Enim Lentesco; Etsi Novus —

[Messatsu!]

Wavering perpetually upon his buzzing platform at the Rokubi's rear, his mind began to flit about, mentally sifting through a deck of tactics that could possibly harm this bestial vessel of power. His options were limited to say the least, taking him twice as long to successfully cogitate a effective attack. Despite having swallowed his fear just moments ago, his mind still processed the phenomenon what was laid out before him. As a child he heard of powerful tailed beast's that roamed the earth, however, at the time they were nothing but mere myths and stories for children. The ends of his trench coat swayed aimlessly from the mindless pull of high rise winds that had been created by the mere spiking of the Rokubi's power.

Antecedent to the contorting power of the Rokubi's stomach, Hei's hands converged onto one another, cycling through a sequence of zodiac signs as he dug deep into a wellspring of power. Below him -at ground level- had six separate duplicates beckoned forth upon the battle field, each adjacent from the other in a horizontal line. Upon being blessed with the privilege of life, they shared a mental connection with their creator, their father. Under their masters command, all six duplicates simultaneously tapped into their own reservoir of chakra, spewing out plethora's of insects beneath their feet which lifted them into atmosphere, juxtaposing themselves to Hei.

Ready to carry out his attack Hei had been momentarily stunned from the high pitched cries of the Rokubi, yet, it seemed to be not one of fury, but of pain instead. Whether or not if the beast had been damaged mattered none to Hei, as long as the beast continued to draw breath, it wasn't enough. Reconstructing his composure his clones set forth, three curved around to the beast's right, and the others, its left. Hei himself remained at the beast' rear as his duplicates all summoned their own permeative school of insects, causing them to spread outwardly and converge upon the Rokubi , attempting to sponge its massive chakra. He prepared himself for a possible counter attack with a sequence of seals at near incomprehensible speeds, ready to launch his own attack at a moments notice.

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Kikaichuu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Technique)

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Rank: D, C, B, A, [ S ] {625}
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: Mid > Low
Special: Allows the user to control, without the need of seals, the bugs residing within. Highest rank determines strength and ability of bugs, amount of chakra that can be absorbed per turn, distance the user can control them away from their body, and finally, readiness (speed) at which they react to command). By default, it takes a full turn of exposure to the full swarm of kikaichuu, in which constant contact is created, in order for chakra leeching to occur; it takes the same amount of exposure for the user to absorb leeched chakra.

• D: 10 meters // 1 meter per second
  
• C: 20 meters // 2 meters per second
  
• B: 30 meters // 3 meters per second
  
• A: 40 meters // 4 meters per second
  
• S: 50 meters // 5 meters per second
  

Description: Kikaichuu no Jutsu is a core ninjutsu technique central to all Aburame clan jutsu. After being born, the clan member forms a pact with the kikai, allowing them to serve as the host nest for the bugs. In return for feeding on the chakra the hosts' body provides, the insects will do the bidding of the clan member. The host can use the bugs to seek out the chakra of the opponent and attack them, allowing them to leech victim's energies and even create large figures. As a bonus, because the bug makes a bond with the user, they adopt all of their innate traites, including speed!
Domain: Aburame.

Mushi Bunshin no Jutsu (Bug Clone Technique)[/u]
Rank: B + B + B + B + B + B {600}
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: High > Mid
Special: Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. When struck physically, clone may disperse and reform easily, making them defeatable only by wide, area-of-effect attacks. When defeated, it explodes in a burst of bugs, spreading its essence everywhere. Explosion range covers 5 meters all around the clone. Clone can perform all known clan jutsu, and can move up to one country away from the user before dissipating.
Description: Mushi Bunshin no Jutsu is as its name implies, an Aburame ninjutsu cloning technique that allows the clan member to create a clone out of their kikai. Using the destruction bugs living from within their body, the clan host calls on the bugs to form a bunshin copy of themselves inr order to trick their opponent. Effective for misdirection, but once damaged by an attack, the technique ends and the clone disperses back into the bugs which formed it.
Domain: Aburame. Kikaichuu no Jutsu 'C'.


Mushi Fuyuu (Insect Island Floating)[/u]
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid > Low
Special: Distance the island can float above ground, as well as the speed at which the island can move, depends on the user's 'Kikaichuu' rank. Can hold up to one user, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: With this ninjutsu, the user will bring together their kikai into cloud-shaped clumps, the size of these ‘islands’ depending on the size of the user. These clumps are dense enough for the user or another ninja to rest on. During quick, dangerous attacks, this can allow the user to rise above any threat from below.
Domain: Aburame. Kikaichuu no Jutsu 'C'.

