Intervention. [P][DE][M]

[Shinryu]

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Name: Friendly intervention!
Rank: C
Ninja needed 1-3
Mission info: A group of thugs have been terrorizing the village streets at night, making them no longer safe for those who walk during the midnight hour. They've been said to lurk near the market district so starting there is your best bet. Permission to use force is given, but do not underestimate them, they may not be shinobi but they will more than likely be armed. Bring them to justice!

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

To be perfectly honest, I'd had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach from the moment I selected the mission scroll. Perhaps it had been my naivety to think that I was no longer on their radar; that they had abandoned their chase for me. It was foolish, but I was young, and hopeful... Too hopeful... There were thugs out terrorizing the market district. The description said that they weren't ninja, but then again, I couldn't be sure. There were plenty of things out at night, as I'd found out to my misfortune. But I was foolish. Of course I had to go and stop them. If not me, then who? Would some other poor genin fall prey to the yakuza? And what then? A funeral to attend, and some hollow words, and another name engraved into the memorial stone... I knew I wasn't strong enough to fight them yet; I wasn't good enough to beat them, but I had to try. I couldn't let them take my pride from me... It was all I had left. I tied my headband tight around my forehead, and made sure my obi was tight as well. My senbon launcher was armed and loaded, and my pouch was full of replacements, as well as the other tools I might need, explosives and wire. I made sure that my katars and rope darts were holstered at my sides, and I even took the time to tie my hair back as I stood in front of the mirror in Yuuki's father's room. I stared into the eyes of a child who was struggling to grow into a man; trying desperately to be someone that I could be proud of. I wanted to be someone who could make a difference in the grand scheme of things. It was all I'd ever hoped for, and here I was, fighting to become that very person, and to shoulder the burden that came with it. Why was I so conflicted? Maybe it was because I'd never faced the reality of it all before. I'd gotten a taste that night, but I had been a coward... I'd fled like the child I was. Had anything really changed? I tried to tell myself that I had the resolve to face my fate, but truthfully half of me just prayed that they'd forgotten about me... I swallowed the lump in my throat that had risen without my noticing, and felt the knot in the pit of my stomach grow tighter. The coward in me wanted nothing of this, but I'd come too far already to just give in at this point. The mission needed doing, and it would get done, one way or another. Come hell or high water, I would deal with whoever was responsible for this, and anyone else who dared to come along. It was that resolve that lead me down the staircase, and out to the street, against all logical thought. I had to banish all fear, and summon up what pride remained within me. I was a fighter, and I would die a fighter if I had to. Better that then to live a coward. Better death than to live forever afraid. "Let them come... Let them try..." made by renni

[vetti vedi vicious]

So she was strolling the market. Her optimistic aura was fading quickly. Even at this late at night, she was under the impression she just might be able to find a place that would be open selling candy. For whatever reason, she was restless, and then under the impression that perhaps the crash after a sugar rush would be enough to get her to fall asleep. Having freshly run out of snacks after going on a slight binge the other day (out of joy), the only thing she could think of was to go out and buy some more. Unfortunately, as one might expect, her search wasn't going as well as planned. Everywhere was closed (naturally), and it was getting far later than she was comfortable with. Yet, despite the darkness, Kirino remained relatively careless, blissfully unaware of any of the real dangers surrounding her. Above all else, she was afraid of dogs or things of such nature biting her, or wolves perhaps.

As she continued forward, she became aware of a variety of presences around her. None of them seemed threatening to Goto, however (though they most likely were nothing but), so she payed little attention outside of the occasional glancing about as scuffling would make itself audible. At this point she had nearly crossed the entire market. No one had approached her yet, and no lights made themselves visible, nor did any human figures other than a silent, sprinting silhouette. They must be very hungry, she thought to herself, simply assuming that they were all after the same thing she was. Then Shin!

In the distance she was able to spot the sulking, obviously nervous, shaking, and brooding little ninja. He looked all dressed up, like he was going to some sort of business meeting or something. Kirino called out.

"Hey, Shin-eeeee!"

