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[taro420]

Strange...

I couldn't believe it. In this world, ever since the incident, everyone was out for blood. I'd find myself in a very arid, inhospitable land after being kidnapped. Could you believe that? Kidnapped. I retraced what had happened in my head, how I'd gotten here. I'd been buying groceries, supplies for my journey as I was intending to begin a nomadic life. Then, without warning darkness would shroud my vision as a black cloth bag was quickly shoved over my head. I kicked, screamed, struggled - but from what I could feel there were a lot of them. Then, a blow to the head and the real darkness began. I woke up after a little while, I couldn't tell how much time had passed, only that I was mobile. I'd been strapped to a horse, one that was galloping and rocking me up and down with each trot. With much difficulty, I managed to dislodge myself from my bindings and I fell off the horse. That hurt - I bruised my shoulder and I could still feel it now. They'd made the mistake of tying my wrists together in front of my body instead of against my back - it was an easy task to rub the bag off my head and bite the binds away. Cheap rope, again, not difficult. Taking off my shoes would release the binds around my ankles, and as I looked around I'd find myself in a random ass place, rock formations all round me, sun blaring down onto my untanned skin, no civilization in sight. The horse I'd been on was now far away, riding off into the distance. I figured it'd be dead in a few days. As I took in my surroundings, I didn't think anything could survive here. Of course, all the stuff I'd just bought was gone. And then I remembered - I didn't even have a chance to pay when they fucking jumped me. Well, at least there was no wasted money.

But still, how the hell would I escape this predicament?

My eyebrows flattened against my forehead, partially to shield my eyes from the sun and partially from my recognizing the seriousness of the situation. My eyes portrayed my confusion, but their attentive and contemplative stature would also reveal my determination.

Determination to get out of this place. Determination to survive...

[Twist3d_Insane]

The day was hot and the piercing sun made it no better. Ganjou and Holo walked through the rocky wilderness side by side. The beautiful white wolf kept her head down towards the ground as she walked in a straight line. Her hard panting was a sure sign of overheating. Ganjou's ears flinched as he heard the painful panting coming from his best friend. Resting in his right hand would be a half bottle of water, enough to last him or his canine another two to three hours. Without any hesitation, The Young Inuzuka stopped walking and quickly twisted off the cap on top. The sound of Ganjou's fading foot steps caused Holo to turn around and see the actions unfold with her own two eyes. "Ganjou, what are you doing?"

[/color] She asked with a a wave of soft barks do to her overwhelming exhaustion. He simply smiled before giving a reply "You need this much more then I do."[/color] Grabbing the white wolf by her magnificent white fur, and pouring the refreshing liquid down her throat.

Releasing her head, Ganjou stood back up and rose his hoodie over his head attempting to block out most of this savage heat. Holo couldn't say nothing from the kindness Ganjou just shown her. He put his vision back down on the wolf "You owe me a gallon later alright?"[/color] He said with a friendly smile as he continued the journey through the rocky wasteland. "Whatever you say Ganjou..."[/color] Holo muttered with a few low whimpers as she felt the strength come back to her body. A few minutes later, the two would have been a good distance away from where they stopped. "Are we lost?"[/color] She asked looking around at the current landscape, none of the rocks looked familiar and the scents coming from the area was unknown to her also. Ganjou cleared his throat as sweat dripped off his fore-head "A little. It's nothing to worry about though."[/color] He said clinching the empty water bottle in his hand the crunching sound from the plastic would be the only sound they had heard in a long time.

Looking upward, The Young Inuzuka noticed a figure fifty meters ahead. Rubbing his eyes a few times and shaking his head, he wouldn't understand why someone would want to be out here in such extreme heat. "Gotta be my mind playing tricks on me. Why would someone be out here in this heat?"[/color] He asked himself a few times trying to pinpoint a quick and simple answer, but there was none. Holo also noticed the person a good distance away "Ganjou, do you see that. another human is here also!"[/color] The Massive Wolf said with a healthy bark. Now for sure he knew his mind wasn't playing tricks on him. Another person was out here, but for what reason? Was this person friend or foe? A thousand questions rushed through his head, but only one stuck. "How should I greet myself?"[/color][/blockquote]

[taro420]

A person!

With a streak of luck, I'd encountered two entities that could very well be my saviors from this wasteland. Excited, I wouldn't notice I was running towards them until I'd made it half way.

