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[Messatsu!]

Namyeol's head curiously turned to look down towards Yuu as he heard Masuyo refer to him as Nii-san. ("An older brother. He's much older from the looks of it.") silently the sage mused, noticing the distress within Masuyo's tone after having heard his voice and seeing his face. Judging from his previous words Namyeol inferred that it had been some years since Masuyo 'abandoned' their home by observing Yuu's choice of words regarding time. He knew anyone who had not seen Masuyo over long duration would be surprised by his rapid growth which had been the effects of him learning the arts of Senjtusu at a remarkable speed. Though the Sage was fond of Masuyo, he showed no sympathy as he coughed up a handful of blood. Even before the primordial stages to his training, he warned Masuyo about the drawbacks that entailed his method of teaching him to harness the energies of nature.

Masuyo, having heard and heeded his brothers cold and harsh words looked down with a look of sadness swapping presence with his anger. It was true, he really did abandon his home, however,he felt it was for good reasons since no one else seemed to have the guts to stand up to Amegakure's corrupted government. They captured his sister, experimented with her, caused her pain, all in the make of making her into a weapon, the ultimate tool of war to be used against hidden leaf and Kusagakure. His right hand reached over and gripped his left triceps tightly as a single tear ran down his cheek.

Yuu went on with his speech, purposefully causing bad memories to re-spawn within young Masuyo's mind, but the most vivid memory of all was one that made him smile. He recalled a time where he fought along side his sister who also managed to go toe to toe with Kusagakure's finest warriors. It was the very last memory of her he held before being held captive. In Masuyo's own eyes Yuu made sense, but not entirely, he wanted to prove him wrong, however, he was speechless, he knew not what to say. Of all places and time, this had been the least expected moment he thought to reunite with his older brother. Suddenly Namyeol intervened, turing his body to face Yuu properly.

"Home? He abandoned that run-down country for a home where combat isn't a way of life. He has a new home, with my family in a world of peace and tranquility, unbeknownst to you humans. What sort of brother are you? My sons would never go so far as to manipulate their siblings, yet you do to yours, and for what?"

"Heh. . .its fine Namyeol, really. And Yuu, I'm not concerned with the hidden leaf or this man. Although i'd been much younger, I don't believe that it was this mans fault, nor the villages. . ."

As Masuyo went on his tears subsided, his voice grew serious and thrummed with confidence once more as he stared menacingly into Yuu's own eyes. The 'Hokages' words made complete sense, it truly had not been the village who ordered and caused chaos, but the men who pulled their strings and gave them orders. The Daimyo. Who had been better to start a war than the political force that controls the leader to a military, only the Daimyo. In a quick moment of clarity, a new target etched itself into the forefronts of his mind. Not just Leafs Daimyo but all them. They were the root of this chaos and war, not the military, they were only puppets, pieces to a puzzle put together by a greater power.

". . .but the people who control them, who give the Kage's their orders without room for being questioned. So if its the Daimyo's who started all of this which lead to the capture and tortuing of my sister I'll. . .I'll. . .

KILL THEM ALL!"

[Katsumaru]

The world will be reborn. The Daimyo laid their curse upon the world seven years ago. Those fools cannot be forgiven, for they took from men what they truly needed – war. The battle in the Upper Yard triggered the beginning of a time of change. While this was but a single, destroyed city, all tales begin somewhere. The story to follow was one of war, tears and blood. Jiyuu throbbed with anticipation. Battle defined him. Battle gave him purpose. Battle was his home. He sinned, spilled the blood of many and was damned into the deepest pits of the hells. But there was no better place for him than in war.

”The boy that led me here, Bit, I presume he is still fighting. There is no use in continuing with that battle, either. Let us leave this city. I have caused as much destruction as you, I too will be viewed as an assailant, likely. Possibly reinforcements will arrive, lash out at us. No more destruction is needed.”

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Jiyuu loathed to be under control of the Feudal Lords. The Shikigami already struggled with his position as Hokage, for he was simply not meant to lead a city of young shinobi. He was no leader, but rather a simple soldier, a man who raised his blade and did no more. That time came to an end when he was elected Hokage. Not only was he expected to lead, but to follow the orders of men he loathed, men who took away the battle that he loved, the Daimyo.

