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x; FIERY !
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The group of arrows acting as a ricochet of lightning would prove to be stronger than what NATSUFUBUKI had anticipated, he had gotten excited for no reason. Before his blue eyes another large arrow was seemingly made out of the deaths of these birds aimed towards the man behind the mirror. To him the site must have been just as beautiful as he looked onto death with what a glimpse of how heaven was. His spirit had flowed even before the first crack in the mirror had become apparent. Eyes of silver watched as the lightning created a flow from just a drop of chakra. Not even a single of his opponents creations had a chance of surviving and so he was caught helplessly to fall to the ground without a chance. ( ‘NO TELLING WHAT I WOULD DO IN THAT SITUATION…’) he thought to himself. Maybe that was all he had.

The sound of shattered glass came apparent to HYOKA whom watched the scene all too eagerly. The thud that sounded as aftermath to the assailant’s bone-crushing fall would be the funikumi’s cue to cease his chakras. The bows of lightning would disperse in he and his clones’s hands as he brought himself closer to the first pillar closest to him, the upper right, one painted with the beasts torso. Using little strength he and his clones pushed along the pillar after having observed the marks along the stone and ice. The cold had begun to come a little more bearing ever moment that the yukina remained dead – and the chunin had taken to advantage what time was given to him. After having stopped just inches of what little left of the indentations he could see the funikumi would dart off to the next pillar in order to reenact the same feat.

Four replicas of raiton energy ran behind their summoner in order to aid in this ‘puzzle’ of sorts. A glimpse down the empty hall ending at the blue door would remain painted upon HYOKA’s face before embracing for the leap forward. His figure would pillow out a small force of wind with his descent as he begun his trek towards the next room with his clones following each and every move. What was to come next was somewhat expected by the funikumi as his run returned to a hasty stride up the steps around an intense heat which had made the walls somewhat unbearable to touch when you bumped into them. It was times like this where the funikumi drew in most of his anger, fear, hatred – and threw it all out as he burst through yet, another door, burning the side of his hands, forearms, and elbows to the first degree.

A simple “ugh..” was given in response to the pain it had caused as he stepped out of the large doors into a room filled with a lava painted path which led to what looked like an arena. The CHUNIN and his clones were never sure, though, and so they prepared for what was most likely to be interaction with a bird bathed in flames, or maybe someone who at least knew of them. For once in his life HYOKA was now somewhat anticipated as to what he was going to face. Ocean colored locks of hair drug in the wind, as did his silhouettes, down the path painted with lava in attempts to reach the center of its infrastructure. With one look back to UMEKA he would have made his way into the pit of flames with nothing but a name.

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CONSUMPTION - CHAKRA REDUCTION level 4; S = D 7000 EXP

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The entire situation escalated, with the edged Raiton essences proving to be more capable than what I imagined. Nigh instantly water would begin to puddle onto the floor once the exceptional happened. The icy mirrors were fractured and all around my persona dense shards of glass crashed to the ground, multiplying into nothing but mere fragments. The sound was violent, though not nearly as shocking as the sight of our foe's body resting in solace beside his own cold creations. I sighed then sheathed my katana, thankful that our attacker had been a weak one. Vigilant eyes watched that of the blue demon, for he and his clones went into a hasty push towards each of the pillars. I liked him ~ he seemed self sufficient enough in times of strife.

Stepping over the lifeless frame of the mirror man I departed a shivering room with Hyoka-kun, doing my best to keep up with his lengthy strides. Barbarically he charged through every door, sending pain to bare skin with each fleeting impact. In moments we arrived up at the neighboring summit, its temperature matching that of what one would expect the climate to be. Within these lava brewing caverns I'd feel the affection of heat embracing my skin ~ it warmed me down to my core. Then I scanned the room, checking for hidden danger. The area was a but a circle with magma bordering it at every curve. An adjacent door awaited us at the other side. I stood alongside ocean hair, eyes wide with realization.

This was a grounds for battle.

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[Katsumaru]

The elderly man followed, his impartial gaze lingering on Hyoka as his raspy breaths sounded behind. He spoke, tone deep,”The final challenge awaits. I will be outside.” the man mumbled as he awaited by the entrance of the room. A sigh rang from his chapped lips as he leaned against the wall, frail figure supported by a cane. To himself he whispered quietly,”He will not survive this. A pity, he seemed like such a capable man.”

