Dawn of the Dead [EVENT]

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They were everywhere, the Undead.

Although no one noticed at first, members of Mizu's fine army - once proud, now deceases as a result of the War - suddenly...start returning. It was only a few at first, presenting themselves at the Water Country docks, lost, their gazes empty and their soul's quiet. Some were unscathed while others sported ghastly wounds, but in the end, it did not matter to any of them; it was as if they were entranced, answering to a higher calling and nothing else. They shuffled, they moaned. They were dead.

Yet they were still alive.

More and more came, and soon, it'd be the dead that outnumbered the living. They wanted nothing at first, attempting to live out their normal lives in denial of their situation. But once they realized their circumstance, their docile nature would be removed, morphed into anger and rage. Undead rage is what has now taken the island over, with those surviving one horror thrown directly into another. With only a few living, strategy and intelligence is a must in order to survive. There is an answer to this all, but it wouldn't be easy acquiring it.

Mizugakure no Sato - overrun, out of living control. However, it is rumored in the very center of the village, at the Mizukage's Tower, an answer to solving this horror can be found. Pictured above is the area 100 meters all around the Tower. If you can pierce the sea of Undead, you might have a chance. Pick up where we left off.

Survive. LIVE!!!

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- Unknown radio signal within Mizu
- 24 hour loop

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RESTRICTIONS...

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Easy/Beginner Difficulty Minimum

IIC = 54 hours

NDE!
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[Sayomi]

Like the hymns of the sirens something bewitched them...

Bewitched the dead.

Something beckoned them.

Called out.

Sung unto to them life. Breathed unto them life and offered them life once more. Mizugakure no Sato was flooded by the bodies of the dead.Baring witness this horrid outbreak was Masumi Hozuki, age 14 a Genin of Mizugakure no Sato. Her breath stilled from the forests recesses as she watched, their agonizing, shrilling moans perforating the dawn. They crowded the Mizukage's Tower, a thick mass congregation of them neared her position.

Luckily she was just outside the 100 meter perimeter they seemed to guard. However she'd need more than luck to reach the Mizukage's Tower where a supposed answer lied. Sure she could have waited for a more stronger ninja to try at it, but her pride wouldn't allow her to abandon a chance to restore Mizugakure no Sato to its former glory.

"Shit..their getting closer."

Masumi whispered the words beneath her breath as she hopped down from her perch within the tree. Her back against the trees wide basin, she slowly pushed her way to it's edge, her eyes looking out. Masumi was just 6 meters from the horde of undead, so patience, cunning, and tact was needed.

Before this she stalked the outer perimeter, but there was no falter in their massive number, her kinsman ripped from the very soil they protected, now walking. This was madness. It was inhumane and more that it was devastating to see. "If I could just break my way through, but charging head first isn't smart. There must be another way..."

Masumi reached for a kunai, flicking it up into a reverse grip within her left hand. It was all or nothing now. live or die. Run or fight. Softly she took a breath, inhaling the stagnant air. It wreaked of decaying body and stank of soil and dirt. "I'll penetrate from the side using a bomb as a distracton from the front. With that window of opportunity I can use a suiton technique to diminish the frontal numbers, but the back forces were still as deep. If I wasn't alone..."

Most knew of the problem that plagued the outskirts of the Mizukage's Tower, but most who survived fled or didn't have the courage. Things looked grim, but somehow Masumi would overcome this, she'd herald the flourish of Mizugakure no Sato!

[☆ F ☆]

Preparing yourself for what was to come is a wise choice, except it seems you have blinded yourself to a most dreadful truth creeping up behind you. Ichi, a once prominent Genin of the Mist, slain in battle during the War, now stood a few meters away, his gaze cold, lost, and worst off, dead. He stopped about 10 meters away, a low moan emitted as he continued to stare. He had been donning his official shinobi clothing, the same he had on when he had passed; this would include his weapons. In a few moments, two Machete were presented for battle, held under the command of a balled tight white fist, two in all. Another moan.

Still. He remained still...for now.

[Sayomi]

Masumi peaked around the tree, the corners of her eyes gazing upon the massive horde of undead. She retreated back, her hand shaking, she bit her lip. dammit. I just can't sit here much longer...

A murderous intent stalked her, and she could feel it as she turned back flat back upon the tree, her brown pools widening as she beheld a decaying figure as he let loose a malicious, loathsome moan from his lips. In his grasp two machetes. Shit! She muttered as she rolled to her left, her sun-kissed locks tussling about. Onto her legs she propped herself up into a low crouch position, poised for action.

