Uchiha, Rise! [p]

[Messatsu!]

Step by step he advance, coming closer and closer to his desired destination faster than ever all thanks to his trusty Earth titan. During his advancement his mind was hard at work, trying to make sense of this chakra ball technique that the Hyuuga just mentioned to him moments before. Ancient & religious transformation That one phrase continued to linger within his mind, repeating it over and over as he tried to make meaning of it. In the end his mental efforts were fruitless, much like trying to fathom the unfathomable. Sitting along his titans shoulder as its massive form trudged through and above the forest, he tapped his chin, delving deeper into the subject.

"Can't say that I actually remember or even recall hearing such a name. He definitely said it was a chakra ball which isnt' normal ninjutsu. But given his description as a spiraling ball of chakra, it had to be powerful chakra. I haven't heard of ninjutsu having the ability to spin. Ugh! this is so annoying, i've got to find out what the hell this technique actually does."

Frying his brain from all of its work and the stress he's gone through with the endless spree of battle and all the nights he went without a lick of sleep, he simple just fell back, spreading his body out like a idle snow angel. He took what little moments he had to privilege himself himself with a few moments of rest, not sleep. He peered off into the sky as he'd done so, watching the sun slowly evanesce as nightfall was well on its way.

"Man oh man, these past few weeks have been rough, makes me kinda think that I should have ran out of the village with no equipment."

[☆ F ☆]

He had gone insane over it, the very blood I had made him spill, the blood of a comrade; the blood of a “friend”. But if indeed they were such, why were my cursed eyes so effortless in tainting the man and his troubled soul? Or was it that his spirit was already dark? Well, it mattered not; stoic and indifferent, I stood over two failures, one already gone from this world, the other on its way; should I make it quick, or…?

“Have you ever….”

“...suffered?”

The generic katana residing within my back satchel was freed unconsciously, my dominant right arm moving swift as words laced in an eerie calmness masked the automatic thought that drove me towards my next action. And while aware I was not as to each and every action and motion I made, I needed no thought to understand what was to be done next. Simply put, it was execution time. Everything else, for now, did not matter.

Because I have…

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The grip on the handle of the blade grew tighter, gloved hands moaning as the material that covered them stretched under the pressure. And then, in the blink of an eye, metal met flesh. His eyes, wide, screamed of the incredulousness he carried regarding this situation. Yet when those eyes frozen in terror met mine, he’d find no sympathy or pacification. No lament. No impasse. Nothing. Nothing was said to this expired life, whose scant methods had led him down the valley of the shadow of darkness.

...and I liked it.

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And at it’s base? Me. The one and only; the murderer. He fell back slowly, the classic katana half buried within his chest producing a vivid spray of blood. Part of the tip protruded from his back even, cloth and flesh intermingling as the few small scarlet drops doubled in size almost instantly. And when he opened his mouth to contest nature’s choice, more chakra fueled my cursed crimson, so that every bit of pain was felt during his last few moments. And then, he was dead.

For a moment there was silence. Two bodies – now what…?
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[Messatsu!]

Finally, after so long a moment of peace could finally be enjoyed. Aside from the sound of destructive steps via earth titan, everything thing else seemed to peacefully fall into place. The rustic flames from the sun nourished Masuyo's exterior with pleasant, warm waves accompanied by a refreshing gale of wind. Follicles of orange hair danced slowly as if submerged underwater as open eyes grew heavy from exhaustion and adrenaline suppressed itself. Frantic pulls of air became poised and controlled as consciousness began to leave Masuyo's body with each second. After days of torrid combat without any form of rest, he was finally sopor.

His body continued -albeit unconsciously- to feed his Earth Titan a steady flow of spiritual food to keep its mind and body sharp. His feet bulldozed columns of trees, leveling out the lay of land with each succession of steps. Tremor's of earth followed, transcending across the land at great distances with ease. And given the space between the titan and its sleeping puppeteer, many who resided within or around would fell the primordial wrath of its weight in the form of shuffling leaves or soft ripples within bodies of water and a faint thud that could have only gotten louder.

[☆ F ☆]

Although admiring the dead had been a fun hobby, it's desirability was quickly lost without a moment's notice. Before my very eyes did interest fade away, and in an instant, what was once intrigued would now perturb. A 'tch' escaped my lips as a small wad of saliva reflected my new-found attitude, the aerial body of water landing very closely to where I had aimed – the forehead of the victim of multiple stab wounds, the one whose expression remained frozen in horror.

