Earth Country Kenjutsu Dojo

[Shizuka [Complex]]

Within the depts of Tsuchi no Kuni, there existed crossroads. These crossroads lead travelers to key spots around the nation. There were pathways to clusters of villages and cities(including the capital), there were pathways towards the different cardinal points, then of course there were paths to natural earth country vistas. These vistas were isolated points of the country. No ordinary man or woman would dare to go to these points. Thus they made for the perfect training areas, their seculusion and difficult terrain added to the experience.

Within one of these secluded areas, was a large dojo. These people were dedicated to the way of the sword. Honestly, when Shizuka found the place, it took her breath away. How could such a place exist? She didn't know how but needless to say, they were found out. She clasped her hands holding the tiger hand seal. As far as her ten meter range could detect, there were chakra signatures everywhere.

"We're surrounded guys...get ready."

Releasing the mind's eye, she withdrew her chain and began to twirl it along her left side. She'd determined that there were enemies ahead of them in a semi-circle positon. There had to be at least ten of them, each of them had swords and projectiles at the ready. Utilizing her chain, she'd be able to reflect some of the on-coming kunai/senbon. She also had a second aim, there was some hidden signatures, thoguh feint lurking close by.

Due to their location, there was actually trees and other bushes to hide in, as this area was more akin to a moss/hidden lake, as if it was an oaisis within the barren earth of this country. Yet it was hard to hide the earthly hues of the terrain below. With a quick swing, her chain would collide with several kunai, deflecting them so they'd scatter around her. It would then lash out to the left, in order to grasp her first prey.

"Don't move..." this was not an idle threat, whomever she snared wasn't in for an easy time.

[─ Bloodedge]

HEAR HIM ROAR, SEE HIM FOAM, BUT WE'RE NOT COMING HOME
TIL HE'S DEAD, GOOD AND DEAD

KILL THE BEAST

The travels that we had begun were one of major importance still there was more to the story. We were being directed by Shizuka who seemingly forgot that I had been carrying the world map the entire time. Even as my steps began to follow Shizu's path along these foreign grounds. One couldn't help, but be on their toes as these grounds were definitely not familiar to Eichiro. Still, the black beast wouldn't dare be bogged down with such trivial shit. Though our travels were long and we haven't gotten truly any rest at all, there was something strange about this path we chose when we were met with a crossroad decision. Since we would allow Shizuka to choose for the group it seemed that it wasn't the right choice at all.

She would begin to take note of several other beings within the vicinity. My hand quickly going behind my back to grasp BAMFS with my right and then my free hand would hold two fingers up. Signaling for the others to stop for we weren't alone anymore. It was definitely tension in the air, but with that said in one swift movement, I saw the troll herself spring off in battle with no hesitation. That was when those two fingers I held up would signal for us to move out and take care of the others that could possibly attack Miss Raiden while she was busy getting information from this person before us. BAMFS massive size was hoisted towards the heavens as it would come down in my hand as the form I chose to wield it was not the traditional.

Dashing forward with such a burst of speed and my blade dragging amongst the terrain it would definitely grasp a figure jumping out of the tree on my position. Smashing his entire being into the body of a boulder. The power behind my strike was befitting of a Airontoku, luckily for him I didn't decide to display the true powers that came with my clan's unique bloodline. Still, I was pretty sure Mura would be dishing out some heavy damage as well. Hopefully, he wouldn't shy too far from the rest of the crew and enjoy in the bashing of skulls that were transpiring. My adrenaline kicking in and this innate passion for battle was now definitely being fed. All I did know was that I was going to be enjoying sake and weed once this battle was over with, “Hey Shizu can we get this over with, quickly. These guys are worthless,” I would say as another would drop behind me and I would turn around meeting his sword with mines, but the heat from my blade searing his skin and causing him to drop his own. Slicing through the torso of this wild bandit and his body falling in pieces in front of me, “Now where was I? Ah! Yes...How do we end up on the bad side of Tsuchi no Kuni when I possess a damn map, you little troll?”