From the lava, several figures leapt forth, the heated substance splattering into the arena. From it, five men appeared, all identical in appearance, presumably bunshin. The figure which revealed itself was a man standing at almost seven feet, massive and bulky with gleaming crimson eyes and a bizarrely red-hued skin. Upon his figure a pouch hung, several tools protruding from within, including kunai wrapped in white. On the other side, a blade hung, its hilt a deep blue. The five figures stood twenty meters away.

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x; FIERY !
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The time it took for Euma and Natusfubuki to enter the lava pit was only a little detail in comparison to the true struggle the funikumi was about to undergo. If the truth about these chakra-based entities were true then he was going to have one hell of a time finding out the information, even if it meant fighting until the death. The glimpse in his sky-blue orbs was unrelenting and unmoving as his eyes set upon everything around him taking it all in as if he were watching the world from an angle in space. A moment of silence as the boys footsteps ended at the beginning of the circular path. From left and right his eyes would dance with the waves of lava spewing onto the ground twenty meters of ahead of him. He would take this as the sign for battle – sadly he would have to put this mans dance to an end.

“TCH.. You ready Euma?”

He would say to his new-companion. Her beauty had kept his attitude keen to what it first was when they met. If there hadn’t been a connection between the two she wouldn’t have been here as well continuing down the same path as he towards the knowledge of a beast who’s origin was before the time of their ancestors. He wondered seldom what happened of her at the Soho Sanctuary seeing as the owner had given her a time limit, and why was she here now? If she had put that woman in her place it would only have enticed the demon even more but not now in this time of foreign nature. All the chunin could think in the time of his arrival of the battleground was the sound of the hot lava boiling around them. (‘Wonder what would happen if someone was thrown in that..’) he thought to himself as his eyes kept true to their first position amongst the row of five opponents twenty meters ahead.

The clones of lava would take little time in forming around their master and in this short time Hyoka would have taken it upon himself to draw out his blade he’d named tesaiga, after his grandmother. Within the exhilaration birthed from the battle challenge, coming from his opponent, the funikumi would draw in a few breaths whilst relaxing his muscles as his attention drew closer to the challengers’ destination within the center of his replicas. Hyoka’s clones of lightning would portray the same eager look within their faces as they each began a sequence of seals all distinct from one another. Hyoka, within the center of them all, simply stood analyzing, waiting for his opponent to react. (‘Let’s make this one count..’) he’d think to himself as his palm rubbed even more around the curves of tesaiga’s hilt in preparation for the attack.

Clones Perspective synchronously
Truly masters of their own art with but a simple push of chakra lingering in their fingers as they followed in anticipation behind their creator. Fingers moved swiftly within the gaps of a few, one another would the clones begin this masterpiece strategy. The first clone stayed concrete in his performance of seals staying to Hyoka’s left like a wellspring of power. During this time is when the second clone would have made but two simple gestures within the form of handseals – releasing the raiton energies around his body exploding into a ball of light much like the hikari but much more lethal. Clone three would take this opportunity into mimicking his brother, clone one, in completing a set of seals whilst clone four rushed ahead away from the rest. He too created hand seals but from twenty meters away it was going to be hard to pull of what he had in mind.

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[CLONE 1]

[CLONE 2]

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Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Raiton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Very Low - Very High
Special: Distance of flash depends on the user's 'Karai Shin' range. Highest rank known determines light amplitude. Any person(s) effected are blinded for one turn.

• D: 1/5th (20%) Karai Shin range
  
• C: 2/5th's (40%) Karai Shin range
  
• B: 3/5th's (60%) Karai Shin range
  
• A: 4/5th's (80%) Karai Shin range
  
• S: Full Karai Shin range

Description: A basic yet effective Raiton technique, the user focuses a bit of chakra all over their body, letting the lightning gather and then quickly exploding, effectively providing a blinding light that leaves all within the range blind. Useful for disorientation and quick get-aways.
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[CLONE 3]

[CLONE 4]

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The old man left us, his frail frame instead replaced by the awakening of lava. Five entities rose from the pits and converged on us, their footsteps carrying complete hostility. The clones and creator alike were all armed, their vision burning with a fiery killing intent. As always Hyoka-kun was prepared, for he gripped his weapon and called out to me, surely to see if I too was in harmony with the soon to be strife. Yes, I couldn't have anticipated anything less exciting ~ my fiendish eyes gave that fact away.

