[ST2 - R1] Yui v. Ryu

Ruined, barren, devoid of Life.

Those words alone could not even fathom describing the desolate city Ryūsuke found himself drifting through. Peace had only settled in after myriad died and years of architectural advancements vanquished in what appeared to be copious battles. The tides of war had more than enough time to sweep through steel and concrete; disintegrating the vegetation and livelihood of hundreds, even thousands. Time, this conception, this realization that monarched the world, ruling with nothing less than an iron fist and undisputable wrath and judgment.

Ah, time was something else. Unfortunately, it was something the Uchiha didn’t have enough of, even with a second life. Armored features concealed behind sandy tan and russet, the ends of the ersatz cloak danced aimlessly in the passing breeze. Whatever beauty which once was had long since decoyed, and now, even it’s on its burial ground, another battle would wage.

I wonder is this what true despair is?, Hope. Those lost souls who once walked this land, looking up into the sky thinking maybe they would survive to see another day, only to perish in flames and allow their crimson waters to flood the street. Looking up through his hood, Ryūsuke sighed; the sun far ahead of him and high enough in the sky not to burn through his attire and alter the cool breezes, it seemed the time favored the middle of the day. And that was when a distant shadow grew tangibility and the sun he once peered into found itself hidden behind the figure.

She spoke, and even from what apart to be some ways off (30 meters), he could hear her as clear as day. They appeared to be in the city’s center—its heart; evident by a large stretch of walkable land and the amount of buildings that surrounded the two. This location must have hosted quite the amount of traffic in its prime and while dead now, the city was nothing more than an expansive maze waiting to be explored. Networks ranging into the oodles were likely still intact as intersections and roads were still existent along the tattered terrazzo. Ideal for death, Ryūsuke’s hands, folded over his chest, while still beneath his cloak, dropped down to their respective sides. His hidden armory masked from all to see, he would reply.

“I’d never imagine taking it easy… I can’t afford to let Ashura down again.”

It seemed the sun which rested behind the woman had ushered in the final coming of her demise; war. Volatile and without penitence, it would sweep in and claim her soul for its own. The mere instant she decided to draw forth internal might through the gathering of seals was incentive enough for his right hand to find a new accomplice. As if firing from the end of his cloak’s sleeve, a Kunai emerged in his palm, mirroring the execution of her final hand seal and upon the first crack in the ground, would Ryūsuke had dropped into an adaptable stance.

Huh? His senses perked as his eyes showcased but a fraction of his surprise as the Shinobi watched the ground before him fracture, vomiting two specimens upon this planet. Clones created from earth, His Kekkei-genkai wasn’t needed to explain the obvious composition of his two new opponents. So the woman was a practitioner of Doton? Interesting enough on its own, her next move wasn’t as extravagant. With the usage of some contraption, the earthen flooring was engulfed in dense grey; however, adequate space off to each side wasn’t touched by such a gaseous smug.

Unmoved in his stance, his right hand clenched securely along the handle of his weapon, while his left wrist occupied a more hidden tool beneath the sleeve. From the smoke, none emerged, Did they possibly stay behind? No, this area was filled with alleyways and corridors that it was improbable the girl’s clone stood still, unless in attempts to protect the third party. A wise move for disturbing concentration, nonetheless, the Uchiha was stern. His sides were occupied by debris and other civil objects (crates, baskets, ladders) that made navigation of this town acceptable for all ages. However, to his front, his opponent stood unscathed and his stance wouldn’t be defeated. However, his eyes would gleam a deep crimson; the true battle had begun. He knew one thing about her, that she used Doton; it was more than enough to draw several conclusions to her arsenal. Now, he had to see what she could do with it.

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Massive ², High ²

Chakra expended: low²

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1.Fully Activated Sharingan: Three Tomoe
Rank: A
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: 2x Low per turn active.
This is the final form of the “normal” Sharingan. The clan members pupil will turn red and develop three of the wheel swirls in both eyes. In this form, the clan member can read Genjutsu, Taijutsu, and Ninjutsu, learn how the skill is done and then copy it to be used then or later.