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[Shizuka [Complex]]

Shizuka quickly skidded counter clockwise, her butterfly knife sliding out and coming into play. She'd stab an unsuspecting figure. The person she held captive would scream in surprise, for he didn't realize what was unfolding before them.

"Apparently we were ambushed, my guess is genjutsu, sorry about that Ei-kun."

She'd then take the moment to serve though some handseals, ending with the tiger. With her senses not blocked off, she was able sense things much more clearly now. This time, she'd try to push further, enabling better reach with her sensory methods. "Gotcha." she mumbled as the chain tightened around her captive. Though her actual target was...stabbed in with a thrown butterfly knife. There was a loud scream when it punctured the chest.

"There's only eight more left, let's clear the way." There was a puff of smoke and Miss Raiden was gone. She'd emerge within the bushes, now holding her butterfly knife. There was yet another scream after that, it seemed her victim had a partner. "They don't look like ninja, are they rogues?" Shizu began to analyze things carefully. There was more to this sudden attack than meets the eye.

[─ Bloodedge]

HEAR HIM ROAR, SEE HIM FOAM, BUT WE'RE NOT COMING HOME
TIL HE'S DEAD, GOOD AND DEAD

KILL THE BEAST

Surely the others would understand that these two were often the first ones to go off and see battle. Mainly that person was I, Airontoku Eichiro the Black Beast and these foolish goons were paying the ultimate price for trying to ambush us. That price was none other than death and with my narrowed brows I was about to dish out some extreme pain to those around me. Spinning on my heel there was two others that would call themselves trying to tame the black beast. Such fools...surely they didn't hear the tells of these orphans. They survived for this long after their rebellion at the orphanage in the Land of Iron and they would continue to do so even against the most bizarre circumstances. That was after all the goal that I had in mind. With that being said this was bout to get interesting. One hand free and it would go through a series of seals and within moments there it was. Another me, but what was the catch to it...

Diving forth into a small roll forward and getting behind the other. The two mes were both back to back now and ready for whatever. Wielding BAMFS around I'm sure these rogues wouldn't be reckless about their next set of moves, but in the end feel the pain. Within moments we would seemingly be locked in combat with the two. Holding out own I decided to test a theory out about my Youton based clone. With a kunai coming from my left hand and piercing the very torso of my own clone. Watching the inhumanly sight that had transpired as the molten lava would burst forth in a five meter radius taking out a unexpected bandit that was charging forth towards my position. There was a chuckle that escaped my lips as I began to prepare for the next wave of them. Now it was time for me to begin some interesting things, but BAMFS was still out in the open and with a swing around me applying the necessary heat to cut through other opponents weapons leaving them useless. Especially this man that dared charge me with nothing, but a measly kami.

With his fluids gracing the terrain beneath us becoming nutrients for the earth beneath my feet. I would let out a smile as my free hand would once again course through the zodiac, producing another molten lava clone to my aid. This was when my words would reach over towards my comrade in this thick battle of foolishness. Why were there so many? Still, there wasn't time for silly questions. “Shizuka, these guys just don't know about the O.F.H. Nonetheless, Lets hurry up here before the others come,” my musing of the situation. It was all fun and games to me as there was a kunai buried in my side, but sadly it done nothing. It only gave this man the quickest ticket to the afterlife as BAMFS came crashing down cleaving him in half. Watching as his body would begin to fall apart towards the earth. I would let out a chuckle, it seemed that I was indeed having some fun with this. Shizu was enjoying herself just as much as well.

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[Shizuka [Complex]]

The young Raiden heard the proclamation of the Black Beast, her head nodding but she wouldn't call out to him just yet. Shizuka did her best work in the shadows after all. Right now she needed to flesh out the other threats whom dared to lurk within the thickets. Making her way through steady hand seals, she'd once more activate her mind's eye. It seems some of these assasins were trying to flank the group. Keeping her eyes closed, she'd carefully maneuver herself to the left side of the pathway.