"Hey! You! Do you know where the nearest town is?!

He was accompanied by a wolf, I could see clearly. It was a beautiful thing, fierce with its imposing size and ornate markings. Its elegance radiated from its pure white fur and gleaming eyes. I turned to look towards the man, and I was panting from the running. I gave a small smile to ensure I was friendly, though I wasn't entirely off my guard - I had just been kidnapped after all. I got a good look at the guy, he was strong looking and cool, but he looked trustworthy and I didn't think he had any ulterior motives.

After a couple seconds of observing his appearance, however...

'Kill them! Kill the dog and the man now! They can't help you get out of here!'

'No way man! Even if he doesn't know the way, we have a better chance of surviving together.'

My evil side, the Anti-Taro, Nega-Taro, whatever you want to call it always pesters me and tries to convince me to do really bad things. It's extremely annoying first of all, and the fact that he sometimes gains control of my body is not only dangerous but bad for my image as well. Sometimes, I'll wake up from a black out, and find.. horrible things around me, and all I can feel is shame washing over me...

[Twist3d_Insane]

As the unknown figure noticed Ganjou, the stranger started running towards him. If it was under any different type of circumstance, Ganjou would be more likely to think differently but as of now, he really didn't care seeing this odd action. Holo on the other hand thought differently, quickly jumping in front of her master she was fast to react such fast movement and instantly went on the defensive. Showing her massive fangs, she was ready for this stranger to attack or anything similar. "Get ready Ganjou!"

[/color] The Savage Wolf barked releasing a thunderous sound wave showing her dominance and savagery. Ganjou looked at the figure that quickly grew to the shape of a man, then back down at his trusted canine. "Chill Holo. Maybe this person is lost just like us?"[/color] The Young Inuzuka said with a calm relaxed tone of voice looking back up at the approaching man. Closing her mouth, Holo swiftly made her way behind Ganjou using his body as a type of wall to hold herself back. "If that human try's anything I'll tear off his left leg!"[/color] The white wolf said with another mighty bark peeking her leg from behind his leg.

Now a around four meters away, the man asked a simple question. "Hey! You! Do you know where the nearest town is?!" With a kind and friendly tone of voice, he even put up a friendly smile. Resting his shoulder on the skull of Holo, Ganjou answered the question the best he could. "Sorry pal. I'm pretty lost myself. Right now I'm just trying to get close enough to the city so my wolf here can take us the rest of the way with her nose."[/color] Breathing hard the heat would be quickly getting to him now. His vision started becoming blurry and he started seeing two of everything. His throat was extremely dry so his speech came out crackly and low toned. His body could hardly sweat anymore, and his whole body felt like giving out where he stood, even standing felt like a impossible challenge. Looking over the man who stood in front of him, Ganjou could tell he had nothing on his person but it still didn't stop him from asking this question. "Yo, you got any water or something?"[/color][/blockquote]

[taro420]

Hmm... No nearby towns - I don't have any water, either.

My facial expression thickened into an introspective display, hints of new found worry plaguing my appearance. I ignored the pressing thoughts that my alter ego may have been right. I wouldn't listen to him, he was the opposite of the voice of reason and heeding any of his "suggestions" would bring nothing but detriment. Regardless, I had to give the man an answer. He couldn't help me, but I couldn't help him either. It was upsetting to have to tell him I couldn't be his ticket to re-hydration, I could see from his chapped lips that he may have been wandering through here for quite some time, and the desert-like temperatures have likely eroded much of the juice in his body. I'd seen him give his wolf the rest of his water as he was walking, a very selfless act. I respected that, and it further confirmed my thinking he looked trustworthy.

"Naw, I just got fucking kidnapped man. I had been in the process of buying a whole bunch of groceries and supplies, but a group of people threw a black bag over my head, bound me up, took my shit and tied me to a random horse and set it free. I managed to wiggle off the horse and get out of my binds, but still, what the fuck man?! Who does that shit?! Sorry I can't help you out."

I'd explain my predicament - no doubt he'd understand. I would have helped him certainly if I could, but all the water I had been buying was now in the hands of dirty thieves. Damn, how I yearned at that moment to kick their asses and give them justice. But I couldn't, they'd caught me by surprise and I had no idea where they were now. Finding them was a hopeless cause.

