Day dream [MrMellon vs Gally]

[Charlatan <3]

• T1 Rules
  
• 150x150 arena, Sunny (30 degrees C, clear skies), violent currents in the center of the arena (about 50x50 meters), with an island of small willow bushes 100x100 meters.
  
• 30 meters apart
  
• No attacking on first post.
  
• IIC: 96 Hours (More than enough time, I would think
  
• Let's play clean and fair

It was by chance that I had stumbled across this...bizarre place. I must have taken a wrong turn, for no longer did I hear the sweet chirping of birds in the clouds. Now, all I could hear was, well, nothing. Nothing, that is, except the roaring of a mighty beast. Its voice was deafening, and made me flinch at first.

After a few minutes time, the load roaring in my ears became a dull hum. Still very loud, and very present, but somewhat tuned out for now. As I explored the bushes upon which I carefully hoped, I felt myself go under. It was too late when I realized what I was underneath. Rushing water flowed over my head, caressing me. I forced myself to kick up, gasping for air.

This was not a good start to my day. Not one bit. I swam hard until I felt the slightest poke of a twig, and yanked it with all I could muster. Pulling myself on top of a rather moss-like, and unstable bush, I gently felt my toes brush against the current. Focusing the slightest amount of effort, I could sense the water become stable. I tried to smell the air, but my nose only received an unpleasant waft of soaked ferns.

Attempting to clear my senses and find my barrings, I carefully bent down to touch the water with the tips of my finger. The biting water was traveling west, as I was positioned north on the moss island. I would carefully listen for signs of life. "Is any one there? I believe I'm lost!" Perhaps this was dangerous, but I needed help. Maybe someone would find me.

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[Hana]

Perplexed, I stood in the midst of the large makeshift island of peculiar vegetation. The foam from the bellowing river was fresh and ever moving, as it and the water slowly eroded at both the mental cage of solitude that HI had tried to create and the more literal rocks that surrounded me. This was a regular spot for me to to whenever I felt I needed to relax and free my minds from the many lingering anxieties of life itself. The serene landscapes calmed me, and allowed to grow deep in thoughts. I exhaled and opened my eyes to a scream of distress. I was more or less angry that someone could be so rude as to bother me in such a time as this, but like always, I couldn't pass up the chance to help one in need.

I sat up, scouting the area for the poor soul in need of assitance. I was able to triangulate the sound to the very island that I was located on. He was located about 30 meters away. I glared at him. This man was here this whole time! I must've been deep in thought those past hours, most people wouldn't be able to sneak up on me so easily, especially if their intent wasn't even to sneak up on me. How could he be so obnoxious as to disturb me? I gave him a hard looking, assessing the man. He was a Kumo Ninja, and I wasn't too fond of Kumo Ninja mostly. Perhaps a little roughing up would be in order. Stepping 10 meters closer, I approached him, hand on the hilt of my blade. I made sure he was in my Mokuton's attack range in case things got messy. I opened my mouth, spitting out a slur of words with an annoyed undertone.

"Who are you?"

Preparing for Jutsu/Sword Unsheathing

[Charlatan <3]

Everything was all right now. I had found my footing. I knew vaguely of where I was compared to the currents. My ears had at this point adjusted to the sounds around me. What I didn't expect was to hear another voice. Especially one filled with such...malice.

I flinched, which was probably not the best thing to do. I listened to the voice, pinpointing it in my mind. She seemed far away, perhaps 20 or 30 meters away. I tried to contain my composure, but if one watched my face they could clearly see I was terrified. How would you feel if someone took you to a completely unknown territory to you and blindfolded you? Forgetting to mention there were ravenous beasts in the shadows which you could not see. I did not like this situation, and so I slowly began pumping chakra into my hand.

I knew that I were to attack now, any help would be gone. But for my own safety, I ran through the 12 various zodiacs in my mind, remembering how it felt for my fingers to mesh different ways. I did not form any handseals for fear the voice would harm me further, instead preparing for an assualt in case my 'friend' was deemed less than friendly.

"I-I'm sorry to intrude on you. I am but a simple shinobi of Kumogakure. I apologize for intruding on you. I was exploring for smells and I got lost." I debated telling the voice my name, but I figured I had nothing to lose except my life. "My name is Io, Durius. May I ask who you may be, miss?" I was not sure if my eyes would be able to express anything, but I tried as much as I could muster to show with my body that I was truly friendly with good intentions.