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Kikaichuu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Technique)

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Rank: D, C, B, A, [ S ] {625}
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: Mid > Low
Special: Allows the user to control, without the need of seals, the bugs residing within. Highest rank determines strength and ability of bugs, amount of chakra that can be absorbed per turn, distance the user can control them away from their body, and finally, readiness (speed) at which they react to command). By default, it takes a full turn of exposure to the full swarm of kikaichuu, in which constant contact is created, in order for chakra leeching to occur; it takes the same amount of exposure for the user to absorb leeched chakra.

• D: 10 meters // 1 meter per second
  
• C: 20 meters // 2 meters per second
  
• B: 30 meters // 3 meters per second
  
• A: 40 meters // 4 meters per second
  
• S: 50 meters // 5 meters per second
  

Description: Kikaichuu no Jutsu is a core ninjutsu technique central to all Aburame clan jutsu. After being born, the clan member forms a pact with the kikai, allowing them to serve as the host nest for the bugs. In return for feeding on the chakra the hosts' body provides, the insects will do the bidding of the clan member. The host can use the bugs to seek out the chakra of the opponent and attack them, allowing them to leech victim's energies and even create large figures. As a bonus, because the bug makes a bond with the user, they adopt all of their innate traites, including speed!
Domain: Aburame.

Mushi Chakura no Jutsu (Chakra Bug Absorption Technique)
Rank: D, C, B, A, [ S ] {625}
Type: Passive / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: --
Chakra: --
Special: Highest rank known reduces the amount of time bugs need to spend in order to leech chakra, and determine the amount of bugs needed in order to leech.

• D: Whole Turn // 100% of swarm
  
• C: 3/4th's of a turn // 80% of swarm
  
• B: Half a turn // 60% of swarm
  
• A: 1/4th of a turn // 40% of swarm
  
• S: Near-Instant // 20% of swarm
  

Description: Through intense training, the Aburame learns to control their bug skills, including how long their bugs need to be in contact with their victims in order to steal their chakra, as well as themselves in order to absorb it.
Domain: Aburame. Kikaichuu no Jutsu.

Mushi Fuyuu (Insect Island Floating)[/u]
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid > Low
Special: Distance the island can float above ground, as well as the speed at which the island can move, depends on the user's 'Kikaichuu' rank. Can hold up to one user, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: With this ninjutsu, the user will bring together their kikai into cloud-shaped clumps, the size of these ‘islands’ depending on the size of the user. These clumps are dense enough for the user or another ninja to rest on. During quick, dangerous attacks, this can allow the user to rise above any threat from below.
Domain: Aburame. Kikaichuu no Jutsu 'C'.
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[Shinkirō Kawakami]

"So it has begun," Shinkirō concluded as the spectacle unfolded before him. The denizens of Mizu as well as various others had culminated before a creature of yore and legend. Mindlessly it wrenched and contorted emanating power unlike any before it. Or, at least, to Shinkirō who had never actually come face to face with such a bestial construct. It was there that he watched one of the Shinobi confront it from his spot in a tree. The scene was one that could only be told like folklore of a hero standing stoic and stalwart. But the crushing reality came to be as he back away from the awesome might of the beast and as he raised his shield in futility.. Was crushed by a fleshy mass projected from it. The devastation that followed would normally deter any wiser from doing the same, but as the mass ripped through forestry and land, another seemed to take his place.

The loss of one foolish shinobi did little for Shinkirō's confidence, but always he reminded himself that the Shinobi were weaker than they were always said to be. The recently deceased was a testament to such facts. As black masses converged to form indescript figures-- Clones-- Of their master, the shriek of the bijuu reached the fiftieth meter and Shinkirō was met with a moment of confusion before his sight finally relaxed back on the scene. From fifty meters away, it was hard to discern what the remaining Shinobi would did, but as the black masses spread it, it looked like he had a plan. For what little good it would do him.

Shinkirō sat within the tree and glanced around. There were others going to come to the scene. It was a cliche when it came to random happenstance. People just so happened to be there, or hear something, or feel the presence of the Bijuu and like moths to a flame would have no choice but to come and watch or fight and die. In a sense it was a noble choice to do battle with the creature, despite having seen what it could do or having heard what it was capable of. Being only six tailed was not a blessing, as three from nine meant it was only that short from being the most powerful.

Excluding the Bijuu's assailant there were two others that sought to do battle with it. Hopefully for them the death of a comrade or at least another Shinobi would deter them from such foolishness. But even as they faced an inevitable death, they would serve a purpose. A destiny with Shinkirō. Were he to do battle with it and win, it would be long after these fragile-minded creatures had died or been battered enough to stop moving, and with them the Bijuu would be weakened at least a little. It was then, when it turned to set it's eyes on something else.. He would strike fiercely and valiantly.

