n\"Hey, you said it, not me. Here, stay still.\" \n\nHe went through a flurry of seals before applying Mystical Palm to Hozen's arm, immediately reducing any pain in his appendage. \n\n\"Any better?\""
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Wo- WOW. I feel no pain.. What's this technique..?\"* A medical technique? Dahm, that was a good technique, maybe he could learn it one day. Most likely not though, since medicine isn't really something he's *Too* Interested in. Either way, he was glad to have someone so skilled in medical ninjutsu as his partner.\n\n*\"Much better.\"*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Mystical Palm. It's nothing special, just does some minor healing.\" He remarked as he cracked his back. \n\n\"Think that might be enough training for today. I'm gonna go hit up Nichiraku Ramen, wanna come? I'm paying.\" He didn't want to overwork himself on his day off and especially not before he signed up for his mission. If Hozen still needed to train a bit more though, he'd gladly offer to lend a hand. It was the least he could do considering Hozen had helped him with his stealth training."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now ] \n\nMurano was currently perched in a tree top just above the shrine and was immersed in yet another medical textbook as he waited for Kana to arrive. He had asked her to come in hopes that she could help with a technique he'd been developing, one using the chakra scalpel he had recently learned. He of course had no intention of hurting her, he simply needed a training partner that wasn't a wooden dummy ~~and instead just a dummy~~ to spar with. Having arrived before her, he decided to play a small trick on his friend. He hid himself in his tree-top perch to the best of his ability and would land behind her when she arrived. It'd probably earn him a punch to the face, but it'd be worth spooking her."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was honestly quite looking forward to catching up with Murano. A lot had happened since the last time they'd trained and having a familiar face to train with would be a welcome sight right now. The moment she heard him land stealthily behind her, she spun around with a potentially devastating round kick. Spooking Kana right now could honestly prove to be a fatal mistake... Luckily, the moment she realized who was \"Attacking\" Her, she'd freeze mid-kick. With a sigh of frustration, she would put her leg back down, fixing him with a stern glare. After her last two dives down into the caves, she was a bit more... Jumpy than usual. \n\n\"Murano! Don't sneak up on my like that, I could've taken your head off!\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "For a split second, Murano's entire life flashed before his life. It was short, way too short in fact, which is why he was so thankful when Kana stopped her kick from completely obliterarting his skull. He raised his hands up in slight surrender as he chuckled nervously. \n\n\"S-sorry, just thought I'd get back at you a little. Y'know, for all those kicks.\" He made a mental note to never try something like this with Kana again, or atleast not until his reflexes were *Much* Better. \n\n\"Anyways... How've you been?\" He asked, with a tinge of reproach. He knew that she wasn't probably in the best of spirits, he'd heard what happened to Aikuru. It was nearly unbelievable that a guy like him could just up and die on a mission, considering how powerful he seemed. He hoped Kana wasn't taking it too badly, or gods forbid, blamed herself."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was obviously not amused by his \"Prank\". She noted that maybe she needed a break, take some time to do some deep relaxation... But of course, Kana was hardly the kind of person to take a vacation. With a sigh, she frowned, hands on her hips. She knew Murano had likely heard about the disaster that was her last mission, and that's likely what he was trying to subtly ask about. There's no way the death of the previous Uchiha heir wasn't the hottest gossip in Nora right now. And of course Kana blamed herself, to some degree at least. \n\n\"I'm... Fine. I've been working on some more medically orientated stuff actually. I've managed to weaponize my incredible medical knowledge actually.\"\n\nShe smirked lightly, because of course Kana would think about how to turn a healing art into an offensive ability."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Shit, it was a bad idea to try and \"Prank\" Her. He admonished himself a thousand times over in his head for it by the time she spoke up. \n\n\"T-that's great! I'm actually kind of doing the same thing, actually. That's why I called you out here to train.\" He was glad to turn the topic to something else, especially medical jutsu. \n\n\"I've been training with Chakra Scalpel and I've sort of formed my own style with it. There's this one move I really wanted to try, but It needs some work...\" He realized at once that it almost sounded like he wanted to try Chakra Scalpel on her, which wouldn't exactly feel all too great. He corrected his mistake immediately, tacking on, \n\n\"N-not that I'll be using chakra scalpel in training of course! Just like, the motions for the technique.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "She thought for a moment, seeming to genuinely consider what the harm in letting him actually practice his technique would be. They both had a fair bit of medical knowledge, right? Surely between the two of them, she wouldn't be permanently damaged or anything. \n\n\"Well, I mean... We both know mystical palm, right? It can't be *That* Bad... But either way, then sure, go for it.\"\n\nShe chuckled, stretching her arms out as a sign to \"Come and hit me\". She trusted Murano to not kill her after all, even accidentally. He seemed far too cautious in general for any sort of extreme accidents to occur. And hey, if something *Did* Happen, she'd have something good to hold over his head for awhile."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He didn't think mystical palm would really help if his technique succeded, considering it relied on severing the passages leading to the lungs. He wouldn't activate the chakra scalpel but would form his hands into blades to simulate using the technique. Dashing forward towards Kana, he aimed to stab forward with both hands towards the center of her chest. \n\n\"It'd be too dangerous to use chakra scalpel in a fight. Plus, this technique was made to kill.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana stood still, resisting the urge to fight back on instinct. She'd give him at least one shot at trying out this movement before she made it difficult for him, she was feeling nice today. She chuckled slightly at his comment though, obviously finding his \"Made to kill\" Comment amusing. \n\n\"I think *Most* Jutsu are \"Made to kill\"...But if you really think it's that dangerous, then I appreciate you not murdering me.\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Finished with demonstrating the technique, he'd fall into an offensive stance in preparation for their actual spar. He was more than bit embarrased, having realized it was a little dumb to refer to his jutsu as \"Made to kill.\" He was telling the truth though, the jutsu wasn't like his Water Serpent where he could hit anyone or anything, this technique was made specifically to deal a killing blow. \n\n\"Just returning the favor for not knocking my head off.\" He said with a small smirk."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana mirrored his stance, readying herself to make it as difficult as possible for Murano to hit her. She didn't have any real plans to strike back at him, knowing she'd likely be able to beat him in a hand to hand spar... But she couldn't help the small part of her that found enjoyment in making her friend's life difficult. She'd wait for him to strike first, anticipating how she'd manage to avoid his strike, she knew Murano was quite fast after all. \n\n\"No problem! I kinda like your head being attached, ya know?\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"That makes two of us.\" He'd remark as he quickly lunged forward, thrusting both arms forward in a stab towards her chest. It was a bit ballsy to go for his technique right off the bat, but there was no better way to learn it than to use it in an actual spar. Considering Kana's prowess when it came to Taijutsu, he was sure she probably had a counter of some sort for it though."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana smirked, waiting until he was just on top of her before executing a swift Crimson Veering Wind to spin around him, avoiding his strike. She mentally thanked Sana for teaching her such an amazing technique, it'd come in handy so many times already... She didn't attempt counter, merely flaunting her superior maneuverability. \n\n\"Is that really all you got? I don't think you're ever gonna land that technique of yours in a real combat situation if so...\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He tried to keep calm and not get irritated, but her smug aura was radiant. Atleast she was acting like her usual stuff, he supposed. \n\n\"Oh shut it, muscle brain.\" He taunted as he dashed towards her, performing a sliding kick towards her legs. If he was able to knock her off her feet, he'd follow it up with a quick jab towards the stomach."
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "\"You keep saying 'muscle brain' like it's a bad thing. Honestly, I just take it as a compliment.\"\n\nShe didn't seem to be letting go of that smug look any time soon, even as she skillfully leapt over his attempt at a sweep. But seeing as how she wasn't setting out to pummel the poor guy today, she would tank the follow up hit, her armor technique meaning she'd barely feel normal blow. If it had been his chakra scalpel technique, then it'd be a different story as the slicey hands would completely ignore her armor... Maybe she should think about a good counter for that."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Her simply taking his hit with no issue was almost even more annoying than her smug look. His chakra scalpel *Would* Be effective against her, but he didn't really want to chop up his friend's insides anytime soon. \n\n\"Man, armor technique's almost like cheating.\" He said with a small chuckle. He slightly regretted not spending some time researching and learning it. It wasn't like he really needed it though, considering he wasn't exactly an frontline fighter."
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "By the look on Kana's face, it was obvious she knew exactly how annoying her armor technique was, that smug little smirk still there. She shrugged, understanding how it could be seen as \"Cheating\" And she mentally thanked him for not slicing up her organs. \n\n\"Well, it *Does* Block quite a bit of damage. I mean, obviously it's useless against something like a fire jutsu or anything that's incredibly sharp. But it certainly helps absorb a bit of the impact, ya know? Now, since I've been such an awesome friend and helped *You* Out...\"\n\nShe fished around in her pouch for a moment before producing a small vial of... Something. It didn't look all that dangerous, just a simple somewhat opaque liquid. With a sly grin, she'd shake the vial, holding it out to Murano.\n\n\"Why don't you help me with something real quick. All you gotta do is drink this, and I'll do the rest.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "When she produced the vial he immediately knew he'd made a mistake offering to train with her. He was now technically in her debt, considering she'd been a test dummy for his technique. He could easily tell her no, but she'd no doubt hold that over his head for quite awhile and just use someone else as a test subject for whatever this stuff was. Since he had more than enough medical knowledge to probably cure himself, he mustered his courage and took the vial from her and quickly ingested it. \n\n\"Eugh, tastes terrible. Alright, what now?\""
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Yes, gooooood... Kana's smirk never left her face as her faithful test subject dutifully drank the liquid. In reality, it wouldn't cause any side effects other than maybe a mildly upset stomach. But hopefully, he wouldn't have to worry about that if she managed to perform this jutsu correctly. \n\n\"No, you die... Kidding! You just gotta sit there and not complain, okay? I'll do the rest.\"\n\nUshering him to take a seat, she would push aside his collar. As the \"Baby poison\" Would begin setting in, she opened the water gourd at her hip, she would use the water as a medium to help her remove the poison. She hovered her hands over his chest, working the water through his skin to sort of grab on to the poison and extract it. It wasn't all together the most pleasant experience, but it wasn't particularly painful."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, yea..\" He said as he took a seat on a nearby log. He'd let her push aside his collar and watched as she started doing... Something. He'd actually never seen this technique in practice before. The effects of it were certainly odd though and more than a little uncomfortable. It felt like something was seeping out of his chest but at a much quicker pace than if he were bleeding. \n\n\"Almost done?\" He asked, hoping the technique wouldn't take much longer."
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "She would simply shush him, trying to focus on what she was doing. She didn't want to mess up and like, accidentally poison him worse or something. She would never hear the end of his complaining if that happened. With a not quite convincing reassuring look, she would eventually pull her hands away, letting the now cloudy water splash to the ground.\n\n\"Alright... I think I got most of it. It's a technique for removing poisons and stuff, though it's not *Perfect*. The only way to fully counter the effects would be to let it run its course, or have an antidote. But that stuff you drank is *Super* Weak, you should be fine.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He was not entirely confident in her assurement that everything was alright. Luckily for him, as long as he had a small bit of whatever poison she gave him, he was confident that he could make an antidote to neutralize the toxin still left over in his body. He took the small vial back from her and got back to his feet, quickly buttoning his shirt back up. \n\n\"Not that I don't trust you... But Im going to go make an antidote at the hospital. If I end up having to stay there because I'm poisoned or something, you'll be the first to know.\" He said as he started his way back to town."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Fresh out of her practical exam, Miku was at the training grounds to get some much needed practice in. Usually she would be wielding her katana, but it was currently in pieces in her workshop. Courtesy of the examiner they face off against in their exam. She was ashamed of how she acted then, how she had let her anger control her when she saw her blade broken. Sh'ed make up for it tenfold, however. Using a practice dummy as her target, she'd throw out practice swipes with a regular sword she'd borrowed."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana, as usual, came waltzing right up to the training field like she owned the place. She would pause for a moment as she observed the Aburame girl from afar. She remembered training with her before, she'd been a promising kenjutsu user and with the tournament just starting up, she was sure the girl was competing as well. With a big ol grin, she bounded over to the genin. \n\n\"Yo! Working on some swordsmanship, huh?\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku delivered a hard strike to the training dummy, severing it's left arm. Turning her attention towards Kana, Miku would give her a small bow of her had as she sheathed the blade. Her fireflies went to work immediately transcribing her thoughts. \n\n*\"I am. My master told me that a swordsman must never miss a day of training.\"* \n\nShe remembered Kana's comment the last time they had met on how Miku had been a bit more formal. More awkward than she meant to be, she quickly attached, \n\n*\"What are you doing? Training too?\"* That was a dumb question, of course she was training. Why else would she be here? She furrowed her brow slightly at having asked such a redundant question."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana matched the other girl's grin. If she was truly challenging her to a spar, she'd *Have* To put on a good show. She didn't want to completely destroy the girl of course, but if Miku was competing in the tournament she didn't wanna go easy on her. \n\n\"Alright, bring it on then! I won't hold back, just so you know.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "*\"Understood.\"* Was all she would write before quickly unsheathing her sword. Falling into an offensive stance, she gave Kana amoment to prepare her own weapon before she lunged forward, delivering a hard overhead strike towarsd the chunin. She wasn't used to this style of sword yet, however, so the strike didn't have the kind of grace she usually had with her katana."
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana drew her own sword, a simple wakizashi. She certainly took notice of how the girl's movements didn't seem as refined as the last time they fought, though she wouldn't notice the difference in her blade. Maybe she was just having an off day? Whatever the case was, Kana would frown slightly as she brought her blade up, clashing with Miku's. She would swiftly reach for the tanto at her back, attempting to slice across the girl's abdomen as she'd be left open. \n\n\"Alright, what's the deal? You're swinging a little slow today?\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku sidestepped the slash, avoiding the strike aimed at her abdomen. So, Kana had noticed her movements were a bit off then? That was upsetting, she had thought she wasn't that easy to read. Her fireflies quickly formed a few words while she went in for another strike, slamming the hilt of her sword towards Kana's stomach. \n\n*\"Not used to this sword.\"*"
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Despite how scatter brained Kana usually seemed, she was quite perceptive in battle. Not so much when it came to literally anything else of course. But when in a fight, she was surprisingly good at noticing the small details. She sheathed her tanto once more the moment Miku was able to dodge the slash, freeing up her hand. Using her armor technique to make sure she avoided cutting herself, she would bring her palm down on top of the sword handle, trying to redirect the blow. \n\n\"Ah, I see. Well, guess that just means you need some more practice then!\"\n\nWith a cheeky grin, she would skillfully bring her sword back around in a diagonal sweep aimed for her shoulder."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "With the trajectory of her swipe thrown off, Miku would be forced to quickly bring it back and up to block Kana's swipe at her shoulder. However, she proved to be just a second too late and the blade narrowly sliced across the armor on her shoulder. It didn't cut the flesh, but the impact of the blade would be likely to leave a bruise. Kana was right, she needed more practice if she was going to have any chance in the tournament. \n\n\n*\"I agree.\"* She lunged forward, slamming her armored forearm towards Kana's chest to throw her off balance and followed it up with a clean horizontal slash towards her midsection."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now ] \n\nWhile Murano's training in stealth and Taijutsu had been of great help recently, he couldn't help but feel like his senses were a bit... Dull. On more than one occasion, his partners would sense an enemy long before he did, leading to him being a bit slow on the uptake. If he was going to be a better scout, he'd have to train his senses more. So, today he came out to Suimen Pond in hopes of doing some light meditation at the water's edge. In this meditative state, the chunin listened for the slightest details in his surroundings. The bird chirping, the frogs croaking, and so forth."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Hozen had been strolling through the forest, and well the pond was near so he decided to come and enjoy the scenery. To his surprise, he found his colleague just meditating in front of the pond. Because of Hozen's lack of stealth, Murano would definitely hear the Uzumaki's loud and heavy footsteps make their way to his position. The green-haired shinobi stopped and slammed his fist against a tree, trying to give another signal that he was here, incase Murano was lost in deep focus. *\"Hey, what are you doing here Murano. Training? I could probably help.\"* He said walking towards the Keizo.\n\nHozen needed to train his strength some more, so why not do it with someone he enjoys training with?"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano had heard Hozen make his approach before he decided to make his presence known with the tree smack. Opening his eyes, he turned his attention towards his colleague with a small smile. \"Don't get your hopes up, it's nothing too exciting. I'm trying to hone my senses, specifically my hearing.\" \n\nHe rose to his feet, dusting off his pants as he walked over towards Hozen. \"Got any ideas for training?\""
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"You're hearing? Oh, so you're a hearing specialist as well?\"* His epression showed confusion, as he thought Murano had good eyesight. Maybe it was just something he was also good at, considered Murano was kind of a genius at stealth. Anyways, he had a plan already in mind. *\"How about, you close your eyes and listen to me smash trees from far away...\"* He said with a bit reluctance. \n\nHe then made his way over to the trees, before waiting for his friend to close his eyes."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano couldn't help but laugh at Hozen's idea of \"Training.\" It was very much like him and hew wouldn't have it any other way. He gave his friend a nod before closing his eyes, listening intently for the tree smashing to start. \n\n\"Try and switch up your positioning as much as you can. Don't destroy in one place for too long.\" He called out, signifying he was ready."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "*\"Yep, i'll do that. I don't want to literally destroy one tree haha.\"* He chuckled with a weirdly cold tone, before he leapt towards on of the trees, his feet landed against it as he did a jab at the tree, splintering it and leaving a loud sound of creaking coming from it as he leapt towards the next tree. This time he did a forwards kick which made it spring backwards and shoot him over to another tree, which left loud creaking noises.\n\n*\"How's this?\"* He said loudly as he continued to jump from tree-to-tree every others second, hitting them and making loud noises, But soon they began to become quieter."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano settled back into this meditative state as he waited for Hozen to begin his tree killing spree. He listened for the slightest details in his surroundings, down to minute details like the hum of the crickets. Suddenly, he'd hear it begin in the distance. A sharp crack of a tree, just north of him. It was swiftly followed by another another nearby it. He focused in on these details as he heard what sounded like Hozen perhaps landing on another tree. \n\n\"That's great!\" He called out, eyes still closed shut. In his mind, he was tracking Hozen's positioning with every crack of a tree. It wasn't exactly easy, but he could sense his hearing was changing to accomodate the training."
},
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Hozen continued to become quieter when hitting the trees, as he changed how he attacked said trees every time he came into contact. He slammed the edged of his heel into the tree, cracking it along the bark as he leapt to another tree, making a quiet punch to one of the branches. *\"So. Can you hear me.\"* He whispered, trying to see if Murano's hearing has improved as much as he would like.\n\nTraining ones awareness abilities were truly difficult, seeing as you had to close off most of your other senses to train just the one. It was quite the tricky situation."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano furrowed his brow as he attempted to focus even more on the creaking of the wood. As Hozen's movements changed, it became harder and harder for Murano to focus in on where he was. He barely understood the whisper, more working off the word or two he had heard from Hozen. \"Yea, I hear you!\"\n\nHis head was starting to hurt from all the concentration. He leaned back against a nearby rock, opening his eyes to take in the world aroudn him once more. \"Think that's my limit!\" He called to Hozen."
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Hozen stopped jumping around like a damn fool, and walked back to Murano. *\"Well, glad we got some training in. I needed to keep my strength up, so this was nice.\"* He clenched his fist as he turned around and started walking down the path his came from. *\"I'll get going, Ishin has been piling paper work on my desk since last Sunday. I need to get to it, Bye.\"* And with that, he sped down the path."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "He waved back, and watched as the chunin met him with a warm and relieving expression. He was a kind person! It almost made him want to shed a few tears, but he would not lose his composure in front of someone he just met. *\"Nice to meet you as well, my name is Kaguya Kogane.\"* Not wasting any time whatsoever, he walked backwards a few feet, before getting into his basic positioning. It was a rather simplistic stance, that was obviously taken from some form of Taekwondo, but matched his adaptive thinking quite nicely.\n\nHe had his left arm raised with an open palm pointing the his right side, while his right arm was at his side with a cupped hand. He was supporting his weight on his left leg, and had his right foot touching the ground on his toes, using only his toes to support h his balance as he spoke. *\"Come at me please. I need to get stronger, as fast as possible...\"*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Hm, seemed like the genin was a nice enough guy. He was glad, that would make this all the more easier. He also seemed eager to get on with the training, which was admirable in it's own right. \"We'll do a quick test spar and I'll give you my advice after.\" \n\nHe wasted no time in attacking Kogane after his invitation. Quickly withdrawing both hands from his pockets, Murano lunged forward to deliver a series of quick jabs aimed towards Kogane's stomach. He wasn't so much aiming to do damage as he was trying to see how Kogane would respond."
},
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "*\"Alright advice afterwards-\"* He was not ready for the burst of speed towards his own position. Unfortunately for Kogane, he didn't have the speed to dash back so he grounded both feet and took the many jabs to the stomach, by activating his C-Rank Armor Technique, he took the attacks. *\"Better late than never to testing this out..\"* He said under his breath, referring to the armor technique.\n\nAfterwards, the Kaguya would jump in the air with a spin, in order to attempt a spinning downwards axe kick into the chunin's skull. *\"Hmm, let's see.\"* Kogane's movement were obviously pretty sloppy, and there was a lot of wasted momentum, not to mention movement in general."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Armor technique, huh? That was a good idea, given the circumstances. He made a special note to ask Kana later about the best way to counter the technique. Seeing the Kaguya flip into the air and attempt the downwards kick, Murano deftly stepped to the side and voided his heel just before it made contact. Simultaneously, he'd thrust upward with his palm towards the genin's chin as he fell downwards. He didn't put much force into the strike, instead letting gravity do most the work. \n\n\"Good moves, just a bit sloppy.\" He casually remarked."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "He watched as his kick was dodged, as a open palm headed towards his chin could be seen making contact with it, and it pushed him backwards indeed. Luckily, he activated armor technique in that area as he placed his hands on the ground, before pushing off his hands and onto his feet, sliding a few inches. \"I see you're quite good.\" Compared to himself anyway. The Kaguya got into a straight position, before bowing and walking closer to the chunin.\n\n\"Thanks for showing me what you're good at, do you wish to continue or just give me some advice?\" In all honesty, Kogane kind of wanted to get a little physical, since he hadn't gotten into a fisticuffs in a few months. Not a good one like he wanted to at least, since the one with Shizurama was just some endurance training where Kogane let him rough him up."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Thank you for the compliment.\" Murano replied, relaxing his mucles as the fight was now over. He stashed his hands back into his coat pockets and listened intently to what Kogane had to say upon his approach. \n\n\"Think I've seen eough to give you atleast a little bit of advice. One of the first things I noticed was that your movements need to be refined a bit more, there was some wasted momentum and movements. It's nothing major, happens to pretty much everyone. Other than that, you have really good form and your reflexes are pretty sharp.\" \n\nHe hoped that he'd explained himself weel enough, he knew that sometimes he sort of talked too fast and didn't quite convey his advice well. \"You got all that?\" He asked."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "*\"No problem, only giving praise where it is due.\"* After saying this he would do a slight bow, keeping his manners as he became a little bit more relaxed, as he paid attention to the words coming from the chunin's mouth. Excess movement, and some wasted momentum... He could probably get that down within the next hour with some quick training, but what else was there? Nothing? He thought he was doing a lot worse.. Oh well. \n\n*\"Yes, i got that all. So, how would i overcome my lack of movement and momentum?\"* Maybe the chunin had some sort of system that would help him when it came to learning how to not waste any bodily movement, but it might need a lot more than a concept to help him. After all, Kogane was no prodigy, nor did he have any talent so to speak."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "It took Murano a few moments to come up with a good answer for the genin. He was never the best with taijutsu and his style wasn't nearly as graceful as Kana's, so he knew he'd have to choose his words carefully. Finally, he'd say, \"What I meant about removing those excess movements was that when you're in a fight, really focus in on how you're directing your body. Think of it like swinging a sword. There are some flashier moves, but even the simplest ones can be just as effective. Adding a spiral to a kick might look nice, but it's not necessary.\" \n\nNot long after imparting his advice onto the genin, he'd realize what time of day it was. \"Damn, I should probably get going. Promised a friend I'd help them out with some stuff. Seeya around, Kogane. Oh, and good luck with the training.\""
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "``` This is now the ```\n\nThis place was one of the very first places he came after leaving the academy, actually it was literally the first place he went to after being graduated from the academy. He stayed up all night practicing his taijutsu and Shikotsumyaku abilities, before meditating in the area to his right for a few hours, focusing on controlling his chakra. \n\nToday, he very much needed to train his Endurance, which was essential if he wanted to take some blows, as well as enhance his bone armor technique, which was very good. So, he walked closer to one of the training dummies, which looked more like a scarecrow with a very bendy stick up it's ass. After examining it, he would frown before regaining his composure and walking a meter or two in the opposite direction of it. He stopped, taking a deep breath as he eyed the weirdly cheap training equipment, reading himself for what he was about to do. \n\nHe took off in a full sprint, albeit very slowly, he still got to the dummy in no time at all, as he braced his arms and went in for a full-body tackle assault. As he rammed into it with his upper body, the stick bent back before it got a few feet away, before it snapped back straight sending the Kaguya soaring through the air and onto his back, skidding across the dirt as he stopped with a loud grunt. He knew that damn stick was way to bendable! Now his robe is dirty. Damn."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "Yuriko probably had finished her meds, because that morning she seemed a little out, rambling something about Horrors and something highly philosophical the Llama Lord had told her once. The old Nara often lost her mind that way, though this time, she had decided Toshi was worth hearing her, forcing him in a long breakfast that included her twisted system on how to decide who would succeed her as summoner of the 47 llamas. He found incredible how despite this, no Predator Unit secret left her lips, as if she sealed all the information somewhere not even her condition could unlock. Not that he ever asked, the less he knew, the safer he was. \n\nIt took an hour and half for Izumi to find and save him, only to win her own turn in Yuriko's company. Needless to say, Toshi couldn't do anything for her. He took his weapons and left, planning to train on his own seen the early hour. He was rather fond of throwing weapons during his academy years, but since he received a set of katana and wakizashi the day of his graduation, he found a fascination in carrying those swords to his side that pushed him to test a different style. \n\nTo his disappointment, the training ground wasn't empty. He sighed, about to turn around and look for another place when he recognised Kogane. The boy hadn't been a bad company at all, he was a clan member, and he promised to make good friends and build relationships, didn't he. \"Good morning, Kaguya-san\" He bowed just slightly before smiling to him, his eyes peaceful as if nothing bothered him. He wore his usual dark green traditional vest, his posture elegant and relaxed with a hand resting on his swords. \"Do you mind if I join you?\""
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "The Kaguya grunted once more as he sat up, before hearing the voice of someone familiar. He turned his head to see the Nara with his hands on his swords, as the Kaguya picked himself from the ground. *\"Hello Toshizo-san.\"* He did a slight wave, before taking off his robe and dusting the back of it off from all the dirt collected on his back-sliding. *\"I don't mind at all, i would be delighted to train with you.\"* Kogane then sighed, throwing the grey robe he had once worn onto the ground as he stretched his body.\n\nHe had taken off the clothing that covered his torso, because he needed Endurance training, and that would only get in his way. *\"I hope you don't mind but, could you come over here and just.. Hit me a bunch of times? I'm trying to train my Endurance. Getting roughed up is the best way for me.\"* After saying this, he met the Nara with a respectful bow. He just wanted to get better as soon as he could, and to do that he needed someone else to beat him up. Of course he would activate his armor technique to save himself from serious injuries and such, but he wouldn't use it too much. For the sake of it."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "Toshizo had to look confused for a moment, as he had never been asked to hit a comrade during training. He knew some older shinobi sparred and went quite hard on their partners, but he thought it was something for seasoned warriors, people who knew exactly what they were doing. He couldn't claim this about himself. \"You're asking me to hit you? My Taijutsu is rather poor, but I don't think using a blade would be appropriate either.\" The tone was hesitant as he looked the the right words, aware this could sound arrogant on his side.\n\nArms crossed, he took a few moments to consider the boy's request. He truly wanted to improve his grip on the katana; his wrists were still weak and not elastic enough to hold it comfortably, not to mention his form was bad and he felt like perfecting it would be ideal to raise his confidence. If only his mastery of the clan's hiden had been better, he could offer to use it, but he didn't feel it as his yet. \n\n\"I can hit with the flat of the blade, but I won't hit a passive target, be aware.\" As he spoke, he unsheathed the katana, turning it to keep the sharp side away from his comrade. It was an excellent weapon, one Yuriko was proud of and crafted for him, sparing no expenses. Without waiting any more, he took position and ran forward, drawing an arc as he aimed at Kogane's left shoulder."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "He wondered if he was going to use his clan's shadow techniques or not, seeing as it would be useful in this situation.\n\nHe nodded, as she asked. *\"I have a sort of, innate armor under my skin, a bone one. So, either the sharp part of the blade or the flat side works i guess.\"* Kogane watched as she drew her sword, and when he says it was a beauty, it sure as hell was. The design was a spectacle, and wasn't just thrown together like his bone sword. *\"I'm ready, just hit me a bunch of times.\"*\n\nSeeing her come for his shoulder, he pulled his head away and left nothing by his shoulder, only the open area of it. He activated his internal armor technique and waited as he hit his shoulder, which gave off some pain. Afterwards, there would be a lot of inflammation, because of the force and the weight of the blade. *\"It's a very pretty sword, Toshizo-san.\"*"
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "Kogane's words didn't reassure Toshizo as much as intended, seen as he was both worried about cutting him and ruining the blade. He studied of course and knew what jewel he had in his hands, but he was no samurai, and couldn't give justice to such beauty. He was aware the fear of not wielding it as he should influenced the way he stroke, and not in a positive way, even more knowing his opponent had an armor active. \n\nHe didn't hit with his full strength, but rather aimed at where he believed an armor would be weaker, simulating a cut with the flat of the blade rather than smacking him. By the expression he made, it was more than sufficient for his purpose. \"Thank you, it was a gift. I apologise if my skills aren't as admirable.\" Admitting his incompetence was no issue to him in that situation. \n\nSeeing as Kogane was protecting himself and not just taking his attacks, he danced around him, swiftly changing position with simple and precise movements of his feet as Izumi taught him, without losing contact with the ground. He stroke again, and again, aiming at different points while still using the flat of the blade. \n\nA peaceful expression accompanied him in every move, though his green eyes were concentrated and focused on his human target."