So I took steps to create an offense, delicate fingers already dancing to an Akegarasu inspired rhythm. My actions were calm ~ any sort of hysteria eluded me altogether. Within the twenty meter gap our party was given I'd summon forth a dense murder of fifty crows, with shrieks as malevolent as the soot coated feathers they bore. It was a truly tumultuous scene, and with their substantial numbers came another weaving of the zodiac. As slender digits intertwined my airborne subjects would diminish themselves only to remodel into four pronged projectiles. Alas, our opposition would find themselves facing fifty black starred weapons, scattered wildly to prevent an easy bypass. And if the shuriken didn't lay waste to them all, sky hair would.

He was a total nutcase.

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Sanzengarasu no Jutsu (Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid
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 summoned initially, with 10 more each time this jutsu is re-learned for a maximum of 100 crows. 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.


Kurou Shuriken no Jutsu (Crow Shuriken Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique
Range: 20 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Requires crows summoned by the 'Sanzengarasu no Jutsu'. Fires one shuriken per crow used. Shuriken cast lose substance and disappear after two turns. Any of the user's crows within eyesight can be utilized for the technique.
Description: A basic yet effective Akegarasu technique, the user can utilize one or more of their own crows and transform them into deadly shuriken mid-flight. Solidified and sharpened to the point of surpassing even their original counterparts, these shuriken are powered by the user's burst of chakra, resulting in a deadly bombardment of black-starred projectiles, depending on the number of crows used.
Domain: Akegarasu. Must know 'Sanzengarasu no Jutsu'.

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[Katsumaru]

The first of the clones, which stood directly to the right of the creator, formed but a single seal, his hands dancing extraordinarily quick, performing the technique in the time it would take for but a single seal. The chakra flowed as the various natures intermingled, doton and katon, to form the fine lava-imbued rock which the bunshin spat forth, a sickening, gagging sound as the earthen sphere bashed onto the ground directly ahead of him, covering the area in a thick cloud of smoke that negated the effect of the blinding jutsu – as the entire process of formation and the smoke screen took the same time the ration technique has. A twenty meter screen of smoke covered the area, shrouding the actions of all engaging in battle.

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Used by clone to the right

Efficient Sealing II

Corrosion Disolvance Factor; C

Kazan Hai Kichou (Volcanic Ash Screen)
Rank: C
Type: Defensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0-50 Meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: The area which the screen covers depends on the highest “Fushokuzai” rank known. The screen can be blown away by a Fuuton jutsu of rank C or higher.
Description: The users employs youton in a different manner with Kazan Hai Kichou. He spits forth a ball of lava-covered rock incapable of causing any damage. A thin layer of chakra prevents the lava from immediately burning the rock. Upon contacting any sort of surface the force causes the ball to erupt by breaking the protective layer of chakra, and immediately spreads a layer of volcanish ash in the area by allowing the heat to disintegrate the rock. The breaking of the chakra layer not only allows the two substances to connect, but creates an energetic burst which spreads the volcanic ash. The range which it spreads Depends on Fushokuzai. The ash screen is thick, difficult to see through, but causes no damage aside from slight irritation to the lungs should the ash be inhaled, easily prevented by holding ones breath. Kazan Hai Kichou is not an offensive technique but serves as cover for an escape or as means to support subtlety.
Domain: Youton, Fushokuzai: Rank C

The original creator, meanwhile, burst into a series of hand seals of his own, fingers also at an extraordinarily quick dance, a flash whose true purpose was hidden by the cloud of smoke. Under the cover of the smoke, the foes would feel an even more intense heat as the Airontoku spat forth a thick streams of lava into the skies, and with the formation of seals, at a moderate pace it began to form into a thick sheet of obsidian, sturdy and hard, which descended in the area where the clones and the creator stood. At fifteen meters, the sheet was sure to cover the grounds as it descended, not fatal, but certainly capable of crushing the clones or even breaking a bone or two. As this was performed under the cover of the smoke, evasion would fall somewhat difficult. The ash cloud covered not only the area directly ahead, the entire arena, but also the twenty meters above, and the Airontoku did not require visual contact with the foe as the obsidian was merely created to fall over the area.

