Intel.

[marvolous.]

IC: 24 hours.

Getting into Konoha couldn't have gone any smoother than it had, honestly. The guards hadn't bothered questioning both Asato and I on the circumstances regarding our return, nor did they even bother to verify our information. With that said, once we had delved further in the village we stopped completely, the chakra concealing my true appearance falling as soon as we were in the clear. Even though everything looked fine, my peripherals constantly scanned our surroundings for any unwanted people - we couldn't be too safe.

"I'm going to need your word that you'll do everything I say." I spoke upon finally concluding that we were alone. Still, however, my guard remained poised. "If I tell you to kill one of your friends, you must do it. I don't care if it's your best friend, if you don't listen to my commands you'll die. With that said, to begin I'm going to need you to gather intel on the Hokage building." For good reason I couldn't do it myself, so the responsibility fell on Asato. He wouldn't be used to such intelligence gathering due to his rank, but all I needed was a rough idea of the building.

"First, when you leave here make sure you are not followed. Once you are sure of that, double check again - its better to be safe than sorry. After that, when you reach the Hokage premises make sure to mentally note the crucial area; the scroll vault, the Hokage office, the treasury, things like that. If possible, make sure you find out about any restricted floors." With my words I moved to hide myself in the shadows, concealing myself so I could wait for Asato to return when he left. "The restricted floors are crucial, those are the areas they dont want unwelcomed guests."

"Go now. Report back here when you're done."

[spade]

They entered the village scotch free, nobody bothered them, it was as easy as taking candy from a baby. It was almost too easy, or was Asato just thinking to much? Dispelling the thought from his mind, he kept his eyes on his surroundings - shit could hit the fan real fast if people found out what was going on. "My word?" He smiled, hopefully this companionship would be a trustworthy one now. Listening to what he had to say, Asato's visage remained unchanged. "You got my word." He spoke with utmost seriousness, holding out his hand for a handshake, as if they were closing out a deal.

"Hokage Tower?" He queried, continuing to listen to what Sora was saying - it all started to make sense. First, he was going to go scout out the Hokage Tower - look for all the important floors that contained the scroll vault, the Hokage office, and important stuff like that. "This'll be fun." He said as he rubbed his hands together, turning around he waved his hand towards the man. " I'll be back soon~." He sung, forming a handseal - his entire body would become invisible due to the academy level technique. From here on, no one would notice him.

Jumping to a roof top, he'd make his travels via rooftops now so he wouldn't bump into unneeded people. Always checking behind him to see if he was being followed, which was highly doubted since he was already invisible. So unless someone was spying on them while they were having there talk, Asato's trail would be gone.

[EXIT]

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Kakuremino no Jutsu (Magic Cloak of Invisibility Technique)
Rank: E
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: No other technique may be used while creeping.
Description: Kakuremino no Jutsu is a very basic Ninjutsu technique. The ninja uses a camouflage cloth to cloak themselves in the background.
Domain: Academy Student Ninjutsu.

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[spade]

Asato would make his way back to where he split up from his current partner, still henge'd into the cat he always made sure to look around just in case people were following. Until the coast was clear, he'd take the route towards the little spot where Sora was lurking about in the shadows. When he arrived at his destination, he dispelled the henge. In a poof of smoke, Asato's original sexy form was back. "Phew." He said, scratching the back of his head. Actually, that was pretty fun - for him anyway.

Letting out a short whistle to draw Sora's attention if he hadn't already, he'd await him to come out from wherever he was hiding. Then, would he begin to speak. He wasn't just going to randomly start babbling about everything he knew, what if people were eaves dropping. "I'm back~" He whispered.

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[marvolous.]

With Asato's reappearance I would finally reveal myself from my hidden location, my body licking at the shadows as I transcended the short distance over to my kin. He had Henge'ed himself as a cat for what I assumed was his means of intel gathering, but quickly reverted himself back with my appearance. "Speak. Tell me absolutely everything you know." I commanded, allowing my back to press firmly against the hard surface of a tree; I had been standing still for almost an hour, I was tired.

