Of things to come...

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I sat atop a high cliff, legs dangling freely over the edge. My eyes a dark ominous orange gazed gleefully at the sleeping village below, tendrils of smoke wafted high into the nights air and faintly from below could be heard the sounds of the villagers finishing their day. The moon was full tonight, she hung above almost as if in reach and glowed merrily sending a gentle light over the land. I sucked at my lollipop half in thought half enjoying the cool night air. How I wished nothing more than to descend to the village like some ungodly spectre and unleash utter chaos amidst the small sleepy village. How their cries of fear and woe and their screams of agony would sustain me. 'Onii-san would not approve', I thought to myself sighing through half a mouth of lolly.

Suppressing my violent side was most testing indeed, but for my brother I would do it. For the clan also. Things were moving just as I wished. I was travelling with Anemone now, she was taking me to the heart of Tscuhi, Iwagakure no sato. It was most amusing on one hand to have the Kage of one of the great country's invite me personally into their village. That being said I was in a much more lucrative position than many other Nukenin. a lone caw would break the quiet, a single crow would hop up onto my shoulder, it's small head peering this way and that. Caw, Caw. Behind perched atop nearby trees my murder awaited, one hundred crows. They were set to alert me of anybody approaching.

With a bite i would crack my lollipop in two devouring the first half and savouring the tangy orange taste, "Oishii" i murmured licking my lips. As i ate the other half my thoughts turned to my own plans my own goals. I was but a small figure dwarfed now by my brother and others such as Anemone and the Doctor. This was good, I could go unnoticed, I would be underestimated no doubt. Both were advantages to a Nukenin. My brother had Kumo, The Doctor had the majority of the clan and Anemone had Iwa. I needed my own force, my own little murder. Who though would join the likes of me? "Only the insane" I jested, sweet melodic laughter echoing deep into the night.

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Sanzengarasu no Jutsu
(Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique)
Rank: C x10 (Max)
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 summonsed the first time, with 10 more each time this jutsu is re-learned. Crows move almost as fast as kunai, and maintain a mental chakra connection to the user for the sake of communication.
Description: The base behind the Akegarasu is their control and use of crows in battle, displayed well with this technique. After forming a few simple seals, the crow king will call upon a murder of crows to fly around and envelop the target, causing confusion with their dark forms and quick movement. From here, either a comrade or the user can move within the flock wearing dark clothes and wielding a dark weapon almost undetected. With the target distracted by the crows, the ninja can strike more efficiently. Finally, the mass of crows can obscure any retreating ninja, as the crows are massive in numbers and composed of the user's chakra. When no longer needed, the murder of crows will simply puff away in smoke.
Domain: Akegarasu.

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" Tch "

[/right]Beautiful ~ The moon in it's luminescent grace, sitting upon the heavens as if trapped within the unforgiving sky. Locked into and idiosyncrasy of fate forever destined to revolve around within the sky for all eternity. The blackest of nights was upon me, the serenity within the quiet was beginning to annoy me. I wanted blood curdling screams, bones being turned into sand, and to be bathed in that glorious crimson liquid. My mental stability was always questioned by those without taste, a true actor and artist is allowed to "improvise" sometimes. And stifling my creative output would only create more problems fro those with the commoner "roles" within this play of life.

I had remembered that I was within Tsuchi no Kuni, within the outskirts of Iwagakure no Sato. The feel of dirt crushed underneath my heel as I walked upon the mountainous area, was soft at best a stark contrast to how hard I thought the ground within the earth country would feel. Within my adventure I had come upon and upward hill, and the hill overlooked the village of Iwagakure no sato. My body moved almost within a trace towards the top of the hill, the place my parents abandoned me for would be within reach. I would be able to map out areas and sectors from which to check first with such and insight.

The couple I had walked with earlier where abandoned once the gates were seemingly found. I bid them farewell in a calm and courteous manner, I wasn't some sort of savage until I was provoked. My gaze began to notice black objects within the night, creatures that created a weird feeling within my stomach. A feeling from which I wanted to explore, steps turned into jogging and in turn broke into a sprint. The more I continued on the denser the cloud of " black creatures " had become.

Almost as if thousands were soaring within the air, more and more the feeling of "wanting" and "belonging" became stronger and stronger. My body came to a skidding stop as a small figure became tangible within my optical gaze. The figure created those feelings inside even more as if the silhouette was the progenitor of those black creatures.

" What. . . what are you........."

