Earthquake [4].

[Trigga]

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Well, I think we need to clarify some things first. I don’t know if you meant to do this deliberately or not, but you mentioned Ryūsuke backing away—he did nothing of the sort. First post I mentioned Ryūsuke exited from an alleyway directly to his side and 15 meters from you guys; he hadn’t progressed or moved from that position since the battling and is still relatively close to the alleyway.

This makes a huge difference when considering backing away simply keeps him in the main corridor with nothing behind him except for more trial where he can be easily smashed—entrapped, as opposed to entering a safe shelter out of direct range and assault. Secondly, your thread and leg wouldn’t have landed upon him before he could move back into his alleyway, adding to the factor that he could protect your movements before they even took place. Chidori and Nagashi were prepped before you guys even attacked and as he retreated did he take the grenades out—that was simultaneous, so yeah, I don’t think you’d have stopped him so easily.

I’ll leave Spade’s and Pwn’s posts alone for now since they don’t directly affect this at the moment, if you want to call a battle mod in, I’d be down for going into thorough detail and explaining this in depth. But as for now, taking into considering the terrain, distance apart from us and Ryu from his Alley (which is drastically closer), preparations and choices of attacks, I feel my Chidori Nagashi and evasion are both plausible.

Regardless of how fast these intruders thought they were and regardless of how strong they believed their attacks to be, it was just but a weight of a feather. As the leg lifted did Ryūsuke retreat back into his alleyway in which he entered from. Antedating their actions had come second nature with the use of his Sharingan and while they had fifteen meters to travel, that was nothing in comparison to where Ryūsuke had to go; his actions done in unison and his technique prepped well in advance, he was allowed easy evasion. No backing away was needed and while the corridor which once separated the two had a lengthy distance back, the Uchiha easily avoided a undeviating assault.

Given the fact that by time the spider’s large leg hit the ground, the grenades would have already hit the ground and Ryūsuke’s hand had produced an ample volume of electricity, everything he had done subsequently would go according to plan. It seemed while she seemed imperial in voice, her prowess for battle was quite subpar and her vision and feel for battle where quite partial; she had considered nothing to her advantage but strength and numbers, completely neglected terrain and her opponents willingness to use it against her without hesitation.

Her spider, as strong as it was it lacked intelligence and as it leg rested where he should have been, she would have trapped her own leg, given she never bothered moving it and her web covered some ambit. Whatever web was able to slip into his alleyway would have instantly been incinerated by the Chidori Nagashi as it ruptured outwards in a volley of barrier-esque formations, in attempts to shock the spider and all that rode on it. Given the spider had never moved and taking into account that all his actions were synced almost to perfection; the spider should have taken the full brunt of its electrical prowess.

These walls which compiled the edifices that Ryūsuke used to shield himself were robust and long-lasting. Her aim was off and targeted an opponent that was expected to still be in the opening or backing up; followed by a toppled Kunai that would have exploded and sent her webs astray or burned in the volt enclosure of Nagashi. Regardless, Ryūsuke had little to do, he was safe and on the offensive and hidden from sight. They were preying upon a wolf while acting as cattle.

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Sharingan (2 mid, 2 low)
Chidori Nagashi (2x high)

[King]

"We're all dead inside, darling!" I screamed, and Atropos attacked. Due to the blue-haired man's proximity, she raised one of her monstrous legs and brought it crashing down upon him. At the same time, she had already spewed forth a length of silk, which sped towards him, aiming to capture him if he avoided her leg.

This excerpt was taken from Daisy’s post, and is the attack that is currently in question. The underlined portion is the basis for the argument. In short, Daisy’s spider stomped and spewed some web (both of which occurred roughly at the same time, though the second is moreso inclined to be the “second” of the two actions).

Below is Tae’s response.

The grand spider they propped themselves upon initiated the first attack by raising its leg. This was the brief moment Ryūsuke needed as his eyes scanned over everything that had transpired. Right hand flaring with cerulean, his left hand reached into his back pocket as he began his retreat back towards his secure alleyway. Meanwhile and simultaneously however did he document all, the summoning of five clones and all their actions as well as the second spider as well. It took but a moment to register it all and as the creature’s leg slammed into the ground, Ryūsuke was safe. However they weren’t.

If you read more of Daisy’s post you’ll notice that all of her other actions (the creation of the clones, etc) were congruent with the spider stomping. This also includes the web. Even though you back-pedaled to escape the stomp, the web (with a much further reach) wasn’t even mentioned until the final paragraph of your post, Tae.

Furthermore, prior to your Chidori Nagashi, you performed a series of actions in which time you would have been captured by the web used as a “trap” should you evade the stomp (which you did). The proper method of action would have been to evade the stomp and explain why you wouldn’t have been caught by the web, either (through whatever action that would have been valid, icly).

Instead, it essentially reads like this: you backed up and evaded the lead, hoped to move into an alley while tossing some items, performed hand seals for Chidori Nagashi with HOPES it would counteract the web. In all actuality, the web would've been on top of you the moment you successfully evaded the spider's nasty little leg.

With that said, you’re caught by the web and subsequently the explosion from Jin’s explosive note\kunai combo. Posting order continues as it was, with the exception of Tae in the line-up.

Unlocked.

[Rui]

Kansei, left aghast by the death of his ally, exited the village from the alleyway he came from.

[daisy]

Everything seemed to be going okay. I hoisted the shinobi's body up with my threads, depositing it upon Atropos's back. I didn't know who he was, but he wasn't of the Sand. I'd look into it later, but i was still a little surprised at our encounter. These two had fought to defend this village, despite not being part of it. Were they hired? Perhaps they had connections i was unaware of? Regardless, if Sand had outside support... It'd make our mission that much more difficult.

"My thanks, Jin. This will only get harder, so let's not lose our focus. Rosa, try and make contact with the others." I said, tossing her my radio, and turning to look over the village, or what i could see of it in the dark.
"Bass! Ares! Gugnir! Please report your status! Lady Tsuchikage is moving toward the Kage tower, upon seizing your areas, rendezvous there!" Rosa said, her voice steady though i could tell she was shaken.