},
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "Kogane watched as he dashed and moved around himself, hitting him in the tender spots and whatnot, and every other hit he would not activate his armor technique, as he turned to see his 'opponent' so that when he did activate it, he knew where to do so. *\"Don't fret, we have both just left the Academy, i don't expect you to weave that sword around as if you've spent twenty years only weaving that sword around.\"* He wasn't going to bash his friends skill with his Katana, seeing as they were both still so young, and had plenty of time to get better.\n\nHe noticed the restraint coming from Toshizo-san, which he didn't mind but maybe adding a bit more wouldn't hurt him get a lot tougher, since his training was to get tougher physically. Anyways, as the Nara continued to beat on him with his sword, Kogane was trying to grow pads of hardened bones on the proximal phalanges areas on both of his hands' fingers. They grew out to some of his knuckle as well, but there main focus was to be bone brass knuckles, but with a lot more maneuverability."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "So that was the kind of level he was trained to fight. The thought was terrifying: crossing swords with a shinobi capable of impaling his opponent by growing a set of bone weapons from his body. How could his kenjutsu be ever high enough for that? He had been gifted with a hiden too, unlike the majority of his comrades, but he'd need to find a way to make it useful in such close range. He wondered if it was it painful for Kogane, to grow them each time anew. \"That's impressive.\" He said with sincere admiration, eyes fixed on the pearl white bones. \n\nHe would gladly show his own techniques in return, but his chakra control was low, shameful. Izumi was younger than him and already looked like a powerful Nara, while he was just a random clan member easily mistakable for an adopted child who had nothing to do with the genius they were known for. He just hoped Kogane wouldn't take it badly.\n\nNow all he had to do was hit a few times while avoiding those spikes, including them in the scheme of attacks. That was what he'd have to do all the time after all for a movement to work smoothly: with all the variables in a fight, react and adapt to them and still lead the blade where it should be. Taking a fighting stance again, he repeated the movements, quickly changing position and giving short, quick strikes that used the sword's speed rather than its sheer force."
},
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "*\"Not really, my father was truly impressive. He could make castles of bone during his days as Shinobi. His abilities were truly respectable.\"* Yes, his father was the prodigy, not himself. While he wished he had his father's skill in Shikotsumyaku, he was rather glad he could start from the bottom, and climb his way up. Why would someone want to be perfect at everything? That was so boring, and having weaknesses in combat that your opponents could exploit was one of the best parts about shinobi combat.\n\nKogane isn't very judgmental, and because of his upbringing and ancestry, he has learned to never judge some by their looks or their surroundings. He didn't expect he newly made friend to flaunt his skills, the Kaguya himself only demonstrated his because the Nara presumably wanted to see for himself. Kogane exhaled briefly, before retracting each bone that had grew prior, back into his body. Afterwards, he would start re-growing the thick bone pads from his fingers, trying to get better at it.\n\nHe then waited as Toshizo started attacking again, and just like that Kogane was on the defense once more. He took each attack, although he was relying on his innate armor technique like he was earlier. He took each blow hit for hit, attempting to better his stamina and pain tolerance, as the ends of the blade slammed against his skin."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "His father, uh? Typical of clan members to have strong shinobi to look up to and brag about. Bone castles... His father was a farmer, his most precious heritage a set of wooden birds he crafted himself and that they kept in a corner of their house in Iwaki, like an altar. He didn't even remember him, as he was four when the plague took him away. His mother, he had no clue what she was capable of since she retired before he was born and never showed him. Toshizo didn't feel shame for this, just a deep discomfort around these people; a part of it was surely envy, though he'd never admit it.\n\n\"I think that's enough for today. I'm not enjoying hitting you like this, but I feel that asking for a fair fight would make me regret it.\" Drops of sweat covered his forehead despite the cold weather, and his arms were starting to feel heavy. A katana could look gracious and light, but its length required a little strength to wave it accurately. \n\nSheathing it with care, he walked towards the boy, bowing to thank him for the training and for letting him use him as human target. He had a little money in his purse, a perk for belonging to a clan though he planned on living off his own earnings soon \"I was thinking of eating something at the bistro. It's.. One of the few places I can find easily. You want to join me?\" A part of him wanted to be rejected, but for once he could go home and tell Izumi he did well and made a friend. She'd be over the moon."
},
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "*\"I would love to join you.\"* His expression would go soft as his stomach growled, with bruises covering his body he felt like he needed some food. He nodded, and grabbed his robe before standing next to the Nara. *\"Shall we go..?\"* He pulled the hardened bone pads that were over his fingers back into his hands, as the two walked and went towards the Bistro, for some MEAT."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now ]\n\nWith the tournament just on the horizon, Miku was more than a bit nervous about her chances of succeeding against the other genin. That being the case, she'd requested the guidance of a chunin in training her reflexes. She was extremely confident in her swordplay, but she felt like her reflexes in general were still lacking. She had no idea who they'd be sending, but was very much looking forward to working with whomever it was. She waited patiently at the training grounds, her sword sheathed on her hip and her armor on."
},
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"author": "annarcki",
"message": "Azami knew the founders Tournament was coming up soon, so she wasn't surprised at all when the chakra signature she found in the training grounds of all places turned out to be a genin, though she could tell she didn't know them personally, she still gladly smiled. After taking a second she spoke up.\n\n\"Anything need help with specifically Aburame-chan?\" She offered firstly. Already knowing her name clearly, or maybe she just guess from her appearance, before adding on, \"Tonaki Azami of the preditor unit by the way!\" Tacking on her introduction to be polite. \"But just Azami is fine.\" She smiled."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "One of the first things that Azami would no doubt notice about the genin was a large burn scar across her throat, hidden only slightly under her armor. After she had finished with her introduction, Miku would give her a deep bow and simultaneously release a cloud of fireflies from under her armor. She made no sounds herself, but they would quickly go to work making words in the air for her to read. \n\n*\"Greetings, Tonaki-sama. Thank you for agreeing to help with my training. I am Miku Aburame. I was looking to hone my reflexes.\"* Miku, a self-proclaimed samurai, always stuck to the ideal of showing the proper respect to one's superiors."
},
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"author": "annarcki",
"message": "Ah, silent then? It was very interesting the way she spoke, or well, didn't speak, it was creative in a way and Azami found herself easily going alone with it, getting use to it quickly, then again, unlike her mother she wasn't one o get caught up on finer details. \n\n\"It's no problem, reflexed then hm?\" The predator unit member raised a hand to her chin and seemed to ponder for a few moments before turning back too the genin and smiling, reaching behind her she pulled out a tanto and twirled it in her hand. \"I dont have my normal weapon but this will do for now, I want you to dodge like i'm aiming to kill you ok? I doubt it'll do anything but bump off your armour with the lack on enhancement, but,\" She lit it up with intensely sharp wind chakra, that could easily slice through the girls armour if she waned too. \"Remember i can with ever hit, it'll give you a push to get better.\" The chakra fell away and Azami got into a stance, raising the tanto up.\n\n\"Ready?\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku listened intently to Azami's training idea. It was a good idea, all in all. There was no better way to train reflexes than to dodge incoming attacks. She was also eager to see the chunin's skills in action. She settled into a defensive stance, removing the hand from the hilt of her sword. At Azami's question, she'd give the chunin a singular nod in response. She was as ready as she'd ever be. She planned in her head to attempt an duck over the first attack, but no doubt Azami would probably predict that."
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"author": "annarcki",
"message": "Azami watch the girl carefully for every movement she went through, carefully seeing and checking what the Aburame would do. The woman almost laughed when the girl attempted to duck the first attack, switching her upwards slash with a downwards stab, likely forcing the Genin to move backwards or take the hit. \n\n\"Ducking for a slash is the most predictable move to do, even more so if you arent quick enough.\" She moved again to quickly tilt the blade back up and push forward, closing a gap to see what the genin would attempt to do to dodge."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku stepped backwards, only barely managing to avoid the strike. Azami was right, that was too predicatable of a move and it shamed Miku to have even attempt it. Seeing the next attack coming, Miku would once again lunge to the side. The key to dodging the chunin's attacks, it seemed, was to get out of range of the tanto. She took a few steps back, making sure she was just slightly out of range of her strikes. She watched carefully, waiting for the next attack."
},
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"author": "annarcki",
"message": "The genin seemed to be catching on quite quickly which made Azami smile lightly as she was forced to moved forwards to close the distance. \"Make sure you never end up backing yourself into a corner.\" She instructed, mostly in curtsey then need, since backing someone into a corner in such a wide space was almost impassible, still, people tended to forget to check when dodging. \n\nClosing the gap instead off slashing upwards she dropped into a crouch to swipe at the genins legs before pushing herself up again and slashing towards her middle. \"Be ready for any angle of attack.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Miku listened intently, nodding along with her advice. She was learning quite a bit from their spar, even if they'd only been going at it for a little while now. She was aware that even though the corner advice didn't work here, it was still a very good teaching. Lost in her thoughts, Miku was taken completely unaware by the chunin's next attack and was sent crashing onto her behind, the tanto thunking across her chest piece. Her fireflies quickly went to work communicating for her once again as she said, \n\n*\"That was a good move, I'll remember that one.\"*"
},
{
"author": "annarcki",
"message": "Azami broke into a grin and slid the Tanto back into it's holder easily, reaching a hand down to help the girl back to her feet before taking a few steps back and nodding. She was a little sad to have to cut this short, but hopefully it had at least been helpful. Shooting her one last smile she rose a hand to wave.\n\n\"Do, it's a good one. I'm sorry to cut this short but i have a few errands to run,\" If errands meant helping her mother decorate and likely standing in place holding things for a solid four hours. \"It's been nice though, good luck in future training.\" She stated genuinely, before giving her one last wave, and leaving, turning on her heel in a slight spin and leaving the grounds."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[I declare this ]\n\nWhile the training with Kana had helped, he was a still a bit unsure when it came to his skills with wind based ninjutsu. It was harder to control than water and at times clashed with his usually passive demeanor. It wasn't impossible to learn, but it was taking longer than he had anticipated and expected. Today he had come to the training grounds to do some light training with Wind Release: Breakthrough, continuously throwing it at a nearby target dummy to get the feel of the seals and chakra usage."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi wandered into the training grounds, hoping to get some experience with this random war fan he bought from a shop. He was told it was good with wind ninjutsu. Well, he had a ton of experience with wind release, so he thought he should grab a fan and use it to help himself with wind jutsus. He had a few jutsus, but none that needed an accompanying item. He heard that the Great Sickle Weasel Technique was used with a fan. He thought it was easy enough, then, he saw a way cooler jutsu. Wind Release: Cast Net. It sounded cool as hell and a jutsu that should demolish all that stood in his path. He noticed Murano in the grounds.*\n\n\"Oh, hey, Murano!\"\n\n*He'd give them a wave. He'd notice the jutsu they were using. D rank Breakthrough. A nice jutsu, but there was so much better, especially for a Chunin to learn. Perhaps they were just getting into Wind Release. Cool. He had met some Wind Release users, but he kinda forgot who they were to be honest. The Hyuga turned over to a dummy. He pulled something metal out of his pocket. He's slap it with his hand. It was brand new. He grabbed the bottom of the metal object and pushed it in half, pushing it opposite of each other. It was a war fan. It appeared to have the Noragakure symbol on it, the symbol that was mainly engraved onto forehead protectors that were given to genins. The symbol was a pristine orange. He'd smirk as he looked at it. It looked perfect, although he didn't really like the orange color, but that was fine. He'd bring the fan to his side, and wave the fan towards the dummy. Nothing happened. The boy looked at the fan, confused.*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano waved back, giving the genin a small smile as he made his approach. \"Hey Masumi!\" \n\nHe hadn't failed to notice the large war fan that Masumi was carrying. He'd always been somewhat interested in the weapon, knowing a few user of it himself. He watched with mild interest as Masumi seemed to attempt some form of Wind Justu. From the looks of it, he'd either messed up on the visualization or didn't put enough chakra into the technique to create a tangible result. Murano paused his training routine for the moment and walked over towards where Masumi was training. \n\n\"Whatcha learning?\" He asked. Perhaps Masumi would have some good tips on using wind jutsu."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi closed the fan and pushed it into the ground as Murano approached him. He did a double take when it lodged itself in the ground. What a heavy war fan. He was able to lift the thing easily, but for others it might be hard to lift. It's a big fan with metal edges. He'd look up at and towards the Chunin that approached him.*\n\n\"I'm trying to learn this B rank jutsu. Cast Net. Never used a fan for jutsus before. Wind Jutsus are just weird to be honest. They're usually in blade form, or gust form. Never in between. I think with this jutsu it's a blade type of jutsu, but also a gust one. The one you were doing earlier, Breakthrough, is a gust one. Easy one at that to be honest.\"\n\n*The boy picked up the fan that was lodged in the ground and stepped away from the Chunin, not wanting to smack them with a fan. The Hyuga looked towards the dummy, his eyes focused on it, not on the fan. Perhaps he needed to channel his chakra into it. He'd close his eyes, attempting to put his chakra into the fan and turn it into wind chakra. It was like using his hand to do wind waves. The genin swung the fan through the air. Wind came out. It was like a normal gust of wind. It flew towards the dummy and just brushed past it. It wasn't in the net form, it was more like Great Breakthrough, but with a fan. The boy sighed.*\n\n\"It's hard to channel chakra through something other than yourself.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea, I've just started working on my Wind Release so I'm not doing anything crazy yet. Cast Nest though, that's a good one. I've seen that one used in the field alot.\" He watched as Masumi once again went for an attempt at Cast Net, winding up a swing with his fan aimed towards the dummy. He wasn't all too surprised to see it didn't work, considering Masumi's last attempt. That'd probably Murano when tried to do Cast Net one day. \n\n\"Think it's your visualization?\" He asked, hoping the genin didn't take offense to him inquiring about his skills. \n\n\"Visualization's pretty important. If you're not really focusing on what the net would look like, you're not gonna get what you want.\" He was basing this off his training with water ninjutsu, which he assumed worked in a similar way."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*He nodded. He remembered starting off with Wind Release. It came a bit more natural to him than Water Release. Although, it was his primary element that he used a lot. He had a fair amount of jutsus for it as well. He decided to just put some Bukijutsu into his Ninjutsu and see how that goes. He looked over at Murano, he sighed when they questioned his visualization. He didn't focus on visualization when it came to wind, only Water Release.*\n\n\"I mean, it's gotten me this far. Visualization helps me with Water Release. Just going in and attempting the jutsu is my best way of doing Wind Release. Gotta ease into it.\"\n\n*He looked over at Murano as he spoke. After he finished speaking he looked over at the dummy once more. Why not try it? Visualization might be the key to learning everything in one go like how he did with his first jutsus. The Hyuga shut his eyes, visualizing a net of wind blades. He reared his giant fan back, his eyes still shut.*\n\n\"Make sure you're a safe distance away.\"\n\n*He couldn't see them, so he didn't know if he was about to smack him with a giant net of wind. He grit his teeth as he swung the net towards the dummy. Out came a net of wind. On contact with the dummy it gave it a lot of deep square cuts. It nearly hit the adjacent dummies as well. Masumi opened his eyes and admired the damage.*\n\n\"I guess it is visualization.\"\n\n*The boy chuckled.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He supposed just attempting a jutsu was as good of a way as any to learning it. Practice makes perfect, right? At Masumi's request, he'd take a few steps back to get out of the potential blast zone. He watched as Masumi winded up his fan and struck forward, sending out what appeared to be a nearly perfect Cast Net. Hey ,that wasn't bad for practically his third try! He assumed Masumi was mostly likely mainly a wind user, if he adapted to a new jutsu this quickly. \n\n\"Hey man, good job! That was golden.\" He said, clapping the genin on the shoulder. He'd taken special note of how Masumi had conducted his breathing during the jutsu usage and his stance. He didn't doubt both would be useful for learning his own wind release techniques later on. However, it didn't hurt to ask for tips too. \n\n\"Got any tips for a new wind user?\""
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*The boy snickered as he slung the fan onto his back into its holder. The holder was diagonal across his back, which made it easier to put in and grab out. The area of effect was a bit smaller than he hoped for, but it was a good start. The Hyuga lingered for a second before jogging over to the dummy, looking at the cuts it made. It certainly was a net jutsu. The boy looked over at the Chunin when they asked for tips.*\n\n\"Tips for wind users? I'm kind of at that intermediate level, but I think I have the best Wind Release amongst the genins. So um, like I said, there's gust and blade types. Breakthrough, D rank, gust type. You need no sort of visualization, you just push the wind out. I guess it's more about concentrating the chakra than putting it into a different form. Cast Net is different though, but I guess that's just buki ninjutsu for ya.\"\n\n*The boy walked back over to Murano and turned to the dummy.*\n\n\"There's not a lot of blade types in the lower technique ranks, and it's just a lot of gust types. Like Breakthrough, Great Breakthrough and Gale Palm. Although, once you get to B rank stuff it's more likely to be blade types. Which requires a fair amount more concentration than the gust ones. Like Wind Waves and Vacuum Serial Waves.\"\n\n*The genin brought his right hand to his left shoulder and sliced through the air, sending a horizontal wave of wind into the dummy, decapitating it. He'd exhale. He had used a fair amount of his chakra for a lot of these. Although, he still had a lot more. The jutsus weren't enough to tire him out.*\n\n\"Though, that one doesn't require hand signs. Umm, overall, just concentrate on the shape. Like Water Release I guess. Although Water Release is fine tuning visualization. Wind Release is just rudimentary shapes and sometimes no shape at all.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano listened intently to what he had to say, writing a few mental notes on things like the types of wind jutsu and necessity of concentration. What Masumi was saying made sense and he didn't doubt that he was of an intermediate level. With his kind of skills, Murano didn't doubt he'd probably go even higher soon enough. \n\n\"So less visualization and more just focusing on the shapes. Seems simple enough, but It's gonna be a hassle getting used to it after using water ninjutsu half my life.\" He said with a slight chuckle. He gave the dummy a quick glance over, looking at the fine cuts that Masumi had produced across it's body. So, this is what he would be able to do at some point with wind jutsu. So long as he kept up his training, provided. It was definitely enticing, considering it'd fit his stealth based kit perfectly. \n\n\"Well, thanks for the tips. Here, my treat.\" He said as he offered a few meal tickets for the ramen place nearby. Masumi's tips were exceptionally helpful for the training he'd do in the next couple days, so he felt like being a bit generous."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*He nodded. It was way different than water ninjutsu. The Hyuga had a sort of tough time with learning it. Although he had become well versed in the water release category. He learnt two water techniques, one which would probably kill him if he blasted it from his mouth, and another that was just a normal bullet technique.*\n\n\"It's a pretty stark contrast between the two, but not as much as earth I believe. That's something entirely different.\"\n\n*He said, looking off towards space, thinking. He only had his war fan for about a hour and had already learnt a jutsu, crazy day for sure. He didn't really know how this thing worked besides just wind jutsus. Perhaps he could hit some people with it and deal some damage that way. His attention was directed to the dummy. The cuts were nice, but they were definitely a bit rough around the edges. Improvement could be made. It certainly doesn't come natural to the boy like taijutsu. His attention was directed by to Murano as they offered meal tickets. He took his happily.*\n\n\"Thanks Murano! I gotta go, but I'll see ya later.\"\n\n*The boy turned and ran off, perhaps to try some ramen, perhaps to train some more with his war fan. All he knew, is that it was uncomfortable to run with the giant fan strapped to his back.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Just before she'd start to hit the training dummy, from behind the one next to it Murano would slide on out. \"Morning, Kana!\" He said, preemptively ducking under any incoming punches. \n\nHe would have hidden behind the closest one, which was the one she was about to beat up, but realized it was probably better for his health he choose a different one. Stashing his hands in his pockets, he'd continue with, \"So, up for some training? I got some new techniques I need to iron out. Chakra scalpel ones, but I won't using it.\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "His instinct to avoid getting hit was just a good one to have in general when spending large quantities of time with Kana. She bristled slightly as he appeared seemingly from nowhere, though thankfully for him, she wouldn't send a giant lightning jutsu his way... Though her hands *Did* Spark faintly with lightning energy. Once she realized who it was however, she would simply sigh heavily, fixing him with a very un-amused glare. \n\n\"Really? You know, one of these days I'm actually gonna end up zapping you or something... But yes, if you're done trying to give me a heart attack, I'd be happy to tell you what you're doing wrong.\"\n\nShe smirked slightly along with the last statement. She knew people rarely asked her for her genuine opinion... But that of course would never stop her from giving it."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano chuckled as he moved past the training dummy and towards where Kana was standing. He'd be a bit more quiet as he joked, *\"Well, now that you can revive people I don't really have to worry about you zapping me.\"* He wasn't sure how people would react to Kana having that kind of power, so he decided to play it a bit on the safe side. He also hadn't failed to notice her jab about him failing at his techniques. It garnered a quick twitch of his eyebrow, but he was back to his normal composure not a moment later.\n\n\"Hilarious. I got two techniques I'm trying to perfect, both custom made. Basic principle of the first one is pretty much jabbing the opponent in the heart with the Chakra Scalpel as much as I can. Second one is severing the wrist tendons or ankles with two simultaneous strikes. They're not exactly techniques I can practice on a wooden dummy with. Not that I'll be using the Chakra Scalpel when we spar, I'm not to keen on slicing up my friend.\" \n\nAfter all that talking he found himself a little winded and parched. Taking a sip from his canteen, he'd continue with, \"What about you? Got anything you need to work on?\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana chuckles, a slightly nervous sound. She was very glad that he wasn't looking to slice up her insides... Sure, she was confident that between the two of them, she wasn't going to die. But it'd still hurt and contrary to all evidence suggesting otherwise, she didn't particularly enjoy getting hurt. His question would earn only a small little smirk from her, obviously not about to give him a straight answer. \n\n\"I dunno, why don't you find out? Come on, let's see how that taijutsu practice of yours has been going.\"\n\nShe slid into her fighting stance a short distance away, giving him a nod to attack."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Alright, if that's how you want it.\" Murano said as he fell into an offensive stance. Since this training was supposed to simulate him using the Chankra Scalpel, he'd lay his palms out flat to replicate the technique without actually activating it. She'd notice that his stance, once sloppy and unrefined, was completely different than before. While he still didn't have an ounce of the muscles she and plenty of the other shinobi had, it was obvious he'd been training. \n\nWithout uttering a word, Murano would suddenly dash forward and thrust towards her heart with both of her hands in a jab."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "She knew he'd been working on his hand to hand combat skills, but she was still pleasantly surprised to see how far he'd come. If he worked just a little bit more on his physical conditioning, she was sure he'd be able to handle himself in a close quarters fight without a problem. She grinned widely at him, casting an appreciative look at his combat stance. \n\n\"Not bad! We'll make a taijutsu specialist outta you eventually!\"\n\nThe simple jab wasn't terribly difficult for Kana to avoid, and it played in perfectly with the technique she'd been wanting to try out... As he lunged towards her, Kana would seem to briefly move *Into* The attack instead of away. She would suddenly leap upwards, gripping onto his shoulders in an attempt to flip over and then throw him with the Early Sacrifice technique."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Yea right!\" He said just before Kana flipped over him, grabbing his shoulders in the process. Unfortunately for him, he wasn't strong enough to avoid being tossed. However, he was nimble enough to redirect himself mid-flight, landing on his feet instead of his back. The move had left him a bit dizzy and it took a moment for the world to stop spinning. Once he had his footing, Murano would lunge back towards Kana to throw a high kick aimed towards her midsection. \n\n\"Where the hell you'd learn that one?\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana would land neatly on her feet, a big ol' grin on her face. She was fairly impressed with the fact she'd even managed to knock him off balance, so she wasn't all that let down that he'd maneuvered himself to keep form landing on his back. All together, not bad for her first time actually using it in a fight. \n\n\"Just something I picked up... You're not the only one that's been practicing, ya know.\"\n\nShe waggled her finger at him in an admonishing manner, trying to goad him into attacking again. Whether or not it worked, she would swiftly pivot on one foot, executing a Crimson Veering Wind in an attempt to spin behind him strike at the back of his knees."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Just something she picked up? He was curious as to what other kind of moves she was hiding. He watched as she wagged her finger at him and couldn't help but feel some slight annoyance at her obvious goading. Just as he threw his high kick towards her midsection, he'd watch as she pivoted around behind him, following it up with an attack on his knees. He managed to move one out of the way, but the other took the blow, sending him down to one knee. However, he would waste no time in counterattacking as he spun around and threw a high punch towards her jaw. \n\n\"How do ya like that one?\" He said with a grin. He'd sorta forgotten this was mostly about learning techniques."
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana would bring her arm up to block the fist aimed for her face, her armor technique absorbing any sort of impact his baby strength might have behind it. She smirked, obviously not bothered by his blow. As far as the basic techniques went, they were fairly evenly matched. The only difference in a friendly spar like this was Kana's superior strength. \n\n\"Not bad. Think you need to do some weight lifting but... Not bad! Seriously, you've improved a lot with your taijutsu techniques.\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano was disappointed, but not the least bit surprised that she'd blocked and absorbed the blow. She'd been doing Taijutsu for years, after all. He got to his feet, stretching out the leg that she'd hit earlier. \n\n\"Weight lifting is so... Eugh. Thanks, though. I realized if I was going to have a chance in hell in a hand-to-hand fight, it was about time to learn Taijutsu.\" \n\nHe cracked his back, a bit sore still from her throw earlier. \"You're great at Taijutsu, as always...\""
},
{
"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana shook her head at him. Of course he'd be opposed to working out. She was a bit surprised he'd come so far with his taijutsu as he'd never really been one for close range fighting. All the medical stuff he'd been learning lately just seemed much more up his alley. She gave him an easy smile, hoping he didn't feel *Too* Bad about her matching his new found skills. \n\n\"Well, I've been doing it for awhile... You'll get there eventually. Just need more practice, right?\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[You thought this was Unity Monument, but it was I, \n\nWhile Murano's reflexes were above average, he still felt like he could do better. He saw many of his peers, like Captain Ishin, performing outrageous moves that he couldn't hold a candle to. He was happy they reached such a level of success, but couldn't help but feel a bit jealous. With his chakra control training pretty much complete, he'd decided that the next few weeks would be focused entirely on honing his reflexes. To do that, he came to the training grounds in hopes of finding someone to, well, train with. So far everyone he'd talk to was busy or on their way out of the training grounds, so he was forced to just do some light sparring with a wooden dummy while he waited for more people to arrive."
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Removing the mask off his face, Takeshi attaches the mask to the chain that swings on the side of his pants from the eye hole of the item. His duties were finished for today and he figures he trains a little bit before he heads home to rest, not like he needs it but it's still good to have sleep. \nIn any case, the operative forms a crystal Bo-staff in his right hand. About 6ft long, the staff is purple and often uses it for expanding techniques of Crystal Bukijutsu. Other than that, he mainly uses this combat. He also uses a katana which is currently sheathed on his back, but the Bo-staff is the weapon he put a lot of time into. \n\nWith his excellent vision, he spots somebody sparring with a wooden dummy. Well, that's kind of sad even if it's normal. Not only that, he's pretty sure he's seen this person's face before. Was it possibly 2 years ago? Yeah, definitely. But... What was the name of that guy during his Preliminary Exams? \n\n\"You know, sparring with a dummy won't improve much...\" Takeshi says, walking up to the MP Officer."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano chuckled lightly at the comment, his back still to Takeshi. \"Yea, probably not. Just killing time.\" \n\nAs he turned around, it'd take him a few moments to remember where he'd met the FP operative. Takeshi would no doubt notice the spark of recognition on Murano's face as a big smile formed on his face. \"Hey, Takeshi! Don't think I've seen you since the Prelims. How's it going, I heard you got into the Frontier Patrol?\"\n\nFrom the looks of it, the staff in particular, Takeshi hadn't been slacking in his training. He was interested to see how the other chunin's skills had improved since they last met."
},
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Murano being able to recognize Takeshi isn't much of a suprise, however, it did seem it took a little bit of time for him to recognize the operative. Takeshi does just have a plain expression which never expressed much, so he supposes it's easy to remember. On the other hand, now he remembers who's currently in front of him. Keizo Murano. A genjutsu users that he allowed to escape in time with a scroll away from the Chunin they faced during that time. \n\n\"Yes, it has been quite a long time since then,\" Takeshi states, taking out his glasses and putting them on. \"It's been busy. And yes, I'm part of the FP now.\" \n\nScanning Murano to see what's changed about him, he immediately recognizes the purple tabard. \"Military Police, huh? Hope they've been treating you well. My brother is a Captain in the branch... A Genjutsu user like you.\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"I bet, I heard the Frontier Patrol has had their hands full with missions recently.\" He said in response to Takeshi's claim of having been busy. \n\nSo, Takeshi had a brother in the Military Police and they were a genjutsu user too? That was pretty awesome! \"I've been enjoying the MP, everyone's really cool. I think I might have met your brother, but I don't think we've gone on any missions together. They probably keep him pretty busy, him being a Captain and all.\" \n\nHe suddenly remembered he had a reason for being in the training grounds in the first place. \"Hey, you here to train too? What're you working on?\""
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "\"Indeed,\" Takeshi says. It seems like something has been on his mind, however, he quickly rid of the thought for now. \"You might of. He's a very charismatic and kind person, so he'll often leave an impression. Kurokawa Akihiko is his name. I'm pretty he's part of a more specific group of the MP due to being a Genjutsu user, so yeah...\"\n\nTakeshi looks off the side and sighs. While Murano dealth with Takeshi's brother, but not on the daily, Takeshi has to deal with his own sister in the FP. A Commander and Jonin to top it all off. It's tiresome with all the busy stuff he has already as an Operative. Well, he supposes she's been letting him off the hook for the past few days, however, he's still on his toes.\n\n\"I'm working on my Bukijutsu skills. You need someone to help with your training? I'm fine with helping.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"More specific group, huh? Sounds like he's a pretty important person.\" Murano commented idly, wiping away some sweat from his brow that had accumulate during his training. \n\nSo, Takeshi was here to work on his Buki skills. That made sense, considering the weapon he was toting around. It seemed like he'd finally found the sparring partner he'd been looking for. \"Sure! I'm just honing my reflexes, so I can just work on dodging your hits. That sound good to you?\""
},
{
"author": "quankt",
"message": "Takeshi nods to the suggestion of what he'll be helping Keizo with. Cracking his neck, Takeshi steps back to give Keizo some room and preparation. He doesn't want to randomly swing the Bo-staff at the MP Officer out of nowhere for the training to start, Takeshi does have manners. Well, manners when it's necessary. Twirling the staff around his body like a warm-up before they start, Takeshi has gotten a very good feel of using this weapon as of recent. Currently, he's trying to develop a technique that should be suited for his fighting style. For now, he'll help Murano out. \n\n\"Whenever you're ready.\" The operative gets into an attacking stance. Takeshi often doesn't use offensive forms while using a Bo-staff, however, he'll make exceptions from time to time. This training is an example of that."