Preparing Jutsu

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[Hana]

Smells? What an odd bunch these Kumo Ninja were, and how could he muster up the nerve to ask me for help. I put my anger aside for the time being. Keeping my distance from him until I could assess exactly what this guy had up his sleeve, I relaxed my body language a little and commenced a kneeling position. If this guy tried any kind of attacks, I could easily block them, as long as they were the average everyday shinobi attacks. If worse came, I prepared a 2 explosive tags on kunais, and then began running the handseals for Kirigakure No Jutsu in my head. His head was still turned around so I worked quickly to prepare the kunai. Finally, I retorted to the man, with a inquisitive question.

"And how do I know you weren't sent here, it's not everyday ninja stumble upon this place."

I thought about what I said, it was kinda stupid actually. if his intent was to kill he would've done when I was meditating. Nevertheless I kept an air or seriousness to my words, and said them loud and proud, afterall confidence is the key. Perhaps his intent wasn't to kill and it was just to incapitate me. I had to prepare for the worse, as my mom always.

Kunai (Throwing Knife) X3
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack
2 have been used

Exploding Note X2
Rank: D
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 10 per pack
Description: The exploding note is a piece of parchment paper infused with special chakra, layered over with a special script on it that serves to enable and facilitate its explosive properties. Its execution is simple - the ninja can attach the note to another object such as a kunai or log, and upon activation, the note is set and begins either a slow countdown burn, which eventually results in a large explosion, or the explosion in itself upon command.
Cost: 500 per Pack
2 have been used

Iajutsu (Art of Mental Presence)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Allows the swordsman to deflect basic attacks of equal or lower rank, in conjunction with other, more advanced moves within the style.
Description: A defensive nature of fighting, all Iajutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, leaving little openings and making sure to make the least amount of wasted movement possible so as to remain solid like a rock. Once the swordsman has understood the basics of fortification, they move on to more complex defensive patterns.
Domain: Kenjutsu

[Charlatan <3]

I smiled to myself. "I would like to point a simple point, miss, though unless you have supersight would probably not have known this as of this moment. Maps are of no use to me, as I am blind. I have been trained to listen to the sounds and the vibrations with which I am familiar. I heard the roar of the water, and I was enticed by the musk of the wet moss. Of course, now I realize I am a little off the beaten path."

I turned my head, to look straight at her. No longer was there a tender smile on my face. What adorned my face was an expression of deep intent, one of which might seem to lead to intense concentration. I showed no threat within the muscles of my stare, instead a deep curiosity. I tried to drown out the sounds of my surroundings while listening closer to my new friends.

"While I can tell you are somewhat far away, the slight scraping of metal is tickling my toes." I paused to look at the ground momentarily, then back at the girl. "I do not know what it is you carry with you at this moment, but I do wonder...is your intent to kill a blind boy?" It was not meant to be a pleasant question. I rarely played this card, however I felt it would be interesting to see how it would play out. "I may be blind, but do not underestimate me."

Within my own two palms, pieces of paper began to mold into two fist-sized throwing stars, one in each hand. These weapons were pressed flat against my hand, as paper commonly acts, and only one who could sense chakra would detect the weapons' presence. I would not attack just yet, however I was more than willing to if need be.

Pepa Shuriken no Jutsu (Paper Shuriken Technique)

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Rank: Dx3- 30 Shuriken - 2/30 shuriken created (have yet to be used)
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique
Range: 0 - 10 meters (30 meters max)
Special: Size and strength of paper shuriken depends on user's highest 'Paper Strength' rank. Shuriken travel 10 meters when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Shuriken cannot be guided.
Description: A simple, basic yet effective paper techniques, the user can take one or more paper creations of their own and turn them into deadly shuriken. Retaining their infamous paper strength, these shuriken are sent flying by the user's chakra alone, resulting in a deadly barrage of projectiles.
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[Hana]

A blind person, now this kid had the audacity to go ahead and mock me. Has he ever heard of self defense? A shady character comes out of nowhere and I'm suppose to take this lightly. I felt a little threatened by his sudden change in personality, perhaps he was trying to lure me into a fight. I tightened my grip on my sword, with so much distance between eachother, he was bound to use some sort of ranged technique to attack me. I had more than enough defense. I doubted he knew anything really dangerous. That blindness, however could almost be considered a strength, as sneaking up on him would be a most challenging endeavor. Instantly, I blurted out what I felt about this boy, man was he arrogant.