This level of the Sharingan permits a great deal of agility, allowing them to better conserve and direct their attacks based on an impressive level of perception. Three tomoe Sharingan allow seamless copying and interpretation of a wide array of jutsu. At this level, the Sharingan can perform Genjutsu and hypnosis if eye contact is made and the ninja has access to the appropriate Genjutsu training.

Additionally, keep in mind that the Sharingan’s ability to be used effectively is dependent on visibility and sight range.

Note: This variation of the Sharingan is capable of piercing all a-rank Genjutsu and below, and is capable of predicting advanced taijutsu (a-rank and below), and comprehending movements that are x4 the speed of your average shinobi. For an increment of one Mid worth of chakra, the user may copy any viable technique of a-rank and below; this cannot be applied to Kinjutsu, Advanced Releases, or other Kekkei Genkai.

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Kunai

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Failed to mention on the map, the dark line behind Ryuu isn't a wall (like the others) but an indicator of width. Secondly, I didn't add in the distance your clones traveled. I'll leave that up to you.

No activity had happened and the Uchiha grew eager. Tch, he sprinted. Diagonal to his left, a building, not even 6 meters away resided as numerous articles wasted the ground and would act as platforms. Each foot carried him forward, his speed notable and his agility celebrated. A leap would carry him onto one crate, which would propel him to another, and finally a lasting thrust which guided him through the air. All in all, his actions were swift, and momentum did its job to keep his rapidity intact. Before Yui’s grenades were tossed, did the boy’s leg—infused with chakra¹—rush him to the promised land—being the rooftop; his free hand tangling inside cloak as he took hold of something.

The building itself was only 5 meters high, and its roof was tapered. Nonetheless, it would do to keep Ryūsuke from the dangerous mist below as he motioned further towards its backside, though not before dropping a single emblazoned parchment at the front. Flashes of light were swallowed by noxious gas and Ryūsuke could only wonder where his opponent had gone. Nonetheless, this would end in a case and positioning himself on higher ground, she would have to follow. It was now time to make this a bit more interesting.

A game of cat and mouse, He thought to himself, now facing the direction he was came from, in the dead center of the roof waiting, just waiting for her to arrive. His right hand still tugging the steel’s handle without vacillation. The game was set, and the players had moved their pieces; now it all came down to who would end with a subtle, though commanding checkmate.

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Massive ², High ²

Chakra expended: Low ⁵

1. Sharingan ^activated
2. Kinobori no Waza (Act of Tree Climbing)
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra: Low, Low (upkeep)
Kinobori no Waza is an Academy Ninjtusu technique. By focusing a small amount of chakra to the bottom of their feet, the user can climb a tree (or other vertical wall) without utilizing their hands. This technique has a dual purpose, since it is the perfect way to increase skills with chakra control - if the stream of chakra is too weak, the user will loose their footing; if the stream is too strong, the user will be pushed away from the surface.

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1 kunai, ??, ??

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The dark red lines are indications to movement. The new-found black dots are indicators to objects (crates, baskets, etc) which were introduced earlier. You can use them to climb the building faster. The building Ryu is on is estimated to be 2 meters wide, 5 meters high, and 10 meters in length.

Those few seconds the clone took to trail her opponent was more than enough time for Ryūsuke to do something as simple as dropping a piece of paper mid-rush. The sound of wood creaking sounded behind him, and without needing to look behind him, the man knew full and well he was being pursued. Steel slicing against air would find no domicile in flesh as Ryūsuke continued forward in his movement, effectively moving out of the woman’s destructive, though limited range. He forcused on continuing to get where he was, which would subsequently take him from harms way. A push off the ground was more than enough to connote his defense. Given he never stopped in his track, but instead released it as he moved.

Turning quickly to face his opposition—who was but a mere handful of feet away (2m), the Uchiha looked on blankly as she would find herself exiting her own slashing motion. His eyes now fully aware of her actions, he could combat her easily. He held his Kunai sternly; she would have the first move again; or so the earthen clone would as his sharigan suggested.

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Massive ² High ²

Chakra expended: Low ⁷
Sharingan, Kunai

As if slowed done to accommodate Ryūsuke’s comfort level, all before him moved at such a lethargic pace. Prediction of the rarest and strongest form had gave word to the Uchiha about his opponent’s move before she made it and