Further up ahead would be the Dojo but it wasn't in sight just yet. Her stop off point would be where she left her hostage. Having a better look at them, it was revealed to be a young man, probably seventeen, garbed in a training uniform. He had a sheath at his side, which Shizuka would be confiscating for the moment.

"You'll get it back when we're done." she whispered before swiftly moving behind the trees. Once her targets where in-sight, she'd call upon her chakra and no sooner did she shunshin past the two aggresors. The blade held out, cutting through their back side. "Still haven't mastered my own movents when using Shunshin." she realized but this time she'd slice them down for sure. Rushing past them again in high speeds, the Katana cut deep, spilling their blood as they looked back in simple astonishment.

"O.F.H will never surrender." Shizuka proclaimed, openly acknowledging Eichiro's statement from prior.

"Four more left, think you can take them Ei-kun?" It was nice to joke a bit, she didn't want to get too entrenched in a "serious" state of mind. Otherwise she'd awaken that side of her, a side which could turn the situation against them if they weren't thinking too carefully. "I won't get like that, I can handle myself. Besides, I won't worry Kaoru-chan."

The Raiden's resolve was firm.

[Mura-]

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♙words : You Tell Me?; ♙tags:Ei-chan, Shizu; ♙lyrics: viva la vida by coldplay;

revolutionaries wait, for my head on a silver plate

"One can find adventure just by following the clueless."

Mura smiled as he watched his comrades do what they had done best honestly he was against letting little Shizu lead the way, but who truly wants to deal with this girls horrible amount of energy? When the two stopped and mentioned there were enemies Mura took a few steps back as the attacks begun, the flexible Samurai took the priority to begin the dodging of they’re projectiles. Next was the ambush like attack which sent these armed warriors running at his comrades and himself.

Thankfully the two begun they’re assault and almost instantaneously took the attention of they’re attackers truly they were in the springtime of they’re youth! Mura was so proud of they’re ability that he comfortably ducked off into the bush and made his way into one of those tree’s mentioned earlier. Lurking with that grin on his face taking in the highlights of they’re fight, but he found they’re swordsmanship to be ‘Cute’ Apparently garbed in those black robes, the hakama and merely a larger open Hakama, his obi-series was where it normally was with his Aniki strapped on for the ride.

“I’ll never forget this.” Muramasa said moments before the roll of Ei-chan he almost wished the two would have more, but it was only down to the last four and that little Shizu must’ve forgotten all about him since she asked that brat to clean up the remaining four, the final four which managed to work themselves together in small huddle two guarding against Shizu and the others against Ei-chan it was his moment, taking from the tree the warrior came down gracefully over they’re heads landing heavily on the shoulder of the warrior facing towards Shizu, the impact was short and sweet since from there he quickly hopped and turned to face his fallen enemy, it wasn’t as clean as he wanted, but the blood tracing from Aniki proved the gash that suddenly appeared along that mans chest was his blades doing.

The downfall of one warrior bred panic to the final three who intentions were to slay the crouching Samurai for they’re fallen comrade, but he wouldn’t die so easily no with the whisk of that blade topped with his proud chakra the man behind his first victim would be brought to a stumble which lead to him dodging that blade that came from the side of him running that precious blade along the already injured attackers hip, landing in a pivot Mura turned and traced a long slash from left to right up the mans chest completing the motion his arm slipped behind his back, and sent the weapon to his left hand, his right palm slammed into the side of the falling victims head releasing his hidden blade in the neck of that fool not only killing his screams but allowed Mura to force him over letting the warrior from behind slam his katana into his comrades body.