"No, My intent isn't to kill you, however, should circumstances lean towards it, I might just have to."

With this I contemplated my choices once more, and prepared myself for the battle which I knew was approaching.

[Charlatan <3]

I couldn't help but smile. "Well, I do admit, I did come here unintentionally. But if killing me is an option, I figure I might as well dance a bit beforehand."

[/b] I meant this is no way to be mocking. Merely to show her that her challenge had been accepted.

The two shuriken within my palms raised up, becoming solid in my hands. I rubbed them gently in my grasp, feeling the sharp edges against my skin. "Smile." I deftly took the two paper shuriken and chucked them straight towards the girl. However I had more plans than a simply guess-and-tell. The shuriken would travel 30 meters, which I hoped would tell me how far away the girl was.

As the weapons hopefully took her mind of me, I meshed my hands into one simple handseal. Within moments it appeared as if my body was falling apart. I couldn't contain the excitement on my face as the copy of me began to come into existence. Within four seconds, an exact copy of me stood within reach. Lke myself, this clone couldn't see.

"Surprise."

Pepa Shuriken no Jutsu (Paper Shuriken Technique)
Rank: Dx3- 30 Shuriken - 2/30 used
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique
Range: 0 - 10 meters (30 meters max)
Special: Size and strength of paper shuriken depends on user's highest 'Paper Strength' rank. Shuriken travel 10 meters when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Shuriken cannot be guided.
Description: A simple, basic yet effective paper techniques, the user can take one or more paper creations of their own and turn them into deadly shuriken. Retaining their infamous paper strength, these shuriken are sent flying by the user's chakra alone, resulting in a deadly barrage of projectiles.
Domain: Shikigami. Must know Paper Strength 'D"'.

Pepa Bunshin no Jutsu (Paper Clone Technique)
Rank: Cx1 - 1 Clone
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Special: Clones can exist as far as the eye can see, or until the user leaves the thread, and take no additional chakra for upkeep. Clones move at faster speeds than the user due to their light weight, and can perform any Shikigami jutsu the user knows. Clones disperse and reform before being defeated. Up to one clone can be made, plus one more each time retrained. Paper clones, like Kage Bunshin, share the user's chakra reserves.
Description: With a sufficient amount of paper, the user forms a single seal and calls them together in order to form a perfect clone of themselves. Unlike regular bunshin, the paper clone has substance, can move at improved speeds, and best of all, scatters when struck for re-use. Although the clone is not spawned with the user's inventory, they will attain whatever main weaponry the user has at the time, if any. When struck by concentrated blows from bladed/blunt weaponry or even a bare fist, the clone disperses into a tuff of paper that can either reform or be used for other clan jutsu. However, widespread, area-of-effect attacks can defeat the paper clones instantly.

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[Hana]

A fight? Had he not seen I have been preparing this whole time. Scratch that, he can't see. it was time I put my plan to good use. With the explosive kunai I had prepared earlier, I could create a large explosion. The sound and vibration would certainly disorient him for a period of time. With the shurikens heading my way, it was the perfect oppurtunity to use Iajutsu. I unsheathed my sword, and blocked the pathetic excuse for an attack with great ease. I only looked away for a split second and I was able to see that he was preforming some type of jutsu. Since it was in my peripheal vision, I couldn't tell exactly what he was up to, but I had a pretty good idea. Either a clone, or a an attack. No attack came, so I took the safe side and expected it to be a clone. I decided to play along with this little trick, and I quickly pulled out the kunai I prepared earlier and threw it at the supposed clone, landing right infront of the poor soul.

Kunai (Throwing Knife) X3
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack
1/2 have been used

Exploding Note X2
Rank: D
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 10 per pack
Description: The exploding note is a piece of parchment paper infused with special chakra, layered over with a special script on it that serves to enable and facilitate its explosive properties. Its execution is simple - the ninja can attach the note to another object such as a kunai or log, and upon activation, the note is set and begins either a slow countdown burn, which eventually results in a large explosion, or the explosion in itself upon command.
Cost: 500 per Pack
1/2 have been used

Iajutsu (Art of Mental Presence)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Allows the swordsman to deflect basic attacks of equal or lower rank, in conjunction with other, more advanced moves within the style.
Description: A defensive nature of fighting, all Iajutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, leaving little openings and making sure to make the least amount of wasted movement possible so as to remain solid like a rock. Once the swordsman has understood the basics of fortification, they move on to more complex defensive patterns.
Domain: Kenjutsu