They must be working for somebody...

...somebody with balls.

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Merely observing their bodies yielded nothing, yet after a thorough search, I had managed to establish a common link between two, a link found within their satchels. They donned the same clothing and even the same equipment, their weapons apparently branded with an odd logo. I hummed low at its recognition, my gloved thumb wiping some blood off the emblem so that I could take a better look. A second later, the object was raised to my eye.

U.K.

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Odd. But it was not empty. In my hand I held possibility, and like the fires around me and across the now-destroyed base, my desire for glory still burned. I had come here for one thing and one thing only – the money. And now this “U.K” ass has interfered? Well not for long. The directionality of these two seemed to indcaite they were to meet with more. What they carried was a simply sample of the threasuires that awaited me.

“Fucken' chump change...”

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I'd leave this chest of gold behind then – along with the bodies – the unburnt forest ahead acting as my next destination.
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[Messatsu!]

Within Hi no kuni now laid a narrow line of clear space within its forest from having its trees bulldozed and laid waste too - a testament to the power of Masuyo's Earth Titan. Unfortunately is sopor had been brief, but it was one that had been much appreciated as it felt like an eternity of slumber. Light blue eyes revealed themselves from behind closed lids as his body glided forward to sit up. Both arms reached above his head as far as they could, stretching to loosen up his appendages after being idle for several minutes. Nimble hands came down to rub both eyes, curing his vision of the blurriness that accompanied the awakening process from sleeping.

"Yaaaawnnn! Hm I wonder how long have I been out, meh, doesn't matter I guess. what I do wanna know his far far until we reach whatever it is that was on fire a while ago."

Feeling absolutely refreshed after having stretched, a horizontal flat palm pressed against his forehead as his eyes and vision narrowed, trying to make out their destination from atop his Earth Titan. Lo and behold, there it was, a great fortress, beaten and battered into submission along with two bodies that laid lifelessly along the ground - or so they seemed. Crawling to the edge of his Titan's shoulder upon his palms and knees, he peered over ever so carefully as its body sunk low to the earth and shoveled up their bodies along with clumps of earth and ponds of blood.

"Hmm somebody did a number on these guys. Whoever attacked them did so with murderous intent."

With the drop not too far, Masuyo leapt forward and down off of his Titan's shoulder with a frontal flip. He landed in a skillful crouch just along the lower parts of the Titan's palms as he ransacked their belongings which rather minuscule in terms of quality and quantity.

"Although these guys don't have alot, if whoever did this left somemore bodies around then I guess i'll have to just go through those as well."

Swiftly he climbed back up to his titan's shoulders as he commanded to titan to hurl the two bodies back over its shoulders and off into the distance some where. With that Masuyo and his giant friend continued to move forward, creating mini quakes with each step.

[☆ F ☆]

Had it not been for the dozens of murmuring voices ahead, as well as the ruckus they produced, perhaps the heaving earthen beast behind me would have made a bigger impression. But my rush was blind, the quakes not of my concern for the moment mainly because the grounds around me did nothing to warn me of the titan’s presence - yet. Instead, I had let crimson seek jade, Sharingan scanning the deep forest for signs of the disruption’s ownership. They were everywhere, dozens of voices; some high, some low. But in the end, they all had one thing in common…

Sounds like formation coordination…

…could this be the rest of the unit?

But no answer was truly sought and awaited for, as the question’s origins were rather rhetorical. No; I had not come here for simple surveillance, and I had not sharpened my blades for the sake of appearance. No…I knew the answer. And I knew the answer to the next question. And the next. I knew what I had done thus far. And most of all, I sure as hell knew what I was gonna do next.

“Force. Take. Rule…”

“…and kill.”

Two strangers reacted to the voice that emerged midst the deep greenery that made Hi no Kuni so favorable in Spring, the first of many towards the backs of the flanks I would begin to pick off. A few of their friends ahead did not react due to their battle fervor, but with only ten meters separating me from the three, there was little that could stop my sinister song from filling the air…

Time to rinse and repeat.

[Messatsu!]

Tedious, so, tedious. Everything happened so slow and with Masuyo being so young, well, lets just say he couldn't have withstood it for much longer, he needed to take action, he needed a way to lure out any and all bastards that could have had some money on their person as well as any other items that Masuyo could have put his hands on. Given that most of the guys were bandits and shinobi, well, he was bound to find something of interest. Over the span of a few minutes, Masuyo searched the fortress but to no avail, there was nothing for him to use other than a few pieces of hidden coin here and there.