"Thank you, darlings." I murmured, to Atropos i was standing on, and to Clotho, who was scurrying back up her older sister's leg to join me. We began to move, Atropos's steps light, despite her size. She was still a spider, after all.
"We recieved word earlier, during the battle. Ares didn't encounter the Kazekage at the tower. His location is currently unknown. Additionally, we had contact from Bass, i think everything is fine in their area. No word from Gungnir at the gates yet." Rosa reported. I frowned as Atropos carried us along. Was it pointless to head for the tower then? Just where were you, Nagato?

"Stay on your guard! Establishing control of the districts takes priority over the Kazekage's location for now. We can search for him when Sunagakure is safely in our hands." I didn't mention that in continuing our operation, we would most likely encounter him anyway. I didn't know him well, but i doubted he'd remain hidden while we stole his lands away from him.

The war was only just beginning.

[spade]

"All that talk and all it took was one explosion to the face, heh—" I chuckled to myself while I watched the samurai run away from a battle he started himself. "That's so manly. Coco, those are the men you like right?" I cooed, trying to make the atmosphere a little less serious.

I stayed atop of Atropos while Coco herself went to retrieve the body whose face was completely gone, no one would be able to recognize the poor fella even if we dropped him right in front of his village's doorstep, where ever that was. "Don't worry about that, I'm already pumped up. I hope no more randoms show up and attempt to stop our advance." The two ninja who tried to stop us a few moments before they met their demise, well one of them anyway, the other ditched out and ran away.

"I'm guessing this Kazekage is quite sneaky, huh? Where can he be hiding" I murmured as Atropos began to carry us closer towards the destination, the tower now in sight as it loomed over the rest of the village. I pondered on what laid wait at the center of the battle once all of us had assembled, would he finally reveal himself? or let his own village be taken away from him without any defense.

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[marvolous.]

This was getting too out of hand.

Contrary to popular belief, the main duty of a Kage - perhaps even a regular leader - was not to go out to the front lines of battle, but rather to ensure the lives of the thousands of people that called the village home were safe. That was our first priority-- and I, as a walking transportation unit, had assumed that role and completed it to the best of my ability.

It was only then, once most of the village had been evacuated through hidden tunnels and passageways, that I found it prudent that I join the battle that was waging at my doorstep. Whilst the situation at the gate seemed far more pressing than the one within the village's main quarters, the opportunity to finally duel with Iwagakure's Tsuchikage was too rich to pass up.

Rika, stay hidden. Use your Byakugan to scout the area. An Etsuko despite her obvious Hyuuga lineage, Rika was my personal bodyguard. Not only was she one of my most loyal shinobi, but her scouting abilities were unparallelled -- a feat that would surely come in handy right now. Though I spoke clearly into our mic, she was still within my sights before me, carefully tucked against the last building closest to the Kazekage tower.

I, very much like her, remained obscured as well. Using the broken foundation that rendered most of the building destroyed, I remained in the shadows - the dark night and the structure's oddly shaped nature allowing me to blend in completely.

I could already feel the thundering beat of my heart as my adrenaline seeped out of every inch of my very being and fueled my entire body.

War - it was a feeling I hadn't experienced in almost eight years.

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All items are on Soratsu's person. Furthermore, he is cladded head-to-toe in ANBU armor-- a mask, arm pieces, chest piece, and leg pieces.
Sharingan [3] Active - Both eyes.

Now, let me establish distances and such before we get into the actual fighting. I've drawn out a map to detail all of our positions: Click me. My ANBU and I are about 12 meters apart from each. From her, you guys (Considering you just said the tower just came into sight now) are about 70 meters away.You're riding a spider with a long leg span, so that relatively isn't a large distance.

Keep in mind we are 70 meters away from the end of the spider's foot. So, respectfully, you and Spade - being on the body - are quite further than that.

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Rika: 3150 EXP
- All ANBU Armor.
- Five Kunai (Two bare - Three attached with exploding tags)
- One Hiraishin Kunai.
- Radio Headsetl.
- Kyodai Sensu (Gigantic Fan)
- One Hikari
- One Kunai Grenade.

Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) 25
Rank: D.
Type: Supplementary.
Range: 0 - 10m.
Handseals: -
Chakra: Low.
Special: Despite popular belief, this is not an ability that allows an individual to teleport, or even move incomprehensibly fast. It simply combines high mobility with some disruption of visibility to conceal those movements. That in mind, if you can conceal your movement, it is common for this technique to allow very long-distance dashes before enemies may notice you.
Description: Shunshin no Jutsu is a basic ninjutsu technique used across the shinobi world by all, ranging from the most basic shinobi to the legends of lore. Considered is a high-speed movement technique - to an observer caught in the optical illusion, it appears as if the user has teleported. This allows the user to escape or attack suddenly, should they need to. However, while a high-speed movement, if used in broad daylight, one will still be quite visible and as such, easier to be defended against. In order to achieve maximum effect, the user must to combine it with a distraction.
Domain: Universal Ninjutsu.

Fuubaku Houjin (Exploding Seal Method Formation) 50
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary.
Range: -
Handseals: 1.
Chakra: -
Special: This ability allows the user detonate his or her explosive notes, opposed to allowing them to be "timed" explosives. Without this technique, the user cannot automatically detonate their tags.
Description: Fuubaku Houjin is a Ninjutsu technique used by shinobi in conjunction with common explosive devices such as exploding notes. With this, the user can choose when their explosives detonate, opposed to being at the mercy of a countdown.
Domain: Universal Ninjutsu.