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano takes the time to stretch for a second, preparing his body for all the dodging he's hopefully about to do. He was grateful that Takeshi gave him time to warm up, a courtesy a certain gremlin he knew never gave him. \n\n\"Ready.\" He'd reply, falling into a defensive stance. He watched Takeshi intently, waiting for him to make the first move so he could reply in kind. He didn't doubt this would be difficult, as Takeshi probably was used to handling that staff at this point."
},
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Takeshi scans Murano's defensive stance for a brief moment. He tries to spot any openings he can use against the MP Officer. From what he can tell, there's not much but he'll figure that out. Takeshi is a defensive fighter and can quickly change to offense if he wanted to, but he'll stay on the offensive most of the time while Murano attempts to avoid his attacks. \n\nWithout saying another word as hears that Murano is ready, Takeshi dashes forward and twirls the staff left to right to confuse him. Then with precise timing as he nears Murano, Takeshi thrusts the staff forward towards his left gut."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano was indeed confused by the flurry of movements. However, he'd be able to see the final path of the bo-staff just in time to side step the attack. The staff grazed his waist and he'd once again fall into a defensive stance, watching Takeshi for his next move. \"You're really good with that thing.\"\n\nHe tightened up his guard a bit. This was going to be harder than he originally thought."
},
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Not surprised by the dodge, Takeshi doesn't stop for a single moment. He's deciding to make Murano sweat from continuous evading while he's being attacked. It might seem mean, but this is training after all. To improve, you must be ready for any situation. Quickly scanning the other Chūnin's positioning, he knows what his next move will be. \n\nPivoting his feet towards Murano, Takeshi quickly spins the weapon. Instead of jabbing and thrusting it at him or slamming it straight down on him, Takeshi brings the weapon upwards to Murano's chin."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano lunged backwards and was able to avoid the strike to the chin, but had severely overestimated his footwork. He promptly fell directly onto his backside into the dirt with a thud. He immediately got to his feet, but could still feel that his butt was a bit sore. \"Ouch, that one's gonna bruise.\" He commented, falling back into a defensive stance. \n\n\"Alright, again.\""
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Watching Murano successfully dodge but fall to the ground, almost made Takeshi let out a chuckle. Besides that, looks like Murano still wants to continue. Good, determination to improve is nice. Tapping one finger against the crystal staffs for a while waiting for the purple tabard Chūnin to get up and regain his composure, Takeshi then moves into his regular defensive stance while using the Bo-staff. Sliding his feet against the ground backwards, the operative dashes forward again. \n\nBring his staff back and holding it with both hands, he grinds staff against the ground. Gathering dirt, Takeshi swings the staff upwards in a diagonal angle as dirt is brought up as well and flying at Murano's face."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He was thankful that Takeshi had given him the chance to recuperate. He watched as the other Chunin fell into his own fighting stance before dashing forward. Murano brought his arms up to block his face while simultaneously dropping to a knee, avoiding any collision and blocking his eyes from the majority of the dirt thrown. However, he had left himself fairly open to further attacks, as he was at a lower position now and both arms were blocking his head."
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"author": "quankt",
"message": "Takeshi raises an eyebrow seeing that Murano decides to simply knee down and block away the dirt by blocking with his arms. The operative stops his attack near the officer's head. If he actually went through with the attack, he might of knocked his comrade out. Thankfully, he knows how to stop and control his strength. Although, a crystal staff would probably hurt more as well. \n\n\"That should be enough for today,\" Takeshi states and places the crystal staff next to him. \"Not bad. You improved a good amount since the last we've met. Although, I'm sure you've improved a lot more into things you specialize things.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano was quite aware that Takeshi could easily have donked him on the head, so he was grateful when he restrained himself. Rising to his feet, he wiped away some of the dirt that the move had tossed onto him. \"Yea, I've been focusing on Medical ninjutsu and my genjutsu, to be honest. I'm just now putting some more training into my reflexes. Thanks for the spar, by the way. It helped me out.\"\n\nGrabbing his stuff, he'd make his way to the exit, throwing a parting wave towards Takeshi. \"Seeya next time! If you want to train some more, I'm always down.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[By the power of Grayskull, this is now \n\nNever one to skip a day of training, Murano had come to the training grounds to do some light workouts. He wore his usual garb, a long and open overcoat with the distinct tabard belonging to the MP just underneath. His hair was neatly combed but would no doubt get messier as the day went on. He kept an eye out for any struggling genin as he went about his business at the training grounds. He was always eager to help his Kouhai if they seemed like they needed it."
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"author": "mugengunner",
"message": "What a beautiful day in Noragakure! Snow graced the streets, with flakes adorning each and every speck available. For the so-called \"*Icy-Eyed Ruler*\", this day came to serve as a true blessing. What's more is that the training grounds; the ever-so-infamous training site of Noragakure, was relatively empty. Well, that is, besides one particular fellow wearing the symbolic adornment of the military police.\n\nWith the trademark, ever-so-smug smirk of his, Kuramatsumi made his way towards the Chunin. \"**Why hello there, Senpai!**\" He muses, nodding his head firmly at the officer. \"**May I request your assistance? I am but a Genin, but perhaps you could help me work my Chakra control. It is kind of random, but I guess a lot of things in life are, ha-ha!**\" The somewhat cryptic boy chuckles. \"**I am Fukumoto Kuramatsumi, by the by. It is nice to make your acquaintance!**\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano was in the middle of some stretches when Kuramatsumi made his approach. Stopping what he was doing, Murano offered his hand to shake as he replied, \"Nice to meet ya, Kuramatsumi. I'm Murano Keizo. I'm actually not doing too much at the moment, so I'm good to help you with your training.\"\n\nThe boy certainly had an eccentric way of speaking and he could sense he was bit smug, but that was alright. So far, he had made a good first impression and seemed to be nice enough. \"So, got any sort of training in mind? We can do a spar, if you'd like. Or I can give you some tips on how to circulate your chakra a bit better.\" He was essentially asking the genin if he'd rather have a combat oriented session or one more focused on controlling the chakra passively."
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"author": "mugengunner",
"message": "Kuramastumi merely smirks at the Chunin. A verbal response, in his view, isn't due yet. Now, he had gotten a step closer to figuring out Keizo Murano. Well, one step out of countless, so it seems; but hey, a step is still a step! Kuramatsumi was definitely surprised to see Murano whip out two water serpents out of his gourd. As surprised as he was, however; he wouldn't sit by and let this attack decimate him. Whether successful or not, in his view - he must retaliate. \n\nHoping for the best, he weaves a number of hand-seals. His chakra once more interacts with the air outside, melting into it as if it were one with it. In an instant, a spiky dome of ice is constructed around him, hoping to shield him from the two watery creations."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "The water serpents would prove to be useless against the ice dome, simply splattering against them as they made contact. That was a very smart move. It gave Murano a few thoughts about thinking up some counters to ice-users in the future. Seeing as how a dome now separated them, Murano would have no choice but to launch an explosive tag at the front of it in hopes of destroying the structure. Coincidentally, the sight of the falling ice would be used as the trigger for his custom genjutsu, Creeping Death. It wouldn't take effect just yet, so Murano simply stood by and waited for Kuramastumi to make his move."
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"author": "mugengunner",
"message": "Kuramatsumi is somewhat relieved to see that the serpents have merely collided against the dome, splashing into downpouring currents of water upon impact. It reaffirmed the notion in his mind that ice was somewhat superior to water as well. Of course, he had always heard of it, and it always made sense to him; but seeing that in action is something else entirely, for the self-proclaimed *Scientist*. \n\nNevertheless, he can't say, especially in hindsight, that he was prepared for what was coming next. The explosive tag was a simple enough thing to negate; all he had to do is touch his ice dome and pour a little chakra to protrude his spikes a little more, to allow them to absorb the impact. But we all know that explosive tags only rarely seal the deal on their own.\n\nIndeed, it is the danger they bring along with them that is infernal.\n\nKuramatsumi had no choice but to eye the falling ice, and thus, falling prey to Murano's Genjutsu."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Kuramatsumi would suddenly have the intense feeling as if he was about to come under attack. Not from Murano however, who was simply standing by where he had been previously, but instead from unseen enemies all around him. Shadowy figures closed in on him in his peripherals, some crawling across the training ground's floor. Were those blades they held? They were going to attack any second, he was surrounded. There was no escape. They were coming. This was the end. \n\nMurano played into his illusion a bit as he called out to Kuramatsumi, \"I'll call them off, if you want. Just surrender.\" There was of course nobody to call off, but it wasn't like the genin would know that at the time."
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"author": "mugengunner",
"message": "Just like that, it turned into the most intense situation Kuramatsumi had ever found himself entrapped in. Dread filled his consciousness; as if he was subjected to an approaching attack. This attack, however, like no other, reeked of malicious intent. It had gotten applicable enough for his brain to instruct his adrenal gland to start pumping out adrenaline and flood his blood system. The amygdala of his brain has been thrust into full motion and the danger of an actual threat was imposed upon him.\n\nHe started chuckling nervously, coming to his system as soon as he could. He eyed the shadowy figures crawling under the dome of ice, holding blades. The sound of the Chunin served as somewhat of an anchor to whatever happened outside the dome. \n\n'*Think, Kuramatsumi, think!*' his own psyche begged. He had always considered himself somewhat of a genius. And this time, his cognition was truly backed into a corner. As if reprimanded to work in full capacity, the cogwheels of his mind started working. '*No, this can't be real. He's not going to kill me. Not out here, not in plain sight*' he continues to think to himself, with the shadowy figures creeping ever closer. And then, it dawns on him. \"**It's a Genjustu! Now it makes sense!**\" He chuckles maniacally, twitching nervously in place. It makes a lot of sense to the icy-eyed Fukumoto. Training his Chakra control, however, can be done in such a way.\n\n'*What a prickly bastard you are, Keizo Murano!*' he thinks to himself, grinning at nothing in particular."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Seeing as how Kuramatsumi realized it was a Genjutsu, Murano would drop it immediately to prevent any further discomfort. It'd been awhile since a genin saw through his genjutsu so quickly, it made him realize he still had a ways to go with his techniques. \"Well done! I think that might be enough for today, you don't want to overdo it, after all.\" \n\nAssuming that Kura had dropped the ice dome, Murano would stroll over to his position to offer him a handshake. \"If you ever need a training partner again, don't be afraid to ask. I'm always down.\" \n\nHe would train more, but he'd promised a friend that he would go to lunch with them in a bit, so that'd be it for now. Gathering his stuff, he gave Kuramatsmi a final wave before leaving the training grounds. \"Seeya around!\""
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"author": "mrbrown6022",
"message": "Miya was ready to perform her own technique when she heard the voice of the other shinobi close by addressing her. She turned to face them and, now that she was closer, she was sure she didn't know them.\n\nShe returned their bow with a small bow of her head. Miya might not be the most socially active individual but she was nothing if not respectful towards others. Then, she pondered his question. There was no harm in helping another shinobi with their training, Miya had done so lots of time and knew that help would go a long way.\n\nWithout saying anything, she nodded her head slowly, walking closer to Kogane. Miya held her giant fan on her back, holding it with one hand easily. It was odd how she could hold such a weapon so easily given her appearance. Clearly, there was hidden strength in her. Besides, holding it and swinging were two very different things.\n\nShe stopped about five meters away from the other shinobi, nodding her head to let him know he could start whenever he was ready. Miya didn't have the faintest idea what technique he was doing so she would just have to wait and see."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "As she closed the distance, he would open his eyes again and relocate her. \n\nAfter doing so, Kogane would take a deep breath before extending bones from the ground around her, ten barbed bones to be exact. They slowly rose up from the ground, extending in an arc around the girl as the tips of all of them converged above her. He had... Completed it? That was really quick... Maybe he should learn another Shikotsumyaku Technique. Either way he was glad that he had just learned, **\"Dance of the Hellflower.\"** He said out loud, as he smiled. He then retracted each bone, knowing that he didn't want to just leave her standing there until someone else came.\n\nHmm, should he learn **Soaring Hidden Bone Stinger**? He would create a bone senbon from his throat and shoot it off from his mouth, using his tongue and teeth as a blow pipe. Perhaps he could possibly learn two techniques in one session. That would be very convenient. He began to weave hand seals slowly, getting ready to use the technique if something else."
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"author": "mrbrown6022",
"message": "Miya looked from side to side slowly when bones started to extend out of the ground and around her, forming a cage. She had never seen a member of the Kaguya clan using their jutsu in person before. Sure, she had heard about them but hearing and seeing it were different things.\n\nEver the calm one, Miya waited for Kogane to dispel the technique. As far as she could tell, it had been flawless but she didn't know much about the clan's particular bloodline, just that it worked with bones.\n\n\"My turn,\" The raven-haired genin's voice filled the area, her words emotionless and cold, not because she was angry or upset, that was just how Miya was. She gave Kogane time to ready himself before she started channeling her chakra, pulling her giant fan to the side.\n\n\"Wind Release: Great Wind Protective Wall,\" She named the jutsu, swinging her large fan in Kogane's direction. A wind wall appeared from her motion, heading towards the Kaguya and, if they didn't do anything to counter it, pushing him away.\n\nThe technique itself was relatively simple, even for a B-Rank, and much like Kogane, Miya was surprised at how quick she managed to get it right, even if her ever-stoic face didn't show it...\n\nShe spun around herself, closing the fan mid-spin and securing it on her sash, a movement very similar to the one used to open it. Miya finished the spin facing the same direction as she started. \n\nLooking at Kogane, she bowed her head slightly, her own form of a wordless gratitude."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "The Kaguya quickly leapt upwards, his feet getting caught on the top of the wind wall as he was pushed into a flip. \n\nHe landed on his feet, but with a stumble, since his speed and agility wasn't very strong right now. He would have to fix that soon if he wanted to have a chance in the founders, at all. He took a deep breath, glad that he didn't face plant into the damn dirt. Either way, his hand seals were finished, and he could attempt the technique. So, he stood up straight, before growing a bone in an angle right below the base of his tongue, back near the roof of his throat and where the roof of his mouth was, as he tried pushing out the thin, and sharp needle from inside of his throat. He coughed, the bone retracting back into his mouth as he winced. It was such a weird, and kind of painful experience, which he hoped it wouldn't be like all the time. **\"Sorry, let me try again. Please.\"**\n\nWhatever she would say, it didn't matter too much. He knew he wasn't as talented to say that he could entirely try again and instantly learn it, so he would spend his next few minutes adjusting his throat, mouth, and tongue accordingly to fit the movement and creation of the damn bone needle made in his throat. This technique was so damn uncomfortable, but if he learned it, he could surprise so many damn people it could be amazing. Kogane just had to endure it for awhile longer, and then be a lot stronger with it! Now, how could he do this.. Hmm, maybe he should trying growing it from a different angle. Sounded correct, hopefully it was. **\"I was wondering, could you help me with my kenjutsu after this.. I need to get better with my bone sword.\"** He reached into his robe and pulled out a Bone Wakizashi, which he had made a few hours earlier."
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"author": "mrbrown6022",
"message": "Miya tilted her head slightly inquisitively when Kogane started coughing out of nowhere. Was he sick? She couldn't see the bone as he had retracted it back so for Miya and anyone else watching the Kaguya had just started coughing out of the blue without apparent reason.\n\nIf Miya was more sociable and less awkward around other she might just have moved closer and patted Kogane's back. Of course, Miya being Miya she just stood there, seeing him come down from his coughing fit.\n\nWhen he asked her if she could help him with his kenjutsu Miya shook her head slightly. \"Sorry, I must get going.\" She said rather emotionless-ly and in a very Miya-like way. \"Maybe another time.\" Miya finished before waiting for the Kaguya's reply."
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"author": "banchan2512",
"message": "He sighed, knowing that he just got rejected..\n\nAnyways, he opened his lips and shot out a small sliver of bone from his mouth, as it landed a few feet in front of himself. He sighed, again since he failed. Now, he felt confident that this was enough! So, he retraced his actions, angling the sliver of bone just perfectly, so that it grew outwards along his front teeth and tongue, before he took a deep breath in, and took a sharp exhale as a dart of bone was shot out of his mouth and towards a nearby tree, getting fully lodged into the trunk. **\"Soaring Hidden Bone Stinger.\"** He said with a smirk, happy that he had learned two techniques, along with everything else. \n\nHe waved, before walking away with his Bon sword. **\"Alright, i'll leave it to you then, see you later... Girl..\"** He hesitated, since he didn't know their name."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is Deal with it, losers.] \n\nLooking for a change in scenery, Murano had come to the local greenhouse to relax after an especially grueling mission. Since he was there and had nothing better to do, he'd take up a water can and start watering a few plants too. The workers at the greenhouse seemed like they needed some help, so why the hell not? If any genin were to approach him in hopes of tutoring, he also wouldn't mind lending them a hand."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Akihito Sarutobi meandered into the public greenhouse. He was just looking for a Chunin, perhaps. He was also in the mood to look at some plants. If he were to find a Chunin, he would hold up them and rob them of a tutoring session. He took a long break to just recollect himself and his thoughts so that he could maybe become a better ninja with a better attitude on the other side. He felt better after the break, and felt like he should get back to training so that he could maybe do better in the Founder's Tournament. There they were, a Chunin.*\n\n\"Mr. Chunin.\"\n\n*The boy said, as he walked over to the Chunin. He looked at them with big beady eyes and began to ask a question.*\n\n\"Can you help me?\"\n\n*How could one refuse a genin who had dumbass eyes like that?*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He hadn't been called \"Mr. Chunin\" Before. He blinked in confusion for a second before letting out a small chuckle, dumping the last the of water into the bed of flowers. \n\n\"Name's Murano Keizo, but most people just call me Keizo. Whatcha need?\" He replied with a smile, setting aside the now empty water can. He asked, but he already had a guess in mind. From the looks of it, Akihito was probably a genin in need of training or something of the sort. He didn't mind, he just hoped he had the skills to help the lad."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Akihito nodded. Dope, he could finally get back in action and become an even better genin than way before. He nodded once more as they said their name and asked what he needed help with. The boy had needed help with activating jutsus faster, as he wasn't really that fast with them and could probably use the help of a Chunin to alleviate the issue.*\n\n\"Cool, I'm Sarutobi Akihito. I need help with forming jutsus. It takes too long to make higher grade ones that I've tried and I've given up, because they won't be of any help if I can't make them in a quick manner. That's where you come in Keizo. I need help with becoming faster at forming the jutsus.\"\n\n*He quickly stated. At least he was honest. It was a basic shinobi skill that a Chunin must've mastered. It should be one that a Sarutobi's good at, yet, he isn't.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Oh, so he needed help with hand seals and the like, then. That was good, Murano considered himself fairly adept at forming hand seals in a quick and orderly fashion. \"Sure thing! Here, follow me.\" \n\nHe led Akihito over to a bench in the greenhouse and took a seat, offering him the adjacent one. \"There's two things that are key to jutsu speed. Muscle memory and precision.\" \n\nOf course, he wouldn't just leave his statement at that, it'd be much too confusing. He continued with, \"If you perform specific actions enough, your muscles remember it. Kind of like how riding a bicycle or playing an instrument becomes second nature over time. Precision is pretty self explanatory, you need to be very precise with your hand seals or the result will come out a bit wonky.\""
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*The boy smirked, he would finally learn the secrets to performing a hand seal. This moment was coming to a head and he was getting sort of excited to learn the secrets and all of the magic ways to perform hand signs. He followed the Chunin and sat down. He looked at them. He wondered what division they were in. The boy nodded along with what they said.*\n\n\"Ah, so it's all about ingraining it into your mind and practice.\"\n\n*He didn't practice his jutsus a lot since he became a genin. He just performed them in battle. He didn't really think about practicing more than he already did and something like that never really processed through his mind until he was told about it by a Chunin, it seemed obvious now that he was told it, and lightly slapped his forehead.*\n\n\"Never thought to actually practice them.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "From Murano's purple tabard, it was fairly easy to discern which division he was in. However, he certainly looked a bit too plain and scrawny to be among those taking down criminals. \n\n\"Essentially, yes. It's also about ingraining it into your muscles, however. You need to make doing the hand seals a second nature, in a way.\" \n\nHe sort of chuckled when Akihito thumped his forehead. He reminded Murano of himself when he was first learning hand seals. He'd practically been a mess then. \n\n\"Don't worry about it. If you want my recommendation, I suggest practicing your seals before bed and after you wake up in the morning. You can do a little extra in the middle of the day, but those first tow are the most important.\" It was a trick Murano had learned from a chunin when he was a genin. The brain was capable of remembering things especially well during those two periods of time."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Akihito looked at their attire. Oh, he sort of forgot about the dress code that came with being a Chunin. He liked having his own style, perhaps he would join the Frontier Patrol for their masks so that he could wear whatever kind of attire he wanted to. He scratched his head and looked at Keizo. Ah, so he was right, it's about practice. He nodded along with what they had to say.*\n\n\"Ah, so there really is no secret technique to keeping it in your brain, besides just practicing the maneuvers and the seals and whatnot.\"\n\n*He sighed, he had hoped that it would be easier than it already was, before seeing how he would need to be practicing it literally day and night. The boy inhaled, and looked up at the sky. It looked peaceful. It did make sense though, why one would practice at those two times. He scratched his hand as he looked back at the Chunin.*\n\n\"Thanks, Keizo.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Nope, no super secret technique anything. Practice and memorization, basically.\" He said with a chuckle. He'd met plenty of genin that expected some sort of fast and easy technique to mastering skills. If there was one for Jutsu Speed, he'd yet to learn it. \n\n\"No problem, Akihito. I'm sure you'll get it down in no-time. Jutsu speed is just one of those things that comes naturally after time, after all.\" From what Murano recollected about the Sarutobi, they were hard workers in their own right. He didn't doubt for a second that Akihito would reach his level or even surpass him, so long as he kept at it."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Akihito sighed. He thought it'd be easier than it was beforehand. The Sarutobi scratched his chin. So it came naturally. The boy sighed, it probably might for him, but there was not any sign that it was. It did not.*\n\n\"Cool, thanks. I gotta go. See ya around.\"\n\n*The boy stood up and began to walk away from the greenhouse, armed with new knowledge about forming hand seals and how he could become better at it and what could come from it.*"
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"author": "stigmatchi",
"message": "Niko nodded, turning away from Murano as he flipped through a few hand seals. Not before long he would find a target, a thick tree a few meters shy of him. He would slowly crouch down and place his palms flat against the ground. Closing his eyes he would began imbuing the earth beneath in earth chakra, as the chakra spread out to four lines, getting into a square formation around the tree. Opening his eyes back up, he could feel how little control he had over these lines of earth chakra, considering how far he was pushing them out. \n\nTaking a deep breath, The Sarutobi would push him hands harder into the ground, as four spikes which sat in a square array converged towards the tree. Each one was *Very* Thin, and as soon as it hit against the tree, the spikes shattered. He sighed, knowing he wasn't the best at earth release. Niko stood up, and turned to see his partner, asking him about his technique. \"It's alright i guess. This is only my first attempt..\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as Niko failed his attempt at his own jutsu. Well, at least he wasn't the only one having issues here. \n\n\"Might want to focus on making the spikes thicker. More chakra, maybe?\" He suggested as he quickly flipped through the Water Assassin seals once again. Water would slowly form around his forearms before shooting upwards into the shape of two blades. They looked sharp, maybe enough to cut apart some fabric or the like. They resembled a katana in shape too, albeit slightly curved near the very ends.\n\n\"This is more like it!\" However, his excitement would be short lived as the water blades quickly fell apart. \n\n\"Damn...\""
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"author": "bluelock1320",
"message": "Looking towards the Keizo who was currently shooting off some sort of water projectile, he focused in on it from afar, using his skill in sight.\n\nTurning his head towards the tree, Niko grabbed his chin and began thinking. *'More chakra? That's probably why..'* He thought to himself, as he mimicked his earlier movements. Crouching down to the ground, and placing his hands flat across the dirt, Niko began to pour earth chakra below. Spreading his chakra out into four places, in a square around the tree, he began to pour more chakra into the technique, as four extremely thick spikes arose from the ground, in an angle towards the tree.\n\nNiko smirked, but it soon faded as each pillar broke off from the base, because of the amount of weight, it was slow and couldn't hold. He got up and kicked the ground, in anger of not getting it right."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Hey, that was a good try. You at least got the chakra input down now.\" Murano commented as he checked how much water he still had. Plenty enough for a few more tries, fortunately. \n\nTaking a deep breath, Murano flipped through the seals for a third time. Once again, the water would shoot up his forearms to form long sword-like blades with his hands at their core. This time, he'd made a point of focusing heavily on the visualization on the blades. He waited a few moments, hoping they'd hold in place. He often found himself troubled with visualization when it came to this sort of training.\n\nSure enough, they kept their form! He did a few practice swings with his new blade appendages, delivering a few deep cuts on a nearby wooden dummy. It felt good when you finally got a technique to work."
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"author": "bluelock1320",
"message": "Niko looked back over to Murano, taking a second to clear his head. \"I guess you have a point, i just need to keep the chakra output in between what i did in my previous attempts..\" He said, as he crouched to the ground, resting his shins and knees on the dirt as he began to focus. \n\nConcentrating on what he needed to do, he sent the correct amount of chakra through the ground and towards the exact same spots where he had been releasing the technique. He set the chakra up, forming a shape, and then pulled the spikes from the ground towards the tree swiftly. They crashed into it, the sharp points drilled into the tree, but not too much. They needed more speed..\n\n\"Hmm.\" Niko took note of this, and walked towards another thicker tree for him to practice on! He needed to train some stealth as well, so he oughta do that after this technique he's learning is perfected."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"I always have issues with chakra input. It's probably the hardest thing about learning new techniques.\" Murano, with Water Assassin still activated, began to do some light sparring swipes at the training dummy to gauge how he should move with the jutsu activated. It was like swinging a sword, but if the sword was part of one's body. It was goign to take some getting used to, that was for sure. \n\nFrom the corner of his eye, he watched Niko's next attempt at his own jutsu. He was definitely improving, that's for sure. An attack like that, should it be sent Murano's way, would certainly be difficult to dodge without taking some form of damage. \"Looking good, Niko. Probably just need to work on speed a little bit.\" \n\nSeeing as how he got most of the movement down for Water Assasin, Murano began to slowly pour chakra into the water blades to sharpen them, sort of how he'd do it with his Chakra Scalpel. The water wavered slightly, but remained in their blade form. \"This is harder than I thought...\" He commented."
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"author": "bluelock1320",
"message": "\"Yeah, speed seems to be the thing that i'm getting stuck on... I'll improve, like you are. Just keep it up.\" He said, trying to get Murano to keep trying his best to try and get better. Now, it was time to finally master his first elemental A-Rank Technique. Doing as he had done so many times before, the Sarutobi sat on his shins as he held his hands against the ground, focusing on the chakra within the ground below him as it was split off and led to four spots along the square array around the tree. It didn't take long for this process, since he had done it so many times, it was just this time he was going to actually do the technique. With some concentration, four spikes were pulled towards the thick tree with great speed, as all of them skewered straight through it. Niko Smiled, glad he had finally learned the technique. Now he could say he was getting a lot better at Ninjutsu. Maybe his dad and one of the older Sarutobi like Rainbow, would start congratulating him for his elemental mastery endeavor.\n\n***(Earth Release: Earth and Stone Bamboo Shoot Technique / A-Rank / Finally Learned)**\n\n***(Start of training)**\n\nNow that he was done learning his technique, Niko could start focusing on training his stealth, since he had been putting it off for so long... He would finally get to a higher level of sneakiness! This was something he was quite excited about, given his skillset literally being almost all about stealth, other than his skills with a knife, and paper. Paper Style, one of his most prominent abilities, other than having all of the elements. He could fly with it, make constructs with it, and even conceal his appearance using Paper Style. They worked really well with Stealth. He liked that. Ok, onto training his stealth then..\n\nNot too long after thinking about all of this, Niko would body flickered away into the bundle of trees, as he began dashing around between the width of each thick tree to conceal his movements. His speed was so fast, that possibly only someone highly intelligent or someone with the Sharingan could calculate a pattern. He had no doubt that Murano could, given that he was a medically inclined genius. Well, from what he's seen, that's what the Keizo is. Niko honestly wondered, what did Murano do in his free time? This was Niko being curious, as he generally wanted to know what the Officer did, knowing all of that knowledge.\n\nIn the end, it didn't truly matter since he wasn't asking Murano directly. Oh well, maybe he would after he was done training his stealth. Was Murano good at stealth?"
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"author": "bluelock1320",
"message": "Niko peered down below him to see Murano call out to him. Alright, so now it was his turn. He could do this, and all he had to do was get away from the officer, which he could do. Right? Maybe? Ehh, he'd have to wait and see. Bending his legs, and pushing off backwards into a large collection of thin branches, Niko maneuvered his body through the leaf's as quietly as possible, as he grabbed one of the branches and used them to launch himself higher into the tree with a lot of leaf's to cover and hide Niko."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano waited for a moment, listening intently to the subtle movements Niko made as he traversed the forest above him. The sway of a tree branch as Niko stepped on it, the sound of leaves crumbling as he pushed through them, none of them escaped Murano. He waited a few moments before flickering up to where the FP operative had once been. From there, he'd speedily make his way through the path that Niko had took. His footsteps made no audible sound and the tree branches hardly moved when he landed on them. After a short while, he'd hear some leaves rustle from where Niko had stationed himself. He jumped into a clearing and pointed up towards where he lay hidden. \"Up there, right?\""
},
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"author": "bluelock1320",
"message": "Niko, as quietly as he possibly could, stood up from his hidden position and looked towards Murano. \"Y-Yeah..\" It seemed that he had no chance when it came to hiding from a master stealth-user. Niko sighed, and then flickered onto the same branch as the officer, before tipping his mask, making his eyes and left side of his face visible to the Keizo. \"I oughta be heading out, thanks for the help. I mean it, see you later.\" With that, Murano would dash away as fast as he possibly could."
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano hoped Niko wasn't too dispirited, the FP operative had real talent. With a little training in the right things, he'd probably be just as good as Murano. \"Yea, you too. If you need some more training some time, you know where to find me.\" He said with a grin and a pat on Niko's shoulder. He watched as the FP member flickered away and into the distance, leaving shortly after."