"I gotta handle this quietly or i'll risk drawing more.....I'll have no hope if that happens."

With a flick of her left arm she threw the kunai, its trajectory aimed at the falllen genins head as she already had chakra begin circumnavigating around the lower portion of her body. She broke into a fast sprint, water pooling from her as she essentially surfed/slid across the very ground at astonishing rate thanks to Suberasu. Her ace in the hole relied heavily upon her Kekkai genkai and as a Hozuki she could basically turn her entire body into water as well as use her own body as a catalyst for her suiton techniques.

Midway towards him she'd draw the ninjato from her back, the blade shimmered from the dimmed dawn light. Focusing before she closed in on her enemy she'd utilize another technique granted from her bloodline as her arm grew to a disfiguring level, muscle mass within her sword arm increased drastically. Raising her arm the blade would be arc'd high up.

Gousuiwan no Jutsu! (Strong Water Arm Technique)

As the jutsu left her lisp she brought the sword down with all the strength she could possibly muster. "Lets do this in one shot!" Her attack would be efficient, able to cleave the undead genin in half-from head to toe essentially.

* Suberasu (Walk of Water)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Doubles user’s maximum movement speed. Though supplementary, ‘activating’ it will always use the default ‘C’ ranked chakra. When sliding over water, chakra cost for the slide is reduced nil.
Description: One of the Hozuki’s greatest advantages comes from their very essence, their viscous jelly substance able to instantly provide the user with a limited yet versatile source of suiton. In this case, the user is able to mold chakra on the same path that’s used to keep their appendages in place, allowing an extra amount of chakra to constantly cover their feet. This chakra allows the user to essentially slide or ‘surf’ across the ground at steady speeds for as long as the user’s chakra network can sustain. Because the water provided comes from the user's jelly, they can ride on any form of surface inclined or flat, as long as they have the chakra and said areas do not pose threats to the Hozuki's life - i.e. fire, thunder, etc. A telltale glassy streak is left behind, a smear of jelly revealing the traveling Hozuki’s next destination.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘C’ ranked Hydration.

Gousuiwan no Jutsu (Strong Water Arm Technique)
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: On top of the technique's base rank damage, the boost adds additional damage equal to the Hozuki's highest 'Hydration' rank. Must learn for each limb. Pump-up lasts as long as the Hozuki's 'Liquefaction' limit.
Description: Using their ability to transform their body into water, the Hozuki will reform their limbs, be it arms or legs, into a more muscular form. The muscles of the arm are temporarily enlarged and strengthened by the moisture gathered from the whole body, and as it is compressed into the entire arm, it provides boosts equivalent to an instant pump-up. This stronger limb allows the clan member to deliver more powerful blows with either a weapon or taijutsu in conjunction with the boosted limb. However, because it is essential to properly control the moisture balance inside the body, this technique's degree of difficulty is very high. The trade off for such difficulty? The technique gives the user superhuman strength, capable of cutting through both rock walls and steel doors.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘B’ ranked Hydration.

[Mamushi]

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He’d known the map led to Mizugakure, but he didn’t expect to find the dead village overrun by undead fiends. There was a literal ocean of them – they covered every inch of ground from the outskirts of the city to its heart. The stench was beyond sickening, and it was all Hiromasa could do not to gag and vomit the little food he’d consumed.

He observed the undead from a relatively safe perch in a particularly sturdy oak overlooking the infested village – the forest behind him was silent, and all he could hear where the low keening moans of the dead. How am I supposed to fight through all of those… things?There was about twenty five meters of zombie-free space between the tree-line and the collapsing gate that lead into the Village, near which he happened to see a familiar flash of blond hair -

I am being shitted…

Blondie!

He fell to the earth, creating an Iwa Bunshin almost absently as he ran across the open ground. She seemed capable of handling one zombie, but the hundreds he saw might be beyond her reach. Probably mine as well…

He outpaced his bunshin, sliding to a stop roughly seven meters behind the lone zombie. Zombie, check. Blondie, check. Sombre atmosphere, dilapidated buildings, check. More zombies shuffling towards us, check. “Yo, blondie. Fancy meeting you here.” His eyes were on the zombie horde, brow furrowed in anger, adrenaline still racing, but his Iwa- Bunshin waved, his mellow expression seemingly out of place in the life or death situation.