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique) (5) 500
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary.
Range: 0 - 5 meters.
Handseals: 1.
Chakra: Halves the user's chakra.
Special: When first learned, a single Shadow Clone can be produced. Each time re-learned, one additional clone can be made, for a maximum of 5. Please remember that regardless of the amount of clones made, the chakra is still divided evenly amongst all bodies. However, when a clone is defeated or chooses to disappear, whatever remaining chakra within their bodies, as well as their knowledge, returns to the user. The only exception is 'Bunshin Bakuha', which sacrifices the chakra return for a grand explosion. This technique can only be learned by Jounin ranked shinobi; no exceptions!
Description: Kage Bunshin is an advanced, forbidden Ninjutsu technique, which grants the user the ability to create a tangible clone. The normal Bunshin technique creates a copy of the ninja that lacks any substance. However, Kage Bunshin distributes the ninja's chakra evenly among the clones and creates a real copy with form and substance, to the point the clone can utilize any jutsu the original ninja knows, and spawns with any equipment the user has one them at the time of the summoning. When the clone finally disperses, any new knowledge it has gained is passed back to the original ninja and any additional clones.
Domain: Universal Ninjutsu.

Kanashibari no Jutsu (Temporary Body Paralysis Technique) 175
Rank: D, C, B A, S
Type: Supplementary / Specialized Job Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Chakra: Very Low - Very High
Handseals: Yes [1]
Special: Handseal must be held at all times during binding. Eye contact with victim ensures instant capture. Otherwise, the user must keep the target within their range of vision, holding the seal while the paralysis takes the victim over for the duration of one post. Works only on victim's with lower EXP than the ANBU. Can be held as long as the user wishes to upkeep it, and can only be broken out of with large chakra influxes such as Bijuu or the Eight Chakra Gates. Highest rank known establishes delay before paralysis sets in, as well as the maximum radius paralysis can extend away from them.

D: Full Turn detection paralysis delay // 2 meter radius around target
C: 3/4 ths of a Turn // 4 m radius
B: Half a Turn // 6m R
A: 1/4 th of a Turn // 8m R
S: Near-Instant! // 10m R


Description: One of the most basic yet deadly jutsu available to ANBU, Kanashibari no Jutsu is an advanced Ninjutsu technique used to temporarily bind an individual in place. After a single seal is formed, the user must make be able to see the target they wish to bind; if eye contact with one another is establish, the bind is instant. Otherwise, the ANBU will struggle to take over the opponent's chakra with their own. With the person frozen in place, the ninja can either take the opportunity to attack or to retreat.
Domain: ANBU

Tier 1 - Mighty Winds: All Fuuton jutsu now send struck objects five meters further. This bonus is applied onto jutsu without knockback and ontop of ones with pre-existing knockback.

Kiroku Gaijuu (Blasting Wind Domain) 175
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 20 meters.
Handseals: No
Chakra: --
Special: Allows the user the ability to create, control and move Fuuton (Wind) chakra of their own for multiple purposes, as well as control that produced by nature. Highest rank known determines the range of the user's techniques.

D: 5 meter range.
C: 10 meter range.
B: 10 meter range.
A: 15 meter range.
S: 20 meter range.

Description: Though powerful, Fuuton can become uncontrollable even in the hands of the experienced, forcing its users to focus first on controlling their power in small areas, and then, over time, expanding. As one's experience with the wind release and its control grows, so does the range at which they can become deadly with it.
Domain: Fuuton.

Godaikaze (Gale Burst Reflect) 175
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive.
Range: 0 - 5 meters.
Handseals: -
Chakra: See special.
Special: This allows the user to reflect taijutsu and ninjutsu of equal or lower rank. The chakra required to deflect the enemy's technique is equivalent to the chakra they used to form it. Only one technique can be deflected a time.
Description: As its name implies, the Godaikaze allows the user to send forth a sudden burst of wind with the swing of their fan. By imbuing their chakra into the wind burst, they are able to reflect or return back any physical attack coming the user's way.
Domain: Fuuton. Kyodai Sensu.

Kaiten Shuriken (Rotating Shuriken) 25
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 4.
Chakra: Low
Special: Can control one projectile per use, plus one more each time retrained up to a maximum of five. Projectiles cannot be altered in flight once thrown. The distance that they can travel depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range. The speed boost generated from this technique doubles the projectile's speed.
Description: One of the simplest Fuuton techniques, this supplementary technique allows the user to take any secondary/projectile weaponry they have on them and coat them in Fuuton chakra. This allows the user to shoot them at high speeds under the wind manipulation, adding rotation and tumbling power to increase the speed of normal weapon attacks, as well as its deadliness.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu 'D'.

Kamikaze (Hair Wind) 50
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 2.
Chakra: Mid x2
Special: Increases damage of Katon jutsu by one rank, and increases area of attack, up to double the normal creation size. Range depends on Katon jutsu being enhanced.
Description: Although not meant for direct attacks, this technique can greatly enhance any offense with a simple burst of wind. Intended mainly for Katon jutsu and fires overall, the user will use this in conjunction with their flames, enhancing their damage and area of effect greatly. The winds come in the form of pillars, and its currents can flow anyway the user desires in order to manipulate the flow of fire.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu of equal rank.

Daitoppa (Great Breakthrough) (4) 200
Rank: C
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 3.
Chakra: Mid.
Special: Distance at which blast can travel depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range, halved; it is also half as wide as the user's he maximum Kiroku Gaijuu rank, as well. Each time retrained, additional 'C' ranked blasting wind damage is added. However, for every 4th one obtained, chakra consumption for this technique will go up by one! Can be learned a maximum of 8 times.
Description: A staple Fuuton technique, Daitoppa allows the user to blow a single strong current from their mouth, expelled in a cone like fashion forward which carries enough power to knock anything in its way down. This technique is very simple to execute – the user makes the right seals, simply takes a deep breath, and let’s go!
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu 'C'.