},
{
"author": "amari2",
"message": "``` Training grounds now ```\n\n*Mai was looking to further expand her Lava Release arsenal. She wanted more projectiles, and she figured of a way she could do so. She already had a technique that made small balls of magma to shoot at her opponent, but she wanted something more compact and faster. Before coming here she had this idea of using somewhat pointy spearheads. And at the current moment she was focused on controlling her chakra into the precise shape she wanted.*\n\n*She wasn't too deep in focus, a simple step on a leaf would be able to alert her and grab her attention too easily. She was looking for a way to do this better, and she thought she had an idea of how. It required a challenge in terms of her speed.*"
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*A simple leaf? How about-\nA ball of sand, inoculous enough, was thrown by her head - it plopped sadly on the ground but would hopefully grab her attention. Approaching from behind was a figure with a peculiar mask currently canted on the side of his head. The hood of his outfit was raised, the dark red hoodie, with its black accents matching the pants and boots well. From below locks of red, a pair of yellow eyes with compass star shaped pupils stared*\n\n**\"Hey Mai!\"**\n*Greeted Ryusa, raising a hand - he had been accepted into the FP not long ago and was looking forwards to honing his skills without the restrictions of a genin*\n**\"I see you're training again - what's on the menue today?\"**\n*He said with a small smile*"
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "\"Watch it!\"\n\n*Mai said as she turned around sharply, the veil on her eye most apparent in her appearance. She was practically half-blind with the thing on, and she wasn't allowed to take it off. Her facial gesture changed from one of anger and frustration to relief and calm. She knew this guy before, if she was right his name was Ryusa. She wasn't the best with names, she never had to keep good track of names until most recently. In fact, it was kind of a delight to see this guy.*\n\n\"Lava spears.\" *Mai said, speaking friendly to the member of the Patrol force. She stretched her neck some, it was building up with stress and causing one of those knots in there. She wanted to know what he was up to.*\n\n\"What about you?\""
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*Oooo - Predator Unit! He wondered why she was bothering with the veil out on training - abit like how he wasn't wearing his mask on his face at all times, like at the moment. He tilted his head to the side, eyeing her veil curiously a moment before straightening it and responding with*\n**\"I'm working on Vacuum Sphere\"**\n*He said to her easily*\n\n**\"We should be able to work them out together like usual, if you want - though. . . Preferably not by chucking them at one another\"**\n*He said with a faint chuckle - would wrather not be booped by a lava spear, especially with the apparantly weakness when comparing elements*"
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "\"I had a plan, I make my spears and you blow them up. And I try to beat your wind speed.\" *Mai proposed, talking while simultaneously focusing on the shape she wanted her magma to be. She preemptively weaved a couple of handseals and regurgitated some slow lava. It couldn't stay on her mouth for too long or else she would kill herself, but it was enough such that it wouldn't get close to Ryusa. She had enough control to counter that aspect.*\n\n\"I'm down for that, or maybe you can block it I'm not sure.\" *Mai added, stepping back so that the lava could move closer to her and not to her partner at the moment. She didn't mention anything about the veil, deciding it was best to ignore it for now.*"
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*What's more disturbing? Puking lava or puking sand? 🤔 He considered her proposal a moment, somewhat distracted both by the site and chakra signature of her lava style - there was. . .Something enticing about it that he couldn't quite put a finger on. Oh wait- right*\n**\"Uhuh - yeah\"** *His eyes went back to her face and he smirked abit more* **\"If they can move fast enough to gain a reasonable amount of distance before my wind shatters them then I think you can say you 've mastered the technique\"**\n*He said. He blew an experimental gust of wind on the lava flow she emited and it flared up - oop. Guess he would have to add abit more chakra than he really wanted too to beat out her spears. . .\n\nHe jumped backwards to make abit more distance, then pointed at a point in the distance which she could use as reference for their attack*\n**\"Fire away!\"**"
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "*Mai looked in that direction, cracking her neck and focusing her chakra into the magma before her. She focused especially on the shape transformation, the element was there before her, all she needed was to focus on manipulating the shape of it such that it achieved the desired effect. Looking to the point that Ryusa pointed at, she aimed her chakra to push in that direction.*\n\n*She had created projectiles, but they weren't in the shape she wanted nor where they as compact as she wanted. She had made precisely two, and they were situated such that one was directly behind the other, almost merging into one large one. They came out as elongated spheres, due to their momentum causing the back end of them to lag behind. She had proven to herself that she had indeed done a good job at applying force, now she needed to add compression and shape to it to perfect it,*"
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He watched curiously as she shaped her chakra, his hands held together, ready to spit some hot bars after her own as her balls of magma came pouring out of her mouth - they weren't as neat as he expected and he guessed she could tell as much on her own. They were more comets than spears - saying that, perhaps she should try for a big catapult like move at some point?\n\nWeaving his hands quickly through the signs, he breathed in-\n**Wind Release: Vacuum Spheres! [B+]**\nAnd spat out several vacuum balls - they traveled towards her blobs wobbily and didnt stay on course but at the very least they didnt fall appart - he had enough experience with these sort of jutsu to achieve atleast that. Some of them clipped her magma ball, causing it to break appart and loose its speed, careening to the ground*\n\n**\"Well. . .That was as good a first try as any\"**\n*He said after a moment* **\"Let's try it again\"** *He said supportively*"
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "*Mai nodded, weaving some handseals once more, focusing on the magma before her. The first step had to be that she needed to compress the lava first. And then upon shooting the spearhead it had to maintain its shape but also define a point at the end. Compress, then point. Compress, then point. That had to be the order, she had to get that done right. She managed to do the first part relatively easy, it came naturally to her to squeeze chakra together to form earth, that was part of having an affinity for it.* \n\n*Now she had to give it shape as it flew through the air. She managed to attain a lesser version of that, this time however the tips of the spear were most apparent, it still however wasn't maintaining a clear cut and define volume and shape. She had to give it a couple more shots. However, as it was right now, she had made progress. After this step of progress, she could possibly work on adding speed to it. That was the factor that decided if it was a successful training or not, whether or not it was fast.*\n\n*She hadn't done much for speed, but she figured that she could utilize giving it more speed to better define the shape, maybe.*"
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He watched her weave her handsigns once more, examining her chakra signature - apparantly the Hyuga can see a persons chakra network - he wondered what that looked like. Could you watch someone literally mould chakra? He would have to ask Yokuro when they ran into each other again. \n\nWatching her spew another volley of magma, this time with better spears, he nodded to himself, weaving his hands rapidly-\n**Vacuum Sphere+!**\nAnd fired off another round of air bullets at his targets - the spears. This time they moved more straight, to the degree that he was able to hit most of the spears as he was aiming for them - two missed, the others snapped their spears in half mid air. Better and better- once he got the aim handled on the technique he would be able to use it on a roll in combat!\n\nHe glanced at her, still smiling*\n**\"I think one more time is all we need - one more shot!\"**\n*He said, pointing at the distance*"
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "\"One more coming.\" \n\n*Mai said as she got back to work. Her main issue was that she had never made a spear shape before. This was her first time, and she was thinking about the specifics far too much. She should know that chakra was far too mystical to get all scientific with. She just needed to focus more on the feeling aspect and less on the knowing aspect.* \n\n*Focusing her chakra and clumping the lava before her, she wanted to use all of it this time. Without putting much effort behind it, she did the technique. Because she did it based off of her muscle memory and past experiences, she managed to do it much better than she normally could've. The tips were defined and the shape was good. Most importantly it was compact and long. Good. She had hit all the marks for now, and she was pleased with herself. Now she wanted to see if Ryusa would finish strong like she has.*"
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He nodded as she got back to work, shaping her chakra and powering it - another volley of lava spears shot into the air - all nice and defined, and definitely sharp! He smirked - she's done it! Now for him to pay up on his side of the deal. Weaving his hands through their seals rapidly, he inhaled, pouring more chakra into the technique - time to end things on a high note*\n**Wind Release: Vacuum Spheres {B++]**\n\n*Firing off a volley of vacuum spheres they moved quickly and as precisely as he wanted, shredding through the air before they intercepted her lava spheres. This time the extra power caused them to just smash through them and continue going instead of feeding their flames, as they tended to do. He smirked, looking pleased as he glanced at her*\n**\"Well I think both of us could both say we did a great job!\"**\n*He said with a smirk*"
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "``` Training field ```\n\n*Ikki was looking forward to increasing his strength. But he wanted someone to be with him so that he didn't hurt himself and not be able to find help. Just in case of course. Strength was one of those things that if not trained with caution can cause permanent damage to the body of the practitioner, something no shinobi wants to endure.* \n\n*His first instinct was to look around for someone to spot him. Someone to train with so that he wasn't too fearful of causing harm to this body. No pain no gain after all. He scratched his head, running his other hand through his black and yellow hair. He wore baggy all black clothing today, his typical gothic fashion sense also permitted him a choker.*"
},
{
"author": "3van1500",
"message": "Akio walked to the the training field and took a look at everyone present. He began to flip through and take notes on the people, sizing them up. A couple kids sparring with one another, some practicing hand signs. With each person Akio took note and sketched a brief analysis. These would be the people he'd have as colleagues since he graduated from the academy. Based on the looks of things, many were working on plain physical ability. A bit brutish but oh well. He turned his head and spotted one genin wearing all black baggy clothes. Weird fashion choices, and there didn't seem to be much reason given the weather. Akio decided to approach this genin to learn more.\n\n\"Hello there, you with the all blacks. Might I see what you're doing?\""
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "\"Only if you help me train my strength..\"\n\n*Ikki answered, looking to Akio and waving at him. It was evident that his nails were painted black, it was clear this guy's favorite color was black. Black everything, the only thing that wasn't black were his hair and eyes, and his skin. This person was the perfect opportunity to help him train his strength. From what Ikki could tell they weren't a stranger, maybe he had seen them before somewhere. He placed his hands in his pockets and looked at Akio, staring them in the eyes.*\n\n*From what Akio could tell by looking at Ikki, was that he was sleep deprived at almost all times. This guy had permanent eyebags under his eyes, and despite being perfectly awake he always looked half asleep.*"
},
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"author": "3van1500",
"message": "Akio blinked at the Ikki, just, why dress like that... At all. From the nails, to the clothes. The eyebags he had were getting close to the color black as well. Whatever was up with this guy, Akio could not figure out for the life of him. Maybe it'd be best to hang around him to see what made him tick. It was an interesting experiment he tried out in the academy and he got a friend out of it.\n\n\"Well, whatever your name is, I am Gingake Akio and sure, I shall help you in your strength. I will train myself today so help shall be nice.\""
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "\"Sasayo Ikki.. What'll you work on?\" \n\n*Ikki spoke to his now training partner, weaving some handseals shortly after speaking and thrusting his right arm into the ground. The rock underneath his arm was destroyed and when he took his arm out of the earth it came out entirely encased. It was quite heavy, Ikki put extra chakra into it. He brought his encased arm over his head and grabbed the fist end with his other arm, ripping out the encased arm from the stone to then carry it both handed. He was now holding just about his body weight over his head.*\n\n*He immediately began feeling the burn. It wasn't easy carrying his bodyweight just above his head, but it was possible for him to do. Wasn't easy by any means, but provided a very good challenge,*"
},
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"author": "3van25415",
"message": "\"Well Sasayo Ikki, I intend to improve my skill with earth release so I suppose we shouldn't struggle trying to help one another out. How about I help out with this.\"\n\nHe dug into the ground(hiding like a mole technique) before pulling down Ikki to his waist in the ground and getting out himself.\n\n\"In order to keep that rock above your head you are using your whole body in the process. Good for fitness but I doubt the force you have to generate to keep yourself from buckling is useful in a fight. This right here should focus your upper body.\n\nAkio got out of the dirt and took a seat. He pulled out a notebook to take notes, \"Go ahead, I'll be taking notes on your form\""
},
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"author": "amari2",
"message": "*The sudden movement of dragging Ikki under the earth was enough for him to lose his grip for a second and have it come loose. But he managed to catch it, transferring plenty of force into his upper body and sequentially his legs. But his legs couldn't move too much so for the time being it was mostly his upper body. It was true, the strongest part of most people's body were the quadriceps, the thighs.* \n\n\"Could've hurt me.\"\n\n*Ikki said as he focused on his core strenght. Keeping his back straight and his arms up straight. He did it like that to maximize the muscle usage he was doing. It was pure torture, pure pain that he felt. But it was a pain that he absolutely had to endure. He could feel his muscle fibers tearing.*"
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "``` This be the Garden of Himari ```\n\nIt was a strange sight to look at. Large pillars of an unfamiliar material known as \"Wood\", a weird type of what Sadazane assumed to be a kind of mushroom. It's texture was unlike anything he had ever felt, and biting it gave no indication it was actually the fungal growths he had seen around his home. Clearly they were unnatural though, towering and twisting unlike the other more natural wood that surrounded the Jihibiki and the area. It was known as a garden, a place the former leader trained who helped settle Noragakure.\n\nWell, if a place one of the strongest Surface Dwellers trained was still usable, it seemed like a good place to train himself. However, more than anything, the Jihibiki was looking for help. He felt he had come across a roadblock in his skills. Rather than flounder in silence and suffer, the Jihibiki were taught to be proactive.\n\n\nThe only problem was finding someone who looked skilled, and not like Sadazane, a fledgling shinobi who stook out like a sore thumb with his near white skin, large yukata and overcoat, head wrap, and large circular sunglasses"
},
{
"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "The wooden pillars had always seemed to have a calming effect on Sana whenever he visited them to train or even just to think. The warped wooden constructs were both strangely alien and gave off an aura of warmth and safety that he appreciated. He wasn't some weirdo who thought that this was a sacred sight of what have you, but perhaps it was a close to a sacred site as someone with a real human footprint on history could leave.\n\n*So seeing someone bite it was more than a little surprising. He didn't feel the need to step in, the large warped pillars were more than tough enough to stand up to a little bit of biting, but it certainly was curious to see. Jumping up on top of one of the wooden pillars, Sana looked down at the figure inspecting the pillar and blinked. It was a Jihibiki! He hadn't seen very many but he was aware of the program to have a number of them volunteer to become Shinobi in exchange for some aid given to what constituted a government among the Jihibiki. Sana decided it was best to say hello while he could.*\n\n\"Hey! Come here for a bit of training? Want a bit of help?\"\n\n*Sana wore his usual outfit of large plated necklace, Unzipped FP flak jacket and dark blue pants. It was a staple at this point and Sana considered changing it up a bit but it was hard to think of what. He wasn't very fashion forward.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Turning at the mention of a \"Hey\", Sadazane turned around to look at the man that stood before him. Red hair, no shirt, necklace, and a jacket with pants. Well, at least he was fashionable with the necklace. Now that he was in full view, the Jihibiki was wearing a simple yukata and overcoat, his dark blue head wrap keeping his bald head from scalding in the sun and large sunglasses blocking out the harsh light and giving him an almost alien appearance, especially with his pointed ears. Notably, his large sleeves hid his hands, and he was barefoot. He spoke slowly and deliberately, as if he was thinking while speaking.\n\n\"Yes. You look experienced. Teach me your ways. Do you know how to use Ninjutsu.\" A pause. \"Lightning.\" Another pause. \"Hm. You Surface Dwellers like names, yes? I am Sadazane. If you can help, I will thank you.\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Lightning huh? I guess you could say I know a bit about lightning.\"\n\n*Truth be told it was the only element he knew, so he really just kind of lucked out in that department, but nobody had to know that. Thank goodness he wasn't asked to teach about wind, it was his least favorite element by far. Almost all of his injuries during missions had been wind based, even accounting for the fact that water and earth release didn't do much to him.*\n\n \"Well hello Sadazane, my name is Sana. What is your experience with lightning by the way, do you know any jutsu for it or are you just seeking to learn how to better manipulate it?\"\n\n*Teaching someone how to produce lightning release at all was much different than teaching someone how to improve upon their lightning release. It would be interesting seeing a Jihibiki preforming actual ninjutsu, he had only seen the manipulation of the black sludge of Kisejutsu before. That and an a extreme skill in hand to hand combat. He hoped that all of that get up truly made him more comfortable on the surface as opposed to underground. Seeing his positioning, Sana would walk around as he spoke so that He would be looking in the direction of the sun as they talked. Make it a bit easier on him.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Not understanding why Sana was shuffling around him but assuming it to be some strange custom of the Surface Dwellers, like clockwork the Jihibiki shuffled in place to follow the Uzumaki as he spoke. He thanked whatever was out there he had stumbled on someone who knew how to use his born element well.\n\n\"Sana.\" Saying the name and trying to remember it, now that he was in the slight shade and facing the sun, he was able to actually see the Jonin a bit better.\n\n\"I know a few techniques. One is a series of balls. Ball Lightning. The other is a small blast of it. I will show you. I know Jutsu, but I do not understand if I should learn more to enhance my power with it. Does knowing more of these Jutsu help you become better? I wish to control it as if it were a part of me, as some do a weapon. If you can help me manipulate it, that would be better.\"\n\nWeaving a series of hand seals at a decent pace, the Jihibiki stuck out a hand from his long sleeve, revealing long spindly fingers tipped with short but sharp nails.\n\n\"Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder.\"\n\nWith it, a series of small lightning bolts erupted from his hands, striking the nearby wooden structure, but leaving no damage. Turning to the Sana, he would wait expectantly for advice."
},
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Oh good! You already know some Lightning release techniques, that makes this a lot simpler than just explaining the concept right off the bat.\"\n\n*That actually was a decent question, did knowing more jutsu make you better? It certainly mad you a better shinobi, but knowing more lightning techniques didn't necessarily make you better at lightning than someone who had less lightning techniques. It was more an individual measure of skill in that particular area than a matter of how many jutsu you knew.*\n\n\"Well there's plenty of ways to control lightning, but the normal way is to focus on the creation of the lightning more efficiently so you can get some more power into your techniques. Or at least that is what I focused on when I was a genin. I've just now started to get into bringing my Lightning release even further than that, I've had other things to worry about.\"\n\n*He spent the majority of his time focusing on improving his physical body, less time on improving any skills he had learned. He was still pretty bad at stealth and had only recently become good enough at fuuinjutsu for it to matter in any kind of real way. Seeing the genin throw lightning into the pillar and electrocuting it was good as well. He would to had to have learned it recently after they left the underground and was taught how 'ordinary' ninjutsu worked in Nora.*\n\n\"Lightning release is a bit odd, it is technically all fixed around vibration and the efficency and power behind those vibrations. Try to get that down and you'll be well on your way.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Yes, I do know some Lightning Release already.\" Pausing and listening intently, the act of creating lightning more efficiently was something that caused him to squint for a moment and think. How exactly could he do that? All he felt was lightning coming out of his hands after a weird feeling in his stomach. The mention of bringing it further than that caused his brow to furrow. Something clearly too advanced to do, but it was something he could do later.\n\nThe mention of vibration however caused him to perk up. He understood that concept well. \"In the caves, the worms would vibrate rapidly in order to try and escape. Allow me to try.\"\n\nClesrly not understanding Sadazane weaved another series of hand seals, then stuck out his hand and began shaking it violently, clearly trying to vibrate his hand rather than work on the lightning itself.\n\n\" Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder.\"\n\nAs the technique fires off and was unchanged, the Jihibiki looked towards Sana again. Even behind the sunglasses, the Jonin could feel the gaze of disappointment from behind the sunglasses, moreso in himself than his teacher.\n\n\"That did not feel more powerful. Did I not do something correctly?\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"I... I see i need to work on my explanations a bit better. My apologies. What I meant was that lightning release chakra is just normal chakra that vibrates until it starts to bump into itself and create sparks. That's what I meant when I said you need to focus on that vibration. If you can fine tune the vibration for each jutsu that you use, you can make a jutsu more powerful than it otherwise would be normally.\"\n\n\"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball.\"\n\n*Sana weaved hand seals absently with one hand as he created a series of lightning balls and sent them into the air before they burst into sparks. Quickly doing it again, he put more focus into it and created more spheres that moved more quickly before the burst into slightly more sparks. A quick demonstration of the difference between gaining proficiency in the element and just being able to do preform the jutsu to an acceptable degree.*\n\n\"It's like that. Eventually you can strengthen jutsu even further by using more chakra and grater amounts of chakra control, but that kinda stuff is more advanced than just getting a little bit more control over the element.\"\n\n*Sana needed to improve his control over his element as well, he felt like he needed to be able to use it in more creative ways to get the most out of it possible. It was safe to say at this point he wasn't going to learn another element, so he needed to be able to use the element he did have to its fullest potential.*"
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Blinking slowly at the explanation and trying to piece it together in his brain, at the apology Sadazane would shake his head. \"My mentor in the caves said to not apologize, merely fix the mistake. You have done so. I am glad I do not have to violently shake my hands in order to make my Ninjutsu better.\" \n\nSeeing Sana weave hand seals with one hand however caused his nonexistant eyebrows to raise. That was something interesting. Being able to perform a technique without taking up both hands would surely be useful. \n\n\"How do you vibrate your chakra more? I do not understand anything but the basics of manipulating my chakra. It sounds as if I must simply put more energy into the attacks. Is that the correct answer?\" \n\nSeeing Lightning Ball caused the Genin to weave handseals again, with three Lightning Balls erupting from his hand, though they merely dissipated into the air rather than bursting into sparks, indicating he was not as well versed as Sana in the element."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"It's not exactly *More* Energy as such. I suppose its hard to explain something that you've known about your entire life. I just imagine it like when you create lightning release chakra, You take some normal chakra and picture it vibrating intensely, faster and faster until it starts to bump into and collide with itself to create the electrical discharges.\"\n\n*Sana raised his hand and covered it it normal chakra before doing the process he described only slowed down. It wouldn't help visually at all to see this but it seemed like visualization might help a bit. Gradually sparks started to dance across Sana's hand as he held it up.*\n\n\"Or at least that's how I've always pictured it. It might be different per person as to what helps visualize the exact process, but that was how I always pictured it. If it helps you understand it more to think of it as putting more power into it and that gets you more control then great. Whatever floats your boat. I usually relate my chakra manipulation to things that loop back to my experience with taijutsu. So I imagine vibrating chakra like intentionally clenching and un-clenching a muscle very quickly.\"\n\n*Sana put down his hand and shook off the sparks, before combing the hand through his hair and watching for his enterprising young Jihibiki student's reaction to his explanation.*"
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Danger? Well, exhaustion and if you fully run out of chakra you will fall unconscious. Mental and physical energies having been spent. But it's essentially the same risk you have when using taijutsu, just getting tired after doing it for a while. From what I have seen ninjutsu doesn't carry nearly the same risk of prolonged use that kisejutsu does. It's a natural part of your body, so there's no need to protect yourself from it. It's like your blood or regular air, no need to worry about it besides extreme exertion.\"\n\n*Plus you can train the amount of available chakra that you have to increase it and prevent that kind of exertion from happening as quickly. Chakra certainly felt a whole lot more natural than than file substance he had felt from that one feral Jihibiki he had met in the caves. Images of a grave suddenly filled his mind. The first friend he made as a genin, someone eho helped him break out of his shell. Sana shook his head before plastering on a smile at Sadazane. Trying not to show his thoughts on his face.*\n\n \"If you turn out to be gifted with a larger than average chakra pool you could find yourself being able to call forth earth-shattering bolts of lightning for minutes at a time without breaking a sweat.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Taking a few steps closer, Sana's words seem to be sucking the Genin in. Thinking about the cost that comes with using Chakra, he would slowly nod. \"I see. So you must take care to not run out, or you will perish in battle. A person who cannot stay alert is dead.\" The fact that he didn't even need to worry about any other cost was quite good, though the mention of Kiseijutsu caused Sadazane's ears to visibly perk up. \n\n\"You know about Kiseijutsu? How much do you know?\" Looking down slightly, given their heights the Uzumaki would be able to see down the Jihibiki's sunglasses, his pin prick pupils locking eyes with him. The mention of lightning bolts caused a bit of confusion though.\n\n\"Lightning bolt. That is when the sky becomes dark and water falls from the sky, yes? There is a very loud sound that gives me a headache after a bright flash. I originally thought it was Noragakure trying to drive us away.\" Sadazane neglected to mention he had hid in his room under the covers the entire storm when he first experienced one."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Er well, I know that It's a black, sludge-like substance that can be generated either from the body or from some sort of tool. It interacts with and absorbs chakra before dissipating... Sometimes. That's all I know really, that and it takes a very large toll on the user of said techniques.\"\n\n *Upon seeing Sadazane's reaction to a thunderstorm, Sana held his mouth shit to prevent a laugh from escaping his lips and simply cleared his throat. It was both funny and sad that he thought a thunderstorm was an attack. Although he supposed that it would be a novel concept to someone who had spent the entirety of their life underground. Especially after learning he could produce lightning.*\n\n\"Yes, the majority of thunderstorms are simply that, natural storms. The amount of shinobi capable of creating and using a thunderstorm like that are exceptionally small. Less than a handful certainly. And don't worry, you're a Nora shinobi now. Which means if someone tries to drive you out, they are a rogue. I kill people like that for a living, so just let me know if you need some help and I'll solve those problems for you alright?\"\n\n*Sana smiled, it was good that the Jihibiki had joined Nora. Or at least some of them had. A conflict between the two factions would be absurdly bad for both parties involved, especially if Sora's prediction of the future was correct.*"
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"You are largely correct.\" Making a mental note of how much some of the Nora shinobi would know about Kiseijutsu, Sadazane's thoughts would turn back to the dark blue orb sitting in its secure location. Perhaps they know about that too. The explanation of thunderstorms caused the Genin to push up his sunglasses and hide his eyes again. \n\n\"I will become a shinobi who will use the power of the thunderstorm against our enemies. If nature thinks it is something that must be done, then perhaps I can find use for it as well.\" The mention of someone being a rogue and Sana killing people for the Jihibiki caused a prick of... Something in his chest. Adoration? This was nothing like the relationship like he had with his master in the caves. This felt... Different. A sort of camaraderie he had never really felt before. This was someone he could trust. \n\n\"I will try to solve my own problems. But if I do have one, I shall call on you to help kill my enemies, Master Sana. One day you will be able to do the same with me. You say this is your job? You kill traitors of Nora?\" \n\nDespite the fact Sadazane's large mouth rarely moved from being a large slit across his face with thin lips, for a fraction of a second, a small smile curled the ends of his lips upwards to smile back at the Jonin."
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"Well then, I hope you have good luck in your endeavor to tame storms to your will. It will be difficult but more than worth it in the end if you manage it.\"\n\n*Returning the slight smile Sadazane gave and returning it with a grin that went from ear to ear, Sana ran a hand through his hair before speaking again and answering The genin's question.* \"I'm a Jonin in the Frontier Patrol. One of our primary duties is hunting down and executing traitors to Nora. We also police the frontier in a much smaller capacity than the military police does inside Noragakure. But yes, a lot of what we do is assassination-adjacent. But we also get called in to do a lot of various miscellaneous tasks as well. Railroad security is one as well.\"\n\n*Expanding railroads was an important part of Nora's development and was given top priorty when threatened in some way. There was a unit in the frontier patrol that existed expressly for that purpose. He found himself wondering what had happened to that railroad saboteur mission that had been sent out during his first weeks as a chunin.*\n\n\"And don't hesitate to rely on people if you need to, there's no harm in having someone watch your back. I would feel bad if you were harmed and I could have done something to help. But enough with me playing mother hen. How are you adjusting? You know, to living in Nora.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Thank you. I will do my best to succeed.\" Listening intently to what the Frontier Patrol did, Sadazane remembered his instructors wearing green jackets and masks occasionally, and explaining they were in the group, but not much more than that. Perhaps they didn't want to say, or just didn't have the time. The Military Police brought to mind some of the people that he had seen wearing purple tabards and usually patrolling the city. Most of the time, they were helpful. \n\nThe mention of how life is caused him to simply give a shrug, along with him trying to think about what a hen was. \"It is different. The sun hurts and things are too loud. People do not trust me, and think I am a monster or a spirit sometimes. There are also some who give me things for free. I never let them do so. I work or pay with your nichi.\" The Jihibiki always believed in never giving or getting anything for free. It created too many complicated strings. Based on you speaking with me, I assume you have no problem with us being here.\""
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"author": "chaos_ryder",
"message": "\"No I don't have a problem with you being here at all. Based on what I was told, you have a more than valid reason for not being able to join up with Nora during its founding and it doesn't hurt that we are distantly related too. Besides all that though, we're all humans and I don't see a reason why humans shouldn't work together when we can. Iko's already had me get in trouble for that mindset but that's not important. Hopefully you'll skillset will let us become stronger than we were before. I imagine a lot of the people like you will fit in great in any of the branches really. Being able to negate ninjutsu is a hell of an advantage.\"\n\n*Sana thought about what kind of environment would allow him to feel the same things Sadazane was feeling. He wasn't surprised he was so uncomfortable considering the difference between the darkness of the caves and the bright harsh light of the sun.*\n\n\"And regarding the people trusting you. I think that will come in time. Talking to you and interacting with you should convince them you're trustworthy after all. I imagine people are just a bit jumpy.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Yes. It is quite difficult to make it here when you are blocked off from reaching this place before myself and the other Jihibiki arrived.\" The point of 'we're all humans\" Seemed to stick with Sadazane. They needed to work together. \"I hope you no longer get in trouble with this Iko. If he gives you trouble, I will fulfill my promise to you to kill your enemies.\" A pause. \"Unless he's a shinobi. I do not want to betray the village.\"\n\nNodding again at the mention of people being jumpy, it was clear that Sadazane didn't truly believe that and was just being polite. Trust between the two groups would need to build, and he seemed hesitant to try for anyone other than fellow shinobi at this point. His guard was up, and it would take some doing to pull it down. \n\n\"Thank you Master Sana for teaching me well today. I will take your words well, and hopefully you shall see me create a storm in the near future. I must leave for now, as I am hungry.\" Unless Sana stopped him, the Genin would give a small bow before quickly leaving, as if he was much hungrier than he let on."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "The day's errands had taken Hitomi all around Noragakure, giving her a chance to see places she rarely passed by due to the frequent patrols and missions in the Frontier. After nineteen years, the village still managed to surprise her, new buildings and activities flourishing too fast for her to live them all at their fullest. There was a bitter aftertaste in that feeling, but she was aware that was the price for spending so much time protecting it. \n\nDespite the shock of the recent events, she had found a way to accept and handle them in her daily life, relying on Sana when it came to complaining and expressing doubts on their situation; it didn't change the fact she was now a Jonin with responsibilities far more compelling than her relationship with the Prime Director, to mention one of the several high ranking shinobi who had been living rent free in her head. \n\nHer last stop had been Haruka's shop: she had demonstrated skills and competence Hitomi didn't think she could find anywhere else, and her lively spirit genuinely changed her day every time she saw her. There were still several steps before she could claim the title of trusted herbalist, such as informing her of the use of the kits she commissioned. For now, she mixed the ingredients with other medical supplies to keep it secret. Her purchase was in her bag, a reminder it was time to study fuuinjutsu. Daisuke surely had a few volumes for her to read, otherwise she'd have to visit the library as well. \n\nWith all those thoughts in mind, she kept walking at a calm pace, taking her time to breathe the serene atmosphere of the village's daily life. Her mask was at her side, and she wore a black vest she bought the week before, to convince herself she could be a little more anonymous."