"I don't care if you found an insect on a windowsill. I want to know everything."

[spade]

"Straight to the point, huh?" He paused, inhaling a deep breath before continuing to go over the Intel he received. "Well, the Hokage Tower doesn't look too strong. It should go down easy with one or two strong techniques. The lobby is located on the first floor, whilst the second is full of security shit, like camera feeds and junk, this floor is restricted." Taking another breather, he continued. "The third floor is the scroll vault, restricted floor as well, fourth is the exact same as the second, and the fifth is the unrestricted Hokage's Office." He finished.

Rubbing his chin, he looked at Sora. "But - for some reason, I couldn't find out where the treasury is. From the assumption of the placement of the buttons on the elevator, it should be guessed it's somewhere in that vicinity." He spoke with utmost seriousness.

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[Yuuza v.2]

Konohagakure, a village of cultivated life, one which thrummed with civilized activity. Its citizens always seemed busy, always active and productive, resting very little if at all, their enthusiasm for business seemed unparalleled. At least this is what skittered across Yuuza's mind as he silently sifted effortlessly from roof to roof at level best speeds. Peering down below as he vaulted and leapt over each gap in between roofs he -just like thousands of times before- witnessed the lives of his home live to the fullest.

"Today seems like a pretty nor-"

Abruptly Sei's muted steps came to a halt as a thought ran through his mind, namely above the edge of a 12 meter high edifice, leaning just over the edge. He saw a cat run down what seemed to be a highly less populated street, it looked familiar - well all cats in Konohagakure did. Konoha was known to house wealthy men and women, all of which had some kind of pet be it a dog, cat, or a bird, someone had one, and it was too easy for them to go missing. He knew in the past there were loads of D ranked missions regarding watching the pets of citizens and even going out to find runaways, perhaps the cat was one - or so he thought.

And so he followed, silently shadowing the cat, knowing that cats had keen senses and could react to even the most sensitive movements which would have resulted in its escape. He continued tailing the feline unnoticed, even as it took the moment to look around in a humanly fashion, one that induced suspicion in Sei's mind. The cat stopped as it ventured off into a 4 meter wide botanic alley way (never described the area). At a side angle from afar(15m), Sei watched the cat revert back into a man - It was Asato. Sei knew of Asato, but not personally. All he had initially known was that he and Ryu were best friends, often seen together like a bromance taken a tad bit too far. It was odd to not see them together on such a beautiful, empty day, especially given that the two had been on the same Team for quite some time. But, how had Yuuza come to bear such knowledge, easy, he too was friends with ryu, but not a 'best'.

Though he knew Ryusuke casually, he always made a mental note to keep a watchful eye of his actions with him being an uchiha and all. Yuuza knew his heritage would be both a blessing and a curse, and having nothing but the best interest in his comrades at heart, he looked out for him.

Soon afterwards another stepped from the bowels of nullity, beginning to speak with Asato, but Sei could not fully make out their words, he needed to get closer, but tactically. Crouching down behind a solid, 90 degree wall, a single hand seal would be formed, birthing a single duplicate along the streets before the turn in the alley itself. The clone (10m), turned into the ally, immediately speaking.

"Oi Asato, is there something wrong here?!"

The bunshin began lightly jogging towards the two with a fast gait, one that screamed with alarm and curiosity. Simultaneously Sei himself had already closed the distance with a few silent jumps, landing on a building (7m high) edge, vertically parallel to Asato's friend(Naga). This man was unfamiliar, he didn't seem right, the air around him stirred with a evil taint, one of which Sei could not ignore. Equipping both his hand claws and a kunai with the powers of hellfire at its back, he readied himself to attack - had something gone wrong that is.

