No Laughing Matter [RE]

[Denkou]

Before his very eyes, the monsters seemed to vanish from sight, avoiding all attacks with relative ease. It seemed they were no ordinary Zombies, using jutsu like it was their own. Masking their sight with only one technique which would prove to be highly advantageous towards a Raiton user like Denkou. A Doton technique that allowed the user to submerge themselves with the earth beneath them, a smart manoeuvre.

Just as they moved to the confides of the earth, something strange happened at an exceedingly rate. Snow swept through the depths of the Forest, easily covering the ground and its surroundings. A swift cold chill tickled down the young boy’s spine. He could not see what caused the sudden change, but only hoped it was not the Zombies.

In the next few seconds hit witness one of those who stood against the beast, dash to the aid of the non-shinobi female. If he kept her from harm, then the others focus on the threat.

“Its obvious they hunt us from the ground!” Denkou spoke aloud for all ears to pick up on.

Simultaneously, he too began to form hand seals. In rapid succession, one after another combined, creating the four different seals needed for the Jutsu. Now he just had to hope. The four seals had been completed and his left hand began to charge with Raiton Chakra. While his right grasped one of his daggers from its sheath.

As the charge began to manifest into its static and pulsating state in his left hand, his body lowered toward the ground, as he entered into a crouching state. Now one hand was ready to grasp anything that he suspected would appear from the earth beneath him. His hand only lurking two inches from the surface, anything that came toward him and attempted to grasp him, would soon suffer an electrical charge that had more than enough power to stun. If so, he would then have enough time to attack with his bladed weapon, its gracious movement strong enough to sever the limb that came hunting for him.

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Chakra Pool: 1x Massive, 1x High, 3x Mid
Remaining Chakra: Massive, 1x High, 2x Mid

Sutangan no Jutsu (Limb Stunning Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive.
Range: -
Handseals: 4.
Chakra: Mid.
Special: If used on a person’s head, they will be knocked out for a single post. Limbs are numbed for a whole turn. Stunning effect cannot be stacked. Due to the amount of shock suffered by the user's limb during the transference of energy, this can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained for a total of five posts. The user must touch the victim with their hand to achieve the desired effects.
Description: The electric influence that exists over the human body and its muscles allows one to control the later through unconventional methods, including through the means of chakra. After charging a small electric shock in the user’s hands, one can approach their victim and place the charged hand onto a limb or muscle on their body, unleashing the pent up shock and rendering the aforementioned target useless for the rest of the turn. Although simple, it’s highly effective when the user is faster than the victim, and can outmaneuver them as they strike. Also highly effective for keeping captives in place!
Domain: Raiton. Karai Shin 'C'.

[Etherion]

Kai felt the cold invigorate him and a wave would ripple through his metallic sand as it became more energetic, His eyes glanced behind him catching the appearance of the female that had caused it. As he turned back to thee battle and his sand disipated over the ground benethe the group he noticed how the undead seemed to stride through his iron... without moving it. With a realization he called to the group.

"THE ONES LEFT THAT DIDN'T GO UNDERGROUND ARE CLONES!!"

With his point made clear he readied his katana while feeling the ground with his sand and the second he felt the sand shift on the ground he would assail the dead with a downward thrust of his katana assisted by the plummet.

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[Yuki-chan]

((OOC: SORRY for the late reply! I've been busy with participating in a championship!))

All of the area around them that could be seen had now been covered in a carpet of icy white snow. "THE ONES LEFT THAT DIDN'T GO UNDERGROUND ARE CLONES!!" called one of the guys from the front. "Its obvious they hunt us from the ground!" shouted the smallest boy.
The female felt her eyes widen in shock when she heard the zombies moan. How was she supposed to attack zombies that came from underneath!?

Her hands started to form a short set of handseals before four of ice platforms appeared. They were tiny, only 20 x 20 inches each. Yukiko shaped the four tiles in the shape of a small stair with a foot between each tile.
She climbed onto the top and was now five feet above the ground. The young woman still had her chakra vision intact that made her see everything that was going on.


Her hands formed another set of handseals; a lot of snow swallows would then form from the snow that laid on the ground. Fifty swallows to be exact. The Chuunin focused her chakra vision on the hands that pulled the woman underneath and fired twenty swallows alltogether on the four hands.
Five swallows would attack each hand in a hope of letting them release the woman. She let the remaining thirty swallows fly around the group in a circle in case they needed support.

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Chakra used: 3 x mid and 2 x low.

Remaining chakra: 1 massive, 3 highs and 2 low (please correct me if I'm wrong).


Jutsus used:

Tobihaneru (Swift ice step). Can make four tiles. Is "very low" in use due to the hyogen that was performed in my last post.
Rank: "D" + "D" + "D" + "D" Rank.
Type: Supplementary/clan kekkei touta/hyouton ninjutsu.
Range: See special!
Special: Tiles can be placed anywhere within the user's 'Yuki no kami' range. Up to one tile can be made per use, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Although basic, this jutsu nonetheless is highly effective for mobile Yukina members. After forming a single handseal, the clan member can create a floating ice tile anywhere they wish within range, allowing them to use it as a stepping stone towards higher planes.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no kami "D".