"I'm heading to the Kage tower - you might want to follow."
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[—yuujin.]

As he sat upon the highest branch within the closest region of the area itself, he'd begin to strategist. Duly outnumbered, he couldn't allow himself to fall to the massive number of shinobi present upon the battlefield; even if they were undead. His eyes would dart towards the skies as a flock enveloped the sky, creating a dark cloud above the mass of zombies[as well as the brave shinobi perusing the group of undead]. His visage would vanish, and suddenly the murder of crow would gain a perimeter of space to work with. His movements were subtle and swift, but every other moment would be the demise of another humanoid.

The slightest incision created at the base of the head would quietly cleave off the victims head from their shoulders; one by one. Each crow above would swiftly drop from the sky and take a life[an undead life] before returning to the murder itself; his presence hidden by the massive flock of birds. His goal was to create some what of a balance in how many undead were approaching those who attempted to ward them off. He and two others would make a gallant attempt at lowering their numbers, though he couldn't say he was having the biggest effect. He pushed himself harder to help protect them with his slight advantage.

Sanzengarasu no Jutsu (Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Special: Crows can exist as far as the eye can see, or until the user leaves the thread, and take no additional chakra for upkeep. Up to 10 are summonsed the first time, with 10 more each time this jutsu is re-learned. Crows move almost as fast as kunai, and maintain a mental chakra connection to the user for the sake of communication.
Description: The base behind the Akegarasu is their control and use of crows in battle, displayed well with this technique. After forming a few simple seals, the crow king will call upon a murder of crows to fly around and envelop the target, causing confusion with their dark forms and quick movement. From here, either a comrade or the user can move within the flock wearing dark clothes and wielding a dark weapon almost undetected. With the target distracted by the crows, the ninja can strike more efficiently. Finally, the mass of crows can obscure any retreating ninja, as the crows are massive in numbers and composed of the user's chakra. When no longer needed, the murder of crows will simply puff away in smoke.
Domain: Akegarasu.
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[☆ F ☆]

The kunai embedded itself into its forehead with a sickening thud, half fresh half rotted flesh tossed up as the projectile found its mark. Ichi's expression was littered in concern and confusion, but as the foreign metal object lodged itself in his forehead, all forms of thinking seemed to be...lost. There he remained, a clueless expression worn as his left hand dropped the blade and opted to attempt and tug the kunai out of his head. By the time you began your slide, Blondie, the undead shinobi reached his second tug; only when you raised your blade and neared with violence did he attempt a response. The remaining armed appendage, his right, was thus raised so that the Machete could attempt a block.

It was a poor attempt however, for the strength behind your attack was more than enough to stop the beast in its tracks. Like a knife through butter did your Nnjato process the Machete as well as the skull of the one who owned it - make that two injuries, more than fatal, suffered by the zombie's behalf. In the end, unable to cope with all of the violence, the being fell to the ground, crumbling in place as it twitched and bled out. There were no signs of re-death; regardless, victory was yours. As you find cause for celebration, it seems there is yet another bonus of joy - an ally has arrived! However, do not linger long, for the others have taken note of you two...

However, things would not be so victorious for our crow king. All thirty of your murder spread out and began the attack well, but it seemed a common mistake most still-living shinobi make is to assume these undead fiends were somehow dumb - this was not the case. After a few beheadings, undead allies nearby caught on to the scheme, and without effort, reached out upon the approach. upon the next slicing, as one was felled the others converged on the crow king, stopping your advance. Unless your birds aid you, it'd take only a few seconds before you are overrun. The closest zombie was but a few feet away.

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[Sayomi]

The expertly thrown kunai lodged itself into the zombies head, but Masumi wouldn't even realize it as her ninjato was met by the undead shinobi's machete, but from her pump up she easily cleaved through it and his decaying skull. A resonating brief clash of metal softly echoing as the undead shinobi was dispatched. Coagulated blood splattered about, barely missing Masumi's face as the devil's elixir spilled upon the earth.

Maybe that was the reason for why such an event unfolded within Mizugakure no Sato?

Maybe it was why a sea of undead were unleashed upon their once illustrious lands?

Hearing a voice call out to her as her arm reverted back to its normal size, she turned her head to see Hiromasa as he dropped to the ground. A feeling of relief over washed. Maybe she wouldn't be going on this trip to hell alone. Placing her weapon back in its sheath, she turned around fully giving Hiromasa an ambiguous glare.