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1 Kunai
1 Tag

Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)
Rank: E
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Allows the user to create a clone without substance that resembles the user in every way, including retaining its movement speed. Clones cannot mold chakra nor perform jutsu, nor can they harm. Up to one clone can be made, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. The Bunshin technique creates a copy of the ninja without substance that, although easily seen through by those with doujutsu, can fool the normal eye easily. Why? Simply because although without substance, the copy resembles the ninja in every way. This clone can function as a distraction or as means to confuse one's opponent, though no real damage can be done by it. Finally, as soon the Bunshin gets attacked or comes into contact with an opponent, it will disperse.
Domain: Academy Student Ninjutsu.

[marvolous.]

Strong? I hadn't imagined it would be - at least, not to my lightning. I was proficient enough in my art that I could utilize it far greater than anyone in the world, perhaps even the Raikage himself; small scale walls of a building made for appeal would be no problem. Nevertheless, I didn't offer any sort of reaction to his words other than a stern nod at the opportune times, allowing my mind to process all the information and come out with several well fetched out means of going about our mission with the highest success rate. "That is most likely because they don't want it's location to be found. It would stupid - on their part - to have both the treasury and the scroll vault near each other."

I paused, allowing my thoughts to take over for a brief moment once again. "If I had to guess, it is probably located somewhere in the basement. We'll have to improvise to find it." I allowed myself to step back in my words, my eyes once again - much like they had been doing for the past hour - scanning our surroundings for any unwanted guests. My eyes did not fail to note another walking towards us, even before he had spoken. It was strange, all my senses had been tuned to our location in a means to not be snuck up on, so why was he inhumanly silent to the point where my ears hadn't picked up on his movement?

"The only thing 'wrong' in this picture is you. Joining a conversation you're not welcomed in, with something as fake as that?" He would be foolish to think that such an elementary attack would have fooled me, especially considering he made no means to hide his real form upon the building almost directly infront of me. Frankly, I was almost insulted by his sheer ignorance. "Threatening to attack one of your own without provocation?" I didn't need to use my Sharingan to note the painfully obvious malevolent nature of this man, especially considering how blunt he was being.

Needless to say, though I address the real form of the man, my eyes did not dare to lose his clone from my peripherals.

"If you're going to attack us, you might as well do it on level ground like a man - I can almost smell the fear running through your body.

[spade]

"That's my specialty." He smiled, Asato knew he'd have to use his earth techniques to get to the basement - since the elevator down wasn't going to take them there. Suddenly, he heard a voice - one not similar at all. But how'd he know his name? Asato was beyond confused, he was sure to look around and check - he would have felt something if someone followed him. The other thing that was strange about the man, is he knew who Asato was. "...?" He simply turned around, no words came out of his mouth.

He'd let Sora handle this, since you know - earth techniques don't work too well in a closed environment. However, the alley way did have two exits - one from where Asato entered, and the other currently behind him since he positioned himself to look at the clone. "If you need anything, signal." He said to Sora - obviously Asato was going to help, depending on whether Sora wanted to do this alone or not. Acknowledging the 'real' genin on the roof, he'd chuckle.

"How do you know me? Are you new or something? Never seen or heard of you at all. Must not be too important~" He laughed, whilst his digits danced together forming familiar zodiac signs. The alley way they were in was filled with a couple of garbage cans, and shards of glass that can be used for weapons if need be. But, Asato had his trusty Katana if he was tempted to engage in close combat. However, he felt this genin's life would be over very soon. It'd be a sad day for him indeed, a very sad day.

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[✘TAIGA]

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Konohagakure was a tight knit community. It was the sort of place where every face you came pass was a familiar one. It was just how things worked around these parts, quiet, tranquil atmosphere, clear skies, tall trees and friendly people. In the Hidden Leaf nothing was unexpected, different or even odd. It wasn't every day an altercation was on the fringe of breaking out, and luckily Hotarubi had happened upon that on such a gorgeous day. The girl wore her usual attire, except today of all days the heat wouldn't allow her to dawn her trademark red jacket, so instead she wore but her favorite white tank top, red track bottoms, cuffed tightly just above her ankles.