The warrior on the left hand the nerve to raise his blade to attack this Ronin, but found himself bending over in pain from the four-foot blade being plunged into his stomach by the ambidextrous Saint. Withdrawing his hidden blade the saint leaped from the crouching position and stepped onto the back of his left side victim whose screams were louder than the ones who was silenced in fact the one who would scream the loudest was the warrior who dug his Katana out of his friend and once again raised it in that horrible form was easy for Mura to take advantage of landing in front of him he’d let loose a senbon into the knee of his attacker who let out of a cry of pain before having his sword arm snatched away and pulled in front of him.

Just for a moment he was safe then a sudden jerk from the saint sent him flying he could feel robes and skin cross his face, and a tight grip on his arm as he collided onto the earth below his back in pain from the landing though that wasn’t it Mura had performed a flying arm-bar on this bandit and begun to apply pressure furiously and quite simply breaking the arm from the elbow, his assault continued with a roll of his own Body Mura would twist that broken arm again letting his opponents scream carry on… This was his justice. Mura released him after rotating many times, and even took to his feet and kicked over a victim to pull his Aniki from that mans bleeding stomach and freely swung the blade through the air with his chakra signiture enough to take the head of his last victim who lied on the ground with a emotion of pure pain soaked in tears, it would be immortalized. Aniki was truly full when the blood was removed from his blade and placed back in the sheath Mura felt Aniki’s happiness as well as the blood that stained his robes in different splatter patters, though Muramasa kept a pleasant smile and looked over at his siblings. “Well Shizu where too from here hm? Ms. Adventure, and Ei-chan your sword… Well..We’ll save that for another time.” Mura said rather impressed with the mans skills enough to bring him to wanting to spar.

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just a puppet on a lonely string, oh who would ever want to be king

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[Shizuka [Complex]]

Ms. Adventure was a bit tired out from the high speeds she was moving at previously. Though she inhaled deeply, sheathing the sword once the blood was flicked off. She was begining to get comfortable with the weight of a Katana, but felt she'd be alright with something smaller. She had a strong preference for mobility and was simply striving to improve her no-talent Taijutsu first and foremost. Once she felt it was a bit better, she'd then incorporate it thoroughly into her mobility/chakra techniques.

"Well, I kinda went with the flow in getting us to this point. I was reading chakra signatures, hoping to find a town. In that town I was hoping to find a place to train for awhile, but this works out too."

She didn't say much more for she began to move over to a particular set of bushes. Yanking at a chain, she'd pull out a teenager of about seventeen. He was garbed in traditional kendo attire. Along his chest was an emboridered symbol. "We hit the jackpot, seems like there's a dojo close by. That should provide some lodging, food, and a place to train. They say that he who pursues two rabbits, gets two rabbits y'know." Shizuka smiled, her true intentions revealed. You could say, she really was hoping to find a dojo more than a town, otherwise she'd have taken the map from Ei-kun before she began.

"Now then good sir, how about you lead us to this dojo and explain why you've got assasins moving around, yes?" the student evaluated his position and looked to the group of teens.

"I mistook you guys for the assasins and was about to launch an attack. Truth be told our dojo is a bit notorious because of it's hidden location. People come seeking it out in the Earth Country all the time but our master doesn't accept just anyone! We're thinking that the assasins were hired by someone whom was turned down, our master is really strong so it's no surprise that a bounty would be on his head."

Shizuka couldn't help but raise a brow, the revelation was quite interesting. It pleased her yet she was concerned as well. The safety of the group took priority and if this place was in a hostile position, she'd strongly rethink even wanting to stay. Then again, where else could they go? They were a bunch of orphans out in the big world. They needed to make a living somehow, that's all there was to it.