"I damn sure don't plan on staying here much longer!"

she snapped as she retrieved her kunai, she didn't have many left so she couldn't afford to waste any. Twirling it she placed it back within her holster as she saw the coming horde. "I'm thinking you should lead the way now!" Masumi said with urgency as her hands swiftly performed a score of hand seals, chakra building up within her as she'd take a hug breath, cheeks expanded.

"Suiton; Teppoudama no jutsu!"

Expelled from her mouth was five bullets of compressed water, which was aimed at the coming zombies in front of them. However Masumi knew this wasn't enough to stop them so after the last left her lips she'd take the treetops above. "Your plan Hiromasa? Cause were gonna need one!"

Fastening an exploding note to the already used kunai she flicked it at the dense crowd of undead, teh effect would be an contained explosion consuming a small proximity.

Teppoudama (Bullet)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 20 meters
Special: Bullets are fired from the mouth, all at once in the form of straight lined stream–like fashion. By default, 5 bullets can be fired at once, plus 5 more each time retrained. Must hold seals while firing. Bullets pierces 'C' ranked barriers and below, and move at the speed of a kunai.
Description: A simple yet effective suiton technique, after forming the necessary hand seals, the user manifests bullet sized water projectiles in their mouth, which can then spit at their opponent at fast speeds for a quick attack. As the user’s knowledge of the this technique increases, so does the amount of bullets they can fire off.
Domain: Suiton.

[Mamushi]

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"After he clears the way, I'm going to use Baku Suishouha and ride the wave into the heart of the city... I might have to use it twice, but I don't want to use that much chakra, since I'll have to use Goshokuzame to create a perimeter."

He eyed the rooftops, but disregarded the notion almost as soon as he had it. There wasn't a single linear path to the Kage tower save through the streets, and he didn't feel like trying to navigate across precarious buildings with a Genin to look after. Not that his scenario was exactly safe...

"Do you know any techniques that can help? Hozuki are supposed to be skilled with Suiton jutsu..."

I haven't been this excited iin a while. His eyes were alight with energy, and he seemed almost jittery. His fingers danced over his kunai pouch, but he had yet to draw one.

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Doton Ryouuken (Earth Dominion)
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: 30 meters
Special: Dominion extends 10 meters in every direction of the user, and goes up 10 more with each rank learned.
Description: The basis behind the majority of Doton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very earth around them. 'Earth Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Doton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the earth around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
Domain: Doton.

Doton Ryouuken (Earth Dominion)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Range and size of river depends on user's 'Earth Dominion'.
Description: After performing the necessary hand seals, the user will transform the ground upon which the enemy stands into a river of mud. This river suddenly materializes flowing at fast paces completely against the direction the opponent is moving, making movement very, very difficult. The river itself shoots in a relatively straightly line, moves as fast as the user, and as the user’s rank increases, so does their skill with this technique. Excellent for slowing people down and facilitating escapes, as the mud itself is highly constricting.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'C'.

[Sayomi]

Following Hiromasa's orders she dropped down from her perched position, the flat of her hands stabilizing her fall. Beside Hiro she bit her lip as his Iwa Bushin unleashed a doton technique, spewing forth a large gushing mud river. Taking a deep breath Masumi turned to Hiro a wry smile upon her face. "Naturally! After all my body is practically water!" Chakra began to surf her inner chmabers, readying itself for use. She'd unleash one her strongest ninjutsu's.

[color=d86964]"I see we have the same plan. I can use Baku Suishouha, so just give the word!"

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Her teeth gleamed under the speckles of amber light that breached the forest's canopy that they still resided beneath. "So lets do this!" Her heart began to knock angrily upon its chamber walls, her adrenaline pumping vigorously.
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[☆ F ☆]

Situation #A Posting Order

• Hiromasa
  
• Masumi
  

Situation #B Posting Order

• Yuujin
  

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SITUATION A

His entry was unseen, the Bladed Brother of the Gaston Brothers living up to his name as he rushed and struck down your Iwa Bunshin. The Mist Chuunin, once a proud swordsmen and servant to his village, had died attempting to deliver a most important message; now, risen to life once more, he'd have a second chance at redemption. His entry, as quick as Shunshin, allowed him to allow his blade to pierce the Earthen Copy with such force that he'd carry it out and away from the two in the blink of an eye. By the time its body registered death, the swordsmen would be 5 meters away from you, the master of the slain clone. He turned, an evil eye shot at back as he prepared to move at you once more, blade in guard. As he approached, he would attempt to swipe his blade three times at once, all three aimed for your head.