Kamaitachi (Cutting Whirlwind) 50
Rank: C
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 9 [ None with fan ].
Chakra: Mid.
Special: Can capture up to 1 victim in a mini tornado finisher, plus one more each time retrained up to a maximum of three. This technique requires no hand seals when used with a fan type weapon; however, takes half a post to charge if used with said weapon. Distance at which the blast can travel and cover depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range.
Description: This jutsu was brought to fame by a legendary Suna shinobi from long ago, and was named after a mythical creature able to command the winds on a whim. After channeling wind chakra at either their weapon, the user swings it around and brings forth a most intense tornado, coming out from the weapon. Once it strikes the opponent, the tornado tips upward and takes the user up, keeping them imprisoned by the strong currents, and delivering multiple waves of cutting/slicing damage onto their bodies, as well as dropping them hard onto the ground afterward.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu 'C'.

Dai Kamaitachi (Great Cutting Whirlwind) 100
Rank: B
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 12 [ None with fan ].
Chakra: High.
Special: Blast measures between 10 meters, pierces barriers 'B' ranked and below, and can stack 'B' ranked bonus damage each time retrained. However, after every third retraining, the consumption will go up by one. Can be trained a maximum of 4 times. This technique requires no hand seals when used with a fan type weapon; however, takes half a post to charge if used with said weapon. Distance at which it can travel depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range.
Description: This jutsu was brought to fame by a legendary Suna shinobi from long ago, and was named after a mythical creature able to command the winds on a whim. After channeling chakra to a limb or weapon, the user executes a large swipe, letting loose an intense wind in a sixty degree cone. The winds are razor sharp, cover a wide area, and can cut through trees like butter.
Domain: Fuuton. Kamaitachi. Kiroku Gaijuu 'B'.

Two One - Advanced Exercise, 8th Degree: Through proper refinement, the Hyūga Clan member may now expend a "Low" amount of chakra to cover their appendage in chakra & stack "C" rank damage to any offensive Taijutsu they perform, for a maximum of 'S' rank damage. Normal strikes simply gain the benefit of "C" ranked damage. Does not apply to weapons styles or any type of weapon. Does not stack with other masteries or supplementary techniques.

Byakugan (All Seeing White Eye) 50
Rank: C.
Type: Supplementary.
Range:
Chakra: Mid to cast, low to sustain.
Handseals: No
Special: Allows the Hyuuga to see up to to 359 degrees all around them, in all directions, and through many surfaces, including rock, cement, and even metal; only special chakra barriers can block a Byakugan out. Byakugan is also able to magnify and zoom, effectively seeing every small insect in the area and even see the infrared spectrum, allowing clan member detect things through their body heat. The maximum distance is 1KM. Finally, because the Byakugan can essentially see chakra and everything around it, it can detect illusionary chakra (Genjutsu) in order to defeat it.
Description: As its name implies, the Byakugan is just that, a featureless white eye that can occasioanlly posses hints of blue-gray and lavender, respectively. When the Byakugan is activated, the user's pupils become more distinct, and the veins near their temples bulge, representing the sudden chakra activation that makes the doujutsu possible. All members of the clan possess and can use the kekkei genkai from birth, as opposed to needing to awaken it. Byakugan gives the user a near 360º field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the third thoracic vertebra. With this vision, the Hyuuga can see through solid objects, and can use a degree of telescopic sight. The distance and the degree of telescopic sight varies from person to person, and can be improved. Finally, one of the greatest uses of the Byakugan is the ability to see chakra, chakra flow as well as the chakra circulation system inside the body with great detail. It is from this particular ability that they are able to employ their ultimate attack style - the Gentle Fist.
Domain: Hyuuga.

Hakke Shouhen (Eight Divination Signs, Creation Rebirth) 625
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Chakra: -
Special: Creates a 'Hakke' field that enables the use of Jyuuken. Highest rank known establishes the range of their Hakke field.

D: 1m.
C: 2m.
B: 3m.
A: 4m.
S: 5m.

Description: The basis of all Gentle Fist techniques relies on the opponent entering the Hakke, or Eight Divination Signs field. Visible only to the user, this circular area is represented by a ying-yang symbol and other clan variations appearing below the opponent they are targeting. With intense training, the Hyuuga will be able to extend their Hakke, thus furthering their reach with all techniques that are executed in conjunction with the field.
Domain: Hyuuga.

Hakkeshou Kaiten (Eight Divination Palms of the Hand, Heavenly Spin) 100
Rank: B.
Type: Defensive.
Range: 2 meter dome.
Chakra x2 Mid to cast and sustain.
Special: The dome is capable of blocking a single a-ranked technique, while capable of fending off b-rank attacks and below indefinitely. Though capable of blocking some area-based techniques, large explosions or administrations of brute force (anything a-rank or higher in reference to jutsu) can utterly destroy the barrier.
Description: Like many of the Jyuuken techniques, Kaiten is a special technique passed down through the main family line. Kaiten takes advantage of several of the unique abilities of the Byakugan eye, including an almost complete 360 degree view of their surroundings, so that the member to see all angles around them. As such, if an attack is near, the clan member will release a large of amount of chakra from their tenketsu and, simultaneous to the release, begins to spin like a top, creating a whirling vortex that can nullify almost any attack. Said to be a Hyuuga's ultimate defense.
Domain: Hyuuga 'Main' House. Byakugan. Hakke Shouhen.

Hakke Sanjuunishou (Eight Divination Signs, Thirty-Two Palms of the Hand) 50
Rank: C.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Melee range.
Chakra: x2 Mid.
Special: Presuming the opponent is caught by the first strike, the remaining thirty-five strikes will connect (presuming the situation is feasible). This technique leaves the opponent paralyzed for one post. They will be able to resume using chakra after two turns.
Description: Once the Hyuuga is comfortable envisioning their Hakke domain and establishing it as their own personal striking grounds, they are taught the art of striking and sealing tenketsu. Moving their hands and arms and bullet like speeds, the Hyuuga extends their palm towards their enemy, and leads with both hands outstretched, so that their fingers land first - 2 strikes, then 4, 8, 16, and finally, 32 tenketsu. As the victim is caught in attack, they are temporarily paralyzed if they are touched even once. Although the result isn't as drastic as 64 or 128 strikes, it can nonetheless close off a specific type of chakra flow within the victim of the Hyuuga's choosing.
Domain: Hyuuga 'Main' House. Byakugan 'C'. Hakke Shouhen 'C'.