Vigorous waving ensued. She approached, a very broad grin plastered on her face.

"What are you doing out here? Are you looking for candy too?"

She caught herself this time.

"I mean, I was looking for an open shop to buy candy, why are you here?"

Hopefully her rephrasing wouldn't sound as stupid.

[Shinryu]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

I had approached the market with my head high, although my hands were shaking from the nervous tension. So much was riding on this, and I had to constantly look over my shoulder to see if anyone was coming. No one seemed to approach though, as I made my way to the western part of town. Maybe they already knew I was coming... 'or maybe they legitimately didn't care...' I was hoping again, foolishly, that I had an out from this. I shook my head to clear away the cowardice. I would have to fight either way, regardless of who my opponents were. I steeled myself and continued on, telling myself that I was alright, but I couldn't keep my goddamned hands from shaking! I turned down the north end of the street that marks the beginning of the market plaza. Of course I noticed several dark shapes half-bathed in the glow of street lights, their faces covered by shadows, eyes looming in the darkness. I walked down the street patiently, feeling my knees start to shake, but steeling myself even against that, forcing myself to have command over my body. This was bigger than just me. This was bigger than selfish whims of self-preservation. I was a bringer of justice. I would end the depravity that continued on in these streets, and I would fucking do it without giving a damn about what happened to me! I blinked. Once... Twice. And then my breathing eased. I was back in control again, and the shaking had subsided. I was finally re- "Hey, Shin-eeeee!" I blinked again. And again. My eyelashes came together a couple of times before I was consciously aware that Kirino was standing in front of me, waving at me, asking me about candy. About fucking candy! I looked around slowly, eyeing the shadowy figures. I heard a chuckle from off in the distance, and put a hand on the girls shoulder as she drew near, speaking low into her ear. "We're in danger out here. I'm on a mission right now, to deal with criminals who've been vandalizing the markets at night. I'm expecting members of the Yakuza to show up to, since they want me dead. In other words, a fight's about to happen. You can help me out if you want, but I can't promise it won't draw attention to you from the same men who want me killed. It's kind of how I got them on my tail in the first place..." I was surprisingly calm considering how I'd acted the last time I'd seen her, but then again, I was in a completely different mindset now. I didn't have time for distractions. I was sure those responsible for the vandalism would be making themselves known any time now. "I won't blame you if you run... but depending on what I'm dealing with, I might need some help. I don't have any clue who's doing this, but if I meet the same person who killed my whole family... things might get bloody..." I patted her once on the shoulder and continued walking, coming to the center of the plaza, which was marked by a fountain, surrounded by lights. The fountain was a good ten meters in diameter, and the whole plaza played out in a sixty meter radius. I leapt to the top, and stood poised, calling out a challenge to those figures who surrounded the plaza, the light of a full moon and the streetlights lights bathing me in an ethereal glow. "I've come to deal with the criminal scum who think they have the right to vandalize and destroy the property of the hard working people of Kirigakure. Come, fools... And meet the hand of justice." made by renni

[vetti vedi vicious]

He touched her! That was certainly surprising. She didn't know they were already across that line. Well, he had actually just slapped her just not long earlier, did that count? Well, it didn't really matter, maybe he was just a person with no physical boundaries, or something like that. She was pulled close, and the boy began whispering sweet nothings into her ear... He seemed even more nervous up close, his warm breath making her shake slightly as he was.

Danger, was it? She couldn't really tell. Vandals, apparently. What was the connection between them and yakuza exactly? Maybe he was a tad paranoid. Poor guy. Goto wondered what it could be that made him that way, possibilities including reading too many crime novels and so on. He was so sure people wanted to kill him, what was with that? It was a tad boring as he went on, saying there was going to be a fight today and all. How did he know all of this anyway?

All this, and he just ignored her question about the candy..

"Yeah, if you say so."