Oruhane was holstered up upon her back as always. The mundane populace of Konoha was enjoyable, but also tiresome. A yawn escape the freckled face girl as she trotted off to a more secluded location. Village life got dull at moments, but the girl never had dreams of leaving her birthplace. It was her home-the place she'd protect and serve. As the wind blew Hotarubi's sense were for some reason highly active, her ears caught the back drop of a conversation, the words she'd hear were what gave way to the half smile across her face. Some fun was to be had.

(strangers voice) "That is most likely because they don't want it's location to be found. It would stupid - on their part - to have both the treasury and the scroll vault near each other.....If I had to guess, it is probably located somewhere in the basement. We'll have to improvise to find it."

Like a cat drawn to mischief Hotarubi couldn't contain her curiosity so she quietly made her way to the epicenter of where the noise came from. There she saw Asato, he wasn't really a close friend. In fact she had kicked his ass once before, the other was a familiar face although not specifically one that Hotarubi knew all too well; however the face of the man who she'd heard the voice come from was the one that interested her the most. He wasn't from these parts so in her mind Hotarubi quickly labeled him as an outsider. (same strange voice) "If you're going to attack us, you might as well do it on level ground like a man - I can almost smell the fear running through your body." It wasn't rare for there to be such people in the village, but it seemed things were stirring and Hotarubi wanted in on the mix.

"Oi, lets not start anything silly here!"

Hotarubi said bluntly whilst folding her arms as she stepped from the shadows, subtly she gazed at the pieces gathered. Hotarubi stood ten meters away from Asato and the stranger, just behind Sei (Bushin) as he began to approach the two, her face taking a smug expression. She had not the slightest idea of what was really in the works, but things always were found once the light hit!

On the inside the girl was frowning why was Asato weaving out seals, was he planning an attack of some sort, whilst Sei was mad or something charging without provocation? It was suspicious to say the very least she thought as she loosened her body with a quick roll of her shoulder whilst walking forward, venturing further into the alley just behind the jogging bushin. She was privy to all things around her, that was except for the true Sei above the building, but her sense were open enough so that if the moment presented itself she was ready to retaliate with equal force.

[Yuuza v.2]

In all his 25 years of being a Konohagakure shinobi, he faced a great many battles and opponents, yet, there was one thing that he could not fathom, what drove people to speak when they knew well that a battle would ensue. Preceding the mans speech(Naga & Spade) his hellfire kunai beckoned forth, aiming to land into the earthly mounds in-between Asato and the intruder as gravity accelerated his already mighty throw. However, before the kunai itself could even come close to hitting the ground (2m above Asato/Naga) had a 'Kai' seal been formed, igniting the dormant conflagration, allowing it to blossom over a 5m expanse.

The rustic flames immediately summoned forth a smoke screen, of which Yuuza landed into prior to descending upon the earthen floor with a skillful vault. The smoke screen obscured his vision of his opponents as it did himself as well, however, he'd already memorized their positions, even the distance in which they stood in front of one another(1.5m - never explained). The moment his feet intermingled with the soils of his home -and from having landed in a crouch- his body rapidly spun with an extended leg. The force behind it was fearsome,it caused a gust of overturning winds to blast in a full 360 degree area of effect.

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1Tag used

Reppuu (Violent Wind)
Rank: D - D - D
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Stamina: Low
Special: Affects up to one opponent per kick, plus one more each time retrained, as long as opponent's are within the 5 meter vicinity of the kick.
Description: Using their quickness and agility, the user moves low to the ground, dropping and delivering a spinning kick to sweep their opponent off their feet.
Domain: Goken.

[marvolous.]

OOC: For reference and clarification of everyones location, I'm about four feet behind and to the side of Asato, who's about ten meters from Taiga. Since Broken never stated a distance from both Asato and Sora, I'm going to do so for him. To further that, Konoha Reppu doesn't form 'gusts' or anything of such nature, it's simply a leg sweep - thats all.