Hakke Rokujuuyonshou (Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand) 100
Rank: B.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Melee range.
Chakra + Stamina: x2 Mid.
Special: Presuming the opponent is caught by the first strike, the remaining thirty-five strikes will connect (presuming the situation is feasible). This technique leaves the opponent paralyzed for two turns. Regardless, victims will no longer be able to use chakra for the remaining duration of the thread.
Description: The second level of Hakke strikes involves doubling the previous 32, although with a few notable differences - Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a special technique passed down through the main family line only. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. Like with the previous 32, they can force their chakra through their hands into the tenketsu of the opponent's body. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32 and finally 64. This damage forceably closes 64 tenketsu, stopping the chakra flow of the opponent, thus limiting their opponent's ability to use jutsu much greater than ever.
Domain: Hyuuga 'Main' House. Byakugan 'B'. Hakke Shouhen 'B'.

Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou (Eight Divination Signs, One-Hundred and Twenty-Eight Palms of the Hand) 150
Rank: A.
Type: Offensive.
Range: Melee range.
Chakra: x3 Mid.
Special: Presuming the opponent is caught by the first strike, the remaining thirty-five strikes will connect (presuming the situation is feasible). This is the only technique of the three "palms" that can be divided among enemies, capable of striking three bodies simultaneously. If unleashed on a single person, this technique leaves the victim paralyzed and severely injured (borderline dead) for three turns. Presuming it is divided, each victim will suffer full paralysis for only one turn. Regardless, victims will no longer be able to use chakra for the remaining duration of the thread.
Description: The final level of Hakke strikes involves doubling the previous 64, and like its younger brother, remains passed down only through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. As the amount of strikes is double from before once more, the Hyuuga ends up striking 254 accumulated times against their individual foe or opponents. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and finally 128 times, leaving their victim paralyzed and without chakra.
Domain: Hyuuga 'Main' House. Byakugan 'A'. Hakke Shouhen 'A'.

Shugo Hakke Rokujūyonshō (Guardian Eight Divination Signs Sixty-Four Palms Of The Hand) 300
Rank: S
Type: Defensive.
Range: 5 meters.
Chakra: x2 High to cast, High to sustain.
Special: The Hyuuga extends thin streams of chakra all around them, capable of withstanding Ninjutsu or Taijutsu of equal or lower rank. However, stacked/mastery enhanced jutsu can break through with relative ease. Only the arms can be moved while in use.
Description: One of the stronger Branch Jyuuken jutsu, this technique allows the clan member to emit a constant stream of chakra from their palms, creating extremely thin, sharp, arc-shaped chakra beams with which to defend oneself. With their natural flexibility and trained close-combat tact, the Hyuuga can reach any point around them, allowing them to hit any target within a five meter radius. While using this technique, the clan member's arms move with such speed that their movements become a blur, allowing them to strike a crowd of targets with extreme precision, much like the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. It is so precise that it can cut smaller targets, like bees, in half. Additionally, the clan member can control the size of the chakra beams in their palms, allowing them to create larger, arc-shaped chakra beams that spread out across their entire attack range.
Domain: Hyuuga 'Branch' House. Byakugan.

[daisy]

It was a strange reprieve. I'd expected the fighting to be constant and intense, but perhaps our ill mannered entry was affording us some element of surprise. The shinobi of Sunagakure were still likely disorganised, being shuttled to each battlefield as they were needed, none aware of the extent of our infiltration. Or so i mused.
"The only men i like are dead ones." I said, with a smile. I was thankful for Jin. Plenty of shinobi could've accompanied me on the attack, but i trusted him, and found his rather easygoing persona quite the sedative.

"Sneaky? We're shinobi, darling. I should say we're all rather sneaky. I'm confident he'll show himself before long. Ideally when the rest of our forces are free to assist in the battle..." I wasn't hiding the fact that i was reluctant to fight the Kazekage in our current circumstances. The only time i'd be pleased to see Nagato, would be when he was surrounded by my own men. I supposed, however, that his rather infamous ability would render such standard tactics redundant. I placed a hand gently on Clotho's head, the beautiful spider, with her golden accents seemed content, as per usual. Her sister, beneath us, however, was eager for more battle. Such a thirst for blood never failed to surprise me.

"I fail to see the charm of this land. Such heat, even at night! And the desert winds must play such havoc with one's hair." I said airily. Now was hardly the time for such things, but i wouldn't let the realities of war shake me. I had to be as solid and unyielding as the stone of our namesake. Unlike this scattered sand, i wouldn't be the one to crumble.

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i like your map. but i don't see why you get to be stars, and we're a wierd purple bubble.

[spade]

"They'll be here soon enough." I cooed, specifically talking about the team that we came in with. I hoped everything was going alright with them, I didn't want to witness any of my friends die, especially Max. "I truly wonder how strong this man is, the things I heard well... they're quite scary." Before embarking on this mission I tried to gather some information on the Kazekage himself, and I heard some truly scary things.

However, I didn't know if any of these things were true, people could easily spread lies like a wildfire. I had a feeling I'd find out sooner than later, the massive battle was about to begin. My eyes surveying the area around me, I didn't want to be taken by surprise this far into the enemies camp. Thankfully, standing atop of Atropos's head gave me a beautiful vantage point over the village itself, but the darkness did bother me somewhat. We moved at a brisk pace, we were now currently 40 meters from the tower.

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[marvolous.]

There are two attackers, Kazekage-sama. One is indeed the Tsuchikage, the other is one of her shinobi. There's another person on their spider... Rika trailed of; I couldn't tell if it was just nerves from anticipation of battle or she couldn't see clearly. Regardless, she soon answered my curiosity. The former Hokage appears to be dead.

Ryuzuke? Impossible. I did not allow the possibility to linger in my head, though. The Tsuchikage was approaching fast, and with me having the upper hand in terms of knowing their position and strengths and them being completely oblivious, now was the prime opportunity to attack.