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"author": "ior04811",
"message": "Stealth, the essential skill of a shinobi. Like a shadow, he moved through the crowd, occasionally breaking his fluid movement by knocking over a can or walking into a civilian. Initially, he'd taken the shape of a wolf. His dad had explained that the world was full of wolves, ready to pounce on the weak, but based on the horrified reactions he got, that seemed to have been an exaggeration. Instead, he'd taken the shape of an old woman, but somehow, that didn't work out either. Maybe the ability to jump 15 feet onto a rooftop was restricted to his grandma and not all grandmas. \n\nMoving quietly was not a problem, that much he'd nailed, but not being seen was far harder. If he couldn't figure out how to properly stay incognito in Nora, how would he possibly do a better job in the field? Suddenly, the perfect opportunity passed him by. A perfect opportunity wearing a black vest, with charcoal hair and a Frontier Patrol mask strapped to the side of her head. His dad could enter a room in complete silence and leave before being noticed by anyone. If she worked with him, she must've figured out how to do that as well. If he asked really nicely, maybe she would help?\n\nHis large, white overcoat blew behind him as he rushed over. As usual, his eyes were covered by a pair of single-lens glasses with a new, red frame and his long hair had been relegated back into a ponytail. With his voice slightly muffled by the collar reaching up to his nose, he spoke up, trying to get the Frontier Patrol shinobi's attention. \n\"Hi- Yeah, I was thinking if you could help me with this thing. If you're not busy of course. My name is Aburame Hanajome, a new genin of Noragakure. Been struggling a lot with improving my stealth skills all afternoon and I know you are really good at that in the Frontier Patrol, so I was just thinking if you could possibly give me a few pointers.\""
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "Hanajome's appearance did surprise Hitomi despite having noticed his signature approaching several seconds before he spoke. It had been a while since a genin asked for her assistance, maybe because she was always away or for the fact she looked every year scarier; she couldn't tell. His outfit gave out his family name before he introduced himself: an Aburame. There was one she had been assigned on a mission with as a genin. She had to search for his name in her memories, disappointed in herself for almost forgetting about him. Aburame Toro. Their ways never met again after that mission. \n\nHer cold, grey eyes pierced the boy, slightly irritated for not being able to see his face clearly. However, she was all but displeased by his request; at his age, she would have thought twice before asking a higher ranking shinobi to help her, but she admired the brave attitude as long as it didn't hide an arrogant nature. \n\nShe was busy, but he couldn't know and the opportunity he offered screamed *Normality*, which she wanted with every fiber of her body. Anything, to remind herself being a Jonin wasn't changing her into someone she didn't know. A smirk crossed her face at the thought this boy randomly picked one who excelled, unless he was lying and heard about her specifically. \n\n\"So they say. I'm Hozugawa Hitomi\" Her rank could stay out of the conversation. She kept walking, expecting the boy to follow her. Each step was silent, as if she wans't even there. Sometimes she made sure to let others hear her, but it was becoming rare. \"Do you exercise on your breathing? If you don't, trying to sneak around won't take you far.\""
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"author": "ior04811",
"message": "Hozugawa Hitomi? He'd heard the name before, somewhere. Maybe from her father or some tutor at the academy in passing, but wherever it had been, she'd been someone worth mentioning. As she walked, he paid close attention to her feet. Somehow, they didn't make a single sound, as if she weighed less than an insect. Whatever she was doing, it was working, which meant she'd be a great source of knowledge. \n\nBreathing? What did breathing have to do with anything? Shooting her a quizzical glance from behind his glasses, he followed along down the street, listening intently as she spoke. He tried to focus on his breathing, but what would there be to focus on? How could he improve something his body was doing automatically? Finally, after a few moments of trying to quiet his footsteps with his lungs alone, he decided to set his pride aside and ask.\n\"Breathing? Can I breathe quieter to make myself harder to see? Is that how you do it in the Frontier Patrol?\""
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "Moving around was already a good exercise: being aware of one's own steps, adapting them to the surrounding and softening them little by little. But it was no use if you couldn't control your body, the tension in your muscles and the fear. It was almost strange to remember it was Minori who taught her that trick, teaching her how to lower her heartbeat and hide more efficiently in the mist. To think she got that far despite feeling so clumsy and lost at first was astonishing. \n\nAs a medic, she could delve very deep into that explanation, but she forced herself to be brief \"Forget the Frontier Patrol. This is the difference between hiding like a rabbit and and doing your business unnoticed. It doesn't matter for who.\" The sweet flavour of roasted meet reached her in that moment, making her turn to a little stand selling skewers. She considered dumping the kid to satisfy her sudden hunger before moving on and explaining \n\n\"It might seem imperceptible to you, but a controlled breathing can change the way you perform, whether it's standing still or fighting. Your heartbeat tends to raise when you're under physical or mental stress, to a point it can tire you out or reveal your position to the enemy. Since it's directly connected with your breathing, slowing one will automatically slow the other too. To do so, you find a rhythm, a cycle of inhaling and exhaling that stays constant. Plus, it keeps you calm. Means less sweat, firmer hands and steps, more lucid thinking. You need all those while sneaking around, and unlike other skills, it doesn't allow mistakes. Only one, and you're in the open.\" \n\nHer steps were taking them towards her neighbourhood, the one she had lived in before she moved few weeks before. Her instinct still took her there, even if it wasn't her home anymore. An idea started forming in her mind, but she wondered if the Aburame would be up the challenge."
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"author": "ior04811",
"message": "Moving quietly was clearly much more complicated than he'd imagined. The smell of food and voices all around him was distracting, but thankfully, his discipline training had been enough to keep his mind on track. Breathing in cycles to keep his heart-rate stable sounded strange, but if that was what set her apart from someone like him, then that was what he'd have to learn. Hanajome walked next to the Frontier Patrol shinobi, trying to keep his breathing as constant as possible. If anything it quickly calmed his nerves, helping him to shut out the world outside, but it didn't seem to make his steps much quieter. \n\nFinally, after crossing through a few neighborhoods, he spoke up, trying voice the concerns he'd gathered during their short, breathing-intensive walk. \n\"So, it's not about making me quieter, but to help me focus and keep my body stable? Maybe that is why insects breathe with tubes in their chest. Their breathing is very stable and constant, which is maybe why they are so sneaky.\"\n\nIt was slowly starting to click in his head. Maybe this whole breathing thing wasn't as bad after all. If it worked for insects, it would definitely work for him too. What else could insects teach him? Maybe if he practiced hard enough, he could get lots of eyes to see everywhere at once, just like they did."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "She could see he wasn't quite convinced, but starting from the hardest point was the best strategy for something as tricky and hard as stealth. If he mastered that concept, everything else would sound like a joke some day. It took years for her to reach that level, and it was through endless walks and boring training that she could achieve it, only few joking sneak attacks in between to relieve the frustration. She wasn't there to sugar the pill and make the genin feel better. \n\n\"I'm not competent in that field as much as you are, but some animals have interesting strategies to remain silent. If that can help figure out your own, don't put it aside as mere biology.\" Even if it turned out only a metaphor, it would be useful. How many times she relied on mental images to understand something her mind couldn't grasp. \"It does make you quieter. If you turned the corner now, I'd still hear your heartbeat and find you without even trying. Though balance is the main goal, yes. Imagine to sneak behind someone and get caught because a bush is suddenly shaking. Pretty sure this is not why they say *To tremble like a leaf.*\"\n\n\"There are some... Expedients you can use while you learn perfect stability and control of your body. First, don't make useless movements: even your feet, don't use your ankles and step with your entire sole to limit noises. You'll be weird, but no one's supposed to see you anyway. Little by little, you'll let go of it, but it helps focus on other things.\"\n\nShe took him to a side street, leaving the more trafficked main road. The smell of meat was gone, replaced by an undefined scent that meant home: it was fresh, from the gardens right behind the corner, and humid as the stones and ground in an alleyway that rarely saw the sun. \"You up for a challenge, Hanajome-san?\" She was dead serious, and she didn't even try to make it sound less intimidating."
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"author": "ior04811",
"message": "Following along, he tried to mimic her movements, relinquishing the habit of using his ankles, while keeping his breathing stable. It was a lot of things to do at once and he could feel himself stuttering forward, trying to spread his mind thin while focusing on many things at once. At her question, he swallowed. Was he ready for a challenge? But if he wasn't, he'd never learn what the challenge was. After a few seconds of shifting about, his curiosity took the upper hand and he looked back up towards Hozugawa and nodded quickly. \n\n\"Yes. I'm ready! Or, as ready as I'll ever be I suppose.\"\n\nHe held his arms out, feeling the small insects moving up through his sleeves towards his palms. Keeping them hidden for now, he looked forward, eager to recieve his new challenge where he would do his best to put his new halfbaked abilities to the test."
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "She was a little too excited for being about to basically bully this young genin, but what was a challenge without risks? Jokes aside, she considered it an instructive way to communicate her words weren't fried air, and a little tension was all it took sometimes to figure out what had been just words up to that moment. \n\nShe took him a little further in the alleyway, dragging him closer by placing a hand on his shoulder, only then noticing the insects's presence under his clothes. She didn't flinch, though she couldn't deny the sensation wasn't particularly pleasant, mostly for not knowing what kind they were. If only she kept in contact with Toro she wouldn't find herself clueless about this clan. \n\n\"See that window?\" Her voice was now low \"It's very easy to open and gives access to a storage room. The waiting room outside shouldn't be too crowded at this hour, and there's an office on the left. I want you to infiltrate that office, reach the library and find me the volume called *Medical fuuinjutsu, a compendium. The first volume, not the second. Use the tricks I told you, and don't get caught. Think you can do it?\" It sounded more like an order, and she omitted mentioning he didn't want to get caught, but Daisuke was busy somewhere in the house judging by his signature. If Hanajome was quick, he'd be too slow to catch him. As for the nurses, they were civilians and only one was a medic, but he wasn't around."
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"author": "ior04811",
"message": "Following her gesture, he looked up at the window. It would be easy to reach, even if he'd have to work hard to get inside. Hanajome nodded, swallowing slowly as he prepared himself for what was to come. This had been what he wanted, right? To recieve impromptu tuition from a member of the Frontier Patrol. If training like this was what made her and his father so good at stealth, then this was what he would have to do. \n\"Yes, Hozugawa-sama. I'll get you your book! Maruikaichū: Acrobatics!\"\n\nThe swarm of insects blew out from his sleeves, moving upward to form a small platform above him. With a quick jump against a nearby wall, he reached the swarm, which promptly sent him further into the air with a gentle gust of wind from below. It was almost completely silent and he reached the window without a hitch. From his satchel, he fished out a small kunai and used the edge to slowly pry the window open from the outside with the side of the blade to avoid leaving a mark. As he slipped inside, he drew a portion of the swarm back into his sleeves, while leaving the other half outside in case he needed to make a quick exit. \n\nWhile inside the office, he began breathing slower, trying to practice what she'd taught him while stepping over towards the office. Don't use the ankles, step with the entire sole, fast in, fast out. As he entered the office, he could hear one of the side doors open and with the grace of a scared bunny, he ducked down beneath a table. The footsteps drew closer, but passed him by as the individual moved out into the waiting room. After getting his breathing and heart back in sync, he proceeded out from beneath the table and headed over to the desk before reaching the door to the hallway. \n\n*Two scouts, out the door. Report any signs of life.*\n\nTwo of his round insects crawled out from his sleeves before heading beneath the door and out into the hallway. A few seconds later, they returned to report their findings. The coast was clear for now. Hanajome opened the door and slipped out into the hallway, in the distance, he could hear the sound of footsteps, but they seemed to be heading in the opposite direction, maybe back into the office. He took this opportunity to head as far away from the footsteps as possible, down the hallway before looking into the rooms on both sides. One contained lots of marked boxes, while the other housed a small desk facing a large window. The room's walls was lined with bookshelves, but there was only one issue. Sitting by the desk was a woman, currently searching through a pile of stacked books. There was no way he could enter while she was there, which meant he would have to make her leave. \n\nNow, what would make a nurse leave her post? An emergency. But he couldn't hurt anyone or set fire to anything. That meant it had to be a harmless emergency. Maybe a sanitary emergency. Vermin like rats would be very bad for the hospital's image, but he didn't have any unsanitary animals on hand. However, he had another thing that would definitely work just as well. From his pouch, he fished out a small bag of firecrackers. After hesitating for a moment, he threw them down the hall, before ducking into the room opposite the library. As the firecrackers smattered into the ground, he could hear the door next to him flying open as the nurse ran down.\n\n\"What was that? That sounded chemical. Doctor Hozugawa is going to be pissed. Someone help me figure this out so we can clean it up.\"\n\nAs one of the other side doors opened up, he took the opportunity to sneak into the library before beginning to search through the shelves. A few moments later, he reached the volumes on Medical Fuuinjutsu, picking the first one as he opened the window. Instead of dropping down, he sent his insects forward to create a second platform, before using it to throw himself onto the roof. Then, it was only a matter of calling back the insects and moving back to the other side. As he dropped down next to Hozugawa, he held out the tome, wearing a triumphant smile. \n\"It worked! It really worked! A really close call, but nobody saw me. I'm sure.\""
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"author": "marmot.nord",
"message": "The Jonin observed the younger shinobi sneak inside, stretching her senses to cover the area and follow him as he moved from one room to another in search of the book she asked him to steal. She was surprised at how the genin didn't question such demands, when as far as he knew, he was breaking the law. Maybe he trusted his superiors blindly, or he had little care of the rules when they blocked his way; she didn't know him well enough to tell, though he didn't seem like a careless one. \n\nYumiko wasn't supposed to be in the office. Daisuke could be maniacal when it came to the clinic and the bureaucratic work, and she wasn't one allowed to look into his documents. Natsu was the only one. She was skilled, competent, and never messed up once, which made her a great nurse despite it getting to her head quite often in her boss' absence. Her presence could make it easy for Hanajome to search the room and make the guilt fall on her, or so she hoped. \n\n\"Spoke too early.\" She muttered when she heard the firecracker followed by her signature moving out of the office, others gathering in that same direction. It wasn't a bad plan, but she would have been a little more discreet. Any noise was from her perspective a bad choice, it was stronger than her. As expected, Daisuke didn't miss it and immediately headed for the clinic. He'd know, she was sure of it.\n\nHowever, she didn't say anything when Hanajome joined her again, taking the tome from his hands without checking. She knew it was the right one. They walked back to the main street in silence before she pushed him to the side, a voice calling out a moment later. \"Hitomi!\" A thin but energetic man in his sixties wearing a white coat walked out the clinic towards the girl, looking quite pissed. They were as tall, his green eyes colder than ever as he spoke\n\n\"Again? The next genin I catch in my clinic will not walk out with their own legs. I'm not joking.\" There clearly was a pattern in that scene, as if it happened at least twice before. \"Barricade the place if you want. I'll still get them inside and sneak under your nose.\" A flash in his eyes, a mix of affection and challenge as he replied \"You wouldn't mind running some errands for me, do you. You seem to have a lot of time.\" He handed a sheet folded in four, giving his daughter another glare before walking back inside. He was enjoying it.\n\n\"Don't mind my father, he'll have my head before he hurts a genin.\" She said, walking back to Hanajome. \"There's a lot of work to do, but I liked the strategy.\" It was the closest he'd get to a compliment. \"My advice is: if you need to make noise, make it look believable. The nurses reacted as you wished, but Hozugawa-sensei was far quicker than I anticipated. How did it feel applying what we said? Did it make it easier?\" The question wasn't as obvious as it seemed: sometimes, a method could take longer to show its benefits, and other times one could not feel it at all and require a different one. That was her way, it didn't have to fit the young Aburame as well."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now \n\nIt was about mid-day and anyone straying close to Suimen Pond would no doubt hear the occasional splash from the shoreline. Standing about knee deep in the water was a shirtless Jihibiki, whom had what appeared to be a shovel strapped to his back. His bat features were especially pronounced, his ears and teeth noticeably longer and pointier than his comrades. He waited in the water and as soon as a fish strayed into his path, he'd slam his clawed hand down to grab it. With his prey in hand, he'd toss them into a nearby basket. It was certainly an odd-way of fishing."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi would walk towards the pond, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. He wanted to be here for some practice, he kind of forgot what he was practicing. Maybe he was here just to relax and calm down. He hadn't been on a mission, and the lack of combat was getting to him. He sighed, as his eyes turned a bright white, with his hands still in his pocket. He looked over at the Jihibiki, as they were in the water. He decided to try and not bother them.*\n\n*The Hyuga would walk onto the water, imbuing his feet with chakra to walk on the water, as he walked out. As he got out, he'd kneel down and look below him, at the fish that swam beneath. He'd look at the fish that swam about in the water, smirking. It was fun to watch them swim about and to just see what they do and did. It was cool to see and realize that other species also have lives, although not like humans or jihibiki.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Sanjo's ears perked up as he heard someone approach from behind on the shore. Stopping what he was doing, the Jihibiki would stand back up and glance over towards the newcomer. They were... Walking on the water? Was that something anyone could do? Wait... Could he do that? The ability to walk on water was certainly enticing, it'd make grabbing fish easier. He called out to Masumi, \n\n\"Here for fishes too?\" He wasn't exactly keen on sharing his spoils with the newcomer, but the pond was big enough for them to both use it as a hunting ground. Plus, it wasn't like he could stop him or anything."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi watched the fishes swim around. He had a medium sized grin on his face, hidden behind his dark blue mask. He'd quit kneeling and start sitting, imbuing the chakra throughout his lower body so he didn't go in. He barely even knew how to swim so it would be bad if he went in. He'd look up and over at the Jihibiki as they asked him a question.*\n\n\"Um, in a way. I'm just here to watch them. Catching them would be too much trouble, and I don't want to try and take what you want to catch.\"\n\n*The boy said, looking back over at the fish once more. He had a few techniques to try and catch them, but he didn't know if it would work. He would begin to knead chakra in his stomach, as he looked down. He quickly pursed his mouth, and shot out a senbon from his mouth that pierced the water and traveled down. He could easily keep track of it, with the amount of chakra in a water release jutsu, it was easy to track in something so scarce of chakra. The senbon wouldn't go deep enough to hit a fish, and it'd burst back into water. He lost it. He didn't shape the needle enough. The boy sighed, then stood up, and began to walk over to the person that talked to him.*"
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Watch the fish? What good did watching them do when you could be eating them? Some Surface-Dwellers had the strangest habits, from what he'd observed these past few months. Wait, taking another look at the guy... He seemed sort of strong. He remembered hearing something about the Frontier Patrol who wore masks like that guys's. Did that mean he was with the Frontier patrol? He watched as the masked man shot something into the water... That was odd. \n\n\"What's with that?\" He asked, motioning towards the mask. Maybe sparring with this guy was a good idea, Sanjo had the itch to duel a strong warrior recently."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi exhaled. He heard them talk. Had they never known what the mask had been associated with. The boy smirked behind his mask. It was a good time to introduce himself. He wasn't comfortable with the title he was given, when he did barely anything to earn it. Nonetheless, he put his hand up to his mask, gripping it tightly.*\n\n\"Means I'm a part of a strong division in Noragakure. Operative Hyuga Masumi of the Frontier Patrol.\"\n\n*He'd pull his mask up past his face, revealing a pretty young face, with bright white eyes, with a smirk on his face. After a few seconds of showing his smooth face, he'd pull the mask quickly back down. He didn't having the mask constrict his breathing, but it was enforced by them. It also made him look a little cool.*\n\n\"Each of us in the Frontier Patrol are equipped with a mask. In my opinion, mine is the coolest, but some people have their own opinion of them.\""
},
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "An... Operative? He didn't really get what he meant, but he understood that Masumi belonged to a strong group. If he belonged to a strong group, that meant he was probably strong too. He was in agreement of the mask looking cool too, it sort of made him want his own. \n\n\"Sanjo. Good to meet you, Operative.\" He could feel the desire to fight the masked man begin to well up inside him. He wanted to see how strong this guy really was. Finally, he'd blurt out, \n\n\"How about a spar? Up for it?\" His ears twitched excitedly from left to right, although he wasn't aware of it himself."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*He nodded when they said their name. He'd put his hands in his pockets when they asked for a spar. With his dojutsu active, he was a dodging machine. He'd close his eyes, reopening them revealed that his bright white eyes and receded, revealing a light lavender hue instead. He had deactivated his dojutsu. He didn't want to go all out against what he assumed to be a beginner. He'd walk off of the lake, the chakra imbued in his feet dispersing into the rest of his body.*\n\n\"A spar? Sure.\"\n\n*This was the second Jihibiki he sparred with in a row. He's sparred with a Kaguya, but that wasn't even considered a spar, he didn't even go for any hits against them. He'd put his right hand into his mask to scratch his chin, as he asked a question.*\n\n\"So, do you wield any weapons?\"\n\n*He'd bring his right hand back into his pocket as he pushed his hair to the side by moving his head.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Why did the chunin look so confused? Was it odd for someone to be using a shovel as a weapon? It was true that Sanjo hadn't really seen anyone else armed with one on the Surface, but he had thought it was just a coincidence. \n\nSeeing as how the Hyuga was running directly towards him, Sanjo decided to meet him in the middle and suddenly lunged forward, throwing a swipe with his shovel at his opponnet's legs. He was aiming to of course knock him off his feet, but he doubted that would be possible considering their apparent gap in skill."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi exhaled as they swiped at his legs. He bent his legs quickly, then jumping into the air, up and past the Jihibiki. He'd swing his right fist to the side to turn himself around. With one hand, he'd quickly weave hand signs. Once the seals were finished, he'd push his right hand forward, shooting out a blast of wind from the right hand, towards them.*\n\n*He didn't want to hurt them, and he was using about the same amount of force that he used on the other genin he fought. He didn't get to show them ninjutsu, but that was fine. Although this was probably just a hand to shovel fight, he wanted to flex his skill just a little bit.*"
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{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Sanjo let out a growl as he watched his opponent soar over him. Just as he turned, shovel raised and poised to strike, he'd be met with a blast of wind that knocked him flat onto his back. He wouldn't be there long, however, as he quickly recovered and went for another attack on Masumi. This time, he switched to a two handed stance and aimed to slam the shaft of the shovel towards his neck. \n\nSo far, Masumi hadn't failed to impress Sanjo. He was just as strong as he'd expected him to be."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi looked at them be blown back and fall on their back. He'd inhale deeply. He looked at them quickly recover and bounce back. They were pretty sturdy. Although he wasn't really trying with that wind blast, just counterattacking. He'd look at them as they swung their weapon.*\n\n*The Hyuga would quickly duck down below the Jihibiki and their shovel. He'd plant his hands on the ground as he spun himself around, sticking his leg out, attempting to sweep their legs and get them to fall over.*"
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{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Masumi's sweep worked exactly as he intended, sending the Jihibiki crashing to the ground. Despite knowing the chunin had the advantage in almost every way, Sanjo couldn't help but feel frustrated at his inability to land a hit on his opponent. Besides that, he could already feel himself start to get slightly tired. He'd been working and training nearly the whole day and it was starting to take it's toll on him. Rising to his feet, he'd sling the shovel back over his shoulder. Scratching at his bald head, the Jihibiki said with a sigh, \n\n\"I'm getting hungry. Think I'm done for now.\" He nodded towards his basket of fish. \n\n\"Want some?\" \n\n[Feel free to end on your turn if you want.]"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Hearing the frustrated tone of voice, Sousaku turned his head. He had great hearing, and decided to walk forwards to where he had heard the voice. He had approached her from behind, and stared directly at the back of the head of the person who was quite angry, it seemed.\n\nHis footsteps were silent, as he had previously trained his stealth to the point where he could walk silently already. Though now, he decided to make his presence known. Clearing his throat, he decided to announce his presence. He couldn't give up the opportunity to help another artisan in need. As a member of one of the most notable artisan clans, he had a duty to help anyone that wanted to get better with the craftsmanship of items and such. The tall, bulky Shinobi spoke after a bit.\n\n\"Greetings. What seems to be the problem?\""
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{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki shrieked slightly, hopping a bit and spinning around, one arm raised up and one extended out in front of her. She had been so focused on her anger she had failed to notice the approaching shinobi, not that she would have heard him even if she had been paying attention.\n\n Spotting the Narogakure headband on him, an equal match to the one loosely wrapped around her neck, she relaxed, chuckling and scratching the back of her head, a tad embarrassed.\n\n\"Sorry if my screams disturbed you, I just can't seem to make the axes I make not break on impact.\" She motioned her hand towards the broken pieces on ground a few feet ahead of her, a sheepish smile on her face."
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Hm . . \"\n\nHe picked up the small, broken pieces on the ground. Inspecting them. He wondered if he could actually fix it up for her. He could actually make use of Steel Release to show her how to make a stronger, more durable axe that could actually be used in combat instead of shattering on impact. He grabbed one of the steel plates that were clipped to a belt wrapped around his waist. There were multiple, though he grabbed one of the medium-sized ones, placing it on the ground. He placed a hand on it, flowing chakra through it and shaping it into an axe head. Now they just needed a handle.\n\n\"Do you perhaps have another piece of wood that can be used as a handle? I can show you how to make a stronger axe.\"\n\nHe said, picking up the axe head and holding it out to her. Moving his arm in such a way that was motioning for her to take it. As he waited to see if she had another handle that he could make use of, he had to check if he had his tools. He usually carried his hammer, as he used it occasionally."
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki's eyes widened and glowed, like a child looking at candy, as the man she'd just met shaped a completely normal plate of steel into an axe head in just a few seconds. She clapped lightly when he finished, thoroughly impressed. \n\n\"I.. I think so?\" She scratched her head before taking the axe head. She approached her backpack, which lay on the ground nearby. She set the axe head down next to it and opened it, fumbling around inside for a moment. \"Ah-ah! I did bring it!\" She grinned into the pack and then pulled out a scroll, whose edges were painted in a dark brown. She unrolled the scroll on the ground, revealing the word *Wood*.\n\nShe placed her hand on it and a puff of smoke appeared, revealing a few pieces of wood, all half cylinders. She grinned at the man who was helping her, proud of herself. \"Feel free to take one.\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"Alright. So, your problem is that the axe head seems to be fragile, and it splits the wood whenever you swing it.\"\n\nHe said as he grabbed the axe head and a piece of wood again. He placed the hammer down onto the ground right beside it all. He wanted to show it off, so that it would be clear to her what was happening. As he did, he set the wood cylinder on a tree stump, a memoir of a tree that is no longer among the living. He took out a kunai from his pouch, and began to mark the wood cylinder, creating a small slit that the axe head could fit into. \n\n\"You want to give the axe head some space, yet make it secure so that it doesn't slip out.\"\n\nHe said as he raised the wood cylinder, facing the side that he began to shred into. Showing her that it was a thin, yet deep line that he had sawed out using nothing but a kunai. A good craftsman must be able to create weapons even without a smithing table nearby.\n\n\"When you're ready, we can move to the next stage.\""
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{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "\"Hm, hmm.\" Kagayaki nodded along as she watched, for once a focused expression on her face instead of her goofy smile.\n\nWhen he was done, she moved on over and grabbed a piece of wood herself, pulling out one of her kunais from the bag on the back of her waist. She spun the kunai on her finger, a proud smile on her face. She knew how to handle shurikens and the like well. \"Best way to learn is by doing is what I always say. Studying is too boring anyway.\" \n\nWhen she was done showing off a little, she grabbed it in the same way he had, and tried to follow his instructions, cutting the blade into the wood much like he had. When she thought she was done she turned it towards him, for once a somewhat concerned expression on her face. \"So? How does it look?\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He looked at it, it seemed good enough. He laughed at what she had to say about studying and such. He felt the same way, doing some practical work was indeed his favourite way to learn something new. Shown by when he tried to make poisons in a training ground, just to try and learn about them. Thankfully Sadako was there to stop him from doing so. He raised his gloved hand, the steel-tipped knuckles and finger-tips getting shown. He gave her a thumbs-up, and thus moved to the next stage.\n\n\"Now, this is the part where I'll let you go on ahead. What you want to do is grab this axe-head that we've got here, and use this hammer. Hammer it into the piece of wood. I suggest hammering it in from the top, or the back, diagonally. You don't want to dull the blade at the front, as that's what you use to strike, right? Then, roll the cylinder in-between the palm of your hands to make sure it's secure. It's not ideal, but we don't have much equipment to work with here. Part of being a good craftsman . . Or craftswoman in your case, is learning to be able to make items without much to work with.\"\n\nHe gave her some encouragement, and moved backwards to let her take the tree stump and work away."
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki smiled brightly at the thumbs up, closing her fist in celebration. \"Alright!\" \n\nShe listened carefully at the explanation, taking the hammer from him and and trying to do as instructed. She grabbed the blade, positioning it over the slit, hammering it over the top to push it in. It took her a few tries as she did it rather slowly. She kept a focused face throughout the whole ordeal, biting her lower lip lightly as she did, a habit she'd had since childhood whenever she concentrated on things.\n\nWhen it looked like it was decent she nodded to herself and spun the axe between her two palms. Sadly the blade flew off to the side after just a few spins. \"Woah!\" She leaned back as she watched the blade fly away, and scratched the back of her head, chuckling slightly, a little sheepishly. \n\nShe quickly grabbed the axe head again and started the procedure again, hammering harder this time. When repeated the spinning motion she extended her arms out further than before, just to be safe. However this time the head didn't come out. \"Yes!\" She proclaimed, raising the axe up proudly."