Even though we couldn't help each other, sticking in groups is always essential. Perhaps we could become travel companions until we found the nearest town. He looked strong, like he could hold his own and no doubt his tamed wolf would be of great assistance in an emergency situation. I was eager to have someone with me, since I'd just experienced for myself how brutal people can be after a catastrophic event occurs. A lot of society was retained, and a lot was rebuilt, but the order that once kept the lands peaceful would be gone for a long time...

"What are we going to do now? Can I come with you two while you search for civilization? I think we'd have a better chance of survival together."

Though, I would need to tell him about my personality issues at some point...

[Twist3d_Insane]

"I can't take much more of this heat..."

[/color] Ganjou said to himself putting all his weight on his trusted wolf for he couldn't carry himself any longer. "It's a hopeless wish, but I hope this guy has some water..."[/color] He thought to himself, even thinking brought pain to his exhausted body mother nature was nothing to take lightly. The Savage Wolf said nothing she simply watched the man standing in front of them while she held Ganjou up with great ease. Her heavy panting had long been passed, the liquid of life seemed to do the trick. "If Ganjou can't fight. I will..."[/color] She thought to herself wanting nothing more for this stranger to make one wrong move. "I will protect him with everything within me. Without Ganjou my life is meaningless."[/color] These words gave her the strength to face any opponent that wished to cause damage to her or him. She stood ready to launch forward, he legs muscles tightened as her mouth began to water from the anticipation.

After asking if the stranger had any water, Ganjou could tell he didn't upon the look of his face. "ahh well. It was worth a shot I guess."[/color] He muttered to himself attempting to clear his extremely dry throat but with no effect. His body simply had no moisture to give at this point. Ganjou listened to his dilemma, about him being kidnapped and knocked-out. It was a truly spd story, but at this point he didn't care, Ganjou only wanted to give his body moisture. "Pathetic excuse for a man if you ask me. What kind of stupid person would let themselves get kidnapped? I'll tell you, the pathetic ones that don't deserve to walk this earth!"[/color] She barked numerous times, but the only person that understood was Ganjou, so she was piratically wasting her breath and time. "I can't leave this guy out here, he'll most likely die before next morning. But at this point I'm pretty useless myself. Looks Like I only got one thing I can do."[/color] Ganjou said to himself slowly pushing his body off his canine. The male then asked if he could tag along with both Ganjou and Holo. This was a great idea for the simple fact there is power with numbers. but Ganjou was weak and Holo didn't trust him. "I'll be happy to let you tag along pal. But first I need water so I'll be back."[/color] Turning to the white wolf Ganjou would say "be good!"[/color] With a stern crackly tone of voice.

Right in front of Ganjou would be a nineteen meter slab of stone, focusing chakra into his feet, he quickly launched himself up into the air kicking up a great deal of sand as he did so. The hot air his his face drying the little sweat he had on his forehead. Going one meter above the slab, the landing was a easy one meter drop. Landing on his knees, Ganjou panted heavily still with the double vision and weak body. Picking himself up, he had a prefect view of the landscape, turning his body in a full circle and with his hands over his eyebrows attempting to block the sun he began looking for a water source. With a few sniffs and his blurry eye sight, he noticed and smelt a source twenty meters to the north. "Jackpot!"[/color] He muttered to himself already tasting the liquid going down his throat. Looking over the edge of the slab of stone, getting down would be much harder for the simple fact the impact could seriously injury him. "Looks Like I gotta burn more energy"[/color] He said to himself dropping his body over the ledge of the stone.

As his body fell head force to the sand, Ganjou started turning his body in one mighty direction while forcing chakra throughout his whole being. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a white missile heading straight for the sand. A few feet before he hit the ground, he skillful brought his body upward a few feet into the air and exited the technique. "Shit!"[/color] He yelled before hitting the ground do to the fact his body was upside down. This heat cloudy his judgement and quick thinking. He slide a few feet away from the stranger and his trusted wolf. With a face full of sand, he brought his weak body to a stationary position. Holo was already over by him, dropping his limp body over her back he looked over at the stranger. "I saw some water that way. If you're coming that's cool. But If you're not, good luck out here pal."[/color] He pointed to the north and Holo began walking in that direction with her master slumped over her back.[/blockquote]
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Inuzuka no Jutsu (Dog Sense Technique)
Rank: D,C,

[/b]B, A, S [25] [50]
Type: Passive / Secret Technique
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Special: Represents the clan member's accute sense of smell, akin to that of their canine counterparts. While the sense of smell is accute, it's the range that makes it unique. When first learned, the Inuzuka can smell up to 10 meters around them, plus 10 more with each new rank attained. Re-training the 'S' ranked version grants the user 50 more meters each time.
Description: The most basic and essential Inuzuka jutsu, this allows the member to essentially experience superhuman smell like that of a dog at any time. With noses enhanced unlike any other normal human present, clan members use this technique to probe, search and find their targets merely through smell.
Domain: Inuzuka.