Flank them. Approach from the left side, and be sure to stay hidden. With but a simple acknowledgement, Rika took off to follow my orders. Rika... be careful. My ANBU weren't just my shinobi, they were also my family. Their lives in retrospect meant more to me than my own. I refused to lose anymore kin to bloodshed.

Pressing my hands together, I formed a simple seal that allowed my chakra to birth a carbon-copy of myself, just but a couple feet away¹. At once, the clone shot out from the darkness, tracing the remaining standing pieces of my building as to ensure he remained hidden.

Once he reached the building opposite of where Rika had remained hidden (The other side), he'd leap onto it's roof and then proceed to head towards our targets - by now, of course, he'd be in clear view. I, on the other hand, continued to formulate seals².

Being that Rika had taken off beforehand, she was considerably a good distance ahead of my clone. Though now immobile, perched between two buildings but nonetheless in the shadows, she would wait for our opponents to narrow the remaining distance.

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New map can be found here. Rika's new position is about 13 meters away from her last one, so about 25 from Sora - and about 15 from your leg (I'm assuming Spade meant the tower was 40 meters away from that). Considering how you're traveling 30 meters per post essentially, by the start of your post you'd be roughly near her location; of course being that this post isnt going to be directly after yours.

Likewise, my clone is a little behind her, so while you can now see him, hes about five meters behind Rika. PM me if you're confused on the positioning.

¹. Shadow Clone
². __________
Sharingan [3] - Active.

[daisy]

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i don't get it. you say your clone is like five meters behind rika, but they're on opposite sides? in your post you say your clone went to 'the other side', the 'building opposite', and in your map, he's on the opposite side. 'Likewise, my clone is a little behind her, so while you can now see him, hes about five meters behind Rika.' nagaaaaa you suuuuck. plz explain.

"Scary would be an understatement, if we're to believe all we hear. However - Jin, look." I was interrupted by a lone figure, making himself visible atop a building. As dark as it was, there was no mistaking him. Nagato Uchiha.
"Good of you to come, Lord Kazekage. I apologise for the mess." I called, Atropos coming to a halt. Clotho fidgeted at my side, clicking her fangs together quietly.
"Are you here to strike me down? I daresay i've been rather ill-mannered so far, but i'm sure you understand, it's simply business."

Perhaps i was being foolish, in even attempting to address him cordially, but it simply wasn't my style to attack him without a proper greeting. Rosa was already performing handseals, well aware that this encounter was unlikely to be a peaceful one, but i held my hands open at my sides.
"Fashion is unforgiving. One moment you're the pinnacle of style, the next, you're out. It is your village i want, not your life, Lord Kazekage. But if you choose to fight, i will show no mercy. Your past deeds have more than sentenced you, and i will gladly enact the execution."

Despite our distance, i knew how to command attention. My voice was loud and carrying, my makeup pristine and my hair held immaculately with hairspray. If anything, he should welcome me. A black masked executioner was done, it was so very old. To be struck down by such beauty, by such style. It was nothing short of an honour.

"Let us make this occasion momentous!"

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Coco

No action.

Atropos

No action.

Clotho

Jutsu preparation.

Rosa

Handseal preparation.

[spade]

As she signaled me to look I got to see the Kazekage in person. This was the first time I have ever met this individual, but there was definitely something about him that didn't quite sit well with me (not the fact that you're a clone), he was a dangerous individual indeed. "Let's be careful Ms. Tsuchikage" I whispered loud enough for her to hear, we didn't want to be too rash right now, we were in fact—in his territory.

There were boulders that laid on the ground, and on the roofs of the buildings that were the size of an average human or even larger. They were the remains of the destruction our army had caused and yet, our goal hasn't been completed yet. The main opposition stood right in front of us, the moment we took him out the village would be ours; however something made me feel it wouldn't be that easy.

Something also made me feel that he wasn't here alone, why would he be? This is his village, he definitely had to have some ninja staked out hiding somewhere, regardless if I couldn't see them I was prepared for any sort of surprise attack to come. This was war, anything was possible. For now, my hands came together in preparation for something I had in mind. Chakra rushed through me while I waited to see the Kazekage's response.

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[marvolous.]

Tch. This village was my home; I was born here, raised here, and had brought it to heights only most could dream of - I would die before I allowed it to be seized by an enemy force. The Tsuchikage had chosen the wrong village to attack; the wrong shinobi to piss off. Kouketsu and I hadn't achieved such a name for ourselves by believing in a God -- we were the Gods. Today on this unfortunate night, they would feel the wrath of one.

"You killed a friend of mine today, Tsuchikage. He did not belong in this fight, and all he sought for-- all he believed in was peace." The anger in my clone's voice was evident, but the emotion failed to appear. Ryuzuke had been my enemy at one point, but he was a good man - it saddened me to see him lose his life to such unprovoked violence. "And for that, you will die."

From there, almost synchronized everything would happen at the same time. Rika, having positioned herself in the shadows earlier, would toss a simple hikari bomb at the Tsuchikage's spider. Being that she was hidden and likely at the side of the spider (I said at the start of your post you'd be roughly near her, and you stopped), they wouldn't see the rather small item until it made contact with the spider's flesh. Carefully tossed, it would serve to not only blind the summon, but also the Tsuchikage and her own shinobi.

Having moved whilst the Tsuchikage and my clone were talking, I would find myself in the middle of the two buildings my clone and Rika had been previously - careful to remain hidden to the very last second. Assuming Rika's hikari bomb was successful, my previously prepared technique would manifest before me - having been held on the last seal and timed perfectly to occur just after the bomb went off.

Now blinded, they would not even see the raw fire that erupted from both sides of me. Its volatile nature allowed it to shoot forward at very fast speeds, and just as fast it would break off into two and surround them both in a ring of fire. That wasn't all, however - Rika, having prepared herself after the flash and moved backwards a great deal, would have formulated two seals and casted her own technique¹.