[─ Bloodedge]

HEAR HIM ROAR, SEE HIM FOAM, BUT WE'RE NOT COMING HOME
TIL HE'S DEAD, GOOD AND DEAD

KILL THE BEAST

Looking at the work that came from one of my own; it was clear that I should take a few notes from him kenjutsu wise, but alas my skills weren't too shabby with a blade either. The slaughtering of lambs had begun, but at least the brute strength of Echiro told the tale from controlled animals to wild beasts. The black beast to be more precise was a force of nature that never came to a stop. It's path would be forged with his own fate and destiny. Listening to the interrogation that came from Shizu and the boy before her, I began to toy the thought of a actual sword duel with Mura. Time would be the case for not allowing such a thing, but I'm sure when we're fated to battle one another in the arts of swordsmanship. I will be ready.

“So what you're telling me, kid? Is that your boss is pretty strong?” I would question this man about his leader's true strength. It was true if one couldn't tell already that I was trying to gauge my very own strength against some of these legendary swordsmen. Hence, the main reason why I wanted a duel with Mura. He was the real deal a true Samurai and that was on my to do list. To defeat a samurai, but at this moment we worked as a unit. Accomplishing our feats today would only lead us to believe what would be our next step. Surely, Shizu knew what Echiro wanted to do, but could she really be trusted with this man. Who knows? She might even troll this man to death for no reason. After all I never placed anything beside Shizuka. It was just who she was.

My trek towards them was ended with me sheathing my blade in it's home, as I knelt down before the two and a smile graced my face. It seemed to tell a message, but that was when it was revealed. “Bounty? Is he really that good? What you say, Mura.? Shall we go test this man's abilities. If he's as good as this boy say he is. I want to see it in action,” cooing into the boy's ear as a chill would be sent down his spine, but the chilly spine wasn't nowhere near the true nature of Echiro. The Black beast had been stirred and for now he wanted more. Mura held the decision on what the group shall do now.

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[Mura-]

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♙words : You Tell Me?; ♙tags:Ei-chan, Shizu; ♙lyrics: viva la vida by coldplay;

revolutionaries wait, for my head on a silver plate

"First a prayer for the fallen. "

The whole situation with the kid and his master was interesting what man who was completely innocent had a bounty? Oh yes a bounty which could be collected in on. The thoughts of Muramasa hid deep from his expression as possible while the warrior graciously turned and lowered his body to the ground and offered his prayers to the warriors he had slain it was after all the right thing to do. The mind was busy deep in prayer, but that didn’t mean sin couldn’t be sneaking its way though out his physical existence which took form of his left hand running off to check the pockets of his own victims for they’re pouches only to come up short…

“Kid.. You follow the sword, but do you know the code or in other words our virtues?” A deep irritated voice ran from down the Samurai’s back across the earth and up the leg of the young swordsman like a million rats lodging in his clothes in attempt to eat away at him, Mura turned his head to let that cold flame flare, within its glass orb in attempt to make a passive conversation Mura took to his feet and joined his comrades by the boy with a smile on his face Mura pulled out his kunai and begun to flip it within reach of his constant grasp.

“I am going to Honestly offer you my Wisdom. I Respectfully victimized your friends Honorably, and am being quite Benevolent right now by not showing my Courage and cutting you down thus showing my Devotion to my family, who I was going to feed with money of your friends who aren’t carrying they’re wallets! Either you take us to your leader or I will follow the code down to Justice and do what’s right and cut you and anyone who ever found one damn thing about you interesting down.”

Eye-contact never passed from this man nor did that pleasant smile that showed some warmth in his heart fade he was with pure intentions saying such cold things to this other follower of the sword, but it wasn’t long before his gaze turned to his fellow orphan. “Ah. I pray that he is ready to welcome travelers as one who claims to follow the sword should… If he can’t even do that right then he’ll need to be re-educated or We’ll render him unable to biologically maintain life… Along with that entire Dojo.” Cheerfully he begun to try and rub the blood off his haori and pace around until the group would make they’re move.

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just a puppet on a lonely string, oh who would ever want to be king

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[Shizuka [Complex]]

The young kenjutsu trainee felt a stir of emotions from the group around him. Fear crept within his form, his spine chilled from the cooing of the white haired warrior. However, the fear simply deepen ed when the Samurai spoke of the virtues. His lips parted to say something but he froze up upon hearing about how he and those he cared for would be killed. That was when Shizuka heard enough and would speak up.