With his search complete he continued through the forest, paranoid that there had been other platoons around, and if there were, well, they'd have just found themselves out of whack with once Masuyo beckoned forth his next action.

"Come out, Come out wherever you are!!!"

Despite his childish claim, his Kagura minds eye (S) reached out further than one would expected, picking up numerous spiritual signatures to keep track of simultaneously, as well as bring to an end. Without the need of seals (via earth Titan) its left, giant leg uplifted and came back down onto the earthen floor sending massive tremors through the surface and the entire essence beneath the earth itself. The damage would have knocked any and all things off balance, toppling trees and human alike. Generally the range would have been 50 meters, but thanks to the earth titans power, its range was doubled.

"Don't Hide from me now, all I want is your money!"

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Earth Dominion 'S'.
Chuusijin no Jutsu (Stomping Monkey’s Quake Technique)
Rank: C + C + C + C + C
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Mid
Special: Range of earthquake depends on the user’s level of Earth Dominion. As long as anyone except the user is within range of the quake and standing atop the ground, they will automatically suffer serious balance and orientation disruption, resulting in a 50% loss of speed - effects aren't auto however, and can be evaded with clever RP. Quake lasts the entire turn, and can be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: As its name implies, this basic yet efficient technique results in the wielder forming a few simple handseals and then stomping and pounding the ground wildly, their limbs coated in a special chakra. As they pound away, the earthquake consumes the area, disrupting balance and speed. Very good for when faced with waves of opponents, or for taking down weakened edifices.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'C'.

Dairasshu Bunshin no Jutsu (Call of the Mud Titan!)
Rank: S
Type: Offensive / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Massive
Special: Creates a giant earth clone that can use any Doton jutsu the user knows, with the default jutsu damage, area and power doubled - but so is the cost. Size of clone depends on the user's level of 'Earth Dominion.' By default, the Titan is immune from one full ‘S’ ranked or lower attack. Every time the user re-learns this jutsu, they can absorb an additional strike. Range of attack depends on the user’s level of Earth Dominion, doubled. mud titan does not need to perform handseals in order to execute Doton jutsu. User must be in contact with clone at all times, and cannot used any non-doton techniques for the remainder of the clone's lifespan.
Description: One of the most visually awing Doton technique, this jutsu allows the user the ability to summon an oversized, giant earth clone from the user’s feet, rising up at rapid rates under the cover of a massive earthquake. This clone, appearing like the user even in appearance, can perform any Doton jutsu the user knows, as well as move around at the user’s behest. Such a jutsu was designed by a famed Iwa shinobi from long ago, whom was never able to summon and was tired of loosing to them due to this size. With this, NO ONE will ever be the bigger opponent again!
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'S'.

[☆ F ☆]

Both arms had cocked back in preparation for what was to come, a displacement of pure lightning coming forth from Makuden, my personal lightning claws preparing to let forth fury times the amount of fingers (claws) I possessed – ten, to be exact. And as they buzzed, red marked the authentication behind my death-glare, letting me know as to where my targets would be. Chakra burning steadily, I was ready to take back what was “rightfully” mine.

DIE!!!

They were unleashed at the same time IT happened, the appearance of the strange 'other', the one that had managed to shake the earth all around. Though the tremors had indeed affected the release times for the lightning, the fact the tremor had come from seemingly no where had kept his targets intrigued and still, as well as off balance. Feeling the power that shook the earth behind them led their quick-turning heads to place eyesight on the mud titan; in the process, they would see me. It was pointless however, as my cold blue traveled at speeds far more than what they could ever handle.

“...”

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The tremors sent me to the ground momentarily, though my familiarity with the element tempted me to dive into Gaia's bosom and embrace her existence. However, at the last minute I'd decide otherwise, registering an interesting facial expression the men displayed moments before their death – it seemed they were legitimately unaware as to why that giant was there. Meaning it was no friend of the one I sought. Who, then, was it...?

Around fourty meters away, I looked over at it momentarily before decided to resume my hunt. His presence, for now, was a plus; for now...
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[Messatsu!]

Like a child with a short temper, Masuyo's mud titan continued to stomp away at the earthen floor, sending wave upon waves of quakes and tremors through its essence, agitating the balance of all within range. After a moment the Earth titan discontinued its rampage upon Masuyo's command as he concurrently looked out upon the battlefield; his left hand hung just above his forehead - acting to be a surrogate visor that shielded his eyes from the suns rays. Masuyo heard the painful screams and sounds of fierce battle that billowed into the air above the trees - had someone else been here with a common goal?