[Anmida]

Just as I expected, it'd not be long before other Shinobi/beings would appear on the battlefield. With the amount of noise and mayhem this creature set off, it'd be impossible for there to not be people converging on the area. No sooner than when I arrived would another being appear on the branch beside the one I stood on. Similar to myself, the being who stood across from me wanted to observe the Bijuu before making his move. Though most might think of us to be campers or ones who do nothing but watch while others get slaughtered, there was definite reason to take time and effort into studying such a creature. Attempting to fight a Bijuu head-on without first gauging its abilities is probably the dumbest thing to do and lo and behold. Not too long after people began converging on the area would the Rokubi begin to make its move.

Left hand forming a fist, my right reached into my pouch to pull out one of the trackers I owned before placing it over my right eye; enabling me to see what the Rokubi had targeted. Within seconds, I'd be able to pick up the form of a human being standing some like 10 meters from the creature. Watching as the Bijuu utilized a created "tentacle" to attack the lowly person, I'd look on puzzled as the being attempted to block the massive attack with a lowly shield. "Idiot." Was all I could think about as I watched the idiot attempt to block an attack from a Bijuu with a shield.

"Well, looks like that is one down. Some idiot tried to block a tentacle attack with a shield. Haha." I'd say to see if the man who stood near me would respond. Though I held no trust for him, the current situation called for me to ally myself with others if I wanted any chance at beating the creature; a long shot idea of ideas. Continuing to watch the battle ensue, I'd be able to notice the person floating behind the Bijuu on what seemed to be a black cloud of bugs. No sooner than when I noticed him would the creation of several clones catch my attention. "At least there is one semi-smart individual," I thought. I was in full support of the individuals idea of using clones to attack as the act of physically touching the Bijuu could have some negative effects.

Nevertheless, there was only so much I could gain by watching fodder throw themselves at the Bijuu one by one. If I wanted to really test the capabilities of the Rokubi, I'd have to join in on the fray. "So, what do you say we join in on the fun?" The moment I announced my idea would snakes slither out from my sleeves; one from each arm. While one moved to wrap part of itself around the tree I stood on, the other wrapped itself around a tree located some distance behind me. Using the strength of my snakes, I'd be able to pull the upper portion of the taller tree I stood on back toward the other tree creating a make-shift catapult. Making sure to not bend the tree too much, I'd use its elasticity to launch myself and anyone else on the tree toward the Bijuu at a rate much faster than running. Though no where as effective as an actual catapult, the tree would serve its purpose.

"Here . . . we . . . gooooooooooooo!" I'd say before releasing the grip my snake had on the backward tree. Near instantly, the forward tree would snap forward sending myself, anyone on the tree, or anyone who grabbed my second snake flying toward the Bijuu. Should anyone have grabbed the trailing snake to come along on my endeavor, I'd use my strength to launch them higher and closer to the Bijuu; their destination likely somewhere above the Rokubi. If not, I'd simply land about 40 meters closer to the Bijuu; utilizing my two summoned snakes to grab onto nearby trees to ease my landing. Without much trouble, I now stood atop a smaller tree 50 meters from the creature. For now, I'd slowly close the distance by moving from tree to tree while at the same time observing the Rokubi. I had not seen any of its real abilities meaning observation would still be a critical plan of action.

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Consumption - Chakra Reduction I
Consumption - Stamina Reduction I
Old Academy Teacher All Jutsu Chakra/Stamina Reduction Bonus

Nan-Kaizou (Way of the Snake - Soften Modification)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Nintaijutsu
Range: Self
Chakra/Stamina: Low
Special: By default, this jutsu allows the user to move one appendages (legs or arms) to stretch. With each rank earned, one more appendage can be stretched at the same time, as well as for longer distances. The head and torso can only be stretched once the user learn the ‘S’ ranked version of this jutsu. Limbs move at the speed of one meter per second.

• D: 1 limb @ 10 meters
  
• C: 2 limbs @ 20 meters
  
• B: 3 limbs @ 30 meters
  
• A: 4 limbs @ 40 meters
  
• S: 4 limbs + Neck/Head @ 50 meters
  

Description: Nan Kaizou is one the most essential Kagehebi Nintaijutsu technique, as it allows a ninja to make their body extremely malleable, much like a snake. It was originally developed for spying activities, but perfected in the hands of the Kagehebi and their natural snake-infused blood. When used the clan member can stretch and twist their body at any angle, allowing them to surprise their opponents, spy on situations normally out of reach, and react much like a snake would. The only drawback is that while malleable, their bodies are highly susceptible to damage in this form as their bone structure is no longer ‘normal’.
Domain: Kagehebi.