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Used by Original Creator
Corrosion Disolvance Factor; C

• Yōton: Kokuyōseki Kaihō (Lava Release: Obsidian World Dominion)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Offensive / Defensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: See
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Low - Very High
Special: Grant’s the user the ability to harden lava into obsidian, effectively allowing them to manipulate the battlefield in nearly any way they see fit. Highest rank known determines the speed/rate at which the lava can harden, as well as the strength of the new creation. Area which can be hardened depends on the user's Fushokuzai. Must hold down last handseal until hardening process is complete.

• D: Full Turn
• C: 3/4ths of a turn
• B: Half a Turn
• A: 1/4th of a turn
• S: Near-Instant

Description: By forming a few hand seals, the user can rapidly cool lava they have created, shaping the substance into nearly any form they can think of. From statues to spikes, to stair cases, this versatile technique gives Yōton users access to a different style of combat. However, this ability can only create static objects, meaning functional animals and clones cannot be made with this technique. These creations are also immobile and cannot be controlled or moved further with this technique.
Domain: Yōton. Kajiya no Kokuyōseki.

Two of the other clones also acted in synchrony with one another and their original creator, hands moving at an equally hasty pace. They, after all, prepared seals whose purpose was unknown to all but their creator, and he knew not what to expect, and therefore the defensive maneuver was necessary, one that took only slightly longer than the creation of the ash screen, hence being under cover. Upon completing the hand seals, performed simultaneously with the release of two waves of magma from the gut, that lava began to form, alter its very shape as it hardened into obsidian, the same substance which was following above. The purpose here was defensive, as the first obsidian wall formed two meters ahead of the other, each spreading through the entire arena and three meters thick, certainly capable of absorbing the incoming ration. It was completed before those, as the creation of the wall scarcely took more than one second, a process extraordinarily quick due to users affinity for youton. As it was so hasty, it also absorbed the shuriken.

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Used by both clones to the left.

Efficient Sealing II

Corrosion Disolvance Factor; C
Yōton: Yōgan Shōheki ( Lava Release: Lava Barrier )
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: See Fushokuzai
Handseals: Yes
Chakra: Low - Very High
Special: Summons a barrier of lava to protect an ally or group of allies from an oncoming attack. Size of barrier and range it can cover depends on the user's Fushokuzai.
Description: With the aid of hand seals, the user either causes a dome of lava to erupt from the ground or spits a sheet of lava into the air which floats quickly to shield an ally or a group of allies from an incoming attack. The barrier can take any form the user chooses (such as a wall or dome) so long as it’s dimensions don’t exceed 10 x 10 meters. The strength of this technique is dependant on the user’s Fushokuzai technique. For every turn this barrier is maintained as magma, an additional moderate amount of chakra is consumed. Otherwise, the lava solidifies into obsidian, losing 1 rank of defense permanently.
Domain: Yōton. Fushokuzai.

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The sounds of battle had erupted and this was a rhythm that natsufubuki knew all too well. The flow of lightning, too, played well within the symphony amongst them in the orchestra of battle. Hyoka’s true nature had painted an aura around his veil and he too knew that to be true. He couldn’t hide the fact that he loved battle and so was the significance of him pulling tesaiga out. It seemed that he would have to get his hands dirty in this one, though, and his weapon would drink of no blood. The brightened red battlefield was now becoming somewhat blackened as everyone stared in anticipation as to what would be the outcome. . . all those but Hyoka, however, who had known the outcome from the very beginning. It was his destiny to find these creatures and to harness their power as his own and gladly he wasn’t doing it alone.

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whilst clone four rushed ahead away from the rest. He too created hand seals but from twenty meters away it was going to be hard to pull of what he had in mind.