The boy was correct. The Daimyo gave no room for questioning. As a soldier, Jiyuu should expect no more, but the circumstances were different. With clenched fists and gritted teeth the Shikigami stared into the distance, wings still keeping his figure aloft. So many have died today, but perhaps it was not a simple slaughter – nay, not at all. This battle was the beginning of a purification. The beginning of showing the Feudal Lords that he was not to be trifled with. Still, he felt a heavy sadness, an overwhelming pity for all those who died here today. Regardless of the purpose, the Shikigami will never forgive himself for the lives he took on this day.

”Then we will show the Daimyo no mercy. It is their fault. Everything. The attack of the Bijuu in Kusa no Kuni, the destruction of Konohagakure seven years ago, and the pain you feel. That is all their doing. They are men who hold too much power, men who hold too much might. It is their every breath that curses this world. It is their every word that damns the young.”[/i] As he spoke, Jiyuu’s steel gray eyes were narrowed intensely, gleaming with an unmatched fury.

Jiyuu extended his hand and several sheets of paper fluttered forth from his body to hover over the palm. The papers shape changed, adopting the form of the Daimyo’s fan-shaped headgear. A grim and eerie smile spread across his face as that sheet of paper was carried into the distance by the winds. A lost life always wore heavily upon Jiyuu, but with the Feudal Lords it was different. He wanted their blood on his hands. Even if it means his death
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[Susumu]

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His brows both raised, his eyes widening ever slightly, it was all he gave as an initial response to the apparent Sage Bear and his brother. And then a grin took his face once more, twisting it to that of a devilish snake. Sliding a gloved hand through his dark orange locks he'd let them all finish speaking before his eyes drifted to the surrounding area, raising his hands to show the devastation that was so obvious and already known. Masuyo had changed, and Yuu honestly could not say he was excited about that, but to find the boy harder to manipulate now was all though a welcomed challenge, it irritated him that the bears would stand in his way...that was until the Snake Clan got involved.

"Manipulate? Bear, I fear you may have suffered some sort of head trauma during this encounter...I do not seek to manipulate my brother, but to keep him focused rather then jumping around. He'd follow this winged man as if he was a prophet...Masuyo you and Kodai abandoned me, left me for dead while I fought for the safety of our family...Sister was still in the village during the attack, and though she was out of reach and out of sight I also fought to protect her...And while you fled and I fought I learned something about her...rather about her kidnapping."[/color]

Masuyo was so focused about attacking the Daimyo now it seemed like turning him was a lost cost, but it was not. "I do recall that the destruction of Kohonagakure was by the joint efforts of Kirigakure and Sunagakure, correct? And that both the current Mizukage and Kazekage acted of their own free will, defying their Daimyo, no? Tsk, tsk, brother."[/color] Rubbing his leather gloved hands together he let out a sigh, it seemed that his brother's mind had stayed that of a child while his body and power grew to that of a Demi-God. This would make things oh so challenging now. But, The Snake Lord never gave up. "So what will it be, go and attack the Daimyo who you have no real information about their involvement in anything, or come with me and learn of what I know about sister and her captor's?"[/color]
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[Messatsu!]

With all the commotion and activities that transpired within this district, Masuyo had nearly forgotten about the allies that proved their loyalty in the southern part of the city, spreading chaos and destruction even further. He peered off into the direction, seeing Dayo and Ao clearly hard at work as a brotherly team. With his blood boiling he still had not felt as though he wasn't finished, this city had some loose ends to tie. As a final act he'd merely head towards the other battle that ensued with the previous arrival of two Kumogakure shinobi and aid his giant allies.

Once the opposing forces were at least maimed enough to not fight back, only then would his allies be safe to leave and for Masuyo to safely to return to Mt. Nobunaga. Namyeol listened to Yuu as he quickly cut a glance towards Masuyo who seemed to have been itching to give a response.