Senei Ta-Jashu (Multiple Hidden Shadow Snake Hands)
Rank: C - 1x
Type: Offensive / Special Bloodline Technique / Nintaijutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra/Stamina: Mid
Special: Distance and strength of extending snakes depends on the user's understanding of the 'Way of the Snake'. Speed of snakes depends on the user's highest known rank of 'Jatai no Daija'. Initially 5 snakes come forth, with 1 more added for a maximum of 20 each time retrained.
Description: An advaced version of Senei Jashu, the Kagehebi now controls a massive amount of snakes at once in order to subdue their opponent. As before, once the user's hand is extended in the direction of their target, a torrent of snakes erupt from the sleeve and manifest onto the chosen target. Once extended the snakes can wrap around and bite into the target to hold and bind them.
Domain: Kagehebi. Nan-Kaizou 'C'. Must know Senei Jashu.

[Trigga]

Staring down the catalysis for prospecting calamity, the bitter sweet impression of anticipation had already oozed its way from the Uchiha’s body. A mind endued with clarity, and senses alerted to not only the grotesque construct ahead, but the immediate surrounding that occupied the space he dwelled in, Ryūsuke now displayed a more convinced demeanor. Though physically nothing had changed—his right hand still guarding the wrapped handle of his steel instrument, the crimson-haired haired had to assist as best he could. A life that could congregate with others to make a difference, salvation was the only tolerable outcome. Nothing more, or nothingness would be accepted.

The Rokūbi’s sights had settled on an approaching article, and through peripheral registration— the object of interest became discernible. Idiocy had reared its ugly head, and the smug grin was none other then what appeared to be a Shinobi. Allegiance anonymous, and intentions obvious, the Uchiha could only feel pity of the most sincere regards. Nonetheless, a greater evil and injustice beckoned—may the ancestral guardians of the boy’s family keep him safe for the scarlet-haired Genin wouldn’t directly jeopardize his location to nosh ignorance. Just as easily as the man found importance in the mind of the Uchiha, his existence was now lost to the greater at hand.

What did however pose interest was the creation of darkened constructs, seemingly emerging in a rising mannerism from pools of dense black. Solidifying, and crafting into the images of humanoid parallels, it was easy to conclude what they were; Clones. Someone was more intelligent than the bimbo who charged aimlessly forward, and as such, complimenting a beautiful initial move, Ryūsuke hands lifted. In one shift motion and right hand moving upwards, the handle of his Kunai quickly was lodged between the space of his now clenched jaws. His hands immediately transitioned into a ballet of adroit sequences—calligraphy of hands emerging as internal energy kissed reality.

Materializing to each side, columns of smoke shadowed his presence as the Bijū claimed its first victim. Erupting from said shrouds, two blurs rushed forward; Katon Bunshins had joined the battle. The one first stationed to his left flanked towards the beast’s rear, joining the area of the Aburame and his small contingent, while the other sprinted towards the forefront, though sticking close to the Demon’s frame, in hopes of using its own size to conceal its movements.

However, it seemed as if a corollary of its action or burrowed sadness surface as a horrendous shriek staggered the hearing tools of the Uchiha. A sensation only lasting a second, it was more than enough to cause irritation and concern. Recovering quickly, another melody of kata stimulated the extensions of his hands close to his chest as Ryūsuke harmonized with his surroundings once more for precautious Intent.

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Chakra Reduction I
Enkou Shinka (Essence of the Sacred Flames) 625exp
Rank: D, C, B,A, S
Type: Supplementary / Katon Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Allows the user the ability to create, control and move Katon (Fire) chakra of their own for multiple purposes. Degree of heat and effect of flame depends on the highest rank known.

D: 10 meters
D: 20 meters
D: 30 meters
D: 40 meters
D: 50 meters


Description: Katon, the birth of the flame itself. With but a mere thought, masters of the flame learn to birth their fire over large expanses. Intense training opens the door for other techniques, but they all rely on one simple core - the user's ability to birth a flame from a distance.

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[Katon Bunshin no Jutsu (Fire Clone Technique) x2
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Katon Ninjutsu
Range: See sepcial!
Special: Clone speed matches that of the user, and can go anywhere the user can. Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. Explosion range covers 5 meters.
Description: With this technique, the Katon user is able to call upon aid from a perfect copy of themselves. Comprised purely of a most intense fire, this clone retains the user movement speed and can share linked mental judgement. Best of all, due to its flowing essence, many solid physical attacks pass through the clone, burning instead whatever was used to strike them. Finally, when defeated, the clone explodes into a blast of flame that aims to take over the nearest opponent available in the form of napalm.

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[.DEVIOUS]

Just posting for Comatose - hugo has missed his 24 hour IIC and has been evicted from the thread. It is Axcel's post.

Comatose:

* To add to the above; no more spots are open until further notice. They will only open when the posting frequency is not this slow.