A moment of silence fell before the falling wall of obsidian molding itself amongst the battlefield as the ashen smoke took it by surprise. Hyoka would move sideways in an angle around the battlefield, away from the advancing ash as much as he could. He would place his nose into the collar of his shirt and begin a set of seals after stabbing the nose of his blade into the ground. The boy could only hope what Euma was procuring. She was closest to the clone to the right of the creator and so she had somewhat of an advantage. Hyoka would be travelling in the direct opposite direction around the other end of the row of clones moving away from the wall of magma, as well as some of the ash. . . but he would not be able to escape it all. Drawing in from his chakra pool the demon would grasp a handful– just enough to create a threat amongst the battlefield in these next few seconds. . .

Clone four, having been the one to dart forward to create seals before any of the lot, would have made his way toward the ten meter mark becoming trapped in a musk of ashen fumes. Although it rendered his vision useless he did not necessarily need to see anything, he just needed to feel it. His chakras would radiate around him in a ten meter radius shocking all five of the opponents instantly for the time being and if none of them spared the time to draw back they would find themselves in an electrocution line. Seeing as how none of the clones, nor the creator, dared to attack him in his frontal assault towards them in the beginning an escape from this attack is near impossible. The fourth clone’s figure would stand with his hands outstretched allowing all of the raiton energies placed within him to flourish out in all of the time that it could.

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Purazuma Booru (Plasma Ball Technique)

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Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Raiton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Very Low - Very High
Special: Highest rank learned determines strength of lightning sphere.Though no handseals have to be held once the sphere is complete, no other jutsu may be cast while plasma is active. Can be held as long as the user's chakra reserves allow it. Highest rank known determines strength of sphere. Area of sphere is determine by the user's highest 'Karai Shin' range, halved.
Description: A highly strategic raiton jutsu, the Plasma Ball allows the user to create a thick sphere of Raiton around their body, able to shock anyone that comes in contact with it immediately.
Domain: Raiton. Karai Shin. [/spoiler]

Clones two and three would have stopped on the very same seal, synchronously using their chakras to call about five birds each to their side. With but one simple thought the ten ravens of lightning would travel swiftly atop the cloud of smoke in order to capture sight of the opponents location at a pace of six meters per second. Those that were captured in clone fours’ raiton energy would become targets to these projectiles – (two or three per body depending on the count of those caught within). This would no doubt deal enough damage to break apart the clones, if any had been caught, into their former state of lava – weakening the defense as a whole. Hyoka simply watched in amazement as his clones performed such feats with but a simple train of thought. Sweat would begin to appear along his face as he continued to breathe out of the pocket of air still trapped within the confines of his shirt.

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Jakura (Lightning Sparrow Cometh)

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Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Raiton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes
Chakra: Mid
Special: Up to 5 sparrows can be summoned at a time, plus 5 more each time retrained, for a maximum of 50 sparrows active at any given time. However, after every fourth retraining, the consumption will go up by one. Sparrows fly as fast their 'Karai Shin' allows, and retain the size of their normal counterparts. No other jutsu may be performed while controlling the sparrows, and the user must remain still. Range at which sparrows can be controlled depends on the user's highest 'Karai Shin' range.
Description: The Lightning Sparrows Cometh! In the form of bright blue sparrows, these creations fly to wherever the user desires, allowing them to reach and damage places previously deemed impossible. As the user continues to improve their skill in this technique, they can summon more and more sparrows.
Domain: Raiton. Karai Shin 'C'. [/spoiler]

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This enemy would not perish as easily as his brethren. It was made apparent the moment they sent crescents of black molten rock our way in an attempt to erase us. Quickly it seized the land that we once held, but my counter came naturally ~ my elegant frame snaked around the clouded invasion just as Hyoka-kun had done. Still, the heavy smoke screen had taken me by storm, while for the opposing side it was nothing short of a godsend. And it only seemed appropriate that I raise a coffee coated scarf to my mouth once more; its cloth more than suitable for driving away the unwanted soot. My breathing became hasty all of a sudden, it was truly invigorating.

First instinct would be to fashion a new defense. A habitual collection of handseals followed suit, forcing another portion of my chakra into the air around me. I birthed a rebounding murder of fifty crows and left it at that. Under their cover, as well as the abundance of smoke I was an ideal undercover killer. The maiden was lurking ~ waiting for her chance. But first I'd form a single, familiar seal. Eyes closed to darkness would animate a realm of chakra for the second time. Besides, I highly doubted my cardinal sight could withstand the searing fog for long. Therefore as a sensor I, Anemone, was able to pinpoint the location of our prey regardless of a lack of vision.