Tsubame fubuki (Snow storm swallows). Can make 50 swallows. Is "low" in use due to the hyogen that I used in the previous post.
Rank: "C" + "C" + "C" + "C" + "C" Rank.
Type: Offensive/clan kekkei touta/hyouton ninjutsu.
Range: See special!
Special: Strength and range of swallows depends on user's highest "Yuki no Kami" rank. Up to 10 swallows may be formed when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Swallows fly at speeds that of twice a well thrown kunai.
Description: Hyouton - Tsubame fubuki is a secret Yukina hyouton ninjutsu technique that, although basic, can be deadly with proper use. After a few brief seals, the clan member will create ice swallows which they can launch at their opponent at high speeds. As they fly through the air, these deadly birds can hone in on their target.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no kami "C".


Still active:

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

"C"-rank: 20 meters.

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

[vegapunk]

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The air that enveloped their surroundings had a true chill to it now, a bitter bite that would continue as flakes of snow fell onto the battlefield. The group of Kumogakure shinobi would find themselves in a threatening situation as their enemy entered the group beneath in order to launch their assault. True to their training each shinobi would react as the undead sunk beneath ground; their moaning and shadowy figures disappearing in an instant. However, now, you (the main group minus Yuki) would find yourselves dealing with the might of the hourd. As the girl screamed in terror one shinobi (Tohaku) would take the initiative, safely knocking her out with a shock as he sprang from the battle into the surrounding trees which marked the edge of the opening. However, just as he would leave the ground the undead would begin breach crust of the earth below; with their outstretched and bloodied hands the first visual you'll see.

But the image of their hands would be short lived as four undead monsters burst through the earth beneath, the power of their surge augmented by an unnatural strength. A zombie^C-Rank would spring forth from the ground beneath one of the kumogakure shinobi (Denkou) with tremendous force the ripped open the earth beneath. The Kumogakure shinobi's condensed lightning would strike the zombie through the shoulder halting its movements completely; the lightning seeming to be effective against the earth-natured monster. Its body would fall numb as it frantically flailed for freedom - its bloodied wail enough to turn a man's legs to jelly. It was immobilized, but not dead. With every passing moment it regained its strength in order to consume the kumo boy (Denkou). Just how are you going to destroy this monster once and for all?

Simultaneously, another zombie^C-Rank would breach the dirt ground beneath the soldier shinobi (Kai). With his Katana at the ready the zombie would spew-forth with force as it lunged forward in order to bite you. Your would successfully stab the undead monster, through the chest, however it continued forward towards you - the strength of your blade not enough to suppress its hunger. With your blade still embedded in its chest it is the only thing between you and the zombies deadly bite. Its endless hunger would drive it with a strength you haven't experienced before as it now raised its head over yours in an attempt to bite your neck. Strong, yet slow, you would enough to time react to its movement - however, will it be enough to stop you from its vicious bite?

Finally, the remaining two zombies that submerged beneath the group had now appeared, exactly one meter in front of their other zombie counterparts and behind the enemies that occupied them. The first zombie^C-Rank would spring itself from the earth quickly followed by the clown zombie^A-Rank which ruptured the surrounding earth a lot more violently than the others in its hourd. Surprisingly, these zombies didn't instantly hunger for those ninja closest to them (that are occupied by Denkou and Kai). Instead their hands moved in a flurry, indicating that they were ready to release their own ranged attacks which had been prepared underneath the ground. After finishing its handseals, the zombie^C-Rank would command thirty earthen senbon from the ground that would fly up through the air at speed. Their aimed directed at the Kumogakure boy that seeked safety in the trees. Occupied with the girl in your arms (Tohaku) you spot the zombie and the earthen senbon as you make your way to the cover of the trees.

Additionally, the larger clown zombie finished its seals as the snowy landscape which it found itself in now started to quickly turn to mud. The mysterious snow-user (Yuki) attacked the zombie with a number of projectile bird -however- as it now primed for its attack, you quickly notice that your snow birds were effective only to slow it down slightly. Although hidden in the shadows of forest -and not in the opening- this zombie's supernatural taste for blood overwhelms your ability to hide. Its appearance through the ground would now leave it eighteen meters from your location. As the clown zombie held a single seal three wolves would form out of the mud quickly before being commanded to charge into the forests edge. To the others this action would seem strange, but you know. The killer zombie would release a deadly howl as it has identified your location. Thirsting for you blood, and with three mud wolves quickly charging to your location - how will you react?

With the battlefield now once again consumed with the undead the final zombie^D-Rank would appear up from the ground - unmoved from its previous position. Now disguised within the approaching clone hourd it would begin to form seals of its own. However one question would have to cross the minds of the kumogakure shinobi that now battled in the Virgin Forest for their lives. Just how were these undead monsters capable of this??

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* C-Rank Zombie:
Haritsuchi Sōzō (Earth Needles Creation)
Rank: D, D, D
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: 3.
Chakra: Low
Special: Each time this technique is retrained, the number of needles summoned increases by ten. This can be retrained 10 times for a maximum of 100 needles. Range depends on the user's highest 'Doton Ryouuken'.
Description: Simply put, the user goes through their hand seals and then focuses their vision on the area they want the needles to form. The needles take about 2 seconds to form from out of the ground and they are the same size as senbon. Once the needles are formed they can be shot from the ground in whatever direction the user chooses.
Domain:Doton. Doton Ryouuken 'D'.