Touchouyaku [Towering Leap]
Rank: D,[/b] C, B, A, S [25]
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique
Range: See special!
Special: User sends waves of chakra into their lower composition, building pressure before releasing it in an violent manner, propelling the user in a specific direction for a specific distance, depending on the user's highest rank attained:

D - 20 meters
C - 40 meters
B - 60 meters
A - 80 meters
S - 100 meters


Description: Touchouyaku is one of the few techniques within the Inuzuka that does not focus specifically on offensive or defensive maneuvers. While using the Four-Legged Technique, the user builds chakra within their legs, targeting the muscle within the calf, shin, and soles of the feet. Once enough chakra has been gathered, the user releases the chakra beneath them, aiming their body in a specific direction as they obtain propulsion. The distance traveled through the use of this technique can last mere seconds due to the sheer concussive force dispensed. Chakra is sustained within the legs to help cushion the force of landing from such heights, but there is still a chance of injury. For every 5 meters that the user descends from using this technique, there will be a 5% chance of bone breaking in the leg and foot area, and 10% chance of spraining a muscle in either areas as well. Each time after the first use that this technique is used within a single thread, the percentage of both injuries increases by 15%. Due to the dangerous nature in which this technique is performed, it can only be used up to three times within a thread. Any user who surpasses this limit will experience sever pain in the leg area, greatly reducing their movements.
Domain: Inuzuka. Must know Shikyaku no Jutsu per rank.


Tsuuga (Piercing Fang)
Rank: C [50]
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique / Taijutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Speed, attack distance, movement and effectiveness is determined by the user's highest Shikyaku no Jutsu rank:

D ~ 15° turns / 10 meters
C ~ 30° turns / 20 meters
B ~ 45° turns / 30 meters
A ~ 60° turns / 40 meters
S ~ 75° turns / 50 meters


Special: Tsuuga is a basic taijutsu technique of the Juujin Bunshin style of combat, and the basis for a plethora of advanced variations. This version will just involve one individual clan member utilizing the spinning attack. While using this technique, the ninja can rotate and strike from multiple angles. The user spins at a ferocious speed and delivers many powerful beast-like attacks when contact is made with the target. The damage it can inflict on a human target can be extremely damaging, as it can readily tear through thick tree branches and even chakra reinforced barriers, all of which with a radius thicker than the user itself. The fast rotation will cause a damaging impact on their opponent or an nearby object when they connect with their claws.
Domain: Inuzuka. Must know Shikyaku no Jutsu 'C'.[/size][/blockquote]

[taro420]

Water?!

It was impressive, the way he jumped over 20 meters straight up onto a huge rock outcropping. My eyes glinted with amazement and hope as he looked around the area. No doubt, his energy was spent and he seemed as though he could take a long rest. Anxiously I would await him to return from the rock and find out if he'd seen anything. With another astonishing display of physical talent, he'd jump down from the rock and begin spinning rapidly, becoming a human torpedo as he swooped down from above and ceased his rotations. His landing revealed his exhaustion - a haphazard drop to the ground once he'd made it the majority of the way down would show me that he really was tired. With his wolf helping him, expressing its loyalty, he would speak to me and notify me of some water that he'd seen. I was ecstatic.

I didn't know what to say at first. My luck was unrealistic - mere minutes after I'd been marooned on this strange landscape, I encountered a friendly stranger who has found water for us. Though he likely did it more out of his own need than mine; he was nearly collapsing - I was no doubt grateful of his presence and his assistance.

'You fucking idiot! Kill them! You don't need them to survive!'

'Water!! Sweet life-giving liquid! Get out of my head, you're ruining the moment!'