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My attention on both the man and his fake replica had a purpose, you know. My senses had been fine tuned on everything around me even before the man had arrived; it allowed my guard to remain ready, perhaps even past paranoia. Because of that, I wasn't much surprised - almost prepared, even - when the man began to attack without any provocation. Almost out of sheer reflexes did my right arm and left arm reach back and draw but two simple kunai. With sheer swiftness and grace did my fingers on my left hand release the metalic blade in attempt to deflect the incoming kunai. It would of course, but not after the man's kunai had reached nearly 80% of it's intended distance.

Luckily enough, with the height it was at when it was deflected (Four or five M above us - it would get lower as it lost momentum) and the grand three or four meters distance between it and Asato, we'd escape the brunt of the exploding tag tied around it's base. The explosion wasn't close enough to do any major damage, but it singed my face lightly as smoke billowed out out infront of us both. However, even before that I had already begun my own means of an assault, my fingers - after moving my kunai to my mouth - dancing the melody of many seals whilst the explosion blinded both me and Asato.

I couldn't see anything but my ears did not fail to not notice the not-so-subtle landing of another but five meters infront of Asato (Again, you never stated so I did). I wasn't completely aware of what he was doing, but by the time I could vaguely see him he was in the motion of sweeping his leg, and by then, well - I'd be done with my seals. I was out of range of his feeble attempt, but he surely wouldn't be out of mine. Instead, as quick as lightning (Not literally, but perhaps a tad bit slower) would both the man and Asato himself, be affected by my electricity. With such minimal distance separating all of us, it would take very little time for it to spread over their body and completely engulf and paralyze them both.¹

The newest stranger wouldn't be left out, either. As she was but 10 meters away from me, and blinded from me at that, she'd feel the effects of the lightning as well - albeit, a tad bit later than my opponent. No matter the outcome, I remained on the tips of my feet whilst my hands kept the last seal of my technique, prepared for any unexpected counterattacks.

-- Kunai x2.
-- Karai Shin
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Myaku (Thunder Style – Static Pulse!)
Rank: A
Type: Offensive / Raiton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Chakra: Very High
Special: Allows the caster to send a wave of high voltage chakra with the caster in the center, which shocks and paralyzes all those caught, friend or foe alike, as long as the user holds the handseal. Range of pulse depends on the user's highest 'Karai Shin' range, halved. The longer someone is held within the pulse range remains without escaping, the more damage their body suffers, until they can take no more. Due to the intensity of the lightning, this can only be used once per turn, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: As its name implies, the ‘Static Pulse’ allows the user to deliver several quick pulses of shocking raiton chakra, intended to latch onto any living chakra networks, invade them, and shock away until nothing is left. This is allowed because the caster coats the region of the technique, thirty meters, in a thin layer of his refined raiton chakra. It spreads perfectly along the ground at fast speeds unless one has special eyes to pierce through such movement. Although brief, several can be shot at once, repeatedly, keeping the enemy at bay in a last minute ditch effort. Excellent when outnumbered.
Domain: Raiton. Karai Shin 'A'.

[spade]

"Hotarubi?" He had guessed by her voice, his peripherals had confirmed that it was her. Standing beside Sora, not once did Asato blink. His sky blue oculars focusing on his surroundings, and upon the ninja throwing a kunai, he believed that Sora would stop it. Yes, he trusted in his partner, so his digits were not interrupted and his zodiac signs continued to be made. Knowing that the nukenin was planing something to defeat the enemies, he felt that he would be in the way - and that Sora wouldn't stop if he was.

Seals finished by the time the explosion happened, Asato's face was burned minimally while he slammed his hands onto the ground. Chakra surged immediately throughout the earth, and a earthen wall¹ arose immediately beneath his feet carrying him ten meters into the air, and then curving towards the rooftop that Yuuza was standing on before he jumped down. His feet were connected to the earthen wall via chakra just in case anything became rough.