It was all a myriad of swirling energies; Primarily the brisk movement of my ally and his clones in their retaliation but also the lava shinobi, for he was able to successfully stop my shuriken before progressing his own raid. Both sides were setting up their next attack, fully prepared to kill the other at a moments notice. I took stock in ocean eyes and his mesmerizing finesse in Raiton Ninjutsu. Though before the smog cleared I'd move again, my plan one of stealth. The crows would lead me to my victory, no doubt. Twenty meters became fifteen in a minuscule amount of time. I was closing in, awaiting their soon to be downfall.

It was funny how alive one felt when faced with death.

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Sanzengarasu no Jutsu (Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid
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 summoned initially, with 10 more each time this jutsu is re-learned for a maximum of 100 crows. 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.

Kagura Shingan (Kagura Mind's Eye)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Sensory Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Handseals: Yes [1]
Chakra: Very Low - Very High
Special: Determines the range at which they can detect chakra, whether it comes from person, animal or even object, By closing their eyes and forming a simple seal, the world of chakra around the user becomes unveiled. Upon learing the 'S' ranked version, the user will no longer have to close their eyes nor form handseals to activate. Highest rank known also determines detection time, as well as the amount of chakra-related masteries needed in order for that level of Kagura to be reached. Keep in mind chakra masteries do not need to be from the same group; as long as it has chakra, any form of ninjutsu mastery (from releases to clan jutsu) will do.
D: Full Turn detection delay // 1 Mastery
C: 3/4 th of a Turn // 2 Masteries
B: Half a Turn // 3 Masteries
A: 1/4 th of a Turn // 4 Masteries
S: Near-Instant! // 5 Masteries

Description: Kagura Shingan is an advanced Sensory Ninjutsu technique used by all sensors, and serves as the root to the entire sensory tree. After a series of handseals, the sensor closes their eyes and uses their inate ability to detect chakra in order to determine the location of their opponent by the faintest of chakra trails, as well as discerning the size of an approaching unseen force, and even their chakra capacity.
Domain: Sensors.

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[Katsumaru]

The combination of effort, the mighty forces of two shinobi combined, struck the clones and their original creator fiercely. While they consisted of lava, the ration energies barraged through their figures nonetheless, sending the bunshin exploding in five meters in a roar, burning substance splattering into the surroundings. The original creator of the bunshin was struck backwards, a fierce defeat that was worsened by the exploding bunshin, their force sending him slamming into the opposite wall. Bones cracked as his figure fell forward into the lava. While the heat was intense, it did not affect him, yet, still he would drown for with the broken bones he could move no more.

The elderly man stepped forward, body at the brim of exhaustion as the cane supported his weight greatly, the entirety rested upon it. ”Follow me.” he mumbled, beckoning for the three to follow. As he walked on, his steps were even slower than before, coming to an occasional halt for lengthy coughs, saliva and slime spluttering forth. To the door he walked, pushing it open to descend even higher, bones creaking with each step. The path lead even higher into the volcano, with inscriptions of the mighty bird drawn upon the wall, one after another, each representing a different scene. One trait was common amongst all these drawings; the bird flew above a mighty scene of battle, grandiose as its wings beat while flames scurried forth from its break.

Coming to a quick halt the elderly man coughed again, but this time blood covered his hands. A frown spread across his face as he shook his head, walking on. It seems as if my time truly is coming to an end. he thought to himself grimly, lips forming into a frown. Not only was his advanced age closing in, but illness crept in, soon to bring him into the sweet embrace of death. Alas, at least he had lived a wonderful life, a heroic and righteous one. After nearly an hour of walking, with many twists and turns, stairs descending at some points and path splitting at another, the four would finally arrive at the zenith, standing atop the volcano.

”Come, bird, rise forth.” the old man bellowed, voice ringing as it echoed. The lava within splattered as the legendary bird rose forth, its wings spreading as it hovered above the shinobi, each beat of the wings sending a mighty wind nearly strong enough to throw the four off the volcano. After several minutes within which the bird looked upon the shinobi with a vigilant gaze it landed, a might heat emanating from it.