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki held a kunai tightly in her hand, a focused expression on her face. She threw the blade towards a tree, though it's path was clearly going to miss the trunk. \n\nJust when the projectile was about to pass by the tree, Kagayaki motioned her arm back, almost like she was pulling on something. In fact she was, if one would take a closer look, it'd be possible to see the wire attached to the kunai that she pulled back.\n\nSaid projectile took a sharp turn as she pulled, driving itself lightly into the side of the tree. The female shinobi grinned and did a little jog towards the tree, though her face quickly showed disappointment as she noticed the blade had barely dug into it and had completely missed the small target she had drawn.\n\nShe brought her hands up to her short blond hair and groaned in frustration, her small braid moving wildly with the motion. She proceeded to give the tree's roots a light kick before she pulled out the kunai, \"I've been at this for a while and still no progress, what a pain.\""
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*There was the faint sound of rustling from above as she complained to herself, before a figure hung upside down from the branches, suddenly and unexpectedly. It was another shinobi, one who was smirking at her with the goofiest of grins. He was wearing a camo hoodie, the hood raised over his head. Locks of red hair stuck out of it at irregular angles, shadowing the yellow eyes of his which were friendlily locked onto her. A mask was in place, canted off to the right side of his head - it indicated he was, well, a Chunin - in the Frontier Patrol, infact. It was a strange looking thing, for sure - seemed to star into your soul (cough, majora's mask, cough). Overall, Ryusa hoped he came off as a friendly guy, not wanting to give the poor genin a heart attack*\n\n**\"Heya\"**\n*He called friendlily too her. \nHe had actually been going for his own bout of training at a location not far off from here, but hearing her words as he passed on by he couldn't help but stop by to help*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki had looked up when she heard the rustling, grabbing her kunai just in case but keeping a relaxed form.\n\nShe titled her head as she saw the man poke out, recognizing easily he was a Chunin.\n\nShe giggled at his antics, looking up straight at him. She'd been told off a few times for being overly casual with her superiors but she had a feeling this guy wouldn't mind.\n\n\"Whatup. What can I do for you?\" She paused for a moment, pondering her eyes wandering to the side slightly, \"Sir.\" She finished awkwardly, her smile slightly sheepish."
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He pulled himself farther from the tree, now just standing upside down on the underside of the treebranch. He was a teen, not much older than herself, though there was clearly a different way in the manner in which he held himself - and it wasn't just because he was currently standing upside down. He raised a brow at her at the mention of sir*\n**\"Sir?\"**\n*He said, musing a moment with an exaggerated thinking face*\n**\"I don't think I'm that old yet - do you?\"**\n*He said jokingly to the other*\n\n**\"Anyways, I'm here because my very nice and sensitive ears picked up your frustration. You want to improve your work with shurikens, right?\"**\n*He asked friendlily*"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki chuckled lightly at his age comment, \"Well I was always told to treat my seniors with respect.. Granted I mostly ignored the ones saying that.. Which kinda made them mad and stuff...\" She chuckled as she spoke, shaking her head to focus back on the task.\n\nShe smiled at him as he offered, \"Yeah! Been here for a while but I could always use some help!\" She excitedly answered, nodding along. \"Sir.\" She added at the end, grinning in a fashion that clearly indicated she was joking."
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "**\"Respect?\"**\n*He said in a somewhat joking manner*\n**\"Well I don't need a fancy honorific to know that I'm being treated with respect\"**\n*He said, dropping from the branch and landing on his feet nice and soundlessly. He folded his arms, giving a friendly smirk as e listened to her talk some more, friendlily rolling his eyes at the additional sir*\n\n**\"Alright then - show me what you got then - I'll be able to help you from there\"**\n*He said, gesturing behind him at the target's she had set up*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki nodded and took a few steps backs, she positioned the kunai in her hand again, which already had the thin wire attached to it, and threw much like she had before. The kunai flew past the trunk, missing it by easily half a foot, before she pulled back the string.\n\nMuch like before she pulled the string, this time to side instead of towards her back. The projectile took a turn, embedding itself into the trunk, though somewhat sideways. This time it seemed to have a cute a bit deeper, but still a bit off the mark.\n\nKagayaki groaned, \"See? I just can't get the angles and stuff right.\" She complained, as she stepped closer once again, leaning against the tree once as she looked at her tutor, awaiting his answer."
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "**\"Hrmm\"**\n*He said after she showed her expertise so far. . .She was trying to do a wire trick already. . .He glanced at her as she complained, processing things for just a bit more before letting it out*\n**\"You're jumping abit to far from the gun\"**\n*He said*\n\n**\"There are other skills you need to learn before you can truely use a wire in tandem with your shurikenjutsu\"**\n*He said*\n**\"For example-\"**\n*His hand whipped into his shuriken pouch and in one smooth move threw a pair of shuriken - they curved through the air in a wide arc and slammed into her target, no need for a string*\n**\"Oh er- not the cool throw part, moreso the throwing it smoothly part\"**\n*He said, gesturing to the hidden pouch*\n**\"Can you do that?\"**\n*He asked her*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayki scratched her blond hair with a finger, looking at the surikens go, \"Hmm.. Let me give it a shot.\" \n\nShe curved her torso slightly, reaching her dominant, right, hand into the bag on the back of her hip and pulling out a single shuriken. With two she probably wouldn't do great, but with one she might be able to throw it like him. \n\nWith the same motion with which she retracted her hand, she flicked her arm forward, letting go of the shuriken that rapidly flew forward... Before curving down and drilling into the dirt floor. \n\nShe chuckled, slightly embarrassed, \"Guess not.\""
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He watched as she did and proved the point he was trying to make. He eyed her form as she threw it, noting some of the flaws in her form*\n**\"Aye - so if you can't even do that, do you think you'll be able to manage strings?\"**\n*He said, not trying to jab at her but simply to make a point - baby steps*\n\n**\"Let's work on this first, alright?\"**\n*He said to her. He repeated his move, drawing and throwing a shuriken in one throw, causing it to sink into the wood of the tree dead ahead*\n**\"No tricks or anything - just try to land your shuriken near mine\"**\n*He said*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki pouted as she was reprimanded, but saw his point. \"I'll give it another shot then.\" She said, all evidences of doubt, hesitation or disappointment seemingly gone.\n\nShe tried to copy his stance and flow arm movement, drawing out a shuriken before throwing it at a tree in a smooth and fluid motion. It wasn't as bad as last time, but her throw landed closer to the tree's root than it did his shuriken. \n\nShe opened her mouth widely and made a weird sound one couldn't really describe, before closing it and looking towards him, \"Progress! I guess...?\" She said excitedly, though her voice lowered as she stopped talking, and grinned."
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "**\"Better than nothing\"**\n*He said with a nod, smirking back at her as she looked back at him - it was a start, something she could build off of and work on some more. Then perhaps she would be able to use that string as she liked*\n\n**\"Go on - give it another try\"**\n*He said with a smirk*\n**\"Put in enough effort and you can do pretty much anything\"**\n*He said to the other with a chuckle, twirling a shuriken on his finger as he eyed her handiwork friendlily. She had gotten closer to the mark - the timing was on, but-*\n**\"Try putting abit more power behind the throw this time, without screwing up your rhythm\"** *He offered as advice*"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki nodded, reaching into her back bag. \"Alright, this time for sure.\" She said with a determined expression on her face.\n\nShe gripped a shuriken and narrowed her eyes towards her target, before quickly repeating the previous motion. With one swift and powerful movement she withdrew her arm and the shuriken flew off her hand, a bit faster than last time.\n\nThe blonde looked at the projectile with an expectant face for the brief moment it was in the air, which turned into a large grin when it landed just a couple inches bellow her tutor's throw.\n\n\"Ah! Did you see that.. Uh... Mask-san?\" She exclaimed, her excitement over throwing it well now replaced with confusion as to what to call him."
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He watched with silent approval as she eyed the target, likely drawing a mental measure of how much she had to put behind her throw. He tilted his head a bit, eyeing it himself, mentally ready to compare her throw to his virtual one.\n\nWith a nice and quick precision she threw the shuriken as it landed not far from his own throw. He nodded, impressed with a smirk. Better eh? He met her gaze, raising a brow at the name she gave him until he realized - they didnt exchange names!*\n**\"Yeah! Nicely done. . .Er-\nRight, I got so excited I forgot about introductions\"**\n*He said with a chuckle*\n**\"The name's Ryusa - and uh, try throwing 3 shurikens now. \nOh and lemme know your name too, of course\"** *He added quickly at the end there*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "\"I'm Kagayaki! Nice to meet you Ryusa-san!\" The small blonde girl grinned brightly before nodding, assuming a similar stance to the one before. She focused, breathing in deeply and grabbing her last three shurikens with one hand, using the holes in the metal projectiles to grip them properly.\n\nShe repeated the previous motion pulling out her hand and flicking her arm forward in a swift movement. The middle shuriken hit the tree she was aiming at, though higher than Ryusa's shuriken. The other two kinda flew off to their respective sides.\n\n\"Damn searching for them is gonna be a pain isn't it...?\" She muttered to herself as she saw the shurikens fly off."
},
{
"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He smirked as she met his gaze and smiled back, watching as she prepared to throw the shuriken again. This time they went wide as she rapidly grabbed and slung them into the bushes. Wait - by the hol-\n\n. . .And they were gone. Well, she was able to get one into the tree atleast. He gave a faint hrm as she lamented her work. He quickly and swiftly retrieved three more shuriken, handing them over to her*\n**\"Try again, I'll get your shuriken - and uh. . .Dont throw them by the holes, shuriken are best when gripped by one of their blades\"**\n*He said to her as he swiftly ran past the tree and into the bushes, disappearing not long after. He could still hear her progress so he wasnt too worried about loosing line of sight*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki gladly accepted the shuriken, thanking him with a smile.\n\nShe nodded as he gave her advice, \"Yeah I know... But have you seen the size of my hands?\" She shook her hand in the air, \"Grabbing three shuriken with these small paws ain't the easiest thing ever, but I'll try.\"\n\nShe fumbled with the shuriken in her hand, trying to find a good way to hold all of them without having to use both hands. When she eventually had a decent grip she pulled her hand back behind her hip, like she was drawing them from her bag and flicked her arm like before, letting them fly off with a smooth motion.\n\nThe result was much better, the three shuriken landed in a row on the three trunk, just a few inches above her mark. \"Oh wow I didn't expect to get all of them.\" She blurted out, looking somewhat dumbfounded at her work."
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He chuckled at the comment as he disappeared into the bushes. Looking around for a moment, he narrowed his eyes as he closed on the location of her thrown shuriken, noticing and tracking the miniature trail of destruction they made when she threw them in. He was careful to pick them up, even if he was tempted to just cut appar tall the bushes. Alas - he kinda liked this spot so didnt want to ruin it. . .Harder than usual.\n\nHe popped out of the bushes again once her shuriken - the shuriken he let her borrow - slammed into the trunk, the sound like music to his ears as he waved at her, shuriken in hand. He glanced at the trunk as he walked by her, tossing them up to her liesurely*\n**\"Nice work!\"**\n*He approved*\n**\"One more time where I can see it\"**\n*He asked, joining her by her side as he stared at the stump. He discretely stuck his hand in his tool pouch*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki grabbed the shuriken out of the air, a proud grin on her face. \"Alright, I'll show you my awesomeness.\"\n\n She placed the shuriken in her pouch, pulling out her hand and taking a deep breath. She assumed the same position as before, reaching into the bag and grabbing the shuriken, recalling how she'd taken hold of them before.\n\nA second later, her hand was pulling out of the bag, a blur as she spun her torso in tandem with her arm and released the projectiles towards the tree, landing between his first throw and her last, in a slightly angled row.\n\n\"Eh? How's that? Not to shabby if I do say so myself!\" She placed her hands on her hips, clearly proud of herself."
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*That's what he was waiting for. As she threw her tools at the tree he threw his own weapons - having seen her seemingly rapid movements, to him they were moving in practical slow motion. His own shuriken leaped out from his person and completed an X shape when paired with the ones she just through. He chuckled, giving her a thumbs up. Not to shabby at all*\n**\"Nice job!\"**\n*He said friendlily*\n**\"Any more work and that tree would turn into a cactus\"**\n*He commented*\n\n**\"I think you have quite the handle on the technique now - polish your skill abit more and you might be able to use those wires you were messing with earlier\"**\n*He said friendlily*\n**\"Oh and that reminds me\"**\n*He said, twirling a kunai on his finger*\n**\"Are you planning on learning Chakra Enhancement?\"**\n*He said - like a flickering flame the kunai became alight with a teal chakra glow*"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "She laughed at the cactus joke, \"Thanks for all the help, Ryusa-san.\" She smiled at him.\n\nKagayaki's eyes widened and she ooohed, impressed, when the kunai began glowing with chakra. She clapped lightly as she looked at the twirling projectile before answering his question. \n\n\"Yeah, one of my teachers at the academy showed it to us once and I thought it was too cool not to learn. Plus my main element is lightning, so it's a perfect fit. You could aaalmost call it fate.\" She giggled to herself slightly at the last comment before bumping her fist proudly on her chest."
},
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He gave a faint smirk as she affirmed her choice to follow the path of chakra flow. He raised a brow at her as she mentioned her main element being lightning - rare, rare indeed.*\n**\"Hehe - well then in that case\"**\n\n***\"When you think you're ready to try and learn how to do it, come back around and I'll give you a hand, alright?\"**\n*He said to her. It seems like today's training was drawing to a close but it didnt mean they couldnt work together some other time*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki's face lit up, a large smile coming across her face as she hopped in place, her small braid bobbing up and down. \"Yeah! I'd love to!\"\n\nShe smiled again before turning her back to him as she walked towards the tree, grabbing her shuriken and pulling them out. \"I need to get more of these...\" She mumbled before realizing, \"Wait, how do I get in contact with you though?\" She asked, turning around towards him."
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "*He beamed*\n**\"Then its settled then\"**\n*He said, watching her move to collect the shuriken in the trees. He tilted his head a moment, overhearing her her words as he righted it again. He was already thinking of what was next on his daily grind when she brought up contacts*\n\n**\"Don't worry about that\"** *He said*\n**\"Just hang around in a training area long enough and I'm bound to run into you eventually - that or hang around the unity monument, I always make sure to pass by there during my travels for this exact reason\"**\n*He continued*\n\n**\"Oh! And you can have all of those shuriken - trust me, I have *Plenty*\"**"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki nodded, \"Alright, if I ever need assistance with this again I'll be sure to hang around there.\" She smiled at her tutor.\n\nHer eyes widened at his offer, \"Really? Lucky! Thanks!\" Her smile grew bigger and she hummed as she pulled out the shuriken from the tree.\n\nShe gave him another smile before bowing lightly, \"Thanks for all the help today Ryusa-san.\""
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"author": "thesilverinfinity",
"message": "**\"No problemo\"**\n*He said to Kagayaki - or wait is that her last name or her first name 🤔. Eitherway he was happy to help, though it seems like their time together would come to an end for now. He chuckled as she bowed at him, as always glad to help*\n\n**\"Unfortunately I ought to go now - but remember, if you need me you know where to chill\"**\n*He said, jumping into the branches of the trees again, hanging upside down like he was when they first met one another. He flashed ✌️ sign to her*\n**\"Catch you around\"**"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was of course unaware of her affect on the young Jihibiki as she hardly gave a second thought to her relatively large chakra reserves. She was just sort of used to living with a constant *Buzz* Of electricity running through her. She stood there for a solid minute, simply staring some more, her brain in complete shutdown mode. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she knew she needed to play nice and not make a scene, though it might be too late for the second part... But there'd been many a briefing in *Both* Branches about how to handle working with their new allies. She took a deep breath, trying to stand a little straighter, but unfortunately it wouldn't help her appear too much more intimidating...\n\n\"I, um... I suppose...\"\n\nHer eyes flickered over to the blade in his hand, easily recognizing it as similar to the two small swords of her own. Did she trust herself to not get emotional in a spar with the subterranean? Probably not if she was completely honest with herself... But she had to at least make an effort now that she was caught. Running away and being called a coward was certainly the worst option here. \n\n\"I guess I could spare some time for a... Fellow swordsman.\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "\"Thank you, I've been eager to spar with another swordsman.\" *Gihachi took a few steps back to his prior location, as he would unsheathe his sword from his scabbard, basically rewinding time to the moment he had his Shirasaya-styled katana out.* \"Given that you are most likely, fairly stronger than myself due to your shinobi rank, would you mind if i attack first? You can give me tips about the way i move my sword, or my stance to help me.\" *Yes, Gihachi has become very fluent in Noran. Thankfully his instructor was some sort of writer, let alone combat-ready shinobi, so he had an edge when it came to language usage compared to other Jihibiki.*\n\n*The reason why Instructor-Sachiko had given him a journal to write in was because she wanted him to experience some form of literature in Noragakure, at least that is what Gihachi himself assumes is the case. Moving on, The Subterranean would wait for confirmation on him attacking her, before it would dash towards her as fast as he could, and tried performing a diagonal slash from her left shoulder, towards her right hip. He figured that Kana was probably hundreds of times above his level, so an actual attack towards her wouldn't actually do anything as she could probably evade or block easily.* \"Pardon me, but what is your name.\" *He would ask as he sent his blade towards her.*"
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "The girl's unease was almost palatable, her hand slowly reaching to rest on the handle of her wakizashi. She didn't immediately draw her blade however, simply standing in a loose pose that hardly seemed like a fighting stance. She still wasn't entirely sure why she was still here but she supposed he was polite at the very least... And as much as she hated to admit it, Kana knew this particular subterranean hadn't caused her any grief in the past. That didn't stop her from looking like she was about to throw up though. As Gihachi lashed out with his blade, Kana would swiftly draw her own in response with a speed that only someone skilled in Iaidō possessed. Her short sword would clash with his briefly before she stepped to one side and almost twirled on her feet, using the every faithful Crimson Veering Wind technique. \n\n\"Mochizuki Kana, uh... Nice to meet you...?\"\n\nIt was more of a question than a proper introduction, but she cleared her throat, trying to keep her voice steady. She didn't seem to be making any attempt to retaliate against him, instead waiting for him to reset. \n\n\"You hold your blade well, but your attacks are too obvious, a skilled opponent will see them coming from a mile away.\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "*Not even seeing the swiftness in her movements, as she pivoted around him, Gihachi would jump forward into a spin to face the girl. 'She's talented in using her body it seems.' He thought to himself, as she began to greet the Jihibiki.* \"Gihachi.\" *He would reply, as he eyed her movements as much and as closely as possible. She seemed to be quite agile, and could possibly be well versed in the art of taijutsu.* \"My attacks are too obvious. How do i, myself stop from making them easy to be dodged, or predicted.\" *He would ask, unsure of how he would change his obvious attack methods.*\n\n*Was his attacks preplaced..? Was his sword already in a diagonal form before he swung his sword? These were things which gave Gihachi the way to think of how he could get them to not be so telegraphed.*\n\n*At least this person was quick to give advice, even if she was looking a little sick. Was Gihachi's appearance that revolting to people?"
},
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana tilted her head to one side, her usual sign for being deep in thought. She certainly had an easier time dealing with him when she was focused simply on his kenjutsu and not on the fact that she was talking with someone who only a few short months ago she would have been ordered to kill... It was just easier to not think about those sorts of things.\n\n\"I, well... I guess it gets easier with practice. But in general, yeah, you want to make sure you're not telegraphing your moves before you make them.\"\n\nShe gave him a tentative *Almost* Smile before leveling her blade at him. She retaliated with her own quick, horizontal slash, aiming to test his defensive capabilities."
},
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "*Gihachi tightened his grip upon the girl speaking, as it seemed using the blade more and sparring with more people would be the only for someone to gradually get better at moving their sword, in a way that wasn't obvious.* \"I see, so let us proceed with this duel. I plan on taking advantage of your skills, in order to sharpen my own.\" *He said as she came towards him, and performed a slash of her own, towards his torso.*\n\n*Deciding that he himself was in fact not fast enough to dodge her strike, Gihachi would flick his sword vertically as he placed one of his hands near the tip of the blade, but on the back of the thicker part in order to brace the girls strike.*\n\n*And then, as the sword made contact with his own, he would take a few steps back and turn his sword to the side, in order to redirect the blade away from himself as he made his way out of harms reach. 'She is also stronger than me physically.' He would note, before dashing towards her once more, only this time he waiting until last minute till he would swing his sword from the top of her head, and aimed to cut her down the middle.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was admittedly a bit surprised to find that she seemed to be faster *And* Stronger than the Jihibiki. She felt slightly bad about comparing him to his feral cave dwelling counterparts that she'd fought... He was intelligent enough to hold a conversation with her after all. But she didn't have any other frame of reference for fighting someone... Not quite human. She didn't feel bad enough for it to keep her up at night though. Seeing his attack incoming once more, Kana took another twirling step out of the way, her sword held up pointed right at his throat.\n\n\"Better. Like I said, it's just something that comes with practice. I mean... I dunno how long you've been training with a sword, but I know I've been doing it for years.. I didn't just get better over night.\"\n\nShe gave him another small smile before sheathing her blade. As much as she normally liked helping out with someone else's training... She wasn't sure how long she could face off against him."
},
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "*His vertical slash fell down, but after the momentum stopped, the twirling of feet had paved the way for the girls sword being pointed directly at his throat. 'Damn, she is much more skilled than me.' Gihachi already knew that, but he hadn't truly acknowledged it. Every time he attacked, she was already one step ahead and had him in checkmate.* \"Probably not as long as you, but i will be as best, or better than you in the future..\" *He said as he pulled his throat back, in order to get away from the blade.*\n\n*It was not needed though, as she sheathed her sword and gave her farewell, leaving the Jihibiki as she walked off.*\n\n*Unfortunately for him, he was not able to leave and be done for the day just yet. So, he turned around and went over towards a training dummy before he starting swinging his sword at it, wanting to get better than his peers with the sword.* \"I'll be the best one day...\""
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "``Training grounds!``\n*Masumi strolled into the training grounds with nothing in mind and just about nothing to lose. He stood in the clearing next to the dummies. The boy's eyed turned a bright white as he stared at the dummy in his immediate 359 degree line of sight. He'd inhale deeply as he pushed his hands into his pockets.*\n\n*The boy had several A ranks, yet bad speed when it came to weaving handseals for a Chunin. He wasn't even able to boast his ninjutsu skill because of his lack of speed when it came to those, only with A ranks though. He could form C ranks with one hand, and B ranks were a breeze, it was A ranks that took a fair amount of time. He'd sigh.*\n\n\"What a pain.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Are you in pain?\"\n\nComing out from the nearby bushes, from behind Masumi would be able to see the chakra signature of another shinobi coming out from the woods surrounding the training grounds, who clearly asked the question. If he decided to train his eyes on the Genin, he would find a Jihibiki in his sights. The illustrious Sadazane. Dressed in a dark blue headwrap, grey yukata, and a thin black overcoat, the teen notably kept his hands hidden and wasn't wearing any shoes to speak of. His strange face and pointed ears gave him an even more unnatural look, his thin pupils hidden behind a set of large circular sunglasses. \n\n\"If you do not need help, then let us train. You wouldn't be in front of a training figure if you didn't want to anyways. What is your name? I'm Sadazane. Surface Dwellers like you like introductions.\""
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi turned to face where the noise came from, seeing the person. He must not have seen them at first. He might've been too focused on the dummy in front of him to have seen another chakra signature. He'd reach his right hand around to scratch the back of his head as he blinked at the Jihibiki.*\n\n\"Physically, no.\"\n\n*He'd say as he looked at the Jihibiki. It was definitely a look he didn't associate with them, but that's the spice of life. He'd cross his arms as he looked at Sadazane. He'd nod, and turned back to the dummy behind him.*\n\n\"Sure, let's train. I'm Masumi.\"\n\n*The boy said. He didn't know what they needed to train. The worst one he could work with was physical strength. There were a few other things he could help with that involved his own training as well, he turned back around to face the Jihibiki.*\n\n\"What're you trying to improve?\"\n\n*The boy asked, firmly. Despite being taller than them, he was clearly younger.*"
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Right. Please do not try to take out my kneecaps. I heard that is a saying for you all. I don't want my kneecaps destroyed.\" Taking note of the serious look, Sadazane would swiftly turn around and dart into the forest. \n\nHumanity was usually the hunter and not the hunted. Well, there was one big exception, but anyone who managed to end up in that situation was usually dead. In a burst of speed, the Jihibiki ran into the forest as fast as he could, trying to put as many obstacles as he could between him and his chaser. Jumping up into the tree tops, he would hop from branch to branch as he was shown to do in the Academy, using his Chakra to push into his legs as soon as he stepped onto the next branch to launch himself forward and hopefully evade the Chunin for the moment."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"I promise nothing.\"\n\n*The boy said as the Jihibiki ran off into the forest. He'd run off into the forest after them. His legs swinging as he ran, looking around for the Jihibiki. With his Byakugan, he could easily see where they were going, and how they decided to do it. He'd watch them go up into the trees, a grin growing on his face behind his dark blue mask as he ran through the forest passing by trees. He wasn't going at full speed, just at a speed to catch up, then match their pace for the time being. After a few seconds the boy would turn to a tree and run up it and begin to dash along the branches, launching himself forward to chase after the Jihibiki.*"
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "Apparently, Masumi really did promise nothing. With him seeing the Chunin making a trajectory right for him as he looked back, Sadazane acted fast, instead of moving high onto the branch and leaping off of it, he moved down to catch it with his hand and drop back to the ground, hoping to run under thickets as he nearly moved on all fours like an animal to continue the hunt.\n\nComing up with a quick plan and not realizing the powers of the Byakugan, the Jihibiki I would make a quick right before jumping up into the trees again and hanging a hard left, attempting to criss cross and confuse his hunter."
},
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi continued to chase after the bat ninja. Instead of returning to the ground, he opted to stay in the trees and jump along the branches like he was a ninja. He'd continue to stare at Sadazane as they ran, then criss crossed. The grin became a smirk after a few minutes. After the expression change he'd hop down off of the branch.*\n\n*The boy continued to follow them into the forest, keeping his eyes directly on them. He was not confused by their tactics at all, he found it pretty funny. At this point he'd begin to speed up, slowly but surely catching up to the Jihibiki.*"
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Excellent. However, I think I am out for the moment. I can no longer continue.\" After dashing a few more yard away into the clearing, the Genin would let out a heavy exhale of effort, nearly putting his hands on his knees as he jogged into the clearing and tried to regain his breath. Stamina was definitely something he was going to need in the future if he wanted to keep up with the Surface Dwellers. \n\n\"Masumi, I am sure you know more than me if you could easily see through all of my traps for you. How do I improve myself further?\""
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "*Masumi followed them into the clearing, his hands moving to his pockets be buried deep within them as he looked at the Jihibiki and their surroundings. He'd listen to what they said, with a deep inhale, he'd begin to think. The best way to improve in this world is to keep on training, the same methods can be useful.*\n\n\"Just keep on training. The most important part about training is the amount of time you dedicate to it. If you dedicate no time to training, you'll become weak. Although if you dedicate all of your time, you'll be strong, yet have no social life. You gotta find a balance. That's not the point though. You improve yourself by training a lot, then a lot more.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Right. I will make sure to do that.\"\n\nWith that, the Jihibiki would be off to go sleep off the immense fatigue he was now feeling."