A blanket answer not really meaning anything came in response to his first block speech, a carelessness about her tone as she glanced around briefly, looking to see if she had missed any lights which would indicate an open shop or something of the sort. Looking back to Shin, she gave a light sigh, her lower lip curling inwards for a moment, teeth pressing down before releasing. At least he seemed somewhat calm about the whole situation, though that did little other than make him actually seem a bit more crazy than if he had conveyed a bit more fear with what he was saying.

Shin went on to give some more unconvincing talk on what might happen, or what he might need, or what she might do. At this point, Kirino could not have cared less. At the very least, she would stick around with Shin if it just made him feel safer. Perhaps that was it, perhaps he gave this stone cold attitude, but in reality was pretty frail, in needing of protection, assistance, or a shoulder to cry on. Then he said his family had been killed. This caught Goto's attention, as she immediately spoke.

"Aww... Shin.."

She frowned, brows coming together, rising, eyes widening. The poor little guy, she had no idea. He patted her on the shoulder on that note, and just turned away. Kirino couldn't just leave him like this now. Was his walking away from her just a metaphor for him walking from his fears and the reality of his parent's death or something like that?! She was legitimately worried about him and really felt bad, so naturally, she followed him.

He just jumped onto of the fountain and gave some silly valiant speech that sounded just like something out of a comic book. The whole scene would be particularly absurd if Kirino decided not to follow him, which could have easily happened. However, all she saw was a sad, confused peer that was trying to make up for his failures through overcoming paranoid delusions. That in mind, she jumped as Shin had to the top of the fountain, landing just behind him. Slowly, she wrapped her arms around his waist, having to look up at the back of his head to speak due to the difference in their height. Her figured pressed up gently against his back as did her hands on his lower torso, in what she hoped was a comforting embrace.

"It's not your fault Shin, you don't need to do this."

Her words were a tad vague, but well intended none the less. She was more or less referring to the death of his parents, and she was assuming he was doing all this to make up for what he thought was his failure, but that wasn't so clear.

[Shinryu]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

"It's not your fault Shin, you don't need to do this." I could have fallen from the fountain from sheer incredulity. I really didn't understand this girl, but it seemed she just didn't listen to anything I said, or when she did, she only picked up bits and pieces. Did she not understand that the people wandering around were likely hostile? Had she misinterpreted my explanation? Or was she really so daft as to think that I somehow considered any of this my fault? I didn't hold myself accountable for anyone elses actions. I only meted out justice to those who saw fit to harm others for their own amusement or gain. That was simply all there was to it as far as I was concerned. As far as needing to do it, I felt the intrinsic need to make sure that it was done. Another might have done it, true, but having seen the mission description, I knew I wouldn't have been happy simply letting the mission be taken, and never knowing who was involved and what happened. The hoodlums were one thing, but anyone who was related to the people responsible for the death of my family... I would never be able to simply let them go. I felt Kirino's arms around my waist. I... I wasn't sure what to think, to be honest. I hadn't had anyone show me that kind of affection or care since I was a young child. It couldn't be called unpleasant, but it was hardly the time for such feelings. I'd just made a challenge to anyone who saw fit to desecrate the street, and from the shadows, I could see people beginning to move towards me, holding various tools and makeshift weapons. I reached down and grabbed one of her arms, squeezing it. "Kirino, please listen to what I'm saying. There are people headed this way, and they don't look friendly at all. A fight is literally about to break out between me and them. Unless this is part of a strategy of yours, you should really get ready for combat, or start running, now." Even as I spoke, something came whistling through the air behind me, and I ducked and turned to avoid it. Of course, having a set of arms around my waist had dulled my speed, and I felt the sharpened edge of something steel slice through the arm of my robe, and graze my flesh as it passed by, drawing a thin line of blood. "Fuck, they've already started! Kirino, let go of me, so I can move!" Not that it mattered, as I was already making handseals, having gone to one knee, my ears wide open, listening for further attacks. I hoped that the blood on my arm would serve as proof enough that I was serious about what I meant, and that we really were in danger. made by renni

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1 Prep.