[Axcel]

When Axcel saw that someone had moved so close to the beast, he was certain that they had thrown their life away. As the monster attacked, the male couldn’t hep but clench his fist even tighter, knowing that whoever was down there was done for. His frustration continued to grow, something he clearly showed by gritting his teeth. There was nothing he could do for the kid down there when Axcel was nearly a hundred meters away. There was no way he could close the gap in time even if he wanted to. Even so, if he hoped to prevent another from falling like that, he would need to get closer, but how?

It was then that the girl beside him proposed that the two of them jump into the battle. Much to Axcel’s surprise, snakes creeped out of her sleeves and began to wrap around the tree that they stood on. “What are you plann—” Before Axcel could even finish what he was saying, the tree began to bend backwards. It wasn’t until the the snakes bent the tree as much as they were able to that Axcel realized what the girl’s intentions were. Rather than rejecting the plan, Axcel welcomed it. Using the tree as a catapult would definitely cover a lot of ground at a much faster pace than Axcel would have been able to on foot.

“Let’s go!” he exclaimed just as the makeshift catapult-tree had launched the two into the air. Soaring through the air, the shinobi’s eyes were fixed onto the tailed beast, watching it’s every move.Axcel landed on a tree further ahead of wherever the girl had landed. The lad was roughly forty-five meters away from the six-tails. From where he stood now, he noticed a few other figures in the area—it looked like a crowd had gathered to entertain the Rokubi.

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[.DEVIOUS]

I maintained my distance and observed with quiet will the scene around me. So far, I had watched the slug bend into the shape of a C before launching what would have seemed like a fist towards a man who, instead of sidestepping it, tried to take a few steps backwards before being crushed by the massive weight. I had seen the sort of might that these Bijuu could call forth, and knew that unless the man was somehow as mighty as, say, Kii, the man would more than likely be dead.

It was then that I heard the wail of the bijuu, the vicious creature's voice resounding out and about. It was intense, the decibel level something I had not encountered before, and I found myself covering my ear. Had the creature been wounded somehow? Had I missed some sort of assault on the thing? I wasn't quite sure, but I did know one thing: the chakra that was beginning to rise off of the thing was definitely not something that I wanted to come into contact with. Would it acidic like I had seen the Hachibi's be? I didn't want to find out.

Then, a multitude of assaults seemed to begin at once. I saw the birth of several black humanoid forms come out, followed by a girl, a boy, and a couple of giant snakes flying from a tree in the distance. Then, two smokey apparitions also appeared, and I would observe as they all converged upon the mighty slug creature. The only thing that kept me back was the knowledge that I had no true techniques capable of fighting against the might of the demon.

If necessary, I knew I could call upon the Mud Titan once more to do battle with this fiend, but for now I was content to continue to watch the battle play out. Hopefully, my presence wouldn't be needed, because if it were, then we had likely already lost.

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[Comatose]

Validus is skipped and kicked from the battle. Next person up is Sesshi.

[sesshi]

As Sesshi rushed through the trees, leaves and branches obscured his sight. The only things that were constantly visible were the dark, floating figure and the immense chakra beast. The latter curved its body to preform some sort of wicked technique, followed by the sound of trees being ravaged and an agonizing, high-pitched screech. Unfamiliar with the tailed beasts, Sesshi could only imagine what horrors took place directly next to the monster. If the beast was showing off its powers or actually aiming to kill someone, he could only guess. One thing the Genin knew for sure however was that if it had been him standing in the wake of the snail's blast, he would have been dead now for sure.

Now roughly 50 meters away from the monstrosity, fear made itself Sesshi's master and filled the youngsters thoughts with doubt and hesitation. Coming to a halt, he was forced to realised he had absolutely no technique in his arsenal capable of dealing significant damage to a beast of such power. In addition, he did not have the means to block or avoid one of the monsters attacks should it decide to target him. Though adept at close-quarter combat, Sesshi realised being within range of this monster would be plain suicide, a thought confirmed by the dark figure in the sky who, as he kept his distance, sent numerous clones to do his bidding instead.

Only a rediculously strong shinobi would take this thing head-on, the Hoshigake thought as he gazed at the immense bijuu to who swarms of bugs and birds pecking at its eyes seemed only a small nuisance. He heard the faint sound of a tree cracking in the distance, followed by the extraordinary flight of 2 previously unnoticed shinobi in the direction of the bijuu. Sesshi smirked. Or a complete fool...

[Comatose]

The instant death of the boy so arrogant but to walk up to the Rokubi and insult it had been preordained since he had done it. His reaction to the great Bijuu's assault was completely the wrong one, and rather than dodging to either side out of the way of the beast's appendage he simply tried to run directly from it. The speed at which it traveled did not allow for such a thing. Before the boy could even react to it, before he could even lay his palm against that tree he'd have been mushed into nothing more than broken bones, blood, and flesh. The only salvation he had was that his death was not painful — he never felt a thing.

