Killin' Cobra [m][p - Haru]

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name; cobra commando
rank; b
description; Good luck, that’s all I really have to say about this giant beast. 40 meters long and full of powerful skin burning venom, you’ll be lucky to make it out alive much less win. Do your best to avoid it’s acidic spray, crushing grip and ability to swallow you whole and you might make it out in one piece.
reward; 100 experience, 2,500 ryo
minimum shinobi; onemission status; interminable

Walking through the streets of Kumogakure no Sato he would make his way to the coliseum. This would be his destination for the afternoon, a select mission with two genin which he had not met before. It was to be an interesting exchange for sure, as he read over the mission report on his way there. A giant cobra eh? could be troublesome.. the chuunin thought to himself as he brought his hand up to the top of his head to gently brush his blonde hair back. He had done his fair share of missions in the arena, but a cobra, was definitely something new to him and he was sure it would be new to his fellow companions.

Hand now signaled at his forehead he would look upward as the sun generously beamed down upon him. It was a fine day indeed, few and far between in the village of cloud. True to its name, there was scattered cloud in the air but nothing that could hinder the brightness and heat from the demanding sun. Cigarette nestled between his lips he would soon find the vast exterior of the coliseum within view point. As a plume of smoke bellow from his mouth his mind wandered to many interesting and mysterious things. Although a B-rank mission, he wasn't worried in the slightest. Having read over the report he had the advantage over the beast, an analysis which hailed any feature the cobra could pull at him.

Soon after he would find himself entering the coliseum. The golden-haired chuunin grassed through the entrance, his signature glasses dancing in the tint of sunlight which beamed down upon him. The sandy dirt underneath his foot would encircle his angles as he moved with a brisk walk towards his destination. The guards, who have been expecting his arrival took no delay in opening the gates for him, and only offering them a slight nod of the head - they knew that he was here to take care of business, an annual for which they were well adjusted to.

Strolling through the gate and now firmly within the arena's hold he wondered if his two genin companions had already arrived, beating him to the punch. Within an instantaneous and playful maneuver he danced up the wall to the top edge of one of the seating stands, allowing him a grand view into the arena. Seeing that they had not arrived yet he playful sat down with a thud. One left crossed over the other he began to puff away at his cigarette, the rusty grey plume of smoke drifting upward into the air. In eager wait of his companions he began to spark up a conversation with the two guards stationed below. He always enjoyed a good chat with them, he often found that they held the most scandalous gossip within the village.

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OOC: lol Typed on your iPad?

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In the soon-to-be-future

The snake was huge, maybe 40 meters long and around 7 meters wide, what a feat it could be, "But it will be hard I take that down" she thought nestling her bow into her hand and pulling back the long oak arrow. "Time to fly..." she said as the feathers breezed past her nose and headed towards the beast she was told to kill.

The present

Fuji's alarm clock roared her out of her comatose like state, by the looks of her; the tossed bed head like hair, the simply oversized pajamas she had ruffled through the prior night and put on backwards, and her blood shot eyes. All hinting towards a no good appetite for something not necessarily legal. But for Fuji, and those that knew her, it just meant that she had spent a night in the candy drawer. Her frail body hinted nothing at that though. And her previous sugar rush had caused her to pass out on her miss-laiden bed. 

The alarm clock still roaring she rolled out of the bed and nearly fell out as well. Her legs caught her by surprise and she pulled her self up from the bed. With a small glance at the clock she realized it was still a bit early. A shaking hand then proceeded to turn said alarm clock off.

Ten minutes later

After her brisk shower and now elaborately placed clothing had been taken care of, Fuji decided to head out. "Breakfast is overrated." she thought to herself. "It's unnecessary." this time saying it. She could shout it if she wanted to, no body was out at such an ungodly hour. '10' o' clock on a Saturday? The only people up would be the morning guards and those on missions, like the one she had been assigned today.

Her feet dragging her body and nearly 20 pounds of equipment she headed drowsily towards the colosseum, where she was to fight a "monster".

Ten minutes and 500 paces later... 

"Finally, the door." she stated absent-mindlessly. After pushing open the slightly cracked wooden door, Fuji found herself being watched by a man, no doubt her Chuunin officer for this mission. She headed up the stair concentrating on the smoke that flew from his mouth, and the cigarette balances in His fingers. "I'm here for the mission?" she stated looking around at the colosseum floor, if ever used, why here? 

"Fujiwara Suzume, reporting for duty!"

[luneth]

The youth would awake this morning eager to begin what would be a very exciting day; in only an hour he’d be at the Kumo Coliseum, meeting two strangers who would be playing the role of comrade in his first b-rank mission. It had actually been set up the day before, as he’d been denied a b-rank on his own due to being a Genin, but was offered the opportunity to team up with another Genin and Chūnin to complete one. He’d accepted, and would now begin preparing.