* A-Rank Zombie:
Doryū Ookami (Earth Flow Wolves)
Rank: A, A, A
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: 4.
Chakra: High
Special: Range in which wolves can be summoned depends the users max 'Doryuu Taiga' range, meaning they cannot exist outside of the river itself. Wolves can only be summoned anywhere within the rivers maximum range. Up to one wolf can be summoned, plus one more each time retrained. However, after every two retrainings, their chakra consumption goes up by one. Upon impact, each wolf has the capability of exploding into a 5 meter radius of restricting mud, keeping victims in place.
Description: After performing the necessary hand seals and transforms the ground upon which the enemy stands into a river of mud, the user is able to call upon a pack of lethal wolves comprised of mud. These wolves move at high speeds, aiming to further damage and constrict their opponent.
Domain: Doton. Doton Ryouuken 'A'. Doryuu Taiga.

* D-Rank Zombie:
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[★ tohaku]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!



" Tch-- ! "

Leaping from branch to branch, I'd figured I had a pretty good chance that the walker's weren't attempting to follow-- or even attack-- me anymore. With the girl in my arms, and the speed in which I traveled amongst the leaves, saving the female civilian was almost definitely a sure thing. But, when a "bloodied wail" echoed throughout the forest, I turned around just in time to see the undead "clown" and one of his comrades explode out from beneath the ground. Hand seals were issued, and it was then that I knew I had a ranged attack coming. I needed to evade-- quickly!

The earth senbon I saw traveled fairly fast, but they still had some distance to cover before reaching my backside. So, with as much dexterity as my profession as a shinobi had drilled into me, I leaped towards a nearby tree, chakra-powered feet ready to propel me off its surface-- and then, I rebounded off of it¹. The angle in which I pushed myself off its side had been orchestrated with near perfect accuracy, so that I would end up flying into the air, and out of the flight path of the earth-born senbon. The action had been fast.

My abrupt ascent had me traveling amongst the leaves and branches at the near highest point of the forest now, and it was safe to say that anyone beneath me would surely have trouble seeing me-- considering the mantle of branches and leaves in their way. With my escape presumably set in stone, my main priority right now was to get the girl in my arms to safety. Then, I would return to battle.

Having put a hefty distance between me and the walkers now, I was relieved to have finally found a semblance of civilization. I could see a light down below, its yellow aura only partially hidden beneath the flora of the forest trees below me. So, with my adrenaline still pumping (and my senses still alert) I descended, safely leaping down from branch to branch, until the soles of my shoes landed firmly on the dark soil below. I didn't waste anytime acknowledging the cabin before me extensively, nor standing in place for too long, as I ran towards its front entrance-- ascending a small flight of wooden stairs, onto its porch. The lantern I had seen was hanging to the side of the door. I set the girl down at its forefront.

"Open up!" I yelled, knocking at the door. "I've got someone in need of help-- you're the only people I could find!"

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"Massive, x 14 Mid"
- "x 1 Low"
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"Massive, x 1 Low, x 13 Mid"

¹ With a Low amount of Chakra/Stamina assisting, the PC can now reach heights of up to 3 meters/9 feet! For every 3 meters one jumps, a 'Low' amount of chakra/stamina is spent. Multiple consumption charges of the same level are combined and become a single charge of the next level - for example, if one jumps 12 meters, that means they have used four 'Low' charges at once; two of those combine to make a 'Mid' charge each, and those two combine to make a single 'High' charge, effectively determining the cost of your jump![/justify][/size][/spoiler][/ul]
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[Denkou]

His stunning technique worked and left the grotesque being before him open for a second attack and Denkou already had it in mind. His right hand had already unsheathed one of his Daggers when he had prepared his last attack and now all that remained was to use it to its full advantage.

The close proximity of the blade and the un-dead beast before him left him with almost a guarantied strike. Its body was still paralyzed, but the effects were fading fast. Stories that he had heard when he was younger lead him to believe there was only one way to deal with the monster. Destroy its brain. Within a fraction of a second his right hand shot into action. His aim was high, directed toward an area that the Zombie was incapable of blocking in its stunned state. The daggers razor sharp point headed directly for the Monsters temple, aiming to pass through the thinnest part of its skull and head straight into the monsters brain. If all went well, the blade would end the un-dead fiends life(if it could be called that) by destroying its brain..

If all went well, Denkou turned his attentions toward his fellow Kumogakure Shinobi. Two un-dead nightmares standing one meter away from him, stood between himself and another Shinobi. While another Zombie attack from the ground against the eldest of the group. In a split second Denkou had to make a decision of who to help.

As from what he could see, it seemed two Zombies teamed up against one. So Denkou decided to even those odds. His hand that was once upon the zombies shoulder shot into his left side pocket, gathering two items. Combining the two whilst his hand was still in his pocket, resulting in a much more formidable weapon. Now the skill that was required for this final attack was going to be difficult and hard to pull off.