Almost simultaneous to the death of the man was the assault by another, namely the one who had been floating about since the start of the assault on the creature. Of course, as he had figured, his attacks were only a very miniscule portion effective. The skin of the Rokubi had afforded to it unusual properties, of which only that man, through witnessing his bugs attempt to drain it would notice. When the Kikai attempted to sap up the chakra they so craved they came at an impasse. Unlike the humanoid skin of a human this skin possessed no such Tenketsu. It was soft and gelatinous, almost like heated up rubber. They could do nothing but feast upon the latent energies that had swirled out from it's bellowing of power. However, even with that small victory most would not survive. The ooze that had come out out of that very skin was as gooey as it looked, like a thicker form of sap out of a tree. The bugs quickly found themselves swimming in the stuff, drowning in it even. This way, two-thirds of the Kikai used were lost.

The ooze continued to spew out of it's skin rapidly, at pace that made it blatantly obvious something was coming. Pores appeared on the surface of it's skin as it's body violently contracted, spewing out green slimy ooze akin to what was on the surface of it's body up to thirty meters away from itself. The ooze hindered all movement on the ground effectively this way. If one was to step in this ooze they would immediately find themselves nearly bound. Of course the ooze itself was in random globs and patches allowing for passage toward the beast, but by no means any quick footwork.

The appendage protruding from it's chest moved as it if it had a mind of it's own. Lifting up and bringing along with it a portion of the man's badly broken body that was just a mere puddle of flesh with it. Whipping around violently, the appendage took a large swing at the airborne Aburame, transforming as it did. Smaller appendages shot out from it in vectors attempting to catch him even if he did some smart maneuvers. Though much smaller, these appendages had much more freedom of movement and flexibility — not to mention they were all covered in that ooze.

Hop has been defeated!

[Messatsu!]

The bulk of Hei's black constructs savagely converged onto the Rokubi, all six contingents. All in symmetrical resonance with one another, their timing was precise, landing upon its pseudo-rubber flesh. Tried as they might they were unable to successfully leech from its exterior, and having formed a spiritual and physical pact with the Kikaichuu, he knew something was immediately wrong. In turn, they Kikaichuu merely drifted away within its flesh like dead fish in quick streams of blue. His darkened constructs were simply tossed aside as little more than a nuisance just like the fallen shinobi from moments ago.

This is Insa-

His words were interrupted as the beast's flesh began to boil and contort madly, spewing outwardly from its flesh. Upon realizing that his kikaichuu - in this case- was utterly useless it was nothing else he could really do but elude the attack of the opulent creature. He'd be foolish to attempt and stay at the front lines and combat this seemingly otherworldly entity, even a old blind fool could have seen it. He'd need to bench himself, at least for now until he can concoct a plan of attack that could possibly do some harm to it, even if its minuscule. Antecedent to the Rokubi's attack had his floating bug island took off in a rapid, but diagonal declivity as he reach the ground and leveled out he looked back, only to find a overplus of oozing tendrils hungrily chasing him.

Receding to Mizu no kuni's tree level, he began sifting quickly through columns of trees hoping that its reach would eventually die out and grow tired of the pursuit. But just in case it its assault refused to end, his palms merged with a single seal. Ready to take a loan out of mother nature in order to make certain of his own safety and survival.

Simultaneously

The 6 Kikaichuu duplicates were still very much alive and well, in fact their gait of speed hastened as the began to erratically orbit around the bijuu, aiming to throw off its vision and ultimately its sense of attack. Even going after another target would have been welcomed. Genjutsu without a doubt would prove to be ineffective just as his insects did; and with that in mind Hei had no choice but to retreat.

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[Shinkirō Kawakami]

As the shinobi began to enclose around the abomination the Samurai could do little but remark to himself on how ludicrous the assaults would be. This creature was a monolith of bestial power, driven mad by it's own near infinity energy and insatiable hunger for destruction. Shinkirō was sure that each felt the futility in their actions and thought no different. "I have to stop it," was no doubt the popular thought among the individuals. He himself, would watch idly unless he felt it needed to engage it himself or run from it if it came his way. But there was distance that needed to be accounted for and there'd be no reason for such a monster to dive at only one being when Kirigakure was likely near. The Rokubi would know.

Glancing up he spied the opportunity to see further beyond the veil of tree limbs and brush. Swiftly but carefully he climbed towards the top of the, pulling himself up a slender branch and balancing himself out. With what seemed only an instant his blade swept through just below the pinnacle of the tree to create a small standing point where he soon perched himself in a crouch. There was little need to act otherwise-- All he wanted to do was spy what happened from fifty meters away from the Rokubi.