[vetti vedi vicious]

Unfortunately, from Kirino's position, it was a bit difficult to see how Shin was reacting. It was only a moment before he responded verbally, grabbing her arm as well somewhat firmly. It was a bit surprising, her arm tensing slightly in response. He began speaking soon after, and calmly, Kirino exhaling gently in response. He then began to speak, again talking about how a fight was about to happen and all of that. He seemed rather serious about the whole thing, and she began to reconsidered what he was saying. It was certainly true she hadn't taken the time to look around and spot the hostiles Shin was referring to. By the time she began looking around, it was nearly too late. As Shin continued speaking Kirino was able to spot the incoming projectile, just gasping in response.

Instinctively she released her grip on Shin, something she came to regret fairly quickly as he was scathed by the weapon, despite having already began moving. She audibly gasped, but quickly brought herself together, realizing what she had to do. Goto launched backwards, landing on the ground just beside the fountain, giving Shin all the space he needed on top of it while he shouted at her. At this point she gave a quick visual sweep of the area once over, hoping to find the source of the attack, after doing so calling out to Shin.

"Shin-eee! Are you alright?"

Now taking a defensive stance, Kirino, as she was, began forming handseals in preparation for what was to come.

[King]

Click. It was an ominous sound, that of a sword being unhinged from its scabbard. The long, exaggerated slither that followed after should've came as no surprise; it was like an orchestra, one after the other, as they five samurai-esque thugs neared their target(s). They moved with a casual pace, appearing from within the fog like phantoms or ghosts. There was another, a much larger man, just behind them - he was clearly the ring leader, and a face that Shin would undoubtedly remember.

"That him, Kurotsuchi?" The voice that inquired was irrevelant; all that mattered was the name.

"Yeah, that's him." It was a deep, raspy voice that answered. Kurostsuchi appeared behind the makeshift wall his five goons had formed, having changed very little since the little incident with Shin's family all that time ago. He still sported that wicked, crooked grin; those scars that decorated the entirety of his body; the scruffy beard that painted a man ten years older than he truly was. His menacing eyes were locked on the boy and his friend, his grin turning into a smile that stretched ear to ear. "Hey there, kid. It's been a while."

The group before him chuckled.

"Did you ever managed to get the blood and-- love stains out of your sheets?" A chuckle turned into a teasing laugh. "Actually, how is your family doing?"

[Shinryu]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

The click pierced the night like a gunshot, and my eyes narrowed, as I faced a group of six men. They approached from the shadows, as I continued to weave my hands, and I watched them intently. I recognized none of them. However... one stood out. His words broke the silence as slow snowflakes1 began to fall, coating the arena before us. He was haggard... grizzled, even, and he spoke to me with such a condescending tone. "Did you ever managed to get the blood and-- love stains out of your sheets?" My eyes widened in recognition. He KNEW. Truth be told I didn't have any idea as to who had done the deed, and anyone could have bragged about it after the fact. For all I knew the orders had come from a higher up. Still... this disgusting mongrel was laughing at raping a child and a defenseless woman. It was sickening. "Tell me, do you fancy yourself a man by picking on the weak, or does it really take fucking a child for a sick sack of shit like you to get off?" I couldn't pretend that he didn't irk me; that losing my family hadn't affected me, but I wasn't just another civillian he could intimidate or have his way with. I was a shinobi, and proud of it. And besides, at least I had some back up. I wasn't aware of what Kirino was capable of, but hopefully she would be of some use. I stared at the man, fire raging in the pits of my eyes as my hands came together again.2 "Enough words. Are you here to fight or not?!" made by renni

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Chakra Mastery Lvl 2 - Yukina

1.
Hyōgen (Snow Field)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S.
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 Meters.
Chakra: Low - Very High.
Special: Hyōgen reduces Hyōton techniques by one tier, due to prepping the field with the needed snow/ice for Hyōton techniques. The range depends on the highest level of "Yuki no Kami" known. For each corresponding rank to Hyōgen being used, the technique goes down one tier; D-ranked knocks down equal rank to E, C-ranked knocks down equal rank and lower by one tier, B-ranked knocks down equal rank and lower by one tier, A-ranked knocks down equal rank and lower by one tier, S-ranked knocks down equal rank and lower by one tier.
Description: Hyōgen is performed after the shinobi would perform a succession of handseals, once completed, snow flakes will begin falling from the sky. It will begin to snow, coming the area in a snowy field, suitable for Hyōton users, and they would manipulate the snow as they please, instead of using up extra chakra to form Hyōton techniques when they don't have the field advantage.
Domain: Hyōton. Yuki no Kami "D".