Nibaigiri (Double Cut)

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Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Rank of strikes depends on the user's highest 'Battojutsu' rank. Damage is calculated per strike. Can be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from a kneeling position, the practitioner rises and draws, making a rising strike on the draw and a dropping strike as he sheathes.The movement is flashy and hard to trace, leaving unguarded opponent's in trouble.
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The second Gaston Brother, the Fisted Brother, entered at the same time as his big bro. However, his target was much different. In this case, the blonde before him would be subject to his wrath, as his death had been a most humiliating one, enough so that he was wrought in eternal bitterness and sought constant revenge on the world; betrayed by his lover, he was stabbed to death in his sleep. Thus, he left this world with a deep hatred for women, one culminating as he appeared much like brother, Shunshin-like, in order to strike her.

Shoufuu (Rising Wind)

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Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Sends the victim or item flying up to 5 meters up in the air, plus 1 more each time retrained.
Description: Using their quickness and agility, the user will perform a highly swift upwards kick at their opponent or at a weapon they are wilding, sending either or flying in the air.
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Your opponents, my brave Mist Ninja, are not like your normal undead Shinobi. Higher in strength, they retain most of their old physical capabilities, including their offensive and high-speed movement skills. Given the dark seeting and the narrow path you are current on - 20 meters wide of clearance before deep forest takes over - an ambush was inevitable. Should you survive this battle, a single path will open to the village that would serve to your plan, Hiromasa. Across town is a straight, 50 meter gauntlet 15 wide that served as a commercial area for the hidden village. Make it across the shops, and you'll have a side-access to the tower. From your position, you are 50 meters away from the entrance to the commercial district. Your opponents will do everything to stop you.

Good -luck.

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SITUATION B

Your situation looked grim, but fortunately for you, you possessed a power that could carry you through. You have jumped down onto a town square, 50 meters in diameter, infested with zombies. Random trees, benches and small edifices exist amongst the zombies.

An imaginary triangle comprised of undead has formed around you, with a sword wielding zombie at each end; that is three, plus three more in between each of the corners, mostly unarmed through some wielding random weaponry; finally, four more zombie will appear shortly after either of the initial six strike, back-ups to ensure that this intrusion was ended swiftly.

All in all, the true battle began. For now, your head cleaving worked, but should your and your murder remain airborne, only doom awaited.

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[Mamushi]

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The Iwa-Bunshin exploded, signaling its quick defeat. It burst into razor sharp shrapnel, expelling outward from the bunshin in a ten meter wave at intense speeds. Hiromasa was just barely safe from the wave, as was Masumi, since she stood roughly equal with him. The sword wielding zombie, however, was not so safe..

Hiromasa jumped backward when the zombie made his intent to approach known, loosing a kunai from his hip as he moved. He aimed specifically for the point between the eyes, fingers twisting into seals the moment the projectile left his hand. The zombie had scarcely taken a step forward, putting the distance between them at eight meters. He completed the seals as quickly as he could, but kept his options open, wary of such an unpredictable foe.

Deido Bunshin!

The mud clones climbed from the ground in front of him, murder in their eyes. One stood directly in front of him - surreptitiously, he pressed his palm to its back, leaving behind an explosive surprise. Two more stood to its left and right, two steps ahead, and again two more to their left and right, one step ahead, bringing the total to 5.

Converge.

As one, the Bunshin converged, leaving nowhere to go but back, or up, and for that contigency, Hiromasa had a plan. The foremost bunshin flanked the zombie, and the middle two rushed him, whilst the last adopted a more leisurely approach, waiting for the right moment to pounce...

The original strafed to his left, his body low to the earth in preparation to move.
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Kage-Iwa Bunshin no Jutsu (Advanced Stone Clone Technqiue)
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Special: Clone can use any Doton jutsu the user knows. This clone’s specialty is its hard carapace, as its essence of stone allows it to take up to 2 ‘B’ ranked strikes without suffering harm. Additionally, they excel at taijutsu, since their heavy frame allows for crushing blows, though they are a bit slower than normal due to their weight. Upon being defeated, the clone explodes and releases a wave razor sharp shards of earth everywhere for 10 meters. Can create one clone at a time, plus one more each time retrained. As with all advanced tangible clones, chakra is equally distributed between the master and their creations.
Description: A slightly more advanced elemental clone technique, the Kage-Iwa Bunshin is as its name implies, a shadow clone based purely in hardened earth and stone. A few seals produces a look-alike of the user from the dirt source, and this clone can follow orders mentally, as well act just like its master. Its specialty withstanding attacks with its hard body, and upon being defeated, they can even explode into hundreds of razor sharp shards, shot at high speeds, double that of a kunai, everywhere.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'B'.