"No, fighting back then was pointless, she'd already been capture with Kodai and myself unable to rescue her. We weren't strong enough, I wasn't strong enough, but now, things have changed. And attack the Daimyo, yes of course because it makes absolute sense, you'd gotta be a fool to think that with all the things that goes on within the country that the Daimyo knows nothing of it. I'm sure he has eyes and ears in places no ordinary man would expect. I won't say no to your offer Nii-san, but instead, why not do both? The Daimyo of Kami no Shima must be trembling in fear by now while sitting on his comfy throne. I would challenge him here and now. . .

but my training to become a Sage is incomplete."

Having abruptly gained, perhaps not an ally, but merely a soldier who held a common goal, he needed a way for them to remain in contact at all times and he knew just the solution to that problem. Human summoning. Having near mastered the arts Kuchiyose, he came to acquire a technique which allowed him to summon living, breathing humans by merely signing his name in blood upon a summoning seal. His right forearm which housed the very tattoo's that is proof to his contract to the bears without a need for scroll, uplifted for Jiyuu to see.

"I'm sure you wish to keep in touch, and by signing this summoning contract. Namyeol, go help your son's so we can leave as soon as possible. . .

Hokage! the choice is yours, meet me below and think of this as merely a sign of trust and partnership!"

A quick leap from Namyeol's shoulder allowed him to descend down to the ground, feet landing upon rubble as he came to a crouching end. Namyeol reduced himself to all fours, moving at high speeds towards the southern districts. A quick glance cut towards his Dosu Kinuta, almost forgetting he even had the ototon device, not that he needed given the style of his opponents tactics. Nevertheless he looked towards the Hokage and waited for his response.

[Namyeol - Exit to Secure!;

[Katsumaru]

The Shikigami called forth a single sheet of paper, edge sharpened, and with but a mental command, swiped it across his lower arm, edge cutting into the skin. The paper altered its form, taking on the shape of a cup. Further chakra poured into it, imbuing it with a resistance to water – this was so that it could hold the blood without absorbing it. With a grim frown, the Hokage allowed the blood to flow into the paper cup before sending it to the scroll carrier. Jiyuu then flew off.

[Exit]

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[Susumu]

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[/u] and you would speak to me in that tone, little brother?!"[/b][/color] All coyness, all the fun and games had faded if only for the next few moments as Yuu hid his dagger tongue behind gritting teeth. Even if it had been only half of the reason of his fighting in the Battle of Amegakure to protect his brothers, it still was fact. He had suffered a great loss, his right eye, and he would not let it slide that his brother would insult his sacrifice.

"I do not care if you're training to be a God little brother...tsk..."[/color]

Closing his one good eye for a moment he'd let out a hot breath before opening his eye back up and tensing his body as he attempted to calm himself. No reason to lose himself within rage like some barbarian. "You're just so ignorant of so much to what happened. And I'm willing to let you in on everything, but take my council and my sacrifices to heart...I still am your older brother."[/color] Rolling his eye he watched the Sage bear as it continued to run off to the next district. "Or did you really leave me and find new brothers?....And....where's Kodai?!"[/color]


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[Messatsu!]

Slowly he watched the piece of paper make its way over towards him, blood in the form of his name. Jiyuu Tenrai. Taking hold of that paper, he pressed it against his summoning tattoo which ultimately added Jiyuu to the list of things he could summon on his own behest. With a bit of chakra that blood turned into ink, forever,etched into his flesh, forever connected with that enemy turned ally. It felt empowering, simply to know that upon ones own whim can call upon a slew of beings that carry the capability of leveling capitals and cities within a matter of minutes. Removing himself from the area before possible reinforcements arrived, Yuu approached. Masuyo caught his movements through the corner of his eyes whilst standing at a side view; his head turned to the side, meeting his brothers gaze with a look of inner pain.

Like always spoke the right words to dig beneath Masuyo's very skin to strike the most effective nerve possible. A sense of guilt overwhelmed him (regarding Yuu's eye) as his eyes quickly diverted from Yuu's eye and towards the lower corners of his eyes. As the last few of his words fell from his parted lips, his eyes moved back up to answer him immediately.