Launching the weapon, it flew like a red blur in the dimmed lit forest, making it near impossible to see. It had little ground to cover seeing as both enemies stood only one meter away from Denkou. Yet his aim was not that of either of the Zombies, but instead it was directed in-between them. The single moment that the wrapped Shuriken left his hands, he jumped backwards using his chakra to aid in the push. He pressed the distance from one meter to four between himself and two of the hourd. Simultaneously he pressed his hands together to create the single seal needed for the technique. The moment the Shuriken passed in-between but half a meter in front of the two zombies, the explosion occurred. He had hopped the blast radius would engulf and severely injure both Zombies.

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Items used:

• Dagger to head of C-Rank.
  
• Shuriken wrapped in Explosive tag in-between A-rank & C-Rank.

- 1 Shuriken & - 1 Exploding Tag.

Chakra Pool: Massive, 1x High, 2x Mid
Remaining Chakra: 1xMassive, 1xHigh, 1xMid, 3xLow

With a Low amount of Chakra/Stamina assisting, the PC can now reach heights of up to 3 meters/9 feet! For every 3 meters one jumps, a 'Low' amount of chakra/stamina is spent. Multiple consumption charges of the same level are combined and become a single charge of the next level - for example, if one jumps 12 meters, that means they have used four 'Low' charges at once; two of those combine to make a 'Mid' charge each, and those two combine to make a single 'High' charge, effectively determining the cost of your jump!

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

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[Etherion]

(OOC: just for raiton user's sank and for the record... the whole ground is covered in iron sand... and iron is conductive... just sayian...)

Omniscience was a surprising thing and it was incredibly useful. Kai grinned as his blade pierced the corpse chest and exited the other side of its malefic form... with absolutely no effect... at all. Kai's look went to one of rage as he held the rising zombie at bay with his first blade as his free hand went to his belt pulling free his second and with a single well placed thrust, through the eyeball I might add, the creature should fall as the strike in itself hefted both Kai and the zombie an inch from the ground before he pulled both blades free kicking away the corpse while planting the two blades into the iron covered ground.

His next movement brought out eight (8), four (4) for each hand, and sent them flying at the two zombies (C + A ranks) aimed directly to travel up the back of their spine and the final senbon into the base of the skull. Even then after the metal left his fingers they went back to work (seals) as Kai's Iron fury fueled his resolve. As his hands were done he would crouch down to the ground while focusing his chakra into his magnetic field.

With a final effort and slamming his palms to the ground a blue ripple would spread out through his Iron Sand as it jerked and in the blink of an eye would form five (5) spires of Iron Sand all aimed directly up and through the undead bodies the spires starting entry between their legs and traveling up and out of their heads. Though crude they were effective and would end everything in the vacinity that proved to threaten him. The entire battlefield was Kai's dominion and this proved that simple fact.

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used 8 senbon, planted both swords into the ground, probably killed the first that tried to eat me, attempted kills at the A rank clown and C rank partner, then Iron Sand to impale everything I didnt kill within 25 meters, also if I did kill the three zombies then the spires are aimed at the three mud wolves instead.

Satetsu (Iron Sand) (100)
Rank: B.
Type: Supplementary.
Range: See special!
Chakra: x2 Mid.
Handseals: No.
Special: This ability allows the user to forge and more accurately manipulate their iron sand, using it both as a weapon and shield in a more free form status. With this, the user can forge odd and unique shapes, from shuriken to piercing tendrils (no larger than two cubic meters). By default, the user can create up to five structures simultaneously (for a single cost of x2 Mid). However, each time the user decides to shift the creation into something new, they will need to reapply the “technique.”
Description: Utilizing all remaining Iron Sand, the clan member proceeds to spread out their Satetsu around a large area until its nearly invisible. Once spread out, particle by particle, the user can now use this as a means of sensory, allowing them to detect anyone coming in contact with the Satetsu.
Domain: Jiton.

[Yuki-chan]

((OOC: I suppose I am the one who's being attacked by wolves. Please correct me if I'm wrong!))

'WHAT!?' thought the female when she noticed something that made her quite annoyed to say at least. The snow that Yukiko had made in the earlier rounds of the fight now started to turn into mud!
'I better do something that can stop the zombies...FAST!' thought the young woman. It did not make it easier that her birds had only slowed down the hands a tiny little bit.

The other shinobis had not hesitated in answering the zombies. One of them had thrown a shuriken towards the zombie in a clown costume while the other one had escaped. Number three had slammed his hands on the ground, but a howl then pierced through the air. She turned around just in time to see three wolves running towards the edge of the forest.

'That doesn't look good!' thought the female as she aimed twenty-four birds towards the wolves. All of them would be bombarded with eight birds each, which should slow them down a little bit. The brunette then re-arranged the snow tiles so she could climb up a little higher.
Both of the tiles at the bottom were redirected a bit higher in the air like two steps. She climbed up at the top one, now being seven feet above the ground.

Her chakra started to stir in preparation of a new jutsu in case this one was not strong enough. Ice blue eyes were on the alert for more weird zombies or creatures that did not fit in. This surely was an odd forest even for Kaminari's standards.
"We need to aim our jutsus on the ground! It looks like they're taking advantage of the hiding!" yelled Yukiko to the remaining duo.

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Basically, I'm trying to climb a little higher. I have used some birds to slow down the wolves at the forest edge. I have six birds left.

Preparing "B"-ranked jutsu.