"It is time to sign the contract. Then be gone." the elder man said, coughing blood once again.

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Just as expected the duo of iwa and kusa had defeated yet another opponent on their quest. This one was far easier than the other but proved to be a challenge for Hyoka nevertheless. Ash from the smoke would begin to filter away along the battlefield revealing the demon deity, Anemone, to his left and the elderly man ahead of them. Somehow or someway there had been another path that led to a door along the other side. Natsufubuki must have been too blinded by rage to have noticed it at first glance but either way he would follow the elderly man alongside the girl he'd met at the Soho sanctuary. It was crazy what a few weeks could entitle in one man's journey. This time, however, the journey would take longer than expected. The shinobi hadn't walked this far since his departure from kusa no sato. Hyoka would take this time into breaking the ice with Anemone, to find out a little more about her. “This has been pretty hectic huh? All this for being curious..” he’d say whilst dazing nonchalantly ahead of him never letting the old man leave his sight.

“Going to need some good sleep after this. .”

Hyoka’s body wafted from left to right as his joints grew hungry for rest, talking to the raven haired beauty to his side in hopes to inspire some thought as they walked through a valley of fire. Paintings of the birds were drawn almost everywhere signifying their ancient history. (‘Just how long have these things been up here..’) Natsufubuki would think to himself as the old man pushed open yet another door. What once started with but a small beam of light soon became a flash as the stone hinges turned to reveal a platform high as the heavens. The sun was directly ahead not yet in the horizon but low enough just for the scene to be perfect in the view of a setting sun. . . A bird bathed in flame would make its way down just like the sun. . . landing before the trio of them sending a shiver down the chunin’s spine. Moments would pass as he expressed a veil of awe in silence to the overall size of the giant winged beast.

“Hnn..”

The retort to signing a contract with these birds of flame. (‘Whatever it takes..’) his brothers words would coo in the confines of his thought whilst barely replying to the old man; still amazed as the fire from the flames burned a fury within his own soul. The screech of the ancient being would entice the very spirit within him as he awaited for the presentation of the contract. “So how do I sign this contract thing?” he would coo towards the old man trying to hurry his old ass up.

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As the smoke lifted from a hectic battlefield I'd begin to take in the aftermath of it all. Crimson spectacles danced around the room, for it seemed as if our assailant had surely vanished. Alas, we were to prevail on this turbulent day though our task was not yet fully realized, as the elder stepped up one last time asking only for us to follow. My surplus of crows dissipated to nothing, then we departed from the room with me journeying alongside sky hair. With our ascension to the final summit came the friendly banter of the kusa shinobi to my left.

“Going to need some good sleep after this. .”

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I kept my eyes on the future, however a modest smirk did begin to reveal itself. "A cozy bed does sound nice about now," I'd match his high spirits, still wondering how his clan search was progressing. Back then he seemed so determined to restore them, so I knew it had to be an ongoing thing for him. "But if you do need to rest up after this, you're welcome to accompany me back to Iwagakure. I trust you." It was true ~ I didn't come across men like Hyoka-kun everday. Letting him out of my life just as quickly would be more disadvantageous than anything.

Finally our footfall touched down at the peak, and we were awarded with a faultless view of mother sun floating out yonder. And almost as if to compete with the flare of her celestial body, a winged soul swooped onto us, its feathers alive with shimmering flames. Both in size and company the bird was astonishing, as my own eyes burst with a heat far less potent. If this was the creature we had been seeking all along then I was content. And following the majestic stream of fire sent along the volcano my foreign friend would voice but once concern.

“So how do I sign this contract thing?”

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The bird hovered quietly, the mighty dance of its wings nearly sending the three into the distance. Its inquisitive gaze simply lingered as the elderly man extended his hand, lightly touching the bird’s break as it came close. With a nod of his, the bird descended into the volcano again, intense heat filling the area as the lava splashed. Turning to the duo, the elderly man spoke, voice barely audible over the beasts screeching from beneath,”The last test is one of courage, one of faith and mind.” he said, voice heavy as he pointed into the volcano. ”Before you sign the contact, you will leap into the volcano. Do you have the courage to face the fiery flames? The heat that will tear into your skin and flesh?”