"Man oh man, I wonder what could be going on down there. Hehehe I think someone is doing all the work for me! Just means more time to look around and take stuff."

The young Jounin along with his Earth titan decided it had been best to move on, he could see a figure through the trees apex, but barely. It was like a speeding streak of crimson; he caught the movement with his physical vision - just barely- as the figure had been completely out of Masuyo's Kagura minds eye range. The orange haired lad continued to sit upon his Titan's shoulder, comfortably in Indian style as his right hand smacked its surface repeatedly in attempt to increase its speed.

"OIIIIII! HEEEEY WAAAAIT UUUUUUPP"

The seven year old jounin had been anxious to meet up with this mysterious ally, well, who he thought was an ally as the two shared common enemies despite for different reasons. The titan surely grew closer and closer as it trailed right behind the flashing streak of red as a giants step could cover thrice as much ground than one could run. His excitement induced a fairly large smile upon his face as his desire to speak with this man grew with each second.

"Hehee this guy must be something to go through all this trouble by himself!"

[☆ F ☆]

One by one they fell, their bodies shredded to pieces by the cutters of pure lightning I spat out. Given the confusion caused by the giant, these troops would be legitimately caught off guard, their skill no longer a factor. And although there were a few that caught on to my murders and learned fast to register my presence as a separate disturbance aside the giant, they had still not truly seen me, leaving me to reside in the one place I loved the most – the shadows.

You can feel me...

...yet you can't see me...

More flickers abound, my body's passing creating confusion amongst the select few lucky enough to have witnessed my presence. More blue came forth, followed by more red; it was an endless, lifeless cycle, with myself and only myself remaining as the orchestrator. Yet even then the tremors continued, making a serious advance much harder than I wished and bringing to light the one topic I had purposely ignored for the sake of my rush - that fucking giant!

Must be terrible...!

With the presence of the giant, my enemies would, simply put, be expecting me. Or rather, something. And that's when it hit me – sight! While the giant had made a surprise attack no longer possible, it's sheer size would make seeing the whole area a cinch. And with this knowledge, I'd be able to strategically advanced rather than run blindly into a trap. I was assured now of my next set of actions. Rather than continuing forward with my hasty murder, I'd retreat, shimmering backwards until I would come within presence of the beast.

“...!!!”

The chakra that left my blurring body would now reside within my feet. My aim? Simple. To climb the retched earthen beast, of course! Ten meters away, I'd approach depending on its next move.

[Messatsu!]

He could damn near see everything while on the giants shoulder, it was a fun ride with an amazing view sure, however, being exposed to Hi no kuni's flaming sun was both annoyingly hot which caused him to constantly use his visor to even remotely see. Luckily for him the sun payed its dues for the day, ready to allow its ivory counter part to take to the skies, but the time had yet to come - for now. Until then Masuyo continued to shield his eyes from all things harmful, but, something happened, the swift streak of red he followed so contentedly stopped and retreated. The crimson figure, whomever it had been, seemed to have housed a hidden interest in the young lads giant friend.

"Eh?! Whats he doing, is he. . .trying to come up here?!"

Unable to have fully determined the mans angle, he seemed to have made his way towards the Titan and intended on scaling the massive beast. Having realized the mysterious mans' intentions, the Titan's gait seized itself and came to direct halt; the ground shook further as both of its feet were not planted deep into the earth from its massive weight. Masuyo remained in his Indian style sitting posture as he leaned over the edge of the Titan's shoulder ever so slightly, watching the man ascend up the titans leg.

"Heeeeey Up heeeereee!"

He yelled down towards the man while waving his arm, welcoming him into Masuyo's earthen abode with friendliness.

[☆ F ☆]

The voices rising behind me were of no surprise given the conflict that had broke out and escalated in such a short time, but to hear youth come from above would be something else, something that had indeed caught the eye of the tiger. I growled his way, to where the voice had emerged – atop the giant!? So then it WASN'T a freak creation, a titan of hatred spawned by mother nature to punish us all for our selfishness; no, it was just another shinobi! Hmph. But then, just what were his intentions exactly...?

I need to think fast!