Chakra used: 3 x mid and 2 x low.

Remaining chakra: 1 massive, 3 highs and 2 low (please correct me if I'm wrong).

Still active:

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

"C"-rank: 20 meters.

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

[vegapunk]

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Sorry for the wait - but my exams are over now so activity will be high. If we can post quickly we can get this back on track! ^^

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Crreeeeeaaakkkkk....

The door that you are standing in front of begins to creak open before slamming hard into interior wall. Standing before you is a hulking ox of a man, his arms folded beneath his large chest, obviously weary of your presence on his porch. His gaze soon casts upon the girl that has been laid at his doorstep, unconscious at a mysterious boys feet - just what was going on? The old man would grumble deeply as he looked the pair of you over.

"Wha' a bloody 'ell is iz? Get off ma por'ch!!"

His voice would boom outward into the woods, expected to echo for hundreds of meters but surprisingly it would sound all enveloping; like even it couldn't penetrate the shadows of the Virgin's Forest. His initial reaction would seem off putting, as, with his huge frame and scary voice it would seem like there was no hope. Saliva from the intensity of his roar would stay coiled in his rustic, thick white beard. But, just as you begin to cautiously back away small arms would appear between the large gap between his legs, a small flowing white dress whipping up in the breeze that coasted through the open door.

"But Papa, we can't just leave that girl! She looks like she needs our help~"

The sweet voice bellow out from behind a knee, and as she crept her way through the gap in his legs you would notice it was a little girl. She had jet black curly hair that fell neatly down to her small shoulders, with a white floral dress that flowed down to her knees. She couldn't be any older than six.

Oh ool'rite. Com'on in boyo, but do et quick!"

He would say he his huge body leaned forward as he would begin to pick up the body, his hands like paws as he scoops the girl beneath his arm. Turning, he and the girl would dart inside as you should follow. It would seem they are here to help, but why would a friendly giant and sweet girl choose to live out in the Virgin's Forest? These questions would seem curious to you, but did you have enough time to ask with the other in danger?

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It each zombie that tried to attack the Kumo-nin up close would meet their respective fates by the blade. Their heads the target, and rightly so - the ninja learning from each other. Each would begin to move again, the boy (Denkou) reaching for a shuriken with an explosive tag attached throwing it between the two ranked zombies. As he darted backwards his fellow countryman (Kai) had already pierced his blades into and thrown sendon at the zombies as well. His hands would then slam to the ground, as the iron spiked-pillars rose from the ground. An emblazoned response that would seem flawless in its execution, a testament to years of shinobi training. But, before they could celebrate their undead opponents would react in their own defense, once again in an instinctual fashion would they should have lost. Just what was going on?

poof..poof...poof...poof...poof

The sound of numerous simple bushins would go off within the moonlit area, their combined smoke obscuring the only real undead within the pack^D-Rank. Had they forgot? if so, they wouldn't for long. The creature had finished its seals and near-instantly you would notice the snowy ironed ground beneath your feet turn into a whirling pool of mud, with you at the center!¹ Its thick property would begin to rotate with increasing speed in a ten meter[ radius of you both, the mud rising over your ankles as it tried to rip you off balance and sink you beneath its depth. However, before you even had time to react to that you would notice the effect of your own assault. Both of the undead reacted instantly, one zombie^C-Rank jumping high into the air - his jump cushioned with chakra² while the second made a shift turn to his right dodging the sendon aimed at it while simultaneously forming four handseals. Boom! the boys attack would go off as the shuriken meet between them with explosion. The zombie that leaped into the air managed to escape the radius of both the spikes and the blast by rising higher than each of their range (5 meters).

But you would feel confident in both of your attacks reaching the other zombie^A-Rank. But as the dust cloud began to settle the zombies shadowy figure would still remain, its body now cover in a hard black-colored shell³ which seemed to protect it from the blast and spikes. Beneath your feet the mud continued to attempt to pull you under, while your first attacks seemed pointless against the other zombies; not because of their infectivity...but, because of the zombies real-time instinct. As the zombie that leaped in the air soon fell back to the ground, he, and his undead partner, would both begin to form handseals⁴ as their onslaught would continue. Instead of their insatiable hunger for your blood being obvious, they now seemed more calm and focused, intent on killing you. You would both sense something fishy is going on but that is the least of your immediate concerns as you were slowly getting swallowed by the mud.

Additionally, the wolves that were sent to attack the mysterious girl within the forests edge were honed in on their target. But, it would seem her defense was prepared as her snow swallowed kamikaze'd into the mud wolves as they made their ferocious momentum towards the girl. Darting and weaving between the trees their speed would be incredible, a testament to the techniques rank. But the snow swallows would enter the muds body colliding its own chakra against its, slowing them slightly, but ultimately overpowered. You would soon notice that these wolves were upon you, one leaping into the air with his earthen fangs bearing as the other two circles running up either tree to your sides ready to launch their attacks one second later. Your swallows slowed them down enough for you to gain extra height on your tiles and form handseals in defense. However, with their ferocity aimed at you how would defend yourself?

..... "Kishishishishishishishi!"