His thoughts rang throughout my mind, but I payed them no mind. There were more important things at hand. As I followed my new acquaintance to the water source, I hoped that if I continued to ignore my alter ego and not take him seriously, he'd go away for a while. It's worked that way before. However, I prayed that he wouldn't have an outburst. Not now...

[OOC: Dear staff, I accidentally made an unfinished post in this thread and deleted it. When you grade this, you may need to remove 1 post count and 1 exp.]

[Twist3d_Insane]

"Ouch...Take it easy Holo"

[/color] Ganjou said as each step she took caused her back to gallop a little to cause discomfort in his stomach. "Not my fault."[/color] She said with a simple bark that rang in Ganjou's ears. He said nothing, for he knew she wouldn't stop the galloping motion for the thought of water gave her more strength to move on. The Young Inuzuka saw the man falling close behind him, but neither said a single word. It wasn't look Ganjou to display weakness like this, and in front of a total stranger at that. If this man truly wanted to attack, things would turn bad quickly. Holo kept a close eye on this stranger as she walked onward, every so often she quickly looked at the man behind them. "I need to hurry and find this water!"[/color] Sniffing the air, the breeze coming from the source of water scent a chill down her spin, Ganjou to caught this scent. "Almost there..."[/color] He muttered with a weak rapsy tone of voice.

The faint sound of swooshing water was picked up by Ganjou's and Holo's ears as the the three approached a odd rock formation. The two stones would be about ten meters apart and almost in a perfect circle. They seemed to be balancing on sheer luck alone, any type of touch or push would knock the stones over. As the three walked by the deadly formation, Holo looked back at the stranger not trusting he was really as helpless as he said. The sound of running water became crystal clear now. Ganjou slowly brought his head up and looked at the running water. The area surrounding the pool would be nothing but green vegetation and a a nice cool breeze. "Looks like we made it..."[/color] the young inuzuka said picking his body off the canine. Taking off his button-up, he placed it on the back of Holo, beside her he also left his side bag with all his tools in them. Ganjou walked over to the pool of life. Dropping his exhausted body into the water, he cupped his hands and brought a cup full to his face. The liquid ran down his whole face as he drunk non-stop.

Holo watched as Ganjou drunk the refreshing water, she was to busy watching the stranger to drink. Ganjou forgot all about the man who traveled with them but Holo didn't. "Man this is good!"[/color] He yelled as his body gained strength at a slow pace. He's survival skills and trusted canine wouldn't let him die, not today.[/blockquote]

[taro420]

He was right! He had found water and I was just in following him. He was trustworthy, I knew that for sure now. As soon as I saw the pool of crystal clear, fresh water, I took a more direct approach than my accompanying stranger did. I completely ignored the weird rock balls standing up - I was too busy marveling over all the water. Even though I'd only been in this arid land for a short period of time, it was already taking its toll on my body. My throat was becoming dry and I had sweat out a lot of my body water. Running towards the pool, eyes beaming with sheer excitement and joy, I'd take one huge leap and simply dive head first into the water, enthusiastically shouting as I sailed through the air.

Of course, it wasn't till I was in mid air that I realized the water was pretty shallow. I fell in and landed on my chest and stomach, hitting the rocks below. There was enough sand to cushion me, and the water soothed my body immediately after the blow. I hardly even noticed - I was gulping down water in huge swigs as I submerged myself in it. Feeling the water washing all over me was great, pure bliss. I raised my head above the water, forgetting that I hadn't even said anything to my savior.

"Oh god! This is amazing! I owe you man!" I shouted.

I casually backstroked through the water. Smiling wide, I'd look up towards the sun that once threatened to kill me of thirst. No longer. It was then that it dawned on me - I didn't even know the names of my rescuer or his wolf.

"Thank you so much for finding this! My name is Gyouja, Taro. But I usually just go by Taro. What should I call you? And your lovely companion?"

[Twist3d_Insane]

Throwing his head underwater, he sat at the body with his legs and arms crossed. The rushing water all over his body felt great, he felt like he could stay under forever. "Looks like Holo payed me back with the gallon of water."