Though it wasn't as potent as my own, the effect was instantaneous. Coalescing her own Fuuton chakra into my technique, not only did she increase it's strength and volatile nature, but she also increased its range-- doubled it, in fact. With such pristine timing, the ring of fire would now extend 30 meters wide and 30 meters high, and would now almost resemble a tornado of fire.

It was, essentially, a death trap. Being granted with such a prowess into my Kekkei Genkai, even if they tried to move-- even if they tried to somehow avoid the ring whilst blinded, I would be capable of readjusting and catching them regardless. My clone, too, was ready to defend me at my position should I need it.

The village could be rebuilt, but these Iwagakure shinobi? They weren't leaving here alive.

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New positions: Click me.

To be specific, the technique listed below is being used in conjunction to Sora's technique. As a result, it doubles the creation size: 15x2=30 meters wide/high. Being that the wind is influencing it, the closing of the ring will generally happen alot faster.

Rika:
¹.Kamikaze (Hair Wind) 50
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 2.
Chakra: Mid x2
Special: Increases damage of Katon jutsu by one rank, and increases area of attack, up to double the normal creation size. Range depends on Katon jutsu being enhanced.
Description: Although not meant for direct attacks, this technique can greatly enhance any offense with a simple burst of wind. Intended mainly for Katon jutsu and fires overall, the user will use this in conjunction with their flames, enhancing their damage and area of effect greatly. The winds come in the form of pillars, and its currents can flow anyway the user desires in order to manipulate the flow of fire.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu of equal rank.

Sora:
Enkou Shinka (Essence of the Sacred Flames) (S)[30 meter range]
^1.Hibashiri (Running Fire) (2) 300
Rank: A S
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 12.
Chakra: High
Special: Distance at which the stream can travel and height of flame rings depends on the user's highest 'Enkou Shika' rank, halved. Up to 1 stream can be produced at any given time, resulting in one imprisoned target; each time retrained however, one extra stream is gained, and thus, one extra potential target. However, after every second retraining, chakra consumption goes up by one.
Description: An excellent trapping jutsu, this allows the Katon user to essentially generate rings of fire around their opponent. After a few brief handseals, the user sends a stream of fire across the ground moving at high speeds, aiming to strike their target. However, rather than burning on impact, the fire stream quickly splits in two so that it may surround the target in a circular manner. Once the two meet again on the other side, a wall of fire double that of the victim's size is erected all around (underground included), with heat and intensity of flame doubling. From there, the user may choose to either close the prison in on the victim, or keep it active for the sake of interrogation.
Domain: Katon. Enkou Shinka 'A'.

[daisy]

"If you cannot keep your friends safe, how on earth do you expect to protect a whole village?" I quipped, but it seemed the time for talking was over. Looking, as i was, at the Kazekage himself (la clone), standing atop a building, i didn't even notice the blinding flash, happening almost directly behind me, to Atropos's side. Thanks to her immense size, her multitude of eyes, and indeed, her own vision focused on the man before us, my dear summon was scarcely affected either. However, our unhindered vision only allowed us to see more clearly the almost instantaneous flames, rocketing from directly ahead of us, and quickly blazing up on all sides, aided, it seemed, by some powerful winds.

I gasped as i felt Atropos beneath me, furious at this attempt to contain her. Her hairy body turned to solid gold, and she took off, scuttling angrily towards the direction the fire came from.
"Down!" I shrieked, and crouched atop of her, as she charged through the flames. There was no doubting their intensity and strength, and i could tell she was taking damage by tearing through them, yet we on top were safe, as the fire burned upwards, and would only encounter her golden armour. As we cleared the flames, there, before us, was the Kazekage. Could it be a clone? Did he have time to leap from the building previously to stand before us? It mattered not. As Clotho and Rosa kept low, both released the jutsu they had prepared.

Clotho spat a powerful stream of web at the man, who we must've been about 30 meters from previously, as he created his firey trap, and would now be closer to 20. At the same time, Rosa created a crater beneath the Kazekage's very feet, aiming to suck him downwards. If he stayed still, he'd be captured, and if he tried to leap free of the pit, Clotho's winding silk should be able to snatch him.

I myself had begun handseals after my final comment about protecting his village, and was more than prepared for whatever tricks he had planned. There was no doubting this man's strength, nor his capability. Yet i'd come this far. I wasn't helpless any longer.
"You will submit to me!"

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Coco

Handseal preparation!
Looking fabulous~!


Atropos

Nenkin no Yoroi (Armor of Sticky Gold) [150]
Rank: A
Type: Defensive / Clan Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Handseals: No
Chakra: High
Special: ...
Description: Kumo Nenkin no Yoroi is a true testament of the sticky gold fluid's true strength. Taking advantage of their body's ability to create a form of metal through their sticky gold, the Sasanagi is able to create an armor shell to protect their body. Without needing seals, the user emits their kumo nenkin from their mouth and sweat glands. When the liquid hits the air, it instantly hardens, creating the armor. This can form a barrier against an opponent who attacks physically, to the point the user can even defend their internal chakra systems from chakra-sucking styles such as the 'Gentle Fist'.
Domain: Sasanagi, ‘A’ ranked Kumonenkin

Moving forwards.


Clotho

Spider Strands [25]
Rank: D
Type: Clan Ninjutsu; Supplementary
Range: See Special
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low
Special: Requires no handseals. The range of this jutsu is the same as that of the Kumonendo, depending again on one's mastery of the Kumonenkin.