As you all were consumed with your respective challenges your ears couldn't help but notice, and react, to the menacing laughter that began to ring through the immediate area of the forest. Its location hard to determine as its echo encapsulated your position, making you feel trapped within its parameters. However, what was easy to determine was its evil-nature, a laugh presence in all good villains of this world. Was the person behind this horrific laugh the same person behind the zombies?

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*¹ -- D-Rank Zombie:
Retsudo Tenshou (Revolving Split Earth Palm)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Offensive.
Range: See special!
Handseals: 10.
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - High, A - High, S - High x2
Special: The whirlpool is created with the victim(s) always at the center. User’s 'Doton Ryouuken' rank determines the size and range of the whirlpool. The higher the rank known of this technique, the larger and more dangerous the churning rocks, boulders and the whirlpool itself will be. Can only be performed within an area with natural earth and rock.
Description: This technique allows the ninja to control nearby stone and rock, allowing them to create a circular whirlpool of earthen death for their opponent’s to enjoy. When the ninja forms the needed handseals and slams their palm to the ground, surrounding rock around their victims will begin to churn and twist up crushing all those trapped within it.
Domain: Doton. Doton Ryouuken of equal rank.

* ² -- 'Low' jump increase to 5 meters.

* <sup>3[/su] -- A-Rank Zombie:
Domu (Earth Spear Essence)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S.
Type: Defensive.
Range: Self
Handseals: 4.
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - High, A - High, S - High x2
Special: Can withstand a single Ninjutsu or Taijutsu strike made upon the user of equal or lower rank before needing to recast the jutsu. During this, no other chakra-related jutsu outside of Doton may be used.

D: 20% speed loss
C: 40% speed loss
B: 60% speed loss
A: 80% speed loss
S: User cannot run, only walk.

Description: After forming the necessary handseals, the user will harden their body using the earth around them or through other supplementary techniques. This provides greater defense against many attacks, both taijutsu and ninjutsu. However, like other Doton based jutsu, it is weak against Raiton attacks.
Domain: Doton. Doton Ryouuken of equal rank.

* 4 -- C-Rank Zombie:
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[★ tohaku]

I gulped at the sight of the massive cabin-dweller before me. And, cautiously, I backed away when he roared. It seemed that I had overstepped my boundaries or, at the very least, overstepped his boundaries. And it was clear that he wasn't very keen on having his night besmirched by the presence of the unconscious girl I had rescued. What was he thinking, right now? That we were a couple of lovebirds, and she had a bit too much to drink? That I was her brother, and she'd injured herself during our hike? Did they even know of the supernatural dangers terrorizing the forest afar?

When I noticed a pair of small hands emerge from behind the man, my countenance contorted in one of alarm. A-A little girl?! As she pleaded my defense, I couldn't help but to imagine what the two of them were doing here. And the severity of the danger they were in had now become paramount. A large man such as the one standing before me could handle his own, of that I was sure. But I wasn't willing to risk the safety of the small girl on those odds. Her presence had changed everything. And now I reconsidered the safety of the cabin. The dark Virgin Forest wasn't safe anymore.

I turned over my shoulder, gazing into the ominous shadows behind me, as the large man scooped up the rescued damsel with his massive hairy hands. Just as he carried her into the recesses of the cabin, trailed by the small girl beside him, I turned back around to follow them. My boots 'tapped' with each step on the oak furnished floor as I entered, closing the door behind me, then standing in place as I would voice what I had to say. They were walking down a long hallway, presumably to a guest room, but surely the anxiety in my voice would stop them in mid-walk.

"Stop!" I'd plead, sincerity brimming from my dark blue eyes, as my fists clenched. "I don't know who the both of you are, but I need you to trust me!" Drawing my Kumogakure no Sato hitai-ate from the backpocket of my black trousers, I'd hold it up for both of them to see. "My name is Tohaku, a shinobi of the Hidden Cloud. And the three of you need to evacuate the Virgin Forest. Get as far away from here as you can, to the nearest town, if possible! And don't look back!" I'd end my rant there, gauging their reactions, and hoping the older of the two would understand. "The lives of other shinobi depend on it."

I'd mutter in closing.

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"Massive, x 1 Low, x 13 Mid"
- "x 0 Low"
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"Massive, x 1 Low, x 13 Mid"

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[Denkou]

As the mud began to swallow his feet, it would seem he had to act now or die. Quick thinking was needed and for him to save himself. There was not much in his arsenal that could have prepared him for this, but he would use what he could. His hand slid into one of his side pockets, quickly retrieving his wire. Instantly he threw it, allowing it to wrap around the trunk of a tree that was 6 Meters away. It too was caught in the mood pool, but it was much more secure with its multiple roots digging through the earth keeping it safe. The other end of the wire wrapped tightly around his waist. The wire fully stretch should have prevented him from being sucked under the earth beneath him. Yet how long it would last was a different story.

Next, with him staying afloat, it was time to attack back. He had noticed the sudden bursting of smoke behind him, but could not see what it contained. So all that was left was to attack those that stood before him. Two of the undead, one protected by an earth like barrier and the other, getting ready for his own attack, but not before Denkou would.

1.2.3, the handseals flew from his fingers, quickly unleashing a new Technique that he had learned. Forming in either one of his hands was a blue electric shaped disk made purely of Raiton Chakra. Each one had a.25 Meter Radius. Now throwing them both forward, he had to use his Shinobi training to keep their designated paths 100% accurate. As they flew forwards next to each other,

[/b]2.5 meters[/b] apart, it would seem his aim was off. Most likely from the unstable flooring he was being kept on top of. Except it was not.