"Hey my hungry nakama, just because you've amassed your inner vulture, doesn't mean you can't think with your head for a moment." Shizuka sighed, before turning to properly face her two friends.

"This kid and his boss aren't our enemies but we can definitely learn a thing or two from them...if we earn our keep. No work, no food, y'know how it is. This dojo is being targeted by assasins, just like the ones we took down. If we finish off the assasins, I'm sure we'll be able to get lodging, three square meals and...some training from your sensei, am I right?" Shizuka gently traced her right index finger along the back of the older teen's neck. Her left hand taking a hold of the chain, tugging on it ever so slightly. Yes, these three must have been really blood thirsty, but Shizuka at least kept true to her modus operandi.

"Y-YES! S-so please, don't kill me!" it was a pathetic display but he was but a trainee, wet behind the ears; despite his age. Were civilians really this pathetic? It was no wonder there band of orphans weren't taken so seriously. Truely military might in this world belonged to shinobi. Shizuka herself hated the fact she relied on such arts to strengthen herself but there wasn't anyone in the group she'd shared such a fact with. Instead she maneuvered her hands to form handseals and attempt to sense anyone else close by. It seemed the dojo was further within this little off-beaten path, thus she could not detect the signatures of the training students or their master. In fact, for awhile it seemed as if there really was nobody. "Even so, why don't I feel easy with this situation?"

A rare frown graced Shizuka's features before she spoke up, albeit in a softer voice which was rare of the Raiden.

"I don't detect anyone but considering we got caught by a genjutsu before...I wouldn't be surprised if someone's still out there. I hear ninja, rogue or not, use squads and platoons. They should have a leader, which we'll need to take down before we head to the dojo, otherwise we'd be leading them there..." this rare glimpse of serious Shizuka, may or may not have placed Eichiro's mind at ease. Regardless, she didn't want to stay in this state for too long.

[akakatsu! Kaoru.]

The eldest of the group, was the only one to not partake in the fight against their ambushers. Though, she did have confidence with her comrades that they could fight without her..Shizuka's little side trip had her at a bit of a disadvantage; she was feeling a bit fatigued due to lack of water. The air was dry -- her mouth became dry. She had been following behind the other three a bit behind, though she did not let the others know of her little weakness, even though they could probably guess. She hated feeling this way, so she took it easy so that when there was danger that she dearly needed to protect herself and her comrades she could.

As soon as Shizu-chan let the others become aware that they were surrounded, Kaoru-dono took off. Settling high into a tree, back rested against a tree branch and eyes watching the battle before her. Though, of course if she saw her family in danger she was at the ready; even if it did seem like she was relaxing, enjoying a little ziesta in the tree. Eyes closed, arms crossed. She opened her senses, hearing every metal clank. Every cry that was their enemies. Red eyes revealed themselves as they adverted to and fro, from ally to ally. A sneer formed on her face as she saw that they were handling their own considering it had been ten against three. But, those odds were nothing, compared to what they could do. All four of them.

Mura slayed the last four, then Shizuka seemed to reveal her true intentions. All this time Kaoru remained in the shadows, behind the curtain. Listening, watching. Shizu-chan had found something to play with. Actually, it seemed Mura was actually playing with the boy more so, frightening him. Kaoru shook her head and jumped down from the tree; rather gracefully. One moment she was not besides her comrades, the next she stood behind them. "Could also after all of that, kill their sensei and get the bounty," she chimed in, though she was not always the one to toy with people. Perhaps Shizuka had some influence into that area. Though, if she really wanted to she wouldn't have said anything at all and just kept it between the four of them. The boy was on edge and it was interesting seeing his nervousness around the four of them.