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As the stranger approached my murder would call out, dozens of caws would radiate throughout the night. Their dark forms would flutter about positioning themselves in a defensive manner. Petting the lone crow on my shoulder i rose and turned intrigued by the strangers words. 'What am i?'. My expression was one of amusement as my eyes studied the stranger. There was an unusual familiarity about him. The crow on my shoulder would caw thrice it's head turning this way and that as if studying the boy itself. All around me the other crows would sit silently watching and waiting at the ready to react to their mistresses commands.

"Such an odd question. With so many possible answers." sweet laughter would come forth permeating the silence that had fallen. "You can call me Kurutteru. Akegarasu Kurutteru if we're being very formal though you don't seem one for formality. What pray tell are you" As i finished one hundred caws would call out as if in demand of an answer, the noise they made together a fearsome and ominous sound which echoed far into the distance. My eyes narrowed in pleasure, it was going to be another interesting night, it seemed wherever I went I found the most amusing of individuals.

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As I began to approach the silhouette, it became apparent it was a girl, she seemed to have a strange aura about her that I liked. The owner no doubt of such significantly majestic creatures that soared around her. As I continued forward towards her that's when I realized the similarities that her facial structure carried and even tone of skin. That was when within our vicinity the sounding of a chorus of crows began to sound, there caws beautiful music to my ears. The sharpness of the sound like a blade cutting throughout the sky, the most exquisite sounds of death.

In reaction to her question towards me I rose my left hand, the hand rose to cover my mouth my my over extended sleeve. I chuckled since the question I asked was simplistic in nature and the one asked back at me equal in nature. My voice soft and feminine in nature was used as I a decider of what would happen next.

"I admire your confidence, my name is Leonus. I would usually greet other's with my false moniker but your someone different. Also Akegarasu? . . . wait a minute Ake the letter that my parents gave me. Could you be within the same clan as my parents?

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This girl before me might have the answers I had been looking for, and the answers to the riddle of my parents. I stopped from approaching and merely stood a few meters away from her. I wanted to know as much as I could about this mysterious stranger. Coincidence hasn't been a kind woman towards me only giving me more troubles then I needed, it would seem the stubborn old bitch was giving me moment of grace. I also realized I hadn't answered her question of what I was, but then again I might be something she knew very well.
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'Why he's stranger than I am' I thought to myself as the boy chuckled into his sleeve obviously amused at my reply. My teeth bared in a wolfish grin as he did so conveying my own amusement. More amusing the boy admired my confidence, if one was not confident in the shinobi world they would be crushed and lost under the weight of those who were, fate favoured the bold or so they said, though truthfully i had never been a fan of such foolish ideals as fate and karma and destiny. What was simply was and in truth, shit just happened.

'Leonus eh' It was a strange name, it rang distantly in my mind, I had heard it before, or perhaps I hadn't, there had been so many names and faces in my short life, it was hard to remember them all especially with such a short attention span as mine. Still the name nagged at me, like an itch I was unable to scratch i would ponder on it some more. The boy said he usually used a false moniker, that was most interesting. "A false name, why hide your identity, running from something? Nukenin?" I spoke the last part quietly at the same time my left hand would trace a line down my neck to where my Kusagakure headband hung, I revealed it with a devious smirk.

Then the boy lost me completely for a moment as he seemed to mumble about his parents and the Akegarasu, an eyebrow would raise as an expression of puzzlement crossed my face. "What are you on about?" i asked in confused tone. Then i clocked it, the boy had a similar appearance to those in my clan, yet he any Akegarasu would have announced themselves as such to a fellow. "What letter? Show me?" my voice had become steel, cold and hard, it was a command not a request. My murder would ruffle their feathers, one hundred pairs of eyes all focusing on Leonus. I did not enjoy being confused, and the nagging feeling of familiarity had grown a little stronger. 'Where have i heard that name...'

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The question asked of me puzzled me for a second, why would I need to hide my identity? I had been doing it so long because I didn't know my identity. Also her second question of being a nuke ninja, someone who was disloyal to there village. I watched as she alluded to her own headband with a slash within it. I wanted to answer her question by saying yes but I hadn't exactly made the leap towards that. . . someday I would. I envied her freedom already even if I hadn't known her for long and hopefully I will one day. My voice picked up once again no louder then before yet with a weak tone within it.