[/color] He thought to himself as he sunk deeper into the sand the longer he sat, but he didn't care. His shaggy hair dancing around as gravity didn't apply while under the water. After a few minutes of resting at the bottom, he quickly pushed himself off his legs and shot upward with amazing speed and exited the water with one mighty move. Flipping in the air as he landed next to his wolf, Ganjou shook his head knocking water in every direction. "While you've been having fun I've been watching this man Ganjou."[/color] The Savage Wolf said a little annoyed at the current situation. Ganjou released a sigh of relief as he's body felt brand-new. "Go get a drink holo. Maybe that'll calm you down some?"[/color] He said with a smile taking a seat on a slab of rock a few feet away from the ground.

The Young Inuzuka watched as the stranger had a great time in the water swimming around like a child. "Can I really trust this character?"[/color] Ganjou asked himself throwing his back to the ground and staring up at the clouds over head as he's body dried. "Something just doesn't seem right about him. Ahhh! Holo is getting into my head!"[/color] He said quickly bringing himself upright and looking over the pool of water. The stranger suddenly yelled a shirk of joy as he backstroked pushing away the water as he moved. Ganjou shook his head as he was happy to see this man enjoying himself in such a hellish place. Once Holo drunk her fell, she quickly ran back over to Ganjou and threw her heavy body across his lap. Slowly petting the magnificent creature, the stranger finally seemed to introduce himself and show thanks for finding the water. "Well Taro, you shouldn't really be thanking me. I only pointed out the direction and Holo got us here. You can call me Ganjou Tetsu, or Ganjou for short. You might now wanna get to close to Holo her though, she bites and hard."[/color] The Young Inuzuka said with a nice tone while he continued showing his trusted canine love and compassion.

Holo opened one eye and looked at Taro with annoyed and savage eyes. "You got water so you can leave now!"[/color] She'll bark a few times. Ganjou said nothing to the rude comment for the man wouldn't understand it anyways. "I guess it's time for us to find the nearest village or city. Lets follow the stream of water downward until it leads us to the main road, unless you have any better idea?"[/color] Ganjou said still petting the savage wolf willing to hear what Taro had to input.[/blockquote]

[taro420]

'Let's do this!'

Ganjou's idea was excellent. No doubt if we followed the stream, we'd eventually find larger bodies of water and likely a road or bridge that crossed through it. I nodded, the same determined look washing over my face yet again. I was ready - after all that had just happened to me, I felt I could tackle this environment and make it out alive. The water had given me strength, Ganjou had given me the motivation, and now I was pumped.

"Good idea - downstream, once we hit larger bodies of water we may find a bridge cutting through it or a road adjacent to it. We ready? Let's go."

I waded out of the water and climbed up to the bank of the stream. Looking downwards along the stream, it seemed to enter and cut through the forest next to us. Grabbing a nearby branch to use as a walking stick, I'd shake my head to whisk any water in it away. My clothes were soaked - but in this landscape they'd be dry in minutes. I started walking alongside the stream, into the forest. Time to go...

[Twist3d_Insane]

In no longer then a minute Ganjou's body was fully dry. He patted Holo three swift times and the massive wolf arose from his lap. Bringing his body up to a standing position he looked at Taro, the motivation in his eyes was needed for this journey could take a while. To his left rested his shirt and pouch with tools, quickly picking up the items. A snap, and some arm movements, Ganjou would be ready to head off deeper into this hellish wilderness. Both Holo and Ganjou hopped off the slab of stone and landed a few feet away from Taro. He mentioned about seeing a bridge or a type of road the further they went down the stream of running water. "Ganjou, this woods look deep. I think we'll have to cut a path."

[/color] Holo said with whimpers and barks. Approaching the forest, he could tell it was going to be a bitch getting in, but once in the middle things should be normal. The trees seemed to layer each other in a type of layer fashion. "You're right Holo."[/color] Ganjou said looking down at his trusted friend with a smile growing across his face. Turning to face his new traveling partner Taro, Ganjou started talking, "Yo, you might wanna stand back. Just follow the path I create alright?"[/color] With that being said, Holo and Ganjou got ten meters away from the barrier of trees. There steps took them into the shallow water but they didn't mind at all. "GO!"[/color] He shouted as they both shot forward kicking up a great amount of water and sand. Approaching the wall, Ganjou jumped on the back of Holo as she leaped forward. Upon hitting the air, she instantly began spinning with Ganjou on her back. She turned into a deadly white torpedo spinning with great momentum and speed. Quickly Ganjou did the same while on her back, so both began spinning around each other cutting through the air like butter. Upon hitting the first tree, it blew off into the distance leaving nothing but chips of bark behind. The duo destroyed almost all the trees within a matter of seconds as the velocity and momentum couldn't be stopped. twenty meters away from where they began, the two ending the technique with Ganjou standing on the back of Holo with a cocky pose, as the white wolf slide across the grass coming to a halt. From here it should be easy trailing, or so he hoped.[/blockquote]
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Tsuuga (Piercing Fang)
Rank: C [50]
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique / Taijutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Speed, attack distance, movement and effectiveness is determined by the user's highest Shikyaku no Jutsu rank:

D ~ 15° turns / 10 meters
C ~ 30° turns / 20 meters
B ~ 45° turns / 30 meters
A ~ 60° turns / 40 meters
S ~ 75° turns / 50 meters


Special: Tsuuga is a basic taijutsu technique of the Juujin Bunshin style of combat, and the basis for a plethora of advanced variations. This version will just involve one individual clan member utilizing the spinning attack. While using this technique, the ninja can rotate and strike from multiple angles. The user spins at a ferocious speed and delivers many powerful beast-like attacks when contact is made with the target. The damage it can inflict on a human target can be extremely damaging, as it can readily tear through thick tree branches and even chakra reinforced barriers, all of which with a radius thicker than the user itself. The fast rotation will cause a damaging impact on their opponent or an nearby object when they connect with their claws.
Domain: Inuzuka. Must know Shikyaku no Jutsu 'C'.

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[taro420]

I heeded my new friend's warning - though I didn't know what he was going to do. The forest looked a bit thick, I thought I'd might be able to trudge through it myself, but I had a feeling Ganjou was going to clear it or otherwise get around it somehow. Sure enough, what I saw next was shocking.

He and his wolf with marvelous teamwork executed a powerful technique that literally shattered its way though the trees. Like I had seen before, Ganjou used amazingly quick rotations to build kinetic energy and strike. However, this time he and his wolf were both rocketing forwards, spiraling around each other in a double helix. They plowed through the trees like a lawnmower through a patch of grass. Unlike last time, Ganjou completed the landing perfectly - ending on the back of his companion, striking a stunning pose. I sat there with a look like I'd just witnessed an avalanche. Shaking my head, I walked silently over to him. I wanted to say something, but I was so amazed - words just fell out of my mouth.

"Holy shit. Wow. Dude, that was fucking awesome." I heard myself say.

The path was now clear. I looked around at the wreckage of ruptured trees, scattering the area like a tornado had blazed through.

"Let's go." I said, as I began treading down the trail, now clear thanks to Ganjou.

[Twist3d_Insane]

"Why must you show off?"

[/color] the white wolf asked barking a few times as Ganjou leaped off her back as Taro followed the perfect tunnel path they created for their traveling partner. He simply smiled and moved his head from side to side as it landed on top of her fluffy skull "Because with a partner like you I can't lose!"[/color] If canines could blush, Holo would definitely be showing redness from the face. "Shut-up..."[/color] She whimpered as she walked a few meters ahead. She hated being flattered, to her it showed a sign of weakness, and weak was something this savage wolf wasn't. Ganjou waited for the Taro, he loved traveling with Holo but she never had anything good to say. If Ganjou said it was a hot day, she'll say it's ugly and they should go home. If he said it was a crappy day, she'll say it was nice and they should go out. There was no winning when it came to a a dominant wolf like her, he simply agreed and they went on with their day. "Good to have some human company around."[/color] He said with a whisper as his chest moved releasing bursts of air as he chuckled.

As He approached he was amazed at the impressive display Ganjou showed him. "We needed a path, so I created one."[/color] He said making light of the frantic speech of his friend, but deep down he wanted to show off just a little. As the two walked forward, the center of the forest was just like Ganjou thought. Trees with massive leaves covered the sun overhead, so heat wasn't a issue anymore. The breeze coming off the stream would hit his body giving Ganjou a refreshing feel. Ten meters in front of them, he noticed Holo watching the water very closely. He soon recognized the look in her eyes for what it was. Turning to Taro, Ganjou spoke softly not wanting to break her concentration. "See that? Shes on the hunt."[/color] He said with a excited tone of voice, she wasn't giving the name "savage" for nothing. Before Holo met Ganjou she was her packs best hunter, she even took down 4x her sizes within seconds. She was truly a one of a kind animal.