He had threw them, so the split second that the Disks came with in 1 meter of his target, (The C-Ranked Zombie) the distance separating the two Raiton Disks would be exactly 2 Meters. He had practiced it many times before and if all went to plan, the secondary effect of the Disk would kick in. A chain of Raiton Chakra connected the two Disks would form, meaning anything caught in-between the attack would be delivered a surging strike. A Cunning plan that he had hoped the Zombies would not figure out. The Disks also would entice the Zombie to step in-between them rather than moving around them. Now he just needed to get free of the dirt.

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Chakra: 1xMassive, 1xHigh, 1xMid, 3xLow
-1 Mid
Chakra: 1xMassive, 1xHigh, 3xLow

chiren Raiu Disuku (Chained Thunderstrom Disk)
Rank: C, C
Type: Offensive
Range: Special
Handseals: 3
Chakra: Mid
Special: Range of Disk is determined by the user's highest 'Karai Shin' range. One can be made and thrown individually, plus one more each time retrained up to a Maximum of 10. However, for every 4 retrains the user, chakra consumption will automatically go up by one.
Description:After performing the needed handseals, the user will hold out both hands, allowing Raiton chakra to form the 1/4 meter radius Disk. The lightning Disks can then be thrown when desired at any opponent. Comprised of Raiton Chakra, the Disk moves through the air faster than a standard projectile would. Upon hitting, the sharpness of the Disk will cut, before stunning them for half a post. If thrown in conjunction with another Ichiren Raiu Disuku and the distance that separates the two is less than 2 Meters, a chain will be formed linking the two (or More). This chain holds the same properties of the actual disk, their sole purpose is to increase the attacking range, making avoiding the attack much more difficult.
Domain: Raiton, Karai Shin

Ninja Wire Strings 20 ft used.

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[Etherion]

(OOC: sorry for the wait been low on free time lately)

Kai groaned audibly as he heard the tell tale sound of bunshins poofing he knew he hadn't aimed for any so he assumed the real targets must have substituted with them. However before he could curse it was cut off in his throat as he felt the ground beneath him shift and start to churn. Reacting quickly his chakra through the Iron Sand around and under him then with a swift lunge he would use the sand to propel himself from the ground to safe harbor just outside the range of the mud pit. Right next to the zombie (D) that had taken to trying to sink them in the first place.

Just as he touched ground Kai would tuck himself into a ball while angling the blades along his sides so he wouldn't injure himself and roll once to pass the zombie before springing up out of the roll and turning to slash down at the zombie with both blades angled in a cross slash to remove its head in one single blow.

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Sunamino Sousa (Sand Wave Manipulation) (25)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Saton Kekkai Touta
Range: See special!
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low
Special: Range of sand clump depends on the user's 'Saton Ryuuken' rank. Sand clumps measure no larger than a meter in diameter, and can only be used to defend against simple, non-ranked Taijustu strikes and projectiles.
Description: Sunamino Sousa, one of the most basic Saton techniques that embodies the simple manipulation of sand clumps with the effortless motion of a hand. The sand user simply focuses their chakra into the sand around them, using fluent hand motions to designate the path of the sand they plan to control. Then, simultaneously, the waves of sand correspond with fluid movement, either being used as a distraction for an approaching opponent or a defense against incoming punches/kicks or projectiles. The waves of sand controlled are small and cannot measure larger than a meter in length. Due to the hardness of the sand, it can be utilized to completely halt the momentum of thrown projectiles and physical assaults that lack the influence of chakra or substantial stamina.
Domain: Saton. Saton Ryouuken 'D'.

[Yuki-chan]

((OOC: Just want to point out that all of my hyouton jutsu are a rank stronger than what's listed due to tier two))

It did not seem like the snow swallows were not strong enough to stop the wolves completely in their tracks. The female re-arranged the five tiles so they could create a platform of some sort around her. It was 3 1/2 feet long and wide in total.
'CRAP!' thought Yukiko when the wolves came closer. They were now just eight feet away from the platform.

Her hands then hit the platform before a dome made out of ice was created a second later. The dome would be strong enough to resist an "A"-rank jutsu plus three "B"-ranked jutsus thanks to her extensive training.
The young woman did not expand the dome to its full size. It was just large enough to cover the small platform she stood at.

Yukiko would then use the six remaining swallows to attack the wolves if she was safe. She would then start to prepare a somewhat different ninjutsu. There was no time to spare thanks to the zombies.
Her chakra network started to stir again while her eyes studied the surroundings. Some of the snow from earlier was still there...which was good.

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Chakra used: 4 x mid and 2 x low.

Remaining chakra: 1 massive, 2 highs and 5 low (please correct me if I'm wrong).


Jutsus used:

The six remaining swallows have been sent towards zombie number four (the one who jumped into the air). Due to tier two, the swallows have "B"-ranked strength.

Tier one - Frost expansion: Extends the range of Yukina/hyouton techniques by 30 additional meters.

Tier two - Glacial impact: All Yukina/hyouton techniques damage is increased by one rank.