Several light and smoke bombs went off behind me as I had gained temporary stillness, and though my eyes were saved of the blinding flash, I knew my time was running out. Powerful or not, enough of these foes would drain me for good – and then it was I that would be done. No...that could not happen. At least, not yet. Growling once more, I turned to face the crowds of troops coming in, all while backtracking towards the giant's foot; I had a plan.

“...coming.”

Whether he heard me or not did not matter, for I would not compromise my style for the tidings of a younger and lesser others. No, instead, I'd let his eyes communicate for me. As I was surrounded, a bit of chakra and a few seals let me sink in to the earth a meter or so away from the giant foot; if the owner of the titan was any form of strategist, he'd take this time to dispatch this group in one swipe. But whether he did or not did not matter.

“...”

I emerged on the other side, so that the wave incoming was on the other side of the giant. Once I emerged, I'd make a mad dash up the beasts' side, chakra at my feet ready to keep me in place

[Messatsu!]

Watching the mysterious figure dash back towards the base of Masuyo's own monstrous Titan, metameric bodies of light sprouted at the bottom of the titan's foot. Flash bomb? It had to have been so, the opposition had been trying to prevent the man from advancing up the mountain of a creature with a brisk pace. The bastards, so persistent and annoying creatures, they'll have to be dealt with appropriately. Masuyo watched from the apex of his Titan as the man slipped into mother earths womb, giving him free reign to attack without friendly fire?

". . .Tch Jerks! Lets show them whose boss Titan!"

Without the need of any handseals, the Titan's mouth inflated near instantly, filling to the brim with a muddy liquid which -with its next breath- beckoned forth in the form of a might flowing river of constricting mud. Its essence shot forward and down upon the entire forest itself, stretching out to be 100 meters in length and width, truly a technique from the Titan far surpasses Baku Suishouha. Its essence sifted through the trees and land itself like a sticky goo, swallowing anything within its destructive path. Slaughtering of the masses at its best - dispatching entire platoons in one fell swoop.

"Well now if that wont do it then idunno what will!"

[☆ F ☆]

The earth released me with great fervor as I shot from Gaia, a fiery ascent continued and intensified once my sandaled feet touched down onto the ground. I had adopted a full sprint that led me right next to the giant's rocky foot, and with yet another burst of energy, leapt forwards. Chakra powered both my run and my jump, making my moving body retain its momentum – and maybe even gain some more. Now, milliseconds away from making contact, I'd get a brief flash as to the conclusion of this whole battle – call it, a premonition...

...and a damn good one!

The chakra at my feet helped my now-horizontal body run up the side of the titan with ease, as if I was used to running up buildings and walls every since birth. With momentum retained from the advance, all that was left now was to rise to the top of this mobile mountain. Sharingan had revealed this beast to be one giant wealth of chakra, not independent but instead getting its existence continued by the chakra or someone else; lets us, then, find it's owner, shall we? I had a feeling the source would prove more intriguing than ever imagined.

Now, to meet the man behind such a creation...

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Little to my knowledge, the “man” I expected to greet me would be barely a pup in this cold world. But as I was in the middle of my climb, I would not yet be privy to this. Up its back I went, past the half-way point, when the beast shook and took action. In the face of such a large beast, I was but a small fly; still, I held on fiercely, moving effortlessly as I reached closed and closer to my target. Simply put, as long as chakra remained within, I'd continued my ascent.

"..."

In a few moments, I'd appear at the beast's shoulder, as well as the side of its owner.
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[Messatsu!]

Screams, he heard so many screams, so many different times of screams. They all were powerful, brimming with fear, all until the forest became flooded with mud and hapless corpses that now swam within it. A large smile swept across Masuyo's face as his Kagura minds eye picked up a signature, namely the mysterious crimson man coated in Iron clad armour, finally he made is way up. Standing up on the Titan's shoulder he watched him ascend the 50 meter tall giant, but went when gravity worked against him he reached the top in record time - impressive. The man came to stop on its shoulder as well, now becoming his own platform for fast and powerful transportation.

"Hi! You're pretty strong mister, whaddya doing out here fighting all of these guys?!"

Masuyo had been curious about many things just as any other seven year would had been expected to be. Nevertheless with his ally aboard, he seated himself once more and you guessed it - Indian style. On his own command the Titan's steady strides continued, advancing through the ocean of mud with ease as if it'd not been there at all. Each stepped held a little rock to it, namely from its body perpetually elevating behind each step, but it shouldn't have been able to knock over a man such as. . .wait who exactly had the man been?

"Heey, you seem like a swell guy and all, but whats your name!?"