Her breathing would cease as everything else around her. Nature seemed to respect Holo more then Holo respected nature. Suddenly, a great sized fish would leap from the water. With a fast paw swipe, the fish landed on the side dead before it even hit the ground. His happened so quickly, any other fish within the area wouldn't catch sight of this feat. Another one jumped up, and the same thing happened. Ganjou just watched as his trusted canine caught fish after fish. He looked up in the sky and all around the air, birds and little forest animals all stayed silent and didn't move a muscle and watched Holo. Her aura was one to respect, for it was the aura of a god. In the matter of seconds, three Salmon's laid right next to each other. As Holo slowly backed away from the waters edge, the birds began flying, and the small animals started scurrying away once again. Even the wind picked up again, this couldn't have just been a coincidence or could it? "Looks like we got dinner!'[/color] Ganjou said stringing up the fish, and tossing them over the back of Holo. As he did this, he asked Taro a question. "What are you gonna do once you find town pal? You seem to be no where near home."[/color] Hopefully this would spark up a real conversation.[/blockquote]

[taro420]

When Ganjou told me that his wolf was "on the hunt", I was very excited. Looking over to her location, I'd sure enough see here stalking nearby the stream we were walking by. I felt as though by sticking with Ganjou, I was more exposed to nature and wildlife - something about him and his companion just gave off that aura. I myself enjoy the outdoors, but the two I was with seemed to embody it. It was one of the reasons I was very thankful for their company. Fish would leap out of the water with extreme effort. As they sailed through the air, they'd be caught mid flight by the wolf's razor sharp claws. Salmon traveled upstream to venture to the pools where they themselves had been spawned - this was the location where the salmon were to mate and lay eggs. Some salmon would never make it there.

After just a few moments, salmon piled up next to the wolf and my mouth began to water. Ganjou strung up the salmon and hoisted them up. There was an area near by with level dirt ground, next to the stream. It was under the cover of trees, but the ground itself was clear of the giant wooden plants. I felt a serious debt to Ganjou. He was a stranger, and in a strange land he'd found me water, cleared an exit path, and now the duo had caught fish for us to eat. I had to offer myself to help them.

Starting with small good deeds, I reached for the large amount of fish Ganjou was carrying. Taking it from him gingerly, careful not to spill any of the fish, I'd set it down in the clear area I'd just seen. Before I could do anything else, however, Ganjou would ask me a question. I was inclined to answer.

"What are you gonna do once you find town pal? You seem to be no where near home." I gave the question some thought. I figured I'd just resume my normal plans.

"Actually, I was thinking I'd just buy more equipment and hope I don't get kidnapped again. The reason I was stockpiling was because I was going to start a nomadic lifestyle. I don't really like being in one place, you know? I want to see the world."

I wouldn't even look at him as I said that. I had my hands positioned in front of me, relaxed and not completely outstretched but facing forward. As I spoke, I'd been focusing my natural chakra affinity with fire. As recomposed katon chakra rushed through my circulatory system, I'd mold it and embody my inner power into authentic matter. I was using a very basic skill which allowed me to spawn fire out of thin air within a certain radius around me. Showing off my own skills this time, I'd create fire directly on top of the mound of fish, cooking it in a nice, direct and efficient manner. As the sun was going down, the fire cooking all of the fish would provide light as well as food for us throughout the night. The air became heavier with the smell of fresh cooked salmon. I grabbed a nearby stick, impaled one of the fish in the mound and began chewing on my delicious salmon skewer. Forget the gutting, forget the bone removal. I knew that if I just avoided the organs, all of it was good. I was way too hungry - I just wanted to get straight to the point. I fell backwards and laid down on a nice patch of soft dirt and comfy grass.

"Enjoy, Ganjou. I cannot thank you enough for all the help."

Enkou Shinka (Essence of the Sacred Flames)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Katon Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Allows the user the ability to create, control and move Katon (Fire) chakra of their own for multiple purposes. Degree of heat and effect of flame depends on the highest rank known.

D: 10 meters
D: 20 meters
D: 30 meters
D: 40 meters
D: 50 meters

Description: Katon, the birth of the flame itself. With but a mere thought, masters of the flame learn to birth their fire over large expanses. Intense training opens the door for other techniques, but they all rely on one simple core - the user's ability to birth a flame from a distance.
Domain: Katon.