2. ?

[vetti vedi vicious]

It was snowing! The added element certainly did make the whole situation a lot cooler, literally and figuratively. Her clothes began to slowly get wet as the snow melted into it, creating small dots sporadically. It wasn't much of an issue, but it was already cold enough as is. She didn't need this. Kirino huffed a bit. He could have at least warned her he was going to, or could do this. She would have brought a coat or something! Wearing little other than a very thin, untucked white blouse and a similarly thin undershirt (as well as a fairly long, blue, lightly pleated skirt which the blouse hung over), she wouldn't last long under such conditions (so to speak).

The group of bad dudes that had made themselves apparent began swapping insults with Shinryu, sneering at him. Kirino frowned. Why were they so mean to him? It was obvious, but it took a moment to click with her, naturally. As the epiphany flowed over her, Shin retorted shouting wicked things which confirmed her beliefs. What terrible people these men were! Shin was asking some good questions, he really was.

"Yeah, you tell 'em Shin!"

She smiled, feeling a sort of bond with Shin over his rage, as if they had finally connected on something, that being their hatred for these bad dudes! Kirino raised a fist in the air as well, quite literally cheering, but in the same breaking her handseals. Noting this, she quickly formed them again in prep for what was certainly soon to come. It was all quite exciting, fighting such terrible people. It was rare one would come across a foe so undeniably evil. That said, she knew no fear, and I mean that fairly literally. Death was not a consideration, only scratches as the one Shin had just received. That in mind, she gave a wicked grin, ready to take on the bad dudes.

[King]

"Enough words. Are you here to fight or not?!"

In the time it would've taken him to finish his sentence, one of the sword-wieldin' men had vanished and reappeared¹. A streak of silver ran the length of vertical raised blade behind Shin, lurking just above his head. They might not have been ninjas, but they were all still pretty fast; nifty with a a sword too.

"Then shut up and die already!" The voice came from just over Shin's shoulder, and a viscous strike followed soon after. He'd have to think quick if he was going to avoid strike aimed to split his skull clean in two, or perhaps his female friend would be of some assistance? However, bein' that she was still deep into a set of seals, it's not likely.

Simultaneously with the sneak-attack, the other four men charged their targets. Their blades took a variety of angles, of all which could instantly convert from an offensive to a defensive.

Meanwhile, Kurotsuchi just relaxed, watchin' the battle unfold. Neither of the two Kirigakure natives probably noticed the long, lengthy string of seals he casually flipped through.

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¹Shunpo (Shimmer)

[Shinryu]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

It might have been seen as comical, really, but for the seriousness of the situation. Just as the man who had moved behind me had voiced his words, I had been kneeling to utilise the technique I had been forming, my string of seals ending. He would no doubt continue swinging his sword, but by that time, it would collide with a pillar of ice, my body flying forward into the air1 from the velocity of it's appearance. My hands were not idle as I was launched forward, however, as I reached into the pouch behind my back, searching for a round shaped friend. As soon as my fingers found purchase on it I smiled, and made a single seal with a hand obscured by my robes.2 A small platform would appear in the air at a distance of ten meters and closing rapidly. I had kept my eyes on the men below me, especially upon the one who was forming seals, having to flip and turn mid-air as I passed them overhead. I hurled the package towards him, and began to curl my legs in, aligning my body so that my foot would match up perfectly to where I placed the tile, some five meters behind them, and fifteen from ground. I felt contact and sprung forward, my hands forming yet more seals3, as I began to turn my body paralell to the ground. made by renni

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Chakra Reduction II + Extra Tier Reduction from Hyogen
One-Handed Seals I For all Hyouton/Yukina Jutsu

1.
Tentai Dooshi (Heavenly Winter Solstice)
Rank: C, C
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See Special!
Chakra: Mid
Special: Height of launch is half of the users maximum 'Yuki no Kami' rank. Can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.