Upon speaking, the man turned on his heel towards the edge of the volcano and sighed. So many worried clouded his senses. Would these two face the challenge properly? What if they fail, will he simply continue to waste along until another challenger comes along? Ah, the future is so uncertain, and the elderly man truly did not like that.

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x; FIERY !
x; 10/?

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The two of them, Hyoka and Anemone, had spent almost a whole day fighting the ‘so called’ guardians to this ancient bird and it would finally dawn unto the chunin that these weren’t just monsters that couldn’t defend themselves, they were an ancient breed of summon. (‘Guess I’ll need to learn a few things about katon. .’) hyoka humored himself as he watched the birds’ flames jet from it’s ascending into the skies. Pearly blue hues watched in amazement as it took swiftly ahead of him through the pits of the volcano where supposedly the last challenge for him waited. With one more glance at Anemone, tightening every muscle in his body, he would push off towards the edge of the volcano where the elderly man stood. “ Thanks!” the blue haired brute would state, simply, as he waltzed past the old man, onto the edge, unhesitant. As he neared the peak of the volcano he would close his eyes as his knees bent down in preparation for the leap.

“YEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!”

The yell would push out of Hyoka’s lungs at the time of the phoenix’s screech from below as he became airborne for but a moment whilst taking a peek into the eyes of death… a childish grin would melt under his nose as he thought of the memories of him and his brother, that passion they had for everything that felt uneasy. (‘Fou would have loved this shit..’) sky hair would say just before bowing his eyes once more, having been unable to bear for what was to come next.

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To dive to our deaths? Surely he wasn't being serious. But as it turned out he was, and ocean eyes was passionate in his plummet to hell. He'd give me only a look before he went for it. Even in this moment my ally would pursue his phoenix contract to the end; I was merely fortunate enough to stand there as witness. With a climatic leap he left my side at solid ground and descended into our final destination. I barely approached the edge and took a curious peek downward ~ as if to resolve his fate. But inwardly I knew it would be wrong of me as a friend to leave him stranded, so I took a less inspiring step off of the cliff-side and followed my familiar into the abyss.

This was success or suicide.

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”Fools.” the old man uttered with a wicked smile spreading across his grizzled face. Hyoka and Anenome fell, the formers screams echoing along the walls. A volcano does not treat its prey so lightly. The two of them felt an incredible, overwhelming pain as the heat of the volcano tore into their skin, flesh, and bones. Their death, shockingly so, lasted for several minutes, a stark contrast to the speed with which a volcano kills. Each and every moment, they felt the burns. Skin was taken, the slight pink beneath soon replaced by a deep, charred black. Then the flesh came, the odor of its burning utterly nauseating. And lastly, the bones and organs, pain dimming as all nerves have burned. Yet, still they felt alive as simply their skeleton remained, bizarrely so. For several more minutes the skeletons simply floated in the lava.

Then it was all over.

No…it all seemed to be a trick.

For the two awoke, deep beneath the earth’s, unharmed and untouched. Above them stood the massive bird of flame and the elderly man, the room massive, the size almost dazzling. The bird stood almost motionless, the only movement from its breathing, each breath emanating heat. The old man spoke, voice soft,”That was the last test. Not simply a test, but a purification through flame. You felt the pain of being burned alive. It was simply, as you may now presume, a genjutsu.” While speaking he pulled forth a scroll. After several hand seals the scroll summoned…another scroll, this one much larger, almost twice the elderly man’s size. With a flick of his wrist he unrolled the scroll, parchment spread across the rock ground.

”Sign your name. In blood.” he commanded,”Iy is not simply a bond formed by word, but your being, your very being itself is bound to the bird.” The bird’s quiet breaths were replaced by the beat of its wings, beckoning the two to sign the contract. The beast seemed eager to serve. So were it’s kin. Numerous other birds, similar in appearance, manifested behind the largest from a cloud of smoke. The elderly man then pointed to a path upwards. ”Upon signing, see yourself out. You will be lead to the desert. My task is done.” he said, turning on his heel to walk the long path up.

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