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Ayama nodded and made some bones come out of her wrist, A long blade like structure and proceeded to stab the areas he had pointed out on the model, She obviously knew where the areas were, She was feral but she wasn't an idiot, She was pretending it was the clan head in her mind the one she was training to kill and eventually replace as the clan head, Making her family proud.\n\n\"Heeeeeeeeey, Kidneys I looooooove them they're so yummy when with some gravy, Lungs... Not so much but then again I've never tried them before so I wouldn't know!\"\n\nShe giggled again before retracting the blades back into her arm slowly, Once they were back in her skin began slowly but somewhat noticeably to the trained eye and over Kaguya, She loved just watching her wounds heal and often spent time inflicting wounds on herself to watch the regeneration process."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He would probably have to pay for that model to be repaired, wouldn't he? He couldn't say he didn't expect her to stab atleast one thing today and he was glad that it was just the anatomical model so far. \"These aren't the kinds of kidney or lungs you'd want to eat. Also, try not to stab anything else in the hospital, Ayama.\" \n\nHis gaze lingered momentarily on her Kaguya regeneration at work. They were certainly a marvel to behold, with their innate ability to create bone constructs and regenerate themselves. He'd even heard that they had more fantastical abilities at their disposal with proper training. \"Think that should be good for now. We can resume after lunch. Want to grab some ramen? My treat.\" He'd probably regret offering, if her appetite was as wild as her attitude...\n\n[Feel free to end if you wanna]"
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"author": "playful_unicorn_82772",
"message": "Ayama frowned at that these sorta kidneys weren't the type she could eat, She had heard of people eating other people but for some reason it was frowned upon, She had no idea why because if people ate other people then surely they wouldn't have to make all this other food for people to eat, Funerals would be a lot cheaper too and the buffet could be the dead guy themselves.\n\nHer ears perked up as she heard ramen, While she was curious on people on how they tasted she knew for a fact that she loved raman and would eat it often when given the chance, the very thought made her mouth drool with anticipation and it was obvious as she basically drooled all over his desk.\n\n\"Yes yes and and thousand more yeses, Raman is amazing and it's even more amazing when its freeeeeee, So leeeeeeeeets go captain!\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano arrived to the training grounds only a few minutes late. He hadn't met the person he'd been assigned to tutor but he did know they were a Jihibiki. He was curious about their people, mostly from a scientific standpoint. He'd only gotten the Vance to speak to a few so far. Seeing his student waiting for him, Murano would throw the genin a small wave and smile upon his approach.\n\n\"You must be Gihachi! I'm Murano Keizo, your tutor for today.\" He had his MP tabard and usual garb on. Recently he'd also began wearing a small leather pack so he could have his medical supplies on hand. \n\n\"So, you needed Chakra Control training, right?\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "*Hearing the words of the person who was going to train him, Gihachi would turn towards the policeman and do a small bow in respect, as he began to speak.* \"Yes. I am Gihachi, son of Aguri. It is nice to meet you Captain Murano.\" \n\n*Gihachi would continue his training as he started replying to the Keizo.* \"Right. My chakra control is very poor, and inefficient. I would like to change that, but as you probably know, chakra wasn't very active within my community during my youth.\" *Gihachi was still new to the language, so maybe youth wasn't the right word, but it was the only thing he could think of at that moment. With that, Gihachi would wait for Murano to begin his tips and tricks on how to improve.*\n\n*If Gihachi could even.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano returned the bow, it would be impolite to do otherwise. \"Well met, Gihachi. Well, not having studied it when you were younger is going to make learning it slightly harder, but it's not impossible. You just have a bit of a late-start is all, nothing practice and training can't overcome.\" \n\nFrom what he'd seen and read, it didn't seem like the Jihibiki chakra systems were vastly different so his training and routines should still work with the genin. \"See, the thing with Chakra Control is visualization. I'm not sure if that word translates too well, but basically when you perform a jutsu you need to have the correct vision of what it's going to be like in your mind. Anyone can throw out hand seals, but it won't matter if your have a sloppy idea of the technique you're performing.\" \n\nWell, if he was going to get an idea of what Gihachi could do he'd better see him in action. \"Go ahead and do a basic jutsu for me. Whatever comes to mind.\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "\"Indeed, i shall use the remaining years in this nation to my advantage, and get stronger for my people.\" Looking towards the chunin in front of him, Gihachi would separate his hands fully as he began to weave hand signs, for a specific technique he had practiced.\n\nPuffing out his chest, as he upper torso began to bloat and his throat widened some, a reddish-orange light began to seep through his pale skin trailing up his throat as he opened up his mouth, and released a large fireball which traveled towards a nearby tree. \"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.\" He kept his tone mellow, as he showed off his singular elementally-based ninjutsu technique. He could feel the slight tug of his chakra, due to his lack of pool, and control. It sucked, but that was exactly why he was here with the Captain, getting better and improving steadily. \n\n\"I have recently found out my element-nature, which is fire. Sachiko-Sensei that i had gotten lucky, as it was a very good element. I have yet to see any other person with it, surprisingly.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as he hurled a fireball directly towards a nearby tree. Oh, he hoped that wasn't an especially important tree or anything. Would it be taken out on him if it burnt down? Matters aside, it looked like his control was atleast halfway decent for somebody that'd only recently become a genin. It gave him a good sense of what Gihachi needed to learn first. \n\n\"Fire's good, it's strong. I know only a few Fire-Release users myself, but they can handle themselves in a fight if need be.\" \n\nNow, it was time to get down to business. Murano quickly switched to tutoring mode as he said, \"Your fireball was good, but it lacked a shape. As I was saying before, visualization is the key to proper chakra control. When you're throwing out those hand seals and preparing yourself for that fireball, you really need to think in your mind of what you think the best fireball would look like. Do you understand?\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "\"Maybe you could refer me to some of those fire release user's.. I am also in desperate need of learning how to improve in that region as well.\" He said, as he continued to watch his tutor, and listen to the things he was explaining. Everything so far was making sense, as Sachiko sensei did gloss over visualization for ninjutsu, albeit not specifically for chakra control. He could comprehend on how it was important, which was good. \n\n\"Yes. By visualizing, one could imagine what they want inside of their head, and use that imagination to create complex shape manipulation for the element. I practiced for hours on how to shape the fire into a ball, which was rather irritating to say the least.\" Truthfully, the time he spent on trying to correct the shape was annoying!\n\nNext off, he was going to perform another one of his limited ninjutsu techniques, given that he only actually knew two. It was a very useful technique, especially for a place that was dark, like his birthplace for instance. Doing a few hand signs, Gihachi would place an open palm in front of him, with it facing up into the air. Before long, a spherical ball of light would manifest from said palm, and begin to illuminate the area. \"Ball of Light Technique is my other ninjutsu technique.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"If they're not busy, I'll throw them you way.\" He knew just how important it was to train with people that had your element. It made learning certain techniques exponentially more easy. \n\n\"Well it's good that you understand. There's plenty of genin that sort of just ignore visualization and expect a fireball to appear and be a perfect shape. Those are often the most troublesome ones to teach, really.\" He didn't really mind teaching them, but it was much harder when they had this preconceived notion that was nearly entirely wrong. \n\nMurano watched him make the ball of light in his hand and gave a small nod of approval. \"Good one to know, it comes in handy if you're on a mission in the dark. I'm actually sort of surprised you decided to learn it, most shinobi often ovrlook it because it doesn't have much combat potential.\""
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"author": "stigmatit",
"message": "\"To be blunt, Ninjutsu has a lot of practical uses that most of the people of the wall overlook, which makes me have pity for some of your people.\" He knew that it was rude, but it was true. Many techniques had little direct combat use, but could still be used for combat related activities if used correctly. \n\n\"Sadly enough, those were the only two i actually know. From what you said though, i can certainly understand why visualization is very important. I feel as if this ball of light is actually more accurately shaped like a sphere. So there's an achievement i would assume.\" It didn't take long, but after some time holding the ball of light, Gihachi would deactivate it since it was draining an unnecessary amount of chakra, that he couldn't pump out so much a day. \"I shall thank you properly. Have you ate in the past seven hours.\" He asked.\n\nThis was going to be Gihachi's way of thanking Murano, by buying him some meat."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano chuckled, seeming not bothered by what could be considered an insult. \"No, you're probably right about that one. Guess it's good that we got a fresh perspective on it all now.\" \n\n\"I'm glad you took to it so easily. I supposed it helped that you'd already had some training before coming to me. Guess those courses the government gave out weren't for nothing. At the mention of food, his ears would perk up just a tinge. He was indeed starving, it'd been quite some time since he last ate. \n\n\"I haven't, actually. I don't know if you've been yet, but there's a really good ramen place nearby. Want to join me?\" He'd pay for Gihachi's meal of course, a welcoming present of sorts for coming to Nora.\n\n[This is \n\nOnly a few hours after his meal with Gihachi, Murano would return to the training grounds. He'd made an appointment to meet someone else there today, his long-time friend and training partner, Kana. If anyone was going to be able to help him train his reflexes, it'd be heard. The other day she'd pulled off some pretty crazy moves in their spar, not the sort of stuff a shinobi with average reflexes could do. That was the sort of height he was hoping to reach, even if it'd take him a year or more. He wore his usual garb, with the addition of his new Captain's tabard. While he waited for her to arrive, he'd take a seat on one of the nearby benches and jot down notes for the rest of his training sessions next week."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana seemed to have chosen to forgo her usual dramatic entrance into the training grounds. She simply wandered into the field, almost as if she was lost, before spotting her friend across the clearing. A strange, almost despondent air hung around her, despite her putting on a small smile as she jogged over to him. She was dressed up as usual, weapons and all, but for someone as observant as Murano, and someone who'd known her for quite some time, it was obvious to him by her even paler skin and messier hair that she seemed to be lacking sleep. \n\n\"Yo! Heard you wanted me to beat you up again today.\"\n\nHer tone was almost entirely normal, her appearance the only thing giving away that something was eating away at her inside."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano had been friends with Kana long enough that he for sure knew something was up when he saw her. Of course, the lack of a Dynamic Entry by itself was also a sign that she wasn't her usual self. He'd throw her a small wave and smile as she made her approach, quickly stashing his notebook back into his pocket. \n\n\"Yea, something like that. Hoping it won't be as bad as last time.\" He sort of glanced around, unsure of how best to broach the topic of how she was feeling. Lacking any tact, as usual, he'd opt to just ask her about it. \n\n\"You, uh, feeling alright?\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was very appreciative that he wasn't going to slice her open during training. She didn't say another word as she lunged towards him, aiming a what seemed to be a simple kick towards his face. Her mopey-ness didn't seem to affect her skill at the very least as it was still a clean kick, if not a bit of a basic attack. Her face was scrunched up in thought, something obviously on her mind as she debated over something.\n\n\"It's nothing for you to be sorry about. Not like *You're* The one that fucked the mission over.\"\n\nShe frowned deeply, remembering it had technically been Suwa's fault that they'd gotten into combat to begin with..."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano quickly ducked under the kick, letting it pass harmlessly overhead. He'd go for a counterattack of his own as he jabbed towards her heart, a replication of his Sheer Heart Attack technique. Minus the chakra scalpel, of course. Despite them both being in the midst of combat, he hadn't failed to notice the way she scrunched her face up. He knew what that meant, she was probably thinking hard about something. \n\n\"Missions go south sometimes, it happens. It's not like you can go change the past.\" What the hell happened on their mission? His curiosity was biting at the back of his mind, but he knew he couldn't really ask. \n\n\"I'm sure you did everything you could.\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "As his attack came towards her, Kana executed one of her absolute favorite maneuvers, Crimson Veering Wind, to spin around behind him. She really needed to find a way to thank Sana for teaching her, as it hadn't ever failed to come in handy in a fight yet. Now behind him, she quickly dropped low for a sweep to the back of his legs, hoping he wouldn't be fast enough to keep up with the quick attack. Though judging by how he'd been faring in their recent spars, she was fairly certain he would be able to avoid the sweep... While she was definitely proud of her friend for improving, it was a little bit annoying that she had to try harder in their physical fighting... She missed being able to brag about wiping the floor with him. \n\n\"I didn't do anything though... That's the problem. I was the only one that could've done something, but I chose Hozen over Suwa.\"\n\nHer voice quivered ever so slightly, though she fought to keep it steady. It didn't really occur to her that she was being more than a little vague. It was almost like she was speaking to herself instead of him."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He hadn't been expecting the leg sweep and was promptly knocked right onto his butt. Kana's small size combined with her more adept knowledge of Taijutsu made for an annoying combo when he was fighting her. He wouldn't waste any time in recovering, however, as he quickly jumped back to his feet and threw out another one of his techniques, jabbing with both hands towards her lungs. He was disappointed he couldn't actually practice with his Chakra Scalpel on, but he very well couldn't go around chopping up his comrades. \n\n\"It doesn't sound like you really had any choice. I'm... Sorry about Suwa, but from the sound of it Hozen has you to thank for him being alive. He's a friend of mine, so I'm glad he'd still kicking.\" He'd never met Suwa, but from what he had heard she was a respectable shinobi. It was regrettable that she passed on their mission and his heart went out to the Hoshigaki... But he was glad that Hozen was alive. He'd already had to deal with one of his pupils dying recently, he didn't want to hear about a friend dying too."
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana couldn't help but chuckle lightly as he hit the ground despite her moodiness so far. It had been a very simple attack, no big lightning kicks or anything, she knew he'd be fine. Unfortunately for her though, the distraction proved to be enough for Murano to stab her in the chest... Though thankfully, it wouldn't really do anything considering his lack of strength and lack of sharp chakra hands. She took a step back, rubbing her chest though as she scowled at him. She was quite disappointed in herself that she'd managed to get hit so easily... Sighing heavily, she would shaker her head at him, looking down at the ground as she fell out of her fighting stance. \n\n\"...We went outside the walls for a mission for Suwa. We ended up stumbling across... Something. Honestly? I'm still not sure what was going on but... The Sosen were there. Hozen got taken out almost immediately. Suwa spent too long trying to *Reason* With them and didn't fight back and Kugo wasted all his chakra so fast...\"\n\nHer voice grew steadily angrier as she spoke, obviously quite upset with her two teammates performances...\n `` ending training to do a bit of casual``"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "He had to admit, he felt a little proud being able to land a hit on Kana considering how much better she was at Taijutsu. It was a testament to his skills... Or it was just because she was off her game. He'd listen to her speak of the mission, his eyes widening for a moment when the Sosen were mentioned. He glanced around to make sure nobody else was within ear-shot to hear their conversation.\n\n\"Is it fine to talk about this? It's not like, going to get you demoted or anything?\" He *Really* Didn't want his friend to land in legal trouble because of his curiosity. \n\n\"That aside... That sounds like a tough situation. Kinda surprised Hozen got taken out so easily, he'd been doing all that training recently. As for Suwa... There's nothing you could have done for her. It might sound kinda cold, but from what you said it seems like she kind of dug her own grave.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"My name is Tatsu, but you may also hear of the Senju clan as well. In Noragakure the first two leaders were of my clan, but back then they had the ability to make the walls you see around you. Now we are simply above average ninja with something of a legacy.\"\n\nThough their legacy had become a bit tainted and corrupted as of late, whether by the one who had been blamed or the one who had so personally carried the duty out remained to be revealed. Though again, these were thoughts that he sought to keep tamed. Thoughts he wished to push down until he was in a better position to address them, \n\n\"I don't know that specific jutsu, but I know one that is something like a more advanced version of it.\"\n\nThough he supposed with high enough chakra control one could elevate gunshot to the level of Cold Sky Water Attack anyways, but that was neither here nor there. \n\n\"I've been working on a new element lately. I can give you pointers, but I will be attempting to do my own technique and keep my mind off the current war.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Tatsu.\" Trying the name out for himself, he would take note of it before squinting at the Senju name. \"You're from the group that started the village.\" There were other rumors about them down in the caves below, but nevertheless, Tatsu seemed to be fine for now, as did most of the people within the village. Only a few gave him strange stares and whispers now. \n\nThe mention of pointers would cause him to nod, allowing him to do a few hand seals while he tried the technique again. Bringing water up into his mouth, it would shoot out in a small stream akin to the fish that would shoot water to snipe bugs out of the sky, rather than something actually useful in combat. Dumping out the rest of the water that pooled in his mouth, he would shake his head and turn to the Chunin. \"Why would you want to keep your mind off of the war? We are warriors. It is what we do. And pointers would help.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"Fighting people is simple, but the reasons people fight and the things people will do to start a war are complicated. Even the circumstances around our latest Kage are confusing, by training I can take time away from all these thoughts and grim possibilities. Even before the war, the thought of Horrors, of Sosen, of Saga. Those were enough to keep me on edge.\"\n\nWind, it was new to him, but it could do things that his other elements could not. Beyond that once he had wind he would have a counter or at least an equal force for every naturally occurring element. Though to some extent he had already began collecting the ability to shut down more exotic abilities as well. \n\n\"I have a technique called Cold Sky Water Attack, it is similar though with more pressurized water. To do what you want I would make all of the water you produce as dense as you can before letting it loose, in the end you're firing off spheres so your shape manipulation isn't quite as important here.\"\n\nThat being said, now came the accumulation of wind chakra in his left hand, but this was air. It was not something that stuck together, it constantly desired to come undone. Not only this but he required his own talons to guide it, how tedious.\n\n\"Fitting that these claws of mine will finally have purpose.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Do we need to truly care about the reason other people fight? If they are against us, then they must be dealt with. Those who wish to bring peace to the table will do that. We are weapons. Whatever happened with the current leader of the village is interesting however. The struggles of power never cease. Everyone wants to become the leader, even if it's with a cost greater than they can afford when it is time to fulfill it. Saga is the one who destroyed the wall.\" Speaking it matter of factly and almost as a way to show off his knowledge, as he listened to the Senju give him advice, he would give a nod and try again. \n\n\"Water Release: Gunshot.\"\n\nCondensing the water in his mouth by holding the chakra in his tenketsu until the last possible moment, as his lips couldn't take the pressure it would shoot out a large bullet of water, flinging itself across the pond and into the water with a small splash. Turning to look at Tatsurama using wind chakra, he would nod as he thought about the process. \n\n\"It looks like they will fall apart. You must keep your focus on maintaining the shape, or it will escape. That is what Lightning does, and I assume Wind is no different from what I have heard of the element.\""
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"The reason always matters, no one is evil in their own story. Had Sana and friends thought that, then perhaps you would still be in the caves. And their reasons for fighting help us know their goals, their targets. Saga is an interesting one as well, he could destroy anyone or anything whenever he pleases. Yet, he has been silent since that day.\"\n\nThis was perhaps the first time Tatsu had ever come across someone he felt was *Too* Ready for battle. They were willing to become a drone of war with very little thought. This seemed even more dangerous than having a bunch of soft minded ninja that broke down in the midst of war. There was a difference between being a ninja and being a weapon. \n\nNow, for the wind. Keeping it together, dense, compressed, all the way until it was beyond your reach. Here he would condense the wind within his hand, infusing his will until the energy before slinging his hand in a crescent towards the sky. As his talons whistled through the air he would release his wind chakra along its surface, from which a blade would be formed that soared skyward,\n\n\"Hm, my first wind jutsu. And it's of quite a high rank, it too bad I have no plans for obtaining a fan.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Hm.\" Realizing that Tatsurama was correct, Sadazane was silent for a few minutes as he thought about that statement. It was right. If Noragakure hadn't seen what the Jihibiki were doing, they might still be at war even now. It was something he failed to realize. \"War in the caves is much different than here. We do not fight amongst each other much. If we do, we are punished. We cannot afford to let us be split apart.\" At the mention of Saga Masato, he would give a curt reply. \"If he truly can destroy anything or anyone, then why hasn't he done so? I believe he may have to do something more for his goals if he wishes to enact them.\"\n\nWatching the blade that formed soar up towards the sky, he would take note of it before looking back towards Tatsurama. \"Can it cut the Gunshot? I understand that elements interact differently. Water and Wind seem as if they do not mix.\" Sucking in a breath and weaving a few hand seals, another pool of water would form in his mouth before it was released as a high pressure bullet, soaring up to the sky before reaching the pinnacle of its arc and falling back down towards the Suimen Pond with a crash, disturbing the still water again."
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"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"It'll split Gunshot, it's two full ranks higher. Not to mention I can enhance it if I so choose. That is something valid, fighting against each other leads to being punished. Above the ground we are too far spread to properly enforce this, but the threats to us are so numerous I don't believe we can afford to be as splintered as we are. If we had a tighter grasp this war wouldn't even have been possible.\"\n\nAs he said this he cast his hand to his side once more to gather the chakra within his hand, attempting to concentrate it as greatly as he could within his chakra system before slashing his hand in the direction of the pond. As before he released a crescent of wind chakra, though this time it was a step bigger due to him channeling a greater amount of chakra into it with his near mastery of ninjutsu. Unleashing for the second time Beast Tearing Palm. He thought to himself of the possibility of developing its more skilled variation, but what was the use with his jutsu speed?\n\n\"How sad that S-Rank techniques may never be practical for me.\""
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"I agree with you on that. The lack of unity with people above ground is very unlike the caves. Even if we disagree, we must work together or we all die. With freedom comes more problems.\" A pause. \"However, that freedom has made you Surface Dwellers what you are. There is nothing that does not have drawbacks is what my master used to say when training. Every action has its risks, every decision a miscalculation. There is nothing that is perfect.\" \n\nListening to the mention of the technique, he would jot that down in his mind's eye for the future. It sounded like a good technique to learn. As the crescent wave shot into the air again, Sadazane would turn to look at Tatsu. \"If it is not practical, then work on what is. If it can kill the enemy, it has use. If you do not need it, do not wish for it. A saying of the elder members of my people. They were what you call utilitarian.\""
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{
"author": "saimonthemonk",
"message": "\"While an S-Rank has unimaginable power, the time it takes for the average ninja to deploy one is a great risk. Though in a team perhaps your allies could buy you time. Now, it seems we've learned what we set out for.\"\n\nA blade of wind, something that didn't just tear apart everything. Many of his techniques simply annihilated everything without discrimination, which was not ideal in missions that included too many allies or wished to keep down the collateral damage,\n\n\"If you are satisfied, I believe we can go rest now. Shall we?\""
},
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"author": "zexrax",
"message": "\"Yes. You will tell me more about what you think of war. You are the first person to speak of it with me.\" Regardless of if Tasturama agreed or not, Sadazane would follow the Senju around for a few hours after the training session, doing his best to absorb everything he could. \n\nWhether or not the information was useful to him would be up for the Genin to decide in time, even if alone in his apartment he elected to take the words his new master spoke to heart, slowly eroding and moulding the views Sadazane had into something different altogether."
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki sat on a bench near the unity monument, a piece of wood in her hand and a sculpting knife in the other as she expertly carved the block into a smoother shape. \n\nEven sitting down one could see she was an incredibly small girl, barely standing over five feet tall. She had short blonde hair with hints of orange, a small braid poked out, just reaching the top of her back. Her big blue eyes were focused on the task at hand and her tongue stuck out of the corner of her mouth. \n\nThe usual shinobi headband lay loosely wrapped around her neck. On her forehead was instead a large pair of shaded glasses currently flipped upwards over head, held by an elastic band. Her clothes were also noteworthy, on how sloppy they were. She wore simple cargo pants and a beige shirt, which had a few oil stains.\n\n\"Pan is gonna love this...\" She commented to herself as she kept working on shaping the wood."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*A soft sigh left Yuki's mouth as they walked down the grounds near the monument. Yet another day for the masked genin has come and gone.*\n\n*Today isn't **So** Uneventful though. Thankfully, they brought one of their many books from home so they could read at their leisure. They noticed Kagayaki sitting as they walked past her. They didn't think much of it and sat on another bench next to hers, slowly opening their book and reading it.*\n\n*Yuki was relatively tall, standing at almost six feet tall. They had long blonde hair that could fall down to their waist, but at the moment, it was put up into a decently sized bun. Their most noticable feature however would be their cat mask mask, almost always covering their face.*\n\n*Other than that, their headband would stay tightened on their forehead beneath the mask. Their clothes wouldn't be as noteworthy, wearing a baggy silk purple shirt and black pants.*\n\n*And so, there they were, sitting down and enjoying their book.*"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki's ears had perked up at the approaching footsteps and the sigh, looking up in time to see the new arrival pass by. She tilted her head slightly at the mask, wondering if they were a chunin from the frontier patrol. She stared for a few moments and watched them sit down and pull out a book.\n\nDistracted, she had failed to notice she was applying far too much strength on the wooden block. The chunk she was cutting flew off, and the knife slashed her hand slightly. \"Crap.\" She blurted out, bringing the wound to her hand and sucking on it.\n\nHer work rolled on the ground until it hit Yuki's foot and Kagayaki scurried along, hand still pressed against her mouth. \"Sorry 'bout that.\" She said, pulling her hand away for a moment and chuckling, before leaning down to grab the wooden piece."
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*As Yuki slowly turned a page and began reading the next one. Yuki seemed completely focused on their book until...*\n\n`\"Crap.\"` \n\n*Yuki looked up, hearing Kagayaki blurting out. They tilted their head as they felt a tap on their foot. They looked down to see... A wooden chunk? Could this have belonged to the girl next to them? They would think to themself before looking up to see Kagayaki come over and pick up the piece.*\n\n`\"Sorry 'bout that.\"`\n\n**\"Ah, no no. It's quite alright.\"**\n\n*They replied and looked back to their book, assuming that Kagayaki would go back to her bench after that.*"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki did not go back to her bench, instead, she looked at Yuki, the block still in her hand. Curiosity as usual got the best of her and she couldn't help but ask the other person, \"Are you from the Frontier Patrol? I couldn't *Not* Notice your mask.\"\n\nShe signaled widely with her hands, motioning towards their face, more specifically the cat mask. Her face was expectant as she waited for an answer. She had completely ignored social conduct in her curiosity, something she often did but meant as no disrespect for others."
},
{
"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*As Yuki continued reading, they couldn't help but notice Kagayaki's shadow still over them. They looked up at the girl, raising an eyebrow.*\n\n`\"Are you from the Frontier Patrol? I couldn't 'not' notice your mask.\"`\n\n**\"Frontier Patrol..?\"**\n\n*Yuki couldn't help but be a tad confused, until she mentioned their mask.*\n\n**\"Ohhh. No no, I'm just a genin. This mask is just... Important to me, thats all.\"**\n\n*Yuki shrugged slightly. They usually got uncomfortable when others would ask about their mask, but it was pretty common cause they always wear it, which would prompt curiosity, so they didn't mind it too much.*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki seemed slightly surprised, most likely expecting her to be in fact a Chunin. \"Oh is that right? It is a cool looking mask.\" She continued, completely unaware that she was making Yuki uncomfortable. \n\n\"Are you a recent graduate? I don't remember seeing you around.\" She questioned her fellow genin, Kagayaki liked to know as many shinobi of her rank as she could, so when it came to missions it would be easier for trust to be built.\n\nShe sat down besides Yuki, her hands moving to keep sculpting as she did. Only then did she realize she hadn't actually introduced herself. \"Oh I'm Ressha Kagayaki, feel free to just call me Kagayaki. Mind if I take a seat here?\" Though she had already sat down..."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki tilted their head as they studied Kagayashi's expression.*\n\n`\"Is that right? It is a cool looking mask.\"`\n\n**\"Hmm..\"**\n\n*Yuki gave Kagayashi a nod, and turned to another page in their book.*\n\n`\"Are you a recent graduate? I don't remember seeing you around.\"`\n\n**\"I am.. Though I have taken my time since then to study and train..\"**\n\n*Which was true. Yuki always opted out of being social and focusing on their studies. It's obvious that they aren't a people person.*\n\n*Yuki adverted their eyes as Kagayaki sat next to them.. They didn't mind, it was a public place, she could be wherever she wanted.*\n\n`\"I'm Reesha Kagayaki, feel free to just call me Kagayaki. Mind if I take a seat here?\"`\n\n*They gave a nod, signalling Kagayaki that she could sit with them.*\n\n**\"Yuki Sakurai, nice to meet you.. \"**"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki gave her a bright smile, \"Nice to meet you too.\" She stared at Yuki for a moment, realizing a tad too late she was in a bit of an awkward situation with someone who probably just wanted to be alone to read.\n\nShe scratched her head, her short braid flailing around a bit. Should she leave? Or would that be rude now? Kagayaki's mind was wondering what to do now. She had met her fair share of introverts, but usually they would train and bond.\n\n\"So... What's that you're reading?\" Kagayaki caved and asked. She.. Was not the biggest fan of books, though she kept quiet about that for now, waiting for Yuki's response."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki gave a soft chuckle at her smile and nodded in response. They could feel Kaga staring at them, but they decided not to confront her about it.*\n\n*They also scratched the back of their head, fixing their bun after doing so. Even though the two remained silent for a bit, Yuki wasn't **Completely** Opposed to sitting with this person. They just... Aren't used to this.*\n\n`\"So... What's that you're reading?\"`\n\n**\"Hm..?\"** \n\n*Yuki turned their head to Kagayaki.. She didn't seem like the type to read books, but they didn't want to say that and seem rude. They **Just** Met this person after all.*\n\n**\"Well.. This is just a book about certain jutsus.. *Wind Release*, to be exact. I personally like to read and try to learn on my own before finding a tutor... Granted, I haven't been able to learn on my own without seeing the techniques first hand, but it's always good to try and attempt them, I suppose.\"**"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki slumped against the bench, overly dramatic, and groaned, stopping her carving. \"That's the worst part about learning jutsus for me to be honest. The preparation before actually trying it out I mean.\"\n\nShe waved her hands as she talked, a lot more talkative as she found something to discuss. \"I don't like reading, as you probably guessed.\" She chuckled to herself, slightly embarrassed. \"Usually getting right down to it with practice works best for me.\"\n\nShe put away her knife as she kept talking, dumping the block inside the bag on the back of her waist. \"You looking at anything in specific? Wind uh? Can't help with that sorry.\""
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki cringed a little at Kaga's overly dramatic groan, closing their book and focusing on her since they were conversating now.*\n\n`\"That's the worst part about learning jutsus for me to be honestly. The preparation before actually trying it out I mean.\"`\n\n*Yuki nodded along to what Kaga was saying. They could agree with most of the things she was saying.* \n\n**\"Hmm.. Well, the feelings a little mutual, if I have to be honest. Guess I haven't thought of it that way..\"**\n\n`\"You looking at anything specific? Wind? Cant help with that, sorry.\"`\n\n**\"Ahh, well I didn't think so... If anything I was going to practice other things before getting down to wind.\"**\n\n*As Yuki spoke, they grabbed their book and putting it in a bag they were holding around their shoulder.*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki laid back against the bench as Yuki put away their book. She was more relaxed now that she's gotten a conversation going. \n\n\"What other things?\" She asked, crossing her legs. She didn't even realize it might be too much of a direct question."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "`\"What other things?\"`\n\n**\"Hmm... Well, theres my stealth, my speed... Maybe down the line I can learn to control my chakra better.. Plenty of things, really. I have alot of work to do...\"**"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki nodded along as Yuki spoke, \"I see, the wicked never rest.\" She stretched as she commented, \"I feel like I've been working ever since I left the academy and I still have so much to get better at.\"\n\nLooking up at the sun, she thought for a moment, \"It's still a bit early, but wanna go get something to eat? Nothing like sharing a meal with a new friend.\" She gave Yuki a bright smile as she asked."
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki gave another soft chuckle to her starting comment, it was a rather quaint saying to compare the two's situation.*\n\n*Yuki sighed.*\n\n**\"Agreed.. You would expect to know everything after graduating. But as it turns out, one still has much to learn...\"**\n\n*A moment of silence would come up between the two as Kaga looked up at the sun...*\n\n\"`It's still a bit early, but wanna go get something to eat?\"`\n\n*Yuki seemed confused at the question at first. They really only now Kaga's name and that she **Probably** Likes wood carving, yet she considers the two friends? Was it **Always** This easy to make friends? Yuki didn't really know... But it felt nice to be considered a friend.*\n\n*Yuki gave Kagayaki a nod.*\n\n**\"To be quite honest with you, I *Am* Rather famished. I don't see why not.\"**"
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki chuckled and hopped off the bench, bringing a hand towards her chin. \"Hmmm... I wonder if they're open right now.. They probably are.\" She seemed to talk to herself before turning to Yuki.\n\n\"A friend of mine showed me a good food stand nearby the other day.\" She motioned for Yuki to follow her as she began making her way out of the area and towards her destination.\n\nOnly a few minutes later they would reach a somewhat busy street, several stalls for different things. Clothing, tools, accessories, and of course, food. Kagayaki's head moved around, looking for a particular stall. She smiled when she spotted it, \"Come on.\" She prompted Yuki, moving towards the stall.\n\nIt was relatively standard stall, with all sorts of street food: Karaage, takoyaki, yakitori and others. The man taking care of it was rather large, with a bald head and a blue apron around his waist. Kagayaki approached, opening up her coin purse, a simple wallet made of brown fabric, and took out a couple coins.\n\n\"Two takoyakis, one for later please!\" She smiled brightly and placed the money on the stand as the man confirmed the request and got right down to making it. \"So what you ordering?\" Kagayaki asked as she took a step back next to Yuki."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki got up right after Kaga did, listening to her talk to herself. They tilted their head as Kagayaki motioned them to follow her, and so, they did.*\n\n*As the two walked, Yuki looked around their surroundings. The many stalls selling many different things, Yuki seemed intrigued at everything, almost like they haven't been in this part of town before.*\n\n*Yuki looked back to Kaga when she told them to \"Come on\", and they followed her to a food stall.*\n\n*Yuki thought for a moment on what they wanted to order, they haven't really eaten here before...*\n\n**\"Hmm... I guess I'll have what you're having?\"**\n\n*Yuki rummaged in their bag and took out a similar wallet to Kaga's. Putting some coins on the stand, Yuki looked at the man taking care of the food.*\n\n**\"I-I'll also have a takoyaki, please.\"**\n\n*The man simply gave Yuki a nod as he kept making Kaga's food, and they went back next to her after ordering.*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki seemed to be in a good mood, humming slightly as she waited. \"You got any plans for after lunch?\" She would ask casually, looking up at her from one feet bellow. It seemed she hadn't notice the big height difference until now, as she pouted. \n\nJust after Yuki answered, the old man called them back, setting up two takoyaki on the stand and a small box besides it with the takoyaki for later. Kagayaki smiled brightly, coming up to grab one and the box, carefully placing it inside her ninja pouch.\n\nShe began walking away, \"Bwye!\" She waved at the cook, a takoyaki ball already half-shoved in her mouth, which made her pant from the heat."