D: 5 meters
C: 10 meters
B: 15 meters
A: 20 meters
S: 25 meters



Description: A simple ninjutsu meant to exploit the advanced Hyouton user's skills, this technique allows the shinobi to essentially launch themselves into the air by sending Hyouton chakra to ones feet and causing a columned 'springboard' of stalagmite ice to billow in a flash, sending the user soaring into the air at great speeds and heights. Usually the column of ice shoots upwardly from beneath the user, however, it can be angled to launch in a 45 degree angle in any direction.
Domain: Yukina.

2.Tobihaneru (Swift Ice Step)
Rank: D, D, D, D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Chakra: Low
Special: Tiles can be placed anywhere within the user's 'Yuki no Kami' range. Up to one tile can be made per use, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Although basic, this jutsu nonetheless is hhighly effective for mobile Yukina members. After forming a single handseal, the clan member can create a floating ice tile anywhere they wish within range, allowing them to use it as a stepping stone towards higher planes.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'D'.

3.?



- 1 Exploding Pouch used.

[vetti vedi vicious]

They attacked just like that! She couldn't react fast enough, not quite, but Shin seemed to manage, while in the same taking on attacks from nearly all sides! Good thing Kirino was prepared to take on so many targets. While Shin was moving like a madman, Kirino would use one, simple jutsu.

All five of the bad dudes within the convenient 30 meter range of Kirino would begin feeling something odd, something disgusting, something under their very skin! The things of horror novels, shocking, morbid tales only told under the moon by the searing heat of a fire pit! Holes would burst in their skin within mere seconds, with terrible crawling creatures spewing every which way. Kirino grinned despite the awful sight, then looking to Shin, whom was in mid flight. She moved closer to him, just slightly decreasing distance between them, once more forming handseals, still bursting with energy, excitement, and adrenaline.

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Horoshi no Jutsu (Creeping Crawling Skin)
Rank: C x3
Type: Supplementary / Sight Genjutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: AAffects targets within 10 meters of the user, plus 10 more each time retrained.
Description: Once the needed seals have been formed, the target of the victim becomes aware of movement under their own skin, like there’s something underneath. At this point the skin on the victim breaks open into little holes, and hundreds of ants climb from the openings. These ants quickly cover the victim’s skin and overwhelm them. This can act as a major distraction as the victim will generally try to get them off in a panic.
Domain: Genjutsu – Illusion of Touch.

[King]

The man that had so skillfully placed himself behind Shin could only muster a look of surprise as his blade struck nothin' but ice, the recoil causin' the weapon to shake in his iron-like grip. With his first target well out of reach, there wasn't anything left to do but turn on the next victim on his list: the girl.

Pivoting on his heel without so much as a hint of hesitation, the thug hastily began his approach to the girl while anchoring the blade high above his head-- until he felt something awkward.

It felt as though every disgusting critter in the world had peeled under his flesh and now couldn't stay still, causing him to drop his weapon cold and start scratching, clawing, and slapping himself. It was a horrendous mind-trick, but one that he was incapable of breaking by himself.

All the while, Kurotsuchi was hardly impressed with the Yukina's display of acrobatic skill or the girl's genjutsu. He'd already completed his seals before the ice-boy took to the skies, and despite his single-handed technique or the fact he had reached for some item, there was little he could do in the middle of the air while spinnin' and flippin'. In fact, that is the probably the only reason he'd be forced to take the hit from what was coming next.

Like a cluster of bats fleein' the gates of Hell, five spheres of liquid shot from Kurotsuchi's mouth¹, all aimed to slam into the airborne Yukina and send him crashin' back down to the earth below. Considerin' their speed, and the fact that Shin had no method to properly avoid in the middle of his flip-and-twist, the likely hood that he'd be struck was almost guaranteed. Fortunately for him, it wasn't a fatal assault; however, the fall might've been if he landed the wrong way.