His sky blue oculars noted everything that was going on as he arose into the sky - digits came together whilst the smoke began to clear. Now atop of the rooftop, he'd have all three ninjas (gene, taiga, naga) in his vision - unless they moved out of the alley way. Chakra surging through his body, he was prepared to demolish anything in his way. The earth was now under his control, and boy was that a bad thing for his opponents.

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Earth Dominion A-Rank
¹Doryuu Jouheki (Earth Style Rampart)
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Chakra: High
Special: Size of area effected depends on the user's 'Earth Dominion' rank. Landscaping lasts one turn, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: An intense world shaper, the ninja will do the necessary hand seals and slam their hands on the ground. As they transfer their chakra down and begin to take control of the land, a large earthen wall will erupt from the ground, right underneath the user's feet. This wall can always vary by size, shape and width, and can be moved anywhere user wishes too, as long as they have enough chakra. This is the concept behind Doryu – use one’s power over Doton to influence the land. Useful for aiding or foiling escapes, disrupting large areas, etc.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'B'.

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[✘TAIGA]

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Things were about to get loud.

Very loud.

So much had happened in so little time, tensions were high and Hotarubi was taken off-guard by the actions that transpired. Why was there fighting going on? The man's face was foreign to her maple eyes, but he still bore Konhagakure's symbol, even if Sei's suspicions were right, taking them in without all the commotion was all but possible now. Of course Hotarubi had her own suspicious from overhearing things, but there was a methodical way to approach the situation, but in this case, kill the poison with violence. Not the civil way, but Hotarubi had no choice.

(speaking in her mind) 'So much for what I said...'

Her efforts to contain this had gone all but unnoticed.

It was time to play rough, after all it was a dog eat dog world Hotarubi thought as an explosion rippled throughout the alleyway. Whilst the detonation Hotarubi had swiped her arm forward, wind chakra gathered and expelled from her arm. There was no forthcoming of the attack as the five meter wide tornado swept forth, seeking to have its appetite appeased. All before Hotarubi would fall prey to the jaws of the beast. (Interrupt for Naga) She didn't have time to worry herself with others, what came forth was detaining both Asato and the man, Anbu would be more than interested in the talk they were having earlier.

Whilst unleashing her attack, Hotarubi allowed her hands to clasp together as she sifted through weaving hand-seals. The alley was a little cramp, so it was time to make things much more spacious.

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[1] prep

Kamaitachi (Cutting Whirlwind)
Rank: C, C
Type: Offensive / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: 10+ meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Size of tunnel opening measures 5 meters, and wind blasts can travel 10 meters; each time relearned, the mouth grows by 5 meters and the blast itself travels an extra 10 meters..
Description: This jutsu was brought to fame by a legendary Suna shinobi from long ago, and was named after a mythical creature able to command the winds on a whim. After channeling wind chakra at either their weapon or limb, the user swings it around and brings forth a most intense tornado, coming out from the weapon/arm. Once it strikes the user, the tornado tips upward and takes the user up, keeping them imprisoned by the strong currents, and delivering multiple waves of cutting/slicing damage onto their bodies, as well as dropping them hard onto the ground afterward.
Domain: Fuuton.

[Yuuza v.2]

(Spade)
Seals finished by the time the explosion happened, Asato's face was burned minimally while he slammed his hands onto the ground. Chakra surged immediately throughout the earth, and a earthen wall1 arose immediately beneath his feet carrying him ten meters into the air, and then curving towards the rooftop that Yuuza was standing on before he jumped down.