She winked at the boy, "Will you be as kind to be the bait?" she inclined, beaconing her head towards some random direction. Using her hands she gestured for the boy to lead them, giving a small glare with her blood red eyes. They glistened in the sun, though seemed to lack the luster they usually held. "Also, a water source will be nice." She was rather kind in her words, but the boy still seemed uneasy even with the eldest of the group.

[─ Bloodedge]

HEAR HIM ROAR, SEE HIM FOAM, BUT WE'RE NOT COMING HOME
TIL HE'S DEAD, GOOD AND DEAD

KILL THE BEAST

There wasn't much I could do as my gaze met the others for a mere second. Alas, it seemed that the boy was definitely hinting that his father was pretty strong. Or was it his master? Shit...it didn't matter either way still my blood was boiling. I wanted to test his man's skills against my very own and watching Mura's deceiving swordsmanship in action had startled that same flame that led us here where we were today. I sought this journey for moments like this and now that it was in my face I was ready. Then, I friend Kaoru would drop in and she would get a nice nod towards her. "Honestly...It shouldn't matter. In the end if they want his bounty they're going to come no matter what. Whether we sit here and think up a lucrative plan or not. Either way...you guys stay with him...I'm going ahead...planning isn't my thing," was the words that seeped from my very mouth. It held a lot of value towards who I was and then again towards logical thinking. Surely the rest of us would be able to figure out what to do, but alas the BLACK BEAST was on the move once more.

This time closing in on this infamous Kenjutsu dojo and this man with this rather large bounty amongst his head. There seemed to be no traps and such, but I wouldn't let my guard down for BAMFS was with me always and forever. I didn't even slow down to allow my comrades to catch up to me. My pace slowly becoming somewhat lacking in motivation after realizing that perhaps I did need Shizuka to help me navigate, but that was when I came across this structure that was much like a dojo. My eyes widened for a second and a smile came across my face...

'I guess this is the place....kufufufu

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[Mura-]

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♙words : You Tell Me?; ♙tags:Ei-chan, Shizu; ♙lyrics: viva la vida by coldplay;

revolutionaries wait, for my head on a silver plate

"Ei-chan's becoming so manly, I just can't stand it"

"Be forever young!" Mura exclaimed at Ei-chan though afterwards, there was nothing left to say whether the brat did what they said or he would obviously have to pay the price. A man claiming to be a teacher had to send rather useless bandits to protect his head? Something clearly wasn’t right to Mura, and of course with their dear brother taking off into the distance things could only get more difficult, but Mura still trying to keep his playful mood in the samurai would walk over and lower himself slightly just enough to shoot a pleased grin at Kaoru. “Ah… Even when sadistically threatening useless peons my dear onee-sama keeps a cool sexy look.”

Those were his last words before springing up and taking off into the void after good ol’ Ei-chan who was sure to get clowned on for his sudden manly behavior though maybe it was just his way of rebelling.. So innocent. The thoughts of a Samurai as he ran off leaving his sisters to do right while the brothers obviously headed to do things their own way.

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just a puppet on a lonely string, oh who would ever want to be king

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[Shizuka [Complex]]

OOC: Thread's been split into two for a bit, I'll continue GMing as follows.

The Brothers
Both Muramasa and Eichiro had ran on ahead. Eichiro having a bit of a lead, apprixmately 3 meters. Within both boys vision was the Kenjutsu dojo. This was a prestigous place in this country, which many would be swordsmen and women came to hone their skills. The trainee whom was sent out to investigate, while not related by blood to the sensei; was supposed to be a member of the higher class in the school. However, because he only trained the art of the sword and was not of Samurai lineage, he lacked the power to fight those of the Shinobi world. Now that they had gotten closer, they'd be able to hear voices ahead. Perhaps it was shouts or grunts of exhertion but this was a school, people came to train their body.

More curious was that off to Eichiro's right, there was a slight ruffle in the trees. Should be be as keen and aware, he'd be able to anticipate the sudden barrage of shuriken (5). Likewise Muramasa had better be on his toes too, for coming form his left was three senbon. Was this an ambush?