"I had no idea who I was. . . this name Leonus is mine but it's brand new to me. Also I am not A nukenin. . . I'm not ready yet to be free from my cage. "

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Her demeanor changed when I spoke of my letter, she had gotten quite cross with me but it only excited me more. The danger that was involved within my situation, she could kill me within mere moments. Ninja from the grass were rumored to be destructively and powerful almost to the extent of being completely scary. I obeyed her command almost as if I was made to do so from some strange force. Rummaging within my pockets I produced the letter left behind by my parents. I extended my hand not moving and inch, I didn't want to give and advantage to her at all. Even if her power could completely subjugate my own I wouldn't go down without having a little "fun " first.
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"I had no idea who I was. . . this name Leonus is mine but it's brand new to me. Also I am not A nukenin. . . I'm not ready yet to be free from my cage. "

'He had no idea who he was'. My expression remained the same but my eyes narrowed a little, curiouser and curiouser. So the boy had suffered memory loss, or had never known his name. What surprised me more was that he was not a Nukenin, yet he was obviously not of these lands, what then was he doing all the way out here. As he withdrew a letter from his pockets and held out keeping quite still I too remained motionless, my murder was as still as I, small black eyes indifferent to the events unfolding before them. My thoughts directed the crow on my shoulder to take flight, the crow would swiftly fly to the boy, it's talons would grasp the letter removing it from the boys possession before veering round and returning to me dropping the letter. I would snatch it gracefully from the air.

Patting the creature once gently upon the head my eyes would scan over over it quickly taking in all the letter held, it was old to say the least, the writing hurried and scruffy. There were also smudges from water 'Rain? or tears?'. My gaze would drift from the letter back to the boy before me, then a sudden jolt of electricity would take me back to a memory I had long forgotten. A fellow Akegarasu from Kusa who had fought amongst the twelve squads charged with holding the kanabichi pass. His name eluded me but he was always talking fondly about his little brother, the description fit this kid, albeit a younger version. But it couldn't be, was the world truly so small.

There was only one way to confirm my thoughts. "If your an Akegarasu then you won't be caged for long. Do as I do." Again it was a command, if I had found another Akegarasu it would be one for the books. My hands would slowly form the simple set of kata needed for the Sanzengarasu no jutsu, i was doing it merely for show. If the boy was of my heritage than he would be able to conjure a murder of his own. I waited with anticipation to see what would happen, one hand still grasping the faded letter. My murder of crows fidgeted about feeding off my own excitement. There was a tension in the air now.

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My gaze was locked upon the crow she had perched upon her shoulder. Within moments it came flying towards me but with flexibilities to the point I was amazed. It's beauty even with taking my note was beyond all expectations. I smiled in glee when something flickered into my mind, a memory from which was so old I couldn't believe. The memory was fuzzy inside my mind, it was like a movie being replayed from my memories. The memory was me, but I was so close to the ground meaning I must have been so young. A voice could be heard in the distance and echo'd through out my body.

" Nii-san! One day you'll grow up to be a powerful ninja. . . one who will protect the lands of kusa. "

[/right] My head began to ache because of the memories but it couldn't be helped, my hands reacted on impulse and grabbed my head. The pain died down after I could hear her voice again, she told me to do as she would do. "Should I really be doing this?" My blood vermillion optics began to watch her seals, closely committing to memory every single last one she used. Yet it would be hard for someone just to mimic a jutsu. I began to closely mimic each seal making sure to mold every little bit of chakra I could spare to the task. My expectations for the jutsu to work were severely low.

Imagine my surprise to see the melding of my chakra began to mold and form outside of my body. Colorless chakra began to form into black crows, one by one they began to from until they have reigned into one hundred crows. The entire flock was connected to me as I couldn't help but smile and chuckle a little bit. I had this amazing jutsu locked away inside of me for so long. This only confirmed my suspicions I was apart of this Akegarasu clan with the girl who was before me. I summoned my murder of crows to fly into the air and merely fly around in a circle within the area. I was like a kid within a candy store, I wanted my crows to become murderous and to be completely mine.

" So. . . does this mean were family or something or whatever? "

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Akegarasu Chakra Reductions^I
Sanzengarasu no Jutsu (Scattering One Thousand Crows Technique)⁵⁰⁰
Rank: C [x10]
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid ---> Low
Crows: 100
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.