On his way down the tarrying sound of crumpling earth outstretched into his ears as he landed, a jutsu? He thought, and as he landed he lacked a definite target, in turn meeting with a wall of earth that he paid no attention to any longer in regards to offensive judgement; thus is reppuu never saw the light of the given fight therefor not needed to without a target to attack. The couple of seconds it would have taken his reppuu to set forth were a couple of seconds he retained given the order of things, those precious seconds were thin lines between life and death. Given that he landed in a skillful crouch -and factoring in his kunai being deflected prematurely than his desired 2 meter distance above asato/naga-

(Naga)Luckily enough, with the height it was at when it was deflected (Four or five M above us - it would get lower as it lost momentum)

as the smoke hung into the air for a moment as Yuuza himself was lowly crouched beneath it, glancing over the man afront (naga). He was 4 feet from spade which had roughly been 6.1 meters judging from Yuuza's own mind.

Adrenaline pumping even through his deepest vein, time itself seemed to decelerate, allowing him to calmly analyze the situation, assess it, and finally deduce around it a purpose and plan all within a fraction of a second mind you. He watched as the assailant cycled through a series of hand rituals, he took the couple of seconds that it attack would have taken to instead rush forward past the rocky construct about a meter before a pulsing wave of blue, residual energy rushed forward, along the surfaces of the earth. With great finesse his calve muscles thrummed with activity like gears within a clock tower, launching him in a frontal, arcing jump which carried him 3 meters forward as the wave passed beneath him- his artistry over Taijutsu watched over him.

As he landed, his steps continued, his momentum faltered not even an inch as he abruptly and suddenly bolted forward with brisk speeds, unleashing a vector of erratic attacks with his wolverine claws! (equipped beforehand). After closing in, a horizontal swing came across his face lead by a ascending knee, a clawed uppercut and text book jabs with his clawing apparatus. Without armor, any strike landed with said claws would undoubtedly be fatal.

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Dynamic • Action (Dainamikku • Akushon)
Rank: D - D - D - D
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Stamina: Low
Special: Up to one punch and kick can be performed per use, plus one more of each one each time retrained.
Description: Without warning, the user launches themselves at the opponent from whichever stance they were holding at whichever angle they can come in, and proceed to deliver a barrage of weak but quick punches and kicks.
Domain: Goken.

[marvolous.]

So close, yet so ignorant. I had begun making hand seals prior to even the explosion taking place - just after throwing my kunai - so by the time the man had landed infront of me, attempting his sweeping kick, I would have been mostly finished. It was around that time that the newest arrive had attempted her own means of entering the fray, utilizing her chakra to formulate whirlwinds of inexplicable natures. I could only but assume she was trying to prevent me from completing my seals, however, unfortunately for her, it would do no such thing.

Even with the thin veil of smoke covering my vision, it would have been quite difficult not to notice the whirlwinds spiraling towards me. If it had spawned close to me I would have been finished, but 10 M itself was a huge distance, and instead of just waiting for it to engulf me, I bolted to my left - finishing my seals as I did so. As the wind was only traveling in a straight line, and I was moving in a completely different direction (left), with each step I would be brought further and further away from it. I was safe, but the man apparently wasn't - had he not noticed the giant whirlwind behind him when he had leaped forward (For the record, you were 4 meters from Asato)?

Not only that, but did he think 'jumping' would get him out of reach from my technique? No, as soon as he would have re-landed the electricity would have sought after him again - anyone in a 30 M radius from me, as long as I held the seal, wouldn't be able to escape it's wrath. It was unfortunate too, especially considering his apparent ally's attack nearing his way with me as the intended target. But I would have been long gone by then, my direction shifted as soon as I was a safe distance from the wind as I this time darted towards the female.

Even without shunshin I narrowed the distance down at considerable speeds. and once in a close proximity to her (Inches, even) - anticipating the electricity and paralysis still over her body - my body would arch low before ascending upwards with great momentum, bringing the bladed kunai in my mouth across her neck fluidly and swiftly as I still held the seal for my technique. Coupled with the A-ranked shocks and paralysis already being delivered to her body, it would surely be a killing blow.

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OOC: Taiga, your interrupt wasn't successful and since you had no other means of defense towards my attack, I can't see any viable way for you to get out of it. If you feel the need, get a BM. Due note, I'm still holding onto the last seal.