Deido Bunshin (Earth-Mud Clone)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Although defeated by a single attack, the clones have the ability to explode their essence in a 5 meter radius, spreading sticky, constricting mud everywhere. Those affected will have their movement inhibited, suffering from reduced speeds and reaction. When re-learned, the user increases the number of clones they can make by 5; this maxes out when the user reaches 50 clones.
Description: A simple elemental clone technique, this let’s the user create a default number of five mud based clones for his command. Coming forth from an earth or mud source, the clones are basic and meant primarily for distraction and restriction. Its mud, sticky and constricting, can slow d own an opponent’s limbs, especially when many pole upon the user at once.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'C'.

[Sayomi]

A quick body flicker was used by two guised Shinobi, who were hidden within the shadows. With veracity and the tenacity they lunged at both Hiromasa and Masumi as his clone was defeated, bursting into sharpenal that'd barely miss both herself and Hiromasa. Eye's upon her opponent, she didn't have the time to help Hiro, her attention was upon the one fisted ninja who opted to use his Shunshin and a attack to deal with her. It would have maybe been enough to dispatch some normal ninja.

However Masumi was in fact not normal...

The upwards kick seemingly connected as Masumi absorbed the blow, her body's composition different from others would prove useful as the vicious jelly she was comprised of began to increase the water pressure of the blow. A wry smile upon her face, she'd perhaps caught her prey. "Toro-Toro no Jutsu....." Masumi would whisper lowly, the undead shinobi more than likely confused at what happened.

His leg would be hopefully lodged into her sternum, but also the corrosive poison feeling the foreign object would began its attack. No doubt it's touch a burning distraction as it'd go right through the clothing and began to eat away at his skin.

"Didn't expect that now did ya?"

Using the time hopefully granted she'd draw the ninjato at her back, and utilize another pump up to her wielding arm, its size doubling along with the possible power it could deal. "ORRAA!" In a swift downwards slash she'd attempt to end him completely by cleaving right through his entire being-leaving only to halves of his former body-the monstrous arm she wielded more than likely would assure its success.

Not actually used, but here for rank purposeUltimate Hydration Technique (Suika no Jutsu)Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Initial liquefaction lasts a single turn by default. All Hozuki are impervious to non-elemental physical strikes, but are susceptible to Raiton and Hyouton - lightning attacks place on them are raised by a single rank, and when struck by it, they are unable to liquefy properly, and finally, ice jutsu have twice the freezing capabilities when coming in contact with the Hozuki. Ranks 'D' and 'C' represent the ability to liquefy one and two limbs at a time respectively (be it arms or legs); 'B' rank represents torso; 'A' rank represents head liquidation; 'S' rank allows the user to liquefy all together any time they want. Finally, Hozuki are made of water, so they can use themselves as a base for all suiton based jutsu. Hydration rank also determines rank/level of suiton the Hozuki can birth from their body.
Description: The core technique behind the bloodlimit and the door to stronger, more powerful attacks, this jutsu allows the Hozuki to totally transform their body into a condensed state of water, so dense that the user can withstand even the roughest of physical attacks, yet so malleable that on a whim, they can also decompose into mere puddles. From a single hair to the skin and muscles, everything can be liquefied and solidified, be it to evade an enemy's attack during a short range battle, to infiltrate a structure, or to launch a surprise attack from a liquefied state Maintaining this form requires that the clan member keep themseves constantly hydrated, but in this form the can also draw upon and control nearby water by immersing and merging amongst the liquid. And best of all - by liquefying their whole body at will, it makes it impossible for the Hozuki to receive damage from physical attacks. When the user passes out, they turn into a jelly-like, dormant state until consciousness is regained.
Domain: Hozuki.