D-Rank; 10 meter reach
C-Rank; 20 meter reach
B-Rank; 30 meter reach
A-Rank; 40 meter reach
S-Rank; 50 meter reach

Decription: Although the Sasanagi may spit their threads at an opponent, there are more uses to the creation than simply that. With this jutsu, the Sasanagi can create lengths of thread for any purpose, and these may also be produced via under the Sasanagi's fingernails or even toenails. Lengths of thread may be used for their sticky properties to subdue opponents, or expelled at heights to ascend quickly, the possibilities are limitless, aside from the range.
Domain: Sasanagi, D-Rank Kumonenkin

Chasing Spider Strands [50]
Rank: C
Type: Clan Ninjutsu; Supplementary
Range: Any Spider Strands in creation
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low
Special: Requires no handseals. The range is exactly the same as the initial Spider Strands jutsu.
Description: Being created from the user, the Sasanagi's thread is incredibly easy to influence with chakra. This jutsu allows the user to control their threads with their chakra, manipulating objects attached to with thread, chasing opponents with thread, simply having complete freedom of manipulation. This jutsu only works as long as the threads are still attached to the user.
Domain: Sasanagi, Spider Strands

Rosa

Arijigoku (Inescapable Hell)
Rank: (D), (C), (B), A, S
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 11.
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - High, A - High, S - High x2
Special: Creates a crater underneath a victim within the user's 'Doton Ryouuken' range which sucks them in deep underground. Distance at which they could be sucked in depends on the user's 'Doton Ryouuken' distance. Crater always will be slightly larger than the victim that's being absorbed.

D: Full post suction
C: 3/4 post suction
B: Half post suction
A: 1/4 post suction
S: Near-Instant!

Description: Doton • Arijigoku is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Earth Element. After forming the needed hand seals, the user will create a conical crater below their opponent that serves to suck in an opponent. If trapped, this twisting, sinking pit will pull the target below ground to imprison and suffocate them.
Domain: Doton. Doton Ryouuken of equal rank.

[spade]

Theme Song

The battle had begun with a simple throw of a hikari bomb by the opponent. Sadly, the bomb didn't effect neither one of us since it landed directly behind us. (I stood atop the edge of Atropos's head) Since our vision was left unhindered we quickly took note of the raging flames that came at us via the floor quite quickly, but Coco took care of that situation within an instant. I heard the cries of the spider underneath me but she still pressed on, her skin becoming golden to protect her from anymore damage.

The spider scuttled towards where she thought the fire came from and in a instant we stood in front of the Kazekage himself, the spider towered above his small frame while our attacks began. As her spider shot out the stream of web, I too shot out an attack of my own. A sphere of boiling hot chakra rushed towards the Kazekage himself destined to follow him wherever he went. I immediately went into my pouch and took out a kunai while the metal itself began to heat up¹.

I was aware of my surroundings as I stood perched atop of Atropos's head awaiting the Kazekage's response. I was very doubtful that something this little would kill someone of his stature, I had be prepared to die in this battle if I was going to accomplish anything at all.

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Tier One + Two

Utsuru (Pyromancer’s Aura) [625]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Airontoku Kekkei-Genkai / Futton Nintaijutsu
Range: Self
Handseals: No
Chakra: --
Special: Highest rank known determines the temperature levels the clan member can control their own body temperature as well as the temperature around them, the range it can extend, and finally, the time it takes for the user to heat up. Keep in mind that the further someone is away from the clan member, the more the heat will dissipate; being within 1/3rd of the clan member's heat range will result in full temperature; being between 1/3rds and 2/3rds of the distance away will result in the heat, halved; finally, over 2/3rds to their limit results in 1/4th of the heat suffered. Only Hyouton (Ice) jutsu equal in rank will be able to nullify the effects of the heat, given they match or overwhelm the size of the area containing Boil chakra.

D: 3 meter range / average human temperature (97.6º) / Half Turn heating time
C: 6 m / x1.5 human temp / Full Turn heating
B: 9 m / x2 temp / 2 turns of heating
A: 12m / x2.5 temp / 3 turns
S: 15 m / x3 temp / 4 turns


Description: Upon reaching the age of 5, all children of the Airontoku are taught the basics for manipulating and controlling body temperature by harnessing their unique control over Futton (Boil) into their very bodies and heating everything around them. A key essential for all members of the clan, such a technique has various stages which allow higher temperatures to be used.
Domain: Airontoku.

Megumi (Boiling Sphere) [200]
Rank: C, C, C, C
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid. low because of tier one
Handseals: 4.
Special: Creates a boil sphere 1 meter in diameter in order to follow and burn the opponent (two meters per second), which, during its flight, leaves a burning path in its wake. Heat levels of boiling heat depends on the user's highest rank of 'Atatameru'. Distance orb can move depends on their 'Utsuru' range. Up to one orb can be made, plus one more each time retrained up to a maximum of three. Requires the user to keep in contact with their target; keep in mind this technique does not automatically follow, but instead must be guided by the clan member.
Description: Upon raising their own body temperature, a member of the Airontoku clan simply needs to concentrate chakra into the palm of their hand to the shape of a sphere. The orb is then set afire by extreme heats in their own palm and rolled upon the ground, until the packed ball of energy converts into pure boil. This boiling orb may then be controlled with the user’s hand, towards the direction of the opponent.
Domain: Airontoku. Atatameru 'C' (Blinding Heat).

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[Hotaru]

Greetings.

There is a disagreement about how the last posting round proceeded, so I'll try and shed a little light and let you all get back to business.

• Hikari - The bottom line is neither of you posted a proper reason to evade it. Basically you both said "The light bomb missed. Why? Who cares." Instead of giving reasons in your IC posts as to why you would be unaffected. Because of that, the light bomb will explode where Naga has positioned it, blinding your group.
  
  
• Plot Twist! - However, since i'm fairly certain that your characters would have reacted differently had they known they were blinded, it isnt fair to kill you with some Rube Goldberg style logic that because you missed a piece of information in pt 1, you'll die later because you didn't have a proper chance to react to it.
  
  
• Verdict - Daisy and Jin will be allowed to post again, this time playing their characters getting blinded and reacting to the situation. You are not allowed to change anything that happened before the bomb went off; that must remain the same. It's not a death sentence, but you'll have to think quickly and creatively to remain in the fight, especially since the fire jutsu is closing in very quickly. React accordingly, IIC resets and posting goes to Daisy.

FIGHT!

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