Tier three - Ice age: After mastering their craft, Yukina have learned to increase the defensive properties of their techniques, namely by adding a substantial defense to all burning release (Katon, Youton, etc).

Yuki tessan (Ultra-defense ice dome). Defense stacked three times. Base has "A"-ranked strength due to tier one.
Rank: "B" + "B" + "B" + "B" Rank.
Type: Defensive/clan kekkei touta/hyouton ninjutsu.
Range: See special!
Special: Dome strength and range is determined by the user's highest "Yuki no kami" rank. Ice dome measures 10 meters in diameter. Each time retrained, defense is stacked.
Description: Known as the Yukina's absolute defenses, this technique summons a sphere of solidified ice aimed to surround the user's body for protective purposes. This ice dome is made as a defensive measure against the outside world, or even for stealth purposes when used in conjunction with other techniques. Combined with the clan member's unique control over hyouton, the ice dome is hailed as one of the strongest elemental defenses known to man.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no kami "B".

Preparing "C"-ranked jutsu.

[vegapunk]

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"Fufufufufu...no needa worry bout'a uz boyo."

The bear-like man would laugh whole-heartedly as he held the girl tucked beneath his grip. The man, and young girl, would continue to walk down the hallway of their modest cabin home - each of his hulking steps doubling those of the girls as she shuffled her feet quickly to keep up. Ducking underneath the frame of the door, he would enter a room with a single bed. A glowing lantern would sit idly on a small table next to the bed - as it was all that truly occupied the room. Laying her down on the bed he would grab a folded rug before casting it over her body as he lay sound.

"We've been livin' in theze here woods for yers. We know ov the troubles but they don mind uz, an uz them. You shuld getta back to yo friends, we get thee odd stray that comes fru - we'll look afta the girl."

As the man cast his loud voice across the room it didn't contain the same strength it did previously, this time, it was softer. The young girl would nod her head simultaneously as her giant keeper spoke to you, her young eyes glistening at you - as it would seem she can't keep her gaze off of your Kumo headband.

"So-o, you're shinobi mista? And there are mo-ore li-ike you in the forest?"

Her intrigue was clearly noticeable; a youthful attention that didn't consider masking its intent. The giant of a man would run his fingers through his long beard as he asked if you wished to stay with them, in the cabin, until the sun rose and it was safe to leave. The choice is yours - would you stay with the two and keep an eye on the girls safety, or would you make it back to your fellow shinobi? You wouldn't know if they were safe and as you think back to what you saw when you left your heart would skip a beat in fright. Just what was this Virgin Forest?

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The sinking mud beneath your feet would continue to pull you under; however at a slow rate, its condition was still concerning. But as shinobi it would seem you (Denkou) are prepared as wire is used to counter the sinking action of the mud. The two raiton disks that were launched at the zombie ^C-Rank would pass within mere meters of him as its undead nature attempted to react in time. As you presumed, it moved between the first and second disk as to escape their immediate collision - however, but it didn't anticipate was a surging connection between the two. As it had nearly finished its final handseal it would all be in vain, the the raiton net cutting straight through its head. Blood and bone would scatter as its body fell limp to the ground.

As for the mysterious girl in the forest edge she would be faced with the presence of three wolves, all looking to bite through her body with their sharpened earthen teeth. As they all launched at her a dome of ice would form rapidly around her, thick and solid, each of the wolves would collide with force at the dome - their shaped bodies turning into splattered mud which now cased the outside of the dome. Its exterior defence was stoic enough to counter the wolves - but what of the zombie ^A-Rank itself? You snowy swallows would circle the surrounding air as their presence wasn't needed, and as you stood on your elevated tiles you would begin to make your next move.

However, to the surprise of everyone the two remaining zombies ^A/D-Rank would fall to the group lifelessly, their corpses as dead as they looked. What happened? Or more importantly, why did it happen? The final shinobi (Kai) would not need to launch his attack as the zombie at which he aimed no longer put up a fight. Suddenly, you would hear it again - the sound of a menacing laughter that rings through the immediate area of the forest. But this time, it seemed to trail off, as if it was moving away from the area. It would be now or never; this was the time to react. Would the any of the Kumo shinobi follow the position of the laughter to see if it truly was the source of this attack? Or would you regroup, check to see if your fellow shinobi and the girl made it safely. Time was of the essence and a decision would have to be made.

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[Etherion]

(OOC: posting since technically a whole round has passed with IIC)

As quickly as the carnage had started it seemed to fade from the forest and the dead fell lifeless to the ground which they had churned to raise again. With an angered his Kai proceeded to spear the skulls of the remaining skulls with his katana to make sure.

With a deep sigh Kai looked around at his comrades seeing no one hurt aside from a little chakra fatigue. But the reprieve would be shattered as Kai heard menacing cackle trailing away from their position. Acting on instinct alone he turned and bolted int he direction of the sound not having time to talk it out with the others around.

"Go check on the other nin and the girl!"

His call back to his comrades would be all his his eyes stayed forward while his feet launched him through the forest towards the source of the dark cackling. Kai's anger was peaked beyond rage and had now made him tranquil and focused on his point of wrath.

Kai would end this threat to Kaminari n his honor as a Kumogakure shinobi!