* Gisan-Hisan (Acid War)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Offensive / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Degree and damage of poison acid depends on highest rank known. Corrosiveness depends on rank:

o D ~ Skin
o C ~ Earth & Elements
o B ~ Wood
o A ~ Rock
o S ~ Steel

Description: Once the Hozuki begin to understand their blood and how to control it, they learn to combine their ninjutsu powers in order to give their 'jelly' special properties. In this case, the Hozuki's very essence transforms into an acidic poison, corrosive on contact and highly invasive upon sensing foreign bodies. The best part about it all is that the Hozuki's color does not change one bit, giving no indication that they are wielding cursed waters. When combined with other clan techniques, this essence alteration can be highly effective for combat.
Domain: Hozuki. Must know 'Hydration' for rank being learned.


* Toro-Toro no Jutsu (Sticky Jelly Technique)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Strength of absorbed attack depends on the Hozuki's highest 'Hydration' rank.
Description: As the Hozuki further their understanding of the control over their liquid essences, their skill in altering their density composition enhances. In this case, rather than simply breaking up into a puddle of water when being struck, the Hozuki learns to absorb the blow, increasing their watter pressure so that the weapon or limb is stuck within. To the opponent, it'll feel as if they had buried their weapon/hand in sloppy mud. By reforming around the impact point, they are able to trick their opponent into coming in for an obvious attack. From this point, they can finish their opponent off, or capture them for later use.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘D’ ranked Hydration.

Gousuiwan no Jutsu (Strong Water Arm Technique)
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: On top of the technique's base rank damage, the boost adds additional damage equal to the Hozuki's highest 'Hydration' rank. Must learn for each limb. Pump-up lasts as long as the Hozuki's 'Liquefaction' limit.
Description: Using their ability to transform their body into water, the Hozuki will reform their limbs, be it arms or legs, into a more muscular form. The muscles of the arm are temporarily enlarged and strengthened by the moisture gathered from the whole body, and as it is compressed into the entire arm, it provides boosts equivalent to an instant pump-up. This stronger limb allows the clan member to deliver more powerful blows with either a weapon or taijutsu in conjunction with the boosted limb. However, because it is essential to properly control the moisture balance inside the body, this technique's degree of difficulty is very high. The trade off for such difficulty? The technique gives the user superhuman strength, capable of cutting through both rock walls and steel doors.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘B’ ranked Hydration.

[—yuujin.]

[apologies for responding late; as well as the other posts I'm apart of. been busy]

Things seemed to be working to his advantage. The undead seemed by an easy feat as he picked one by one out from the crowd. His gallant attempt to save his fellow comrades would not last long however, for before he could even realize the situation he was in, his form would be tugged from the murder of crow and drug to the ground; his body slamming upon the surface loud enough to attract the whole lot of them. Shaking his head a bit as his eyes adjusted to the massive group in such close range. His blade was out of his hands, which could be the gravest mistake of his life if his reaction time did not catch up.

Their eyes, filled with death, would turn to gaze at the fallen victim, but he was too fast for them. Rolling towards his fallen blade and quickly grasping the hilt, he would he would swiftly swing his blade towards the undead group. His goal would be to cleave their footing off, aiming for their ankles. Few stood a chance, losing their footing and even knocking over others as they toppled to towards the ground. No, this wasn't enough to kill them, but it gained him the slightest advantage. As for the remaining zombies at his feet, they would proceed to finish the job.

Using his agility, Yuujin would roll backwards onto his hands flipping and landing onto his feet, followed by a backwards swing of the blade towards the zombies standing behind him. His right foot planted upon the skull of one of the fallen undead, crushing its brittle bone structure with its force. There were too many of them however, so he would once again evade towards the skies, his form still low enough to be within reach, but his mind aware of his previous mistake. Cleaving the heads clean off of the remaining undead targets in his path, he'd find an opening space and quickly land there to gain an advantage. The murder of crow followed loyally by his side till he gained an opening before flying off into the distance; some died to protect him.

[Situation B]

He caught his breathe at this point, trying to catch a view of the others fighting the group. His vision was cut off by the massive line of undead surrounding the area. He wasn't offered much time to relax, for the group would catch onto his cunning and begin to surround him in a triangle formation. He looked both ways as the group slowly began to close in on him. Placing his footing into the basic Iajutsu stance, he would prepare for the group; though he had a plan. As they closed the gap, he would quickly slam the tip of his ninjato into the earth, chakra infused into the blade allowing it to defy the rules of matter.

Following this, his hands would quickly clasp together to form a series of seals creating a wave of chakra to spread along the ground twenty meters from his position. The earth would tremble, but nothing physically changed about the area. His flesh would however, as the appearance of an earthly shield covering his body thick enough to take some of the strongest blows would quickly crawl along his skin. His arm would then fall to his blade as his movement slowed to a halting stop; silence. His form would then stand almost statuesque as the zombies found themselves within range.