"No, I haven't gone and gotten new brothers, that'd be impossible. As for Kodai, I can't say, haven't seen him for years just like I haven't seen you. Kodai was capable when we were little so im positive he's capable now. More importantly, about these things I'm ignorant of I'll be willing to listen, however, now isn't exactly the most ideal of times to catch up on years being separated. "

[Susumu]

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"Oh come now, this is to be a joyous occasion little brother...Shouldn't we go check on your bears or something?"[/color]

The cigarette and the drags he took calmed his anger considerably, yet he'd merely return to his coy and egotistical self, if only soon. Taking another long drag of the tobacco product he'd exhale it above himself rather than into his brother's face. Well while his day had been orginally ruined, not having been able to meet up with his contact, who could be possibly dead now, just one of the many surrounding corpses, but it had been brightened with meeting his brother for the first time in what? Nine years? And now it seemed he had two tasks for the government of Amegakure, to continue the one of a Nuke-ninja to gather information as well as keep his brother in check as he had been tasked to so many years ago. And if it meant to aid in his brother of dealing with the Daimyo then so be it, Amegakure had no current Daimyo, let alone one they were connected to, so it would all be justified. Which it always was hence why the government had given him the title of Agent Justice.

"Or whatever, I don't really care, let's just get out of here before we have to kill an entire army of reinforcements yeah?"[/color]
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[Messatsu!]

"Oh come now, this is to be a joyous occasion little brother...Shouldn't we go check on your bears or something?"

"No, knowing them, they'll be perfectly fine on their own. With Namyeol headed their way the fight won't be going on much longer."

His tone, much calmer than before, seemed to have lessened significantly in anger as he slowly began exchanging words with his brother whom he had not laid eyes upon in oh so many years. He hadn't seemed to change much over the years, but who could have blamed him, by the time Masuyo left his growth had been nearing its peak. Masuyo on the other hand had time to grow, albeit having done so through alternate means, his body was much older than it should have been. Turning his back to Yuu, Masuyo took one last glance at the destruction he caused while going toe-to-toe with a Kage, namely of the hidden leaf. Even without sage mode he himself -among others- considered him to be a formidable opponent, from here he desired only to move forward and continue to grow. However, before he had done so, he remembered the most important lesson taught to him.

Patience.

"Or whatever, I don't really care, let's just get out of here before we have to kill an entire army of reinforcements yeah?"

His brother continued on, inquiring about fleeing the area before cavalry began to swarm the city and potentially eliminate the offenders with sheer numbers. Masuyo fancied himself to be powerful, but not that power. Catching a final whiff of burnt flesh and debris, a quick glance back over his shoulder would be the last thing Yuu saw of Masuyo. That is until his training completed.

"You have a point, but, I can't come with you right like I've said before, i've got some unfinished training to complete that I believe I'm ready for. Stick around the country, you'll surely see me again. "

Reaching into the lower parts of his robe, he was sort of grateful to himself for not placing that necklace within his upper robe since it'd been blown completely off of his body all thanks to the Jiyuu Tenrai. Retrieving the necklace, he began gather a small amount of Senjutsu Chakra which signaled his readiness to Shiju. From there he merely disappeared through a cloud of smoke, leaving no trace of his existence aside from Namyeol and the destruction left in his wake.

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[Susumu]

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[/b][/color] Giving a faint wave as his brother vanished he'd slowly begin to make his own exit as he finished his cigarette. Now that things had changed he'd search out for Kodai, their youngest brother. And something told him that he'd find Kodai within the realm of Kaminari no Kuni as well, if not in it's now destroyed city then somewhere along the country side. He had to be somewhere out there.
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[~Kohana <3]

Gene- 150

Katsu- 110

Sharkk-Sebasation-20

Sharkk-Yuu- 85

Bit- 20

Vega- 10

PS. I'm so glad I've been keeping up with this thread instead of reading through it now. Absolutely loved this guys. Especially Gene and Katsu. Remind me to never EVER get in the way of either of you during a fight.

//deathtokohana