[Anmida]

Being one of many standing about watching as a mere two Shinobi tried to fight Bijuu had its advantages. One advantage was the fact I was out of range of most of the Bijuu's attacks. While being out of range of the Rokubi's attacks, I'd be safe from harm and be allowed to observe the creatures fighting habits from afar, however, there was a limit to this. No matter how much I watched, there would be a limit to how much information I could gather; mainly due to the other Shinobi's inability to draw out the Bijuu's greater abilities. In the end, this meant just one thing, I'd have to actually join in on the fray. Obviously, I wouldn't go charging in like some idiots who perished not too long ago.

After the Bijuu released what I could only describe as "Area of Effect Cum attack," I'd move to make my move. Using the nearby trees at platforms, I made my way closer to the beast while keeping an eye out for any "cum" puddles splattered about. With a few hops from one canopy to another, I'd reside about 35 meters from the creature. Raising my right arm, one of my previously summoned snakes began to ascend. Following this snake, two more would spawn from my sleeve and move in pursuit of the first; twirling their bodies around it. Once they reached a length of about 36 meters or so, they'd begin to twist and twirl into one another; forming a ball at the end of my make-shift weapon. Simultaneously as the snakes began formation of a ball, a fourth snake along with the other previously summoned snake would wrap around my right arm; amplify my strength and giving me the ability to actually swing my snake-flail.

With all my strength, I whipped the serpent-flail forth, aiming to have the snake ball crash into the head of the Rokubi from above. Upon contact, my presence to the Bijuu would be known and I'd probably have the creature on my ass. Hopefully, I'd actually be able to handle the creature to some extent or this would be the end of me. While waiting for the result of my attack, I'd yell back at the other Shinobi who followed me on my endeavor. "Hey, robe guy! Do you have any skills to launch me into the air above the Bijuu!?" If the fellow held no such ability, I'd have to put my greatest technique on the sidelines until such a feat could be attained. And so it truly begins; THE BATTLE TO SAVE MIDDLE EARTH TEST MYSELF.

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Senei Ta-Jashu (Multiple Hidden Shadow Snake Hands)
Rank: C - 1x
Type: Offensive / Special Bloodline Technique / Nintaijutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra/Stamina: Mid
Special: Distance and strength of extending snakes depends on the user's understanding of the 'Way of the Snake'. Speed of snakes depends on the user's highest known rank of 'Jatai no Daija'. Initially 5 snakes come forth, with 1 more added for a maximum of 20 each time retrained.
Description: An advaced version of Senei Jashu, the Kagehebi now controls a massive amount of snakes at once in order to subdue their opponent. As before, once the user's hand is extended in the direction of their target, a torrent of snakes erupt from the sleeve and manifest onto the chosen target. Once extended the snakes can wrap around and bite into the target to hold and bind them.
Domain: Kagehebi. Nan-Kaizou 'C'. Must know Senei Jashu.

Way of Snake - S
Jatai no Daija - B

[Trigga]

So the story of one young, valiant man’s life finally came to an abrupt and untimely close. A book, constructed from the rawhide of life and pages left blank only to be filled with experiences would finally shut and be sealed forever. The life of a Shinobi was one without clemency and the moment you failed your perpetual mission—to protect your village and live, you were nothing more than a figment of the spectators’ memories. Cruel and unmerited, one couldn’t falter or else they would walk along the same path of their departed precursor. Like himself, the other Shinobi who occupied this provisional battlefield had much to live for. And while combating a beast with such lethality only welcomed death, a ray of hope always resided, even in the deepest of darkness.

Forebear to the greasy activites of the Rokūbi, Ryūsuke had already constructed the foundation for his next attack and soon with a deep inhale, trailed by a powerful exhale—a series of two petite (in compassion to the monstrous construct) emerged into reality, sweeping through the air with speed renewed in attempts to impose upon the left side of the Bijū’s grandiosely repugnant frame, roughly where a shoulder would reside on a human.

A small victory for the Uchiha was only succeeded by a swift recoil as the Rokūbi turned its intentions on its environment, soon releasing what appeared to be swells of chunky paste? Quickly, the Shinobi vanished—his body seemingly loss to reality for a moment as his image instantaneously concealed itself from the opening only to emerge roughly ten meters to his fear. A modified Shunshin carrying him to safety, Ryūsuke looked on to the ocean of randomly placed puddles as his senses guided him to safety. While there was room to approach the swine, it was ill-advised given the lack of mobility one had on a completely unscathed battleground. From his current location, an estimated forty meters from the gunk orge, he could bombard it with ranged techniques.

Kunai still latched between his teeth, Ryūsuke awaited a reaction to his previous attack. Though it would most likely do diminutive damage, it was the first real assault on the beast saved for what appeared to be a mass of coiled entities soaring through the sky, aimed directly for the head of the Bijū? Registering the origins of the flailing construct, just five meters ahead, embedded in the camouflage of a tree, an image emerged; vague, all the Uchiha could deduce was that it was a person.