As for the other four, they too fell victim to the girl's genjutsu. They stopped dead in their tracks, dropping their swords and all but falling to the ground it horror. "What's happening?!"

Strangely, Kurotsuchi was completely unaffected. "You're gonna have to try a lot harder than that, little girl."

Did she not know who he was? Shit crawling beneath his skin was the least of his worries.

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¹Teppoudama (Bullet)

[Shinryu]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Into ruin, I am sinking... Hostage of a nameless feeling!

"Damn!" Five bullets had rushed through the air as I reached the apex of my upward motion; some fifteen meters in the air, colliding with my stomach and pushing me further upwards. By reflex my muscles relaxed, then contracted, my body curling in on itself... however, the pouch of explosives I would have launched at my foe had slipped from my grasp, and was falling now towards him. I felt the pain in my gut sear and burn with a deep stabbing sensation, as I struggled to form a single seal.1 Four one foot by one foot chunks of ice would form in a square shape, placed close together, and just beneath my current position. I would fall onto them gracefully, my eyes never leaving my opponent. He wasn't stupid this one. Whether or not he chose to deal with the explosive was up to him, however, if uninterrupted from it's fall, it would be sitting some seven feet away from him, to his left, having landed on the ground. Either way, it wasn't on my mind, as my hands came together again.2 I hadn't really felt like wasting the chakra on the mongrel, but if it took that, then I would use it, and unlike my last stupid manoevre, this one wouldn't leave any openings. Even so, I would be unwise to misjudge his skill... He showed a prowess that I couldn't ignore. There could be no mistakes with this next attack... Hopefully Kirino could provide me with an opening. A second was all that I needed... made by renni

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All Masteries quoted before still active

1.
Tobihaneru (Swift Ice Step)
Rank: D, D, D, D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Chakra: Low
Special: Tiles can be placed anywhere within the user's 'Yuki no Kami' range. Up to one tile can be made per use, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Although basic, this jutsu nonetheless is highly effective for mobile Yukina members. After forming a single handseal, the clan member can create a floating ice tile anywhere they wish within range, allowing them to use it as a stepping stone towards higher planes.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'D'.

2. ?

[vetti vedi vicious]

"Shin!"

She called out to him in a panic, but quickly reassessed the situation. Four down, one to go, but this one seemed to just shrug off her first attack. What was his deal? Could he just take that kind of shock, that sort of terror? Well, he did kill Shin's family, it did sort of make sense. She pushed her foot into the ground, balancing herself before performing the jutsu she had been forming the handseals for up to this point.

The chakra flowed from her form out towards the man whom was obviously the leader of these thugs, whom would soon feel short of breath, an tension in his throat. Now that technique would work its magic, but Kirino knew sitting around watching wouldn't accomplish anything (other than provide some more entertainment). She looked to Shin, assuming he was prepared to attack now that he was on his feet, but took a few steps back and began performing handseals once more. She had one last trick up her sleeve, and was perfectly ready to use it, or to defend herself if need be.

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Nododitsumaru (Draining Oxygen Slip)
Rank: C x2, B
Type: Supplementary / Touch Genjutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: Lack of oxygen affects a single victim within a 10 meter radius from the user, plus 10 more each time retrained the 'C' ranked version is trained; 'B' raked version adds an additional vicitm each time retrained. If Genjutsu is not dispelled within 4 turns, targets fall unconscious.
Description: A simple yet affective Genjutsu used mainly as a distraction and to cause panic in the victim. After forming the needed seals, the user designates a target and the technique will start to take effect. The target of the technique will begin to feel as though they’re not taking in enough oxygen at first, with shallow and quick breaths. The next turn the target feels as though they’re taking in no oxygen at all, which is followed by the feeling of drowning. The victim's body believes it is literally taking no oxygen, and so the body doesn't search for it but instead wastes more energy trying to obtain more. This results in the target falling unconscious if the illusion goes unchecked.
Domain: Genjutsu – Illusion of Touch