...

His eyes would open, and his reactions would take over, pushing forward while aiming his blade at the nearest zombie before him. His blade would aim to pierce through the undead's right eye, and if successful, he would follow through by forcing the undead's upper body towards its comrades. It were a matter of force, and since his blade were being tugged by the zombies remaining strength, the force of its release would be enough to cleave the heads clean off of the two nearest zombies attempting to attack him.

Whether successful or not, he would attempt to evade the group by hopping into the nearest opening to gain him some more time. They were relentless.

Doton Ryouuken (Earth Dominion)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Doton 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.
Description: The basis behind the majority of Doton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very earth around them. 'Earth Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Doton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the earth around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
Domain: Doton.

Domu (Earth Spear Essence)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Stops taijutsu and ninjutsu of equal or lower rank. Boosts user’s taijutsu and strength almost twofold, at the cost of slowing down by the same amount. Last until broken or canceled, and when used around a plethora of earth, the armor can repair itself near-instantly if damaged.
Description: After forming the necessary handseals, the user will harden their body using the earth around them or through other supplementary techniques. This provides greater defense against many attacks, both taijutsu and ninjutsu, and will also strengthen their limbs in order to increase the users speed, strength and striking ability/ However, like other Doton based jutsu, it is weak against Raiton attacks.
Domain: Doton.

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Situation #A Posting Order

• Hiromasa
  
• Masumi
  

Situation #B Posting Order

• Yuujin
  

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SITUATION A

Frightening...

The Mist Shinobi's response was frightening that is, to the one controlling these undead puppets in the shadows. For their level of response, power, and skill was purely unexpected - it was precisely these kind of shinobi that needed to be dealt with immediately!!!

The Swordsman would be caught off guard, the sudden explosion taking over the undead fiend as he took down the clone. The result was part of his torso and head, as well as his entire left arm being blown away. That's right, he was now only left with one arm, and half of a torso and head; yet he still grinned. He needed NOT all those useuless appendages in order to succeed, for he was the Swordsmen of the Gaston Brothers! Unbeatable!!! As for the converging mud clones before him? he'd execute another high speed movement, using the forehead of the one before him to launch forward and over their group. The real one was but a few feet away. Time to slash.

Senkou Zuki (Flash Thrust)

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Rank: A
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Strength of attack equals to one rank less than the user's highest 'Battojutsu' rank. Can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Using a vast amount of mental focus, the practitioner nearly-instantaneously draws, thrusts at an opponent and sheathes again, all in the blink of an eye. It is fabled that even the famed Sharingan has had trouble following a blade swung under such pretenses.
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The strike landed with supreme solidity, expected from the Strong Fist of the Gaston Brothers! But wait...!? Did his leg just...sink into her??? It did, and as it progressed further, a sudden pain would overtake it. Unknown to the undead fighter, a most corrosive acid had just been unleashed onto his skin, eating away at hsi skin and eventually his muscle. What's worse? The woman's sudden transformation, a testament of her stranger skill], so that her bladed arm grew larger than normal. The Strong Fist was not gonna stick around.

Using the other leg as support, he'd push off and let his elbow lead into your chest before your blade could rise, thus forcing his mangled leg out and dragging himself away automatically 10 meters. Although injured, he had just left you with a strong hit, and plenty of room to escape. As he lie on the ground immobile, he'd turn to see how his brother was faring.

Kaigansho (Rock Destroying Rise)

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Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: Rush is linear, almost twice as fas as the user's normal speed, and extends 10 meters before impact. Each time retrained, 'B' ranked damage is stacked.
Description: Usiing their other arm as support, the Goken master proceeds to rush into their opponent at faster speeds than normal, leading their elbow in order to smash whatever they have chosen in. Although the rush itself is in a straight line, the power behind the strike is such that anything caught in its wake will surely feel the pain.
Domain: Goken.
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SITUATION B

Though you would manage to cleave the eye of the first swordsmen before you, Yuujin, the wild swing to take the others out failed, their own weapons raised in the form of a parry. Rather than allow you to dive to your freedom, two spear wielding undead fiends blocked the patch while two more bladed zombies rushed you from both behind and in front of you. Though their speeds weren't impressive, their numbers were. What would you do...?
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