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Enkō Shinka ^S
Housenka no Jutsu (Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique) x2
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Offensive / Katon Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Chakra: Low - Mid
Special: Distance of fireballs and intensity of flames depends on the highest rank known of 'Enkou Shinka'. Up to one fireball can be made, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Basic yet very effective within the Katon arsenal of jutsu, this technique allows the ninja to emit a series of small fire balls after a simple set of handseals are made. The ninja can also hurl a projectile which is covered in these same flames. To the opponent the attack appears to be only the balls of flame, because they do not see the hidden threat within the flames. The flames can be used to cover different projectiles like shuriken or kunai, and only select doujutsu and bloodline abilities allow the user to see through the deception.
Domain: Katon. Enkou Shinka

Shunshin-Kakezori (Retracting Flicker) 100exp
Rank: B
Type: Passive / Ninjutsu / High-Speed Movement
Range: Shunshin
Special: Gives the user the option to perform Shunshin backwards.
Description: Although Shunshin is normally executed in a linear fashion towards the direction the user is facing, with enough training, the user is able to move perfectly opposite to wherever it is they are looking - that is, a backwards Body Flicker. Its usefulness is limitless, and carry the same rules as the parent technique.

[Axcel]

Skills to launch her above the air? The gears within Axcel’s mind turned as he reviewed a repertoire of jutsu in the span of a moment. No techniques within his arsenal could launch the girl, but he figured he could at least take the girl into the air. Chakra coursed through his body as the shinobi flashed through a set of three hand seals, the sound of crackling ice following suit upon having completed his technique. Birds of ice, eighty in all, had been created and soared towards the snake tamer.

Roughly ten or so of the birds would actually “attach” themselves to the girl. A few would use their beaks to clutch onto her clothing while a few others would position themselves behind the girl in order to push her towards her destination—above the bijuu. As for the rest? They simply flew alongside the ten that guided the girl, acting as an escort of some sort, ensuring that their task would be completed without interruption. Whenever the birds had been positioned above the bijuu, they made a sharp turn and flew upwards as high as twenty five meters above the beast at speeds twice that of a kunai before suddenly dropping the girl.

“Good luck!” Axcel shouted with hints of sarcasm as he had his creations drop the girl towards the Rokubi, though he did genuinely wished her luck—she would need it. When their initial task had been completed, the birds all fanned out and honed in onto the Rokubi. Axcel, having already completing the required seals for his next technique while advancing ten meters closer, would cause each of the birds to ignite with a translucent, blue glow moments before impact (should they hit). They came at several different angles, converging onto the beast all at once. For each bird that hit its mark, not only would the Rokubi hopefully be wounded, but it would have a meter worth of ice covering it’s being. Not just any ice though—it was ice forged by Axcel’s own chakra, and thus, reinforced heavily.

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Innate Chakra Reduction for Hyouton & Yukina
Yukina Chakra Mastery I
Yukina Hypersealing I

Yuki no Kami (Gods of Ice)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Special: Dominion extends 10 meters in every direction of the user, and goes up 10 more with each rank learned. Determines rank strength behind all CLAN Hyouton ninjutsu. If this is learned, the user automatically gains the effects of Hyouton Ryuuken (Ice Dominion), and as such does not need to learn it as this can be used as a substitute.
Description: Able to manipulate Ice better than the rest, the Yukina Kekkei Genkai specializes in the accelerated recomposition of Hyouton chakra, able to create surdy, powerful creations within seconds. Serving as the basis to the Yukina's ability, their advanced Ice skills has earned them the nickname 'Gods of Ice'.
Domain: Yukina.

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Techs used:

1. Tsubame Fubuki (Snow Storm Swallows) x8
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Strength and range of swallows depends on user's highest 'Yuki no Kami' rank. Up to 10 swallows may be formed when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Swallows fly at speeds that of twice a well thrown kunai.
Description: Hyouton • Tsubame Fubuki is a secret Yukina n Hyouton ninjutsu technique that, although basic, can be deadly with proper use. After a few brief seals, the clan member will create ice swallows which they can launch at their opponent at high speeds. As they fly through the air, these deadly birds can hone in on their target.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'C'.

2. Tsubame Gyouko (Freezing Swallows)
Rank: A
Type: Offensive / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Causes a 1 meter area around the impact location of any one 'Tsubame Fubuki' to freeze completely. Each time retrained grants one more meter. If the swallows miss and strike a wall or the floor, they create a sharp icicle with base diameter of one meter and a height of one meter.
Description: An extension of 'Tsubame Fubuki,' upon the use of the 'bird' seal, the Yukina's swallows emit a blue glow. Once activated, they not only furiously pelt their target, but encase the area of impact with ice. If these swallows miss and strike a wall or the ground, they instead create large icicles.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'A.' Must know Tsubame Fubuki.

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