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki grabbed their takoyaki and walked off with Kagayaki.*\n\n*Yuki moved their mask to where only their mouth was visible to their new friend, and they took a bite out of one of the balls*\n\n**\"...\"**\n\n*A soft grin appeared on their face, they seemed to like it.*\n\n`\"You got any plans for after lunch?\"`\n\n*Yuki looked down at Kaga.*\n\n**\"Other than reading for the rest of the day, I've really got nothing else to do after this... Why do you ask?\"**"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki shrugged, swallowing the piece inside her mouth in a rather unlady-like manner. \"I don't really have many plans either, told my parents I'd be out the whole day and my best friend is busy until she finishes work so..\"\n\nShe trailed off, unsure of how to finish her sentence. \"I got a block of wood to sculpt, I could keep you company while you read if you'd like.\" She finished, Yuki seemed like the quiet type who would rather read than spend time with a noisy girl like her, but she figured everything is more interesting when done in pairs."
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "`\"I don't really have many plans either, told my parents I'd be out the whole day and my best friend is busy until she finishes so... I got a block of wood to sculpt, I could keep you company while you read if you like.\"`\n\n*Yuki thought for a moment about whether they should hang out with Kaga for a while.. Why not? Yuki kinda found the girl alright to be with, and she already considers them a friend. They might as well socialize a little while they're still here.*\n\n**\"Hmm... I don't see why not.. Sure, lets hang out.\"**\n\n*Yuki grinned a little at Kagayaki.*"
},
{
"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki responded with a big smile, \"Alright! Where you wanna go? Back to the memorial?\" She asked, scratching her head. There were plenty of benches spread-out over Noragakure, so finding a place to sit was no trouble.\n\nAn idea seemed to pop into her head as she perked up, \"Oh! Since you like reading, do you know any good books on trains or on building things? I know my way around weapons, simple mechanisms and some explosives, but I could use some tips on making bigger things.\""
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki moved their mask down to cover their whole face once they finished their food.*\n\n`\"Alright! Where do you wanna go? Back to the memorial?\"`\n\n**\"If you want to, I dont mind..\"**\n\n`\"Oh! Since you like reading, do you know amy good books on trains or building things?\"`\n\n**\"Actually, I believe I've seen a book similar to what you're talking about in the library. They have books about *Anything* Over there.\"**\n\n*Yuki clasped their hands behind their back as they walked and talked with Kaha.*\n\n**\"And, well, If none of those books suit your fancy, I believe I have some at my place if you need any.\"**"
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki got a little startled at Kaga suddenly perking up. They were more surprised, however, to even **See** A shinobi that builds their own weapons, it was very fascinating for Yuki.*\n\n`\"Sculptures are actually something I've only started doing recently. They're a good way to pass time, plus they make great cheap gifts.\"`\n\n**\"O-Oh, I see.\"** *Yuki responded with a soft chuckle.*\n\n`\"Wanna keep this one when I'm done with it?\"`\n\n*Yuki looked toward the half-duck, surprised that Kaga was even **Willing** To give something to them. The two only met today afterall... Yuki kindly declined the offer.*\n\n**\"Oh, no no, I can't. You're the one who made it, you should be the one to keep it.\"**"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagayaki's hand didn't move, hand still reached out towards Yuki, \"You sure? I can always make more, and I'm not particularly fond of ducks. Sure they're cute but I'm just carving one cuz they're simple. This was mostly just for practice anyway.\" \n\nShe insisted once more, thinking the other might want it but had refused out of kindness. She waited for her response, a slight smile on her face as she kept her arm stretched out, the wooden half-duck in her palm. Of course she'd finish it before giving it to her, but it was mostly a symbolic gesture."
},
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*Yuki nodded in response to her first question.* \n\n**\"It's really okay, I usually don't have those kinds of sculptures anyways. I really appreciate the gesture though.\"**\n\n*Yuki went back to their book shortly after saying that.. They had never recieved any kind of gift from a friend before... Then again, they haven't really had any friends outside of family... Guess today was just a day of firsts for Yuki... But this felt nice to them, they liked this new kind of experience.*"
},
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"author": "justden_",
"message": "Kagaya nodded and resumed her work, \"Alright, if you ever want one let me know.\" She gave the other a smile before continuing to carve out the wooden ducky, splinters falling on her lap as she quietly continued working. She would hum, but she didn't want to disturb Yuki's reading, so she just hummed to herself internally, bobbing her head from side to side along with the music."
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"author": "mochakola",
"message": "*An hour or so would pass as Yuki continued to sit and read. After a few more moments, they would look up at the sky, seeing that the sun was beginning to set... Perhaps now was a good time to get home. As much as Yuki enjoyed this time with their newfound friend, they still needed to get home.*\n\n*Yuki looked to Kagayaki, closing their book.* \n\n**\"Well, Kagayaki, I must admit that it's been an enjoyable experience. But I actually have to get going, my family runs a tea stand where I live and they're gonna need me over there.. Maybe we'll see eachother again some other day. Thank you for sitting with me.\"**\n\n*Once Yuki got their things together, they got up and gave Kagayaki a wave goodbye, before walking out of the area.*"
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana stretched as she regarded Murano in front of her. Truthfully, she wasn't entirely sure just how good Murano was at this point when it came to staying hidden. It'd been quite some time since they'd been on a mission together, and it's not like she ever really had the chance to see him fully use his skills during friendly training. In most cases, she was quite confident in her keen senses and ability to act quickly. But now? She wasn't so certain. \n\n\"Alright, a little hide and seek then, huh? I'll give you a head start then. I'd like to give you a chance, ya know?\"\n\nShe grinned with all the cockiness in the world to hide that slight feeling of doubt. She made a show of stretching slowly, really trying to rub it in that she felt like she'd win this... Even if it wasn't *Really* A competition and there was nothing to truly win. She'd win anyway."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano would do a few stretches of his own, considering he was going to do a great deal of climbing and such during their spar. Her small quip made him smirk ever so slightly. He was fine with her underestimating him, that'd make this all that much more fun. \n\n\"Not sure I'm the one that's going to need the handicap. Thanks, though.\" He retorted with a small chuckle and turned towards the treeline. Not even a second later he'd be gone, already body flickering up to a tree branch 15 feet or so above them. From this new vantage point, he'd duck into the foliage and disappear almost completely in one quick and fluid motion. From his hidden vantage point far above Kana, he'd throw his voice somewhere far to her left as he mocked, \n\n\"Need me to be a bit noisier? Y'know, so I can *Give you a chance*?\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "Kana was sorely tempted to take advantage of her lightning chakra mode, just to show off. But she was fast enough on her own she supposed. As she took off after him, Kana strained her ears, listening for any sort of clue as to which direction he'd gone. She could *Not* Let him show her up, she'd never hear the end of it. \n\n\"I mean, if you *Want* Me to win easier, then I'm not gonna complain. Not sure you understand the point of this exercise though.\"\n\nShe was honestly already frustrated, but she tried to not let it show. Kana knew it sounded like he was somewhere to her left, but it couldn't be that easy, he wouldn't just draw attention to himself like that... Not to mention the fact that he could easily just flicker away if she was off in where she guessed he was. Deciding to try and call his bluff, Kana threw her hands out towards the trees on her right, unleashing a wave of little lighting birds from her Soaring Thunder technique. Hopefully she could hear him move away from the wide attack."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "From his hidden vantage point, he watched as Kana ascended up into the treeline just ahead of him. He wouldn't reply to her quip, it wasn't worth potentially giving himself away. Instead, he'd watch and wait to see what her next move would be. Would she fall for his voice throw or perhaps...\n\nSure enough, she launched a wide attack of lightning birds in his direction. He couldn't let himself get hit by something like that or he'd probably be done for. Instead of dodging to the left or right, he'd instead body flicker roughly ten feet downwards while simultaneously attaching kinobori to his feet and sticking himself to the backside of a tree. From his new position, he'd once again throw his voice somewhere to her left. \n\n\"That was a close one, Kana! You could have killed me with that!\""
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"author": ".taylorc",
"message": "\"If one tiny lightning jutsu takes you down, then I dunno if I'd bother bringing you back to be honest.\"\n\nKana scowled as she stood frozen in place, slowing her own breathing to try and pick out any sounds that might be out of place. It was a hard task to accomplish with Murano's level of stealth, not to mention the various sounds of birds and other small forest critters in the area. She perked up, thinking she could *Just* Make out a human heartbeat within all the forest chatter. Deciding her best chance of hitting him would be to \"Cheat\" And use another attack with a wide area, Kana cupped her hand, forming the first step to the Galvanism Sphere jutsu. \n\n\"Can't help but feel like you're still trying to make this easy on me... Either that or you *Really* Overestimate yourself, my friend.\"\n\nShe threw the condensed sphere in front of her at a downwards angle, just a little ways off from where he was actually hidden. As soon as the lightning ball made contact with any sort of tree branch however, it would rapidly expand outwards, hopefully making up for the fact that she couldn't quite pin point where he was."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "From his position on the back of the tree, he'd watch as her lightning ninjutsu went flying past him about ten to twelve feet to his right. Even if it was a complete miss, that was much too close for comfort considering he'd thought himself completely hidden. He watched as it connected a tree branch and his eyes widened in shock as he realized what technique she'd thrown at him. Although it was miss, the sphere that quickly pushed out from the globe would hit him if he didn't dodge. He body flickered to an adjacent tree to get out of range, no doubt giving himself away if she was being especially observant. Having to keep his chakra suppressed the whole time was also starting to wear on him a bit, so his movements weren't as quick as he'd like them to be. Now on another tree, he'd scamper up a few feet before quickly activating his Hiding in Camoflauge technique. He'd pretty much been reduced to a chameleon at this point, hugging a tree and near invisible."
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"author": "javade",
"message": "```This is Sora's home. Technique Learning Beginning```\nSora was home this time. It was the afternoon, after dinner. He wasn't doing anything particularly special though, only pouring over scrolls as he often did. The scrolls though may have been special to some. Both were scrolls for techniques, genjutsu in particular. One was the Bell Ring Genjutsu, and the other was the False Surroundings Technique. Both were the highest level genjutsu techniques that he felt he could handle currently and Sora purposefully sought them out because while he understood genjutsu, he only knew some very basic techniques and these scrolls would help remedy that.\n\nWhat he needed was someone to practice with though. Luckily, he had a solution to that. Sora exited his room, scrolls in hand, and went out into the living area where he found his dad doing something similar, but what *He* Had been pouring over were medical texts. \"Dad, can you help me learn these genjutsu techniques? I need someone to practice on and they're not that strong so you'll be able to get out of them.\"\n\n\"Sure,\" Sora's father said setting the bundle of papers down and adjusting his glasses. \"Go for it, I'll tell you what you need to improve one.\"\n\nSora nodded and laid the scrolls on the coffee table. \"The first one is the Bell Ring Genjutsu. It should be hard for you to move and you should see multiple copies of me.\" With that, the genin held up a single bell and rung it, letting his chakra do the rest of the work.\n-\n\nA glossy look went over his father's eyes as he immediately went to cover his ears. Eventually, he lowered his hands and look at Sora. \"The trigger you have down at least,\" He said as he glanced at Sora and around him as if other things were there. Of course, Sora was vaguely aware/could *Sense* Was the subject of his genjutsu was experiencing, but it wasn't like he was seeing it as the target would. \"The copies of you, I can see them but they don't stand out as much as a real person would. Give them life, as you would a real clone. And the paralysis,\" His dad said as he looked at his arm and moved it, albeit slowly. \"I feel sluggish, a little unbalanced, but I can still stood.\" His dad stood up at that. \"Go again,\" He said as he used the Genjutsu: Kai technique and broke the illusion.\n\nSora did indeed go again. Another jingle of the bell and the genjutsu was cast again. This time his dad was prepared and didn't move to cover his ears. His expression changed slightly and Sora knew that the technique had taken effect. \"Better,\" His dad eventually said after a few seconds of silence. \"It's harder for me to make out the real you this time and I having trouble trying to move even my extremities. Repeat it a couple of more times until you've mastered it.\"\n\nSora did. The father-son pair repeated the cycle at of Sora using the genjutsu and his dad critiquing then breaking out of it at least five more times before both parties were satisfied. When it was all said and done though, Sora prompted his dad to sit on the couch again. He insisted that the next technique would be much easier.\n\n`(Bell Ring Genjutsu Learned)`\n-\n\nSora thought about what he knew of the False Surroundings Technique. It was different from the very targeted illusions that Sora had studied so far. The illusion, which in this case Sora was free to conjure whatever his imagination could muster, was laid over an area. This meant that those in the area were affected rather than individual chakra patterns being targeted. It also meant it could be used beforehand in preparation for... Anything. The possibilities were endless, which was why he wanted to learn it so badly.\n\n\"Dad, this one is the Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique.\" Sora could've sworn he heard his father mutter something about 'illusionist and their unconventional naming system' but he continued anyway. \"There's nothing specific that is created since the user can create whatever they can imagine, hence the name. This time, I want to know how believable the illusion is.\" With that, the illusion happened as Sora willed it with his chakra. Even *He* Could experience it this time. A simple black cat walked out from behind Sora as if it had been there all along. It walked to the edge of the coffee table and leaped atop it, sitting still and looking in his father's direction. Meanwhile, Sora glanced at his father for feedback.\n\n\"Well,\" His dad eventually said after about ten seconds of watching the false feline. \"Visually it's perfect, but it's the other senses that you're lacking.\" His dad pointed at the cat's claws. \"It didn't meow or purr so I can't put that against you, but I should've heard the sound of it's claws against the table as it leaped up. It also doesn't smell like there's an animal in here.\" Sora gave the room an experimental sniff at that, even leaning closer to the cat. His dad was right.\n-\n\nThen Sora's dad ran his hand just across the top of the illusionary kitten's fur. \"Also no sense of touch, and I will give you a pass on taste this time. But, who would believe that a cat was here if they couldn't feel the fur tingling their palm? If there's no sense of touch in this illusion or future ones, then that's an immediate red flag. Even when it comes to smell, your interpretation of the scent doesn't have to be perfect, the human brain and the chakra will do the rest of the work. *You* Just need to help the illusion along.\"\n\nSora's father continued. \"Genjutsu can affect all *Five* Senses. Don't forget that, instead you should be using that to your advantage. Now, go again.\"\n\nSora's face was a little red from embarrassment but his dad was right. He was at least glad that these mistakes were being caught now instead of him making these mistakes when he really needed the jutsu to work. The illusionary now faded away though as Sora let the genjutsu go. Sora began to focus, mentally going over how his new illusionary idea would affect all the senses.\n\nSora used the False Surroundings Technique again and this time two cats appeared in a puff of smoke, as if by summoning. The pair of felines meowed and rolled on their bellies as if they were waiting for scratches. This time his father's review went much better as Sora had purposefully taken everything into account that he hadn't the first time. Just like with the Bell Ring Technique, they practiced this multiple times until Sora had done everything flawlessly.\n\n```Bell Ring Genjutsu and Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique Learned```"
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Sousaku had arrived to the training grounds, he was here to practise a tiny bit of his Ninjutsu. Just the low-ranked kind, not the high-ranked ones that he'd save for his Chunin comrades. He did not need to weave seals, he just stared at the ground, and then began to shift the ground underneath him. He caused a bit of spikes to come out of the ground in front of him. Nothing too serious and nothing too impressive. He just sighed, and wondered what else he could do. That's when he spotted his little drunken-Genin friend. He began to approach Chiho, waving his arms as he approached his student. Wondering what he was doing out here.\n\n\"Shochune-san, greetings. How are you?\""
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"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "There was an instant moment of 'oh shit' realization that Chiho was no longer alone when he heard the voice of his Chunin. . . Mentor? Friend? Occasional bully but it was cool cuz he bought him sweets afterwards? The branch slipped from Chiho's hand as he turned to face Sousaku, giving him a polite nod in his direction and hoping he hadn't seen him making sound effects while swinging the branch around.\n\n\"Hehe. . . Pretty good, I mean. . . Totally good. I was just. . . Ya know, thinking of what to do today. . . Honestly, I'm kinda stuck right now, since like, I'm totally wanting to expand my skill set. . . And I realized having a weapon, well, might be useful. . . Just. . . I dunno what would be good. There's no need to go crazy with it either, so I thought a sword would be nice. . . What do you think?\""
},
{
"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "\"You're practising Kenjutsu with a stick? Nonsense, you could've just bought a weapon off of me.\"\n\nHe waved his hand, only just joking about what he had said. Of course he'd make a make-shift sword for him with Steel Release.\n\n\"I jest. I'll create a temporary sword for you, and I will teach you how to use it.\"\n\nHe said, already having studied some art of the blade. He wasn't the best with Kenjutsu, but he was friends with a few masters of it. He took one of the steel plates from his hip, and flowed a decent amount of chakra throughout it. This caused it to duplicate, now he was holding two plates. Clipping the original back to his belt, he began to flow even more chakra through the chakra-constructed plate, causing it to shape and form into that of a full steel wakizashi which Chiho could wield.\n\nHanding it over to him, he spoke. \"Here. Once you're ready we'll fight.\""
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"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "Thankfully enough, Chiho had actually practiced enough on his own time to be good enough with the blade fundamentally to complete a parry. It was textbook however, and telegraphed, but it was good for someone who'd never had a chance before to hold a blade. Chiho stiffly pushed Sousaku's strike to the side, his arm straining under the force. . . One was meant to use finesse over force in a one handed style, but it would take some getting used to regardless.\n\n\"Y-Yes. . . Tch. . . This is so much harder than swinging a branch.\"\n\nChiho threw a strike back, another textbook slash, at the very least, he hadn't slacked on his studying before this."
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "He quickly moved his wrist, flicking it and parrying with the strike that Chiho had thrown. He may not have been the greatest with the way of Kenjutsu, but he knew more at least. He was going to bring Chiho to his level, and perhaps he would even be able to go even farther than he had ever gotten. He placed his foot against the ground firmly, and got into a wide stance. He wanted him to attack him face on, he had to get faster at striking live opponents.\n\n\"Strike me.\"\n\nHe said, ushering him to do it."
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"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "Skidding back, Chiho balanced himself, trying to refrain from dipping into the Drunken stance he was so privy to. While his taijutsu was definitely up to snuff, he barely even knew how to swing a sword, and he'd do himself no favors in not learning the basics at the very least. Giving a nod, Chiho dug his foot into the ground before dashing forward, a wide swing, one meant to catch an enemy more than strike them down, aiming for Sousaku's mid section. While most people would be worried of hurting their partner. . . Chiho genuinely believed Sousaku was just as tough as Lord Eleventh.\n\n\"I'll do my best!\""
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"author": "Deleted User",
"message": "Sousaku watched as the blade traveled to his side, whilst he could block it, he wanted Chiho to have a sense of accomplishment. He stood there, and tanked the blow as the sword glided off of his body. He had adapted quickly, and switched up his attacking pattern nicely. That's what he was happy about, and that's how Chiho had improved. Though he wondered if he actually wanted to get some better Kenjutsu training. He wasn't the best, but he knew a person who was quite skilful in it to say the least.\n\n\"Good job. You've improved since the start of our training, if you want to receive better Kenjutsu training, perhaps go see Sadako.\""
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"author": "wanderermog",
"message": "\"Really? I mean. . . I hope so. . . I don't want to just mess up the moment I try to use this in a mission is all. . . I can't stop here obviously, but I'm glad that it's totally a good start.\"\n\nHe carefully held the sword, trying to remember the weight. It was heavy, but not unuseably so. Perhaps if he put some time into the forges he could make something for himself?. . . Though that was for later. At the mention of Sadako however, Chiho lit up, almost as though given the most wondrous idea.\n\n\"Oh! That's perfect! I can use kenjutsu training as an excuse to interro- politely question her about stuff and things for that thing we talked about! Great idea!\"\n\n``` Tutoring end```"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is now \n\nMurano had been pretty busy as of late, mostly due to the extra work thrown at the MP because of the ongoing conflict. However, he still was making sure to keep up with his duties as a shinobi by keeping his name in the pool of potential mentors. Today he'd been called in to tutor a kouhai by the name of Yokihito Youjo. Having sent instructions to meet him at the training grounds by the tallest tree, Murano would be waiting there early in the morning in his training gear. He'd foregone his usual robes in favor of something easier to move about in, considering they were going to do Taijutsu training. He still wore his MP tabard, as per regulations."
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "```Clank Clank Clank```\n*A set of Armour entered the area and would look around. It didn't utter a single sound. The only noise was the armor touching the ground with a slight clank noise with every step. It would walk towards the tallest tree slowly but surely. It was harder to walk in it then it seemed as it was pretty heavy armour. The armour was samurai themed and was in red. When it arrived, it stopped.*\n\n\"...\"\n\n*He would reach the man with the tabard and stopped pretty close to him. Youjo turned 15 recently and had gained some new height. He was before at 5 feet 4 when he turned 14 and suddenly reached 5 feet 7.*\n\n\"Are you Keizo Murano?\"\n\n*His voice was a little lower than it used to be but still on the higher side of the pitches.*"
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched as the suit of clanking armor first entered the training ground then approached him. Since he was somewhat on the tall side, being 5'10 himself, he'd look down at the strange metal creature as it stopped just short of him with yet another loud clank. \n\n\"Sure am. Yokihito Youjo, I presume?\" He'd say with a bit uncertainty. Was he *Really* Here for Taijutsu training or had he meant to write down Bukijutsu on his tutoring application? \n\n\"Are you going to wear that in our spar or...?\" Murano would trail off."
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"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "\"... Oh yea. I forgot about the armour.\"\n\n*He would do it quickly and what Murano would see is a baby faced, dark skinned 15 years old with blue eyes. He was wearing a blue shirt and black pants.*\n\n\"Yes I can spar.\"\n\n*He would put his hands up and his left foot in front of the other since he was left handed.*\n\n[Flash Leg Style: C rank]\n\n*He wouldn't have to use his hands for offensive purposes but more for defensive purposes.*\n\n\"Alright I'm ready when you are.\""
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano breathed a sigh of relief at knowing he wouldn't have to fight a walking block of iron. He watched as Youjo first removed the armor then got into his fighting stance. His form was good, so that also came as a relief to him. It meant that his pupil had some prior combat training atleast.\n\n\"This is going to be a light spar, just a way for me to get a grasp of your capabilities. Don't worry about hitting me, I can dodge anything you throw my way.\" That might come across as condescending in a way, but he wanted Youjo to know he could go all out.\n\n \"Let's begin.\" Murano fell into his own stance and waited for a few moments before suddenly body flickering forward to a few feet from Youjo and threw an open palm strike towards his abdomen. There was hardly any strength into the strike, it would just throw him off balance more than anything."
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{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*What was that. He just... Disappear and appeared so close to him. He would have to react quickly. With his reflexes and speed, the young boy would try to raise his leg to kick the man in the chin while simultaneously trying to slap the incoming palm out of the way.*\n\n*That was the Flash Leg Style. Using the legs for offense. The arms could b used for defense or not at all or perhaps with a sword to swing and slash one after the other. He was somewhat proud of what he did. He was growing stronger and hopefully he could become a Chunin and even a Jōnin.*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "The move was impressive and the hours of training Youjo probably undertook to learn such maneuvers was not wasted on Keizo. However, with his level of reflexes, dodging the kick was relatively easy as he moved his head to the side just enough to avoid the attack. As Youjo attempted to slap the incoming palm out of the way, Murano would quickly pull back his strike to avoid the counter and quickly follow it up with yet another palm strike, this one instead aimed at Youjo's exposed neck. It wouldn't do any real damage, just sting for the most part and maybe disrupt his breathing for a literal second or two. \n\n\"I can see you've trained well.\""
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*This time he couldn't really dodge considering how close he was to the attack and he was hit. The neck would sting a little but because of his endurance, he managed to continue to fight even if his breathing stopped for a second.*\n\n*He was committed. He would continue with a flurry of kicks aimed at his stomach. Even though it probably would not hit, it was worth to try.*\n\n\"Hopefully I can keep getting better.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano would deftly sidestep the flurry of kicks, putting a few feet of distance between them to avoid the genin's barrage. He was impressed so far, he could tell that Youjo was not one to skimp on his training sessions and had truly worked to better himself. A small grin formed as he replied, \"I have no doubt that you will.\" \n\nMurano lunged forward and threw a high kick towards Youjo's exposed face. It wouldn't be too difficult to dodge, this was just to get a better sense of his reflexes."
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"author": "malvarik",
"message": "[This is still \n\nHaving neglected his strength for, quite frankly too long, Murano decided it was about time he gain some muscle mass. He was a medic, sure, but he very well couldn't do much if he wasn't capable of dragging a teammate to safety in the field or out of a battle. Today he'd come to the training grounds in hopes of doing some light sparring with a partner or perhaps even just some basic weight lifts at the designated area in the arena. So far, most either had a partner or seemed to be intent on training alone so he'd opted for just lifting weights by himself. Like his previous tutoring, he'd chosen to wear some light gear so as to not constrict his movements."
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*Having done a lot of Taijutsu Training during the week, Youjo (without his suit of armour this time) wanted to train something different. He wanted to reach the next level of Taijutsu and Genjutsu.*\n\n*For Taijutsu, he wanted to be able to use chakra enhancement on his hands and feet. He knew how to do it on his blade but not on his hands. He wanted to increase his striking power. Apparently, using wind chakra enhancement on fists or feet to create small shockwaves. He wanted to do that.*\n\n*As for the Genjutsu, he wanted to be able to change the Genjutsu technique itself. This would require a certain amount of chakra control which he most likely has. He kind of needed someone for that but on the worst case scenario, he'd use a crow clone.*\n\n*He started to add normal chakra enhancement on his hands. He would take a moment to add some chakra into his hands. It took a few attempts but he kind of knew the feeling. It certainly felt different to have chakra on him instead of on his sword but hey it worked. Now what he'll have to do is attempt the same thing on his feet and finally some wind chakra enhancement.*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Taking a quick water break, Murano would spot Youjo on the other side of the training grounds, seemingly hard at work on something. \"Yo! What's up?\" He'd call out to the genin as he made his approach to see what he was up to. \n\nPerhaps, if eh was lucky, Youjo needed a sparring partner or someone to train with. He could lift weights all day, sure, but that got a bit boring after awhile. Even though he didn't like training his strength all that much, he wanted his training to be atleast somewhat stimulating. \n\n\"Whatcha working on?\" He asked with a smile as he stopped just a few feet short of Youjo."
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*He would turn around and well he'd see the guy he sparred with last time. What a pleasant surprise.*\n\n\"Nothing much. I'm just trying to add some wind chakra enhancement on my palms. Right now I've only reached normal chakra enhancement. I mean I know how to do it but I'm not used to do it on my palms so it takes a little longer.\"\n\n*He would then take a moment to focus. He would imagine as if his hands were the tip of his blade and he was putting chakra on it.*\n\n*It took a moment but he would feel a little bit of wind forming around his palm. Opening his eyes, he would see that it had worked, what he wanted to do worked. Now all he had to do was to do the same thing on his legs.*\n\n*He would do the same thing and in approximately the same amount of time, his legs would too be covered in wind chakra. He would walk to the closest tree and throw a powerful kick at it. The result was surprising. He manage to make a hole on the tree. He wasn't strong enough just yet to actually make the tree fall with sheer force but he was getting there.*\n\n\"Phew well... That's done. Onto the more difficult task... Genjutsu training.\""
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Ah, chakra enhancement. Never really got the hang of it myself, that's hard stuff.\" He'd watch Youjo work for a few moments before quickly returning to the weight area to grab some dumbbells to bring back with him. That way, he could strength train whilst talking to the genin as he worked. He'd watch Soujo finish up his work with chakra enhancement as he continued lifting the small dumbbells in unison. He could feel his arms start to strain... Which he supposed was a good thing. \n\n\"I'd volunteer as your target but Genjutsu doesn't really work on me anymore...\" Ever since he'd acquired the peak of Genjutsu, anything below a certain skill level pretty much did nothing to him. On top of that, it'd reflect back at his opponent if they did it incorrectly."
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{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "\"Alright. Well all I want to know is what you see. It's gonna be a low Genjutsu and just visual so yeah. It's the hell viewing technique but I'm going to try and modify it a little bit.\"\n\n*Now the Hell viewing technique would make Murano see his greatest fear but this time, Youjo would try to do something a little different.*\n\n*He would try and make Murano see Youjo's greatest fears and that was losing his friends and family.*\n\n*He would weave the hand signs and finally would try the technique on him. At first it would start as Murano's fears but Youjo would take a moment to imagine his friends in a tough situation or even dying. That was hard to do but he knew he had to do it.*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano wasn't quite sure that Youjo understood him when he said Genjutsu didn't work on him at all. Having trained for so long in the art, he'd come to a point where any Genjutsu thrown at him would naturally be reflected back at the user if it was a certain level or below. Youjo would fire off the Hell Viewing Technique at Murano but he'd just stand there with a curious look on his face as it was casted directly back at Youjo.\n\n\"Yea, don't think that was a good idea...\""
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*Confusion and then a little shock as the images would start to appear. He was more startled then scared. He was seeing people he had been Friends with dying and not much difference and then he would get an idea.*\n\n\"What if I try to change the thing a little bit.\"\n\n*This was a very terrifying experience but it was for the sake of training. Unlike when training with a clone, he could see what was happening.*\n\n*He would then imagine Murano dying or being in trouble so that it plays in the Genjutsu, he would then imagine multiple people and try to do the same thing.*\n\n*Modifying the Genjutsu was all he had to do*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "Murano watched uneasily as the Genjutsu began to affect Youjo. Should he... Do something about this? Before he could act, it be over and Youjo was at work casting yet another Genjutsu on him. \"Buddy that's just going to...\" \n\nHis words would fall on deaf ears as Youjo once again cast his Genjutsu and had it reflected back at him.\n\n\"Bounce back... Again.\""
},
{
"author": "yoyooo7089",
"message": "*This time there was less of a reaction and even not much. He could see the bleeding body of the person that used to be in front of him and other people he had seen working out in the training ground.*\n\n*That could only mean one thing. It had worked! He had finally managed to do it. He did it! He managed to modify a lot the Genjutsu! Nice!*\n\n*As the Genjutsu would stop, he would smile.*\n\n\"Yes it worked! I did it! And also I knew somewhat what I was doing. I just wanted to see if the Genjutsu was working correctly.*"
},
{
"author": "malvarik",
"message": "\"Ah, gotcha. Was just worried you were Genjutsu'ing yourself for no reason.\" He said with a slight chuckle. He was still sort of confused on why Youjo had gone through all that trouble, but decided it was better he didn't ask. \n\n\"Well, anyways, I sohuld probably head out. I've pretty much finished all the strength training I'd wanted to do today. You have a good one.\" He'd say to Youjo as he walked back towards the lifting are and set his dumbbells back down. With his work done for the day, Murano would take his leave of the training area with one final wave back to the genin."
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