The Sisters
Seemingly left behind to "strategize", they would be within the same vacinity as the trainee. Shizuka whom was convinced with the information she received, would unbind him and take her chain for herself. He was happy to be free, though still wary of Kaoru.

"I-I'll lead you to the Dojo..."

Surprisingly, despite the fact that Eichiro had simply ran off ahead and saw the dojo, the trainee lead the girls in a completely different path. Veering far left, he'd step through bushes. Moments later, they'd be on a limestone walkway, left rather pristine. This was the true entrance to the dojo, well the correct path to the dojo. Though he was moving somewhat quikcly, thus they'd have to do their best to keep up with their little "guide".

"Come on Ka-chan, let's not be late." Shizuka wasn't worried about Eichiro and Muramasa. Worse case scenario, they'd come back and get them.

[─ Bloodedge]

HEAR HIM ROAR, SEE HIM FOAM, BUT WE'RE NOT COMING HOME
TIL HE'S DEAD, GOOD AND DEAD

KILL THE BEAST

Not listening to the gals as I found myself coming to a predicament. There within my view was the very Kenjutsu dojo we had heard about and within my soul it burned with a fiery passion unlike any before. This was the adrenaline that I loved oh so much and while brother was off doing his thing searching for the village. I'll be taking a gamble on the kid's words stating that the master of this Dojo was extremely strong. That was when I heard the footsteps behind me as my ocular sight would give me insight on the situation, but it seemed normal. Just your normal dojo before me and it seemed that in the end of all this there was a guest along with me. I'll shake my head for a second and bring my left hand up. Face palm was the name of the game, but it didn't matter. Some situations needed to be handled, but even so there was much more that wasn't even clear about this place. All I know is he was strong, but that’s all I needed to know. I was planning to kick his ass and see if his swordsmanship was as good as the boy bragged about.

The footsteps I heard earlier...they would reveal to be Mura behind me approximately three meters away, but that didn't matter. I began to question his reasons being here, but perhaps he was just as interested as we were in the matter. Still, I'll be having first dibs on this man and with that said; I would have to let Mura know this as well. Turning around and giving him a look of seriousness as the green and red eyes that gazed deep into the soul of this man before me held an all too serious tone to them. “I'll be taking dibs on the old man. I want to see if he's as good as they say,” cooing to my brethren, but that was when the rustle would be heard from the bushes to my right. I caught wind of it early and that was when the light shined on three metallic objects. Springing into action it seemed the party wanted to start early and it seemed we were once more surrounded again. This shit was getting annoying, but alas it didn’t matter for I pulled BAMFS from it's trusted place and deflected the four shurikens and checked on my Mura. Surely he'll be having fun with his surprise attack, but I wouldn't dash off into the woods this time for my prey. I'll begin to warm up the very air around me. Surely, this time Mura will have felt my excitement growing for the temperature about me was as well. My sword burning brightly and now searing red awaiting to cut through someone or something with relative ease.

“Why don't you step out, you bastards? Tired of all this bullshit,” these harsh words left my mouth, but it didn't matter. Destructive forces would be issued at this moment and I was pretty sure that Mura understood the situation just as well as I did. It was time to lay some of these wretched beings down to bed and truly show them the power of OFH. Little did they know the main one to be worried about was us two, but they would find out the hard way. With that being said BAMFS was ready to go and so was I. My white tresses catching the wind's light breeze and a wry smile forming amongst my face I would dash forward and it would signify the battle would be underway. Leftovers would probably be bodies for Shizuka and Kaoru to pick up. I had plans to leave some strewn about while I wasn't too sure about my comrade Mura. He had way too many principles for me, and his lineage would be turned inside out; if I truly was apart of it at least this day and age. Needless to say, the wheel of fate is turning...REBEL 1 FIGHT!

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