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My own murder and I remained motionless as the boy began to weave the kata i had shown him, the chances he would successfully complete the jutsu were slim to none, if he was indeed of the heritage then and only then could he perform it successfully. It took outsiders many rigorous attempts before they were able to wield the secret techniques gifted to those with the blood of the Akegarasu. My eyes, a shade of dull orange narrowed as around the boy slowly at first began the manifestation of winged black forms, he was conjuring a murder. 'Ridiculous' I thought to myself a wry smile crossing my lips. Then even more ridiculous Leonus' murder kept growing until finally one hundred crows had formed about him, the total murder an Akegarasu could create alone.

As Leonus sent up his murder into the air obviously overjoyed, and who wouldn't be to belong to such a clan, I stood arms by my side head facing the floor and visibly shaking. My face was hidden by shadow and my own murder would fly high to merge and soar about with his own. Tears rolled down my cheeks and fell to the floor, clear in the gentle glow from the moon. Raising my head I would laugh aloud. My laughter, sweet and lilting to be joined by caw's from my murder. Wiping the tears from my eyes with the back of my sleeve I would clap my hands together frantically and shot with glee, "Wonderful, simply wonderful." My laughter would subside gradually and devious smirk would play across my features, my eyes now aglow with a spark of fire.

"Yes, we are family. It would seem you are an Akegarasu. Congratulations, there is much you need to learn however. I can teach you, and more I can show you how to walk the most entertaining path of all." I spoke with dark seduction, my voice the sweetest and most subtle of poisons. "Join me, and we shall have such fun, join me and you need not be caged. Join me and we shall fly as high as they do". I gestured with my right hand to our murders who circled above us with such speed and grace i could not help but let out a whimsical sigh. I bore my eyes into Leonu's own a savage grin of glee revealing sharp white teeth. "Join me Akegarasu Leonus!" I shouted happily followed by two hundred caws I knew to be approval.

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The joy overwhelmed me to the point I couldn't help but look back at the girl. She could be my cousin or sister or something. I felt something new and intense belonging as if I was meant to be here. That this was the part of a play where the lead realizes what has been hidden all along. I watched as her crows began to ascend into the heavens to mingle with my own. As if within perfect unity they began to merge and become one flock that blotted out the very sky around us. Reaching into the sky was all I could do, almost as if the very sky would become my playground.

As my hands reached, I changed there direction by sending them back to my sides gripping on nothing particular but filled with so much excitement. That's when I heard the most beautiful voice that I've heard within the short range of my life.Yes, we are family. It would seem you are an Akegarasu. Congratulations, there is much you need to learn however. I can teach you, and more I can show you how to walk the most entertaining path of all. Join me, and we shall have such fun, join me and you need not be caged. Join me and we shall fly as high as they do. Join me Akegarasu Leonus! " Her words has touched my very soul causing my body to feel as if all the chains of my past were lifted. I extended my hands outward, extending to hug towards my fellow clan member.

". . . Yes, I wish to escape the well. I am no longer the clipped fish peering into the sky for salvation. . but the powerful crow free to live within paradise! "

I exclaimed my point happily. I would abandon Mizu or Kusa for my family. . . wait my brother! I needed to find him once day, that was a troubling sentiment to have remembered. My mother and father may not have loved me but my nii-san if he's still alive surely he did. I needed to find him and see how he was, I needed to know him right now.

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". . . Yes, I wish to escape the well. I am no longer the clipped fish peering into the sky for salvation. . but the powerful crow free to live within paradise! "


"Good" I said voice rich with satisfaction. So i had found a new Akegarasu, I would have to introduce him to Onii-san at some point but for now I felt i could keep Leonus' my little secret. Perhaps he might even prove himself a useful ally. He was also a Shinobi with access to his village, an idea began to form in my mind, every bit as cunning as an idea could be. "Your village, tell me about it.". The night air was growing cooler and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the trees. "The clan will want some act of goodwill. I care not for that, I want knowledge, knowledge of your village, of it's strengths and weaknesses." If he truly no longer cared he would reveal all. It was a necessary test of loyalty.

There were still important things I needed to do in Tsuchi, i was eager to see the village of Iwagakure, to see if it's own candy matched up to the delicious treats I had obtained in Kumo. Then there was clan business to attend, the ties between Iwagakure and Kumogakure were to be strengthened, the clan now bound the two together though few knew that fact. My brother was playing a complex and careful game. I was one for simpler tastes. Leonus wouldn't have to worry about much of the details for now, anything he needed to know I would reveal to him when the time called for so or the more likely case when I felt like it. He would work under my command I decided, my brother would accept that.

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