Fast but clumsily, the enthusiastic shinobi'd hop out of bed and make his way into the kitchen; next, stepping out onto his balcony with a bowl of ramen in hand, he’d swiftly guzzle it down while watching Kumogakure below. It was a morning ritual, staring from his view above at the innumerable amount of citizens and shinobi traveling to begin the day’s work. He’d be counted among them soon enough, but for now he'd simply finish his bowl of ramen and stumble into the shower.

Haru would hop out of it 15 minutes later, and after another 15 would have his clothes on and be stepping out of the large apartment and into the chilly atmosphere that enveloped Kumogakure. He’d be wearing a black, slender, 3-button hooded sweatshirt, underneath of which he’d have on a white long-sleeve shirt. His bottoms consisted of black, thick cotton leggings and a pair of black, narrow, shape-conforming loafers with long tight socks hidden underneath his pant legs.

His tools and katana would be located on his waste, and a smaller version of the Kumogakure hitai-ate could be seen fastened to his left upper sleeve. With all equipment and gear intact, Haru would set off toward the large arena he’d completed a few missions in only a week prior. During his day there, he’d fought three nuke-nin, a lone bandit, and a gorilla. However challenging any of them may have been, they paled in comparison to the forty-meter long cobra he and his partners would be facing today.

Just the thought of it was intimidating, though, of course, he wouldn’t show it. Instead the young Hyūga would attempt to block the thought out of his mind, as psyching himself out before he’d even reached the actual coliseum, let alone battlefield, was not a smart thing to do. It would take a few minutes of walking before he’d finally arrive, and in the place of spending this time worrying, Haru would use it to calm himself, preparing mentally for the dangerous mission.

He’d walk through the entrance, directed to the two shinobi he’d be partnered with after explaining himself to one of the arena employees; after stepping through another set of doors, he'd see a girl with light-blue hair, and a golden-blonde haired man, one standing the other sitting while smoking a cigarette. The noble Hyūga would approach them in a calm manner, speaking in a confident tone with his signature impassive expression.

“Hello, Hyūga Haru here.. Heh, so, you two ready or what?”

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Sorry for the delay guys! Had to pick up a few extra hours at work the last two days. And Muffins, I am back on the laptop!! :axcel:

"Well I never would have picked her doing that! I guess what they say is true; men who fish in another man's well often catch crabs, fufufu...!"

As the two guards and Eiichiro burst into laughter his own chuckle would soon trail off as the arrival of his genin participants had arrived. As the guards stiffened their reigns as if the coming of a commanding guard, the remnants of a mischievous smile lingered across his face. Releasing a slight cough he would address them with a coming elation and grin. As they approached he would stand up pulling his top down slightly before he lumbered over the side of the seated wall. Sliding down its side he would put his cigarette out on the way down, flicking it off of the tip of his fingers it would fly into the distance. Looking up he would see the second, the Hyūga boy, was walking to his position. He and the girl would be the other two on this arena mission, he had hoped they were ready.

"Good to see you are both here and ready to go. Before we start I'm sure you saw this is a B-Ranked mission, higher than your current level allows...but don't be alarmed you'll be fine, that is why I'm here! Firstly, have either of you competed into the arena before?"

As he began to talk to the two genin his eyes would meet theirs, a sense of intimacy that could only allude to the fact that he was becoming more serious. The mission had started from here on out, and even though it was within the confounds of the village, within a secure arena, anything could happen. Walking and talking, they would make their way out toward the arena, the dark stone barrier the only obstacle between them and the venomous beast. Walking out into the circular arena, seeing as this wasn't a scheduled event, there would be no-one sitting in the crowd around them. Simply, they were here to exterminate, and that they would do. The dusty sand and gravel which would be their surface flew upward with every the select group took. It would be on his command that the beast would be released, another two guards were stationed at a large bronze gate to their right. Looking at the two he would open his mouth in a calm and impassive manner.

"Time to talk turkey, this is a good opportunity to for you to gain higher level experience in an untraditional combat situation. Now, ya'll have any ideas on how to combat this thing?"

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[luneth]

Haru would observe the Chūnin as he assumed a more serious demeanor, now listening attentively as he offered reassuring words and a question. It had been in regards to whether or not he’d fought in the arena before. If asked only two weeks ago, he wouldn’t have been able to say yes; however, coincidentally, he’d finished three coliseum missions last week. It had been a memorable experience, and one he’d be thankful for, as the familiarity would give the young Genin a significant advantage in today's battle.

“I have, just last week I completed two d-rank missions and one c-rank here... By the way, what was your name?”

He’d speak in a humble tone, not attempting to seem boastful or cocky, as it was possible the other Genin had never been here before. While speaking, they’d begin their entrance into the arena. The youth would look surprised as they made their way onto the battlefield; it was actually quiet, absent of the cheering from a crowd. The silence was a nice change from the three fights he’d participated in; it allowed for more focus and concentration, two things he’d be in dire need of during his first b-rank mission.

As they stopped, he’d come to realize the seriousness of this battle. Regardless of his partner Chūnin’s own ability, there would always be a chance of death. Not wanting to risk being killed or even injured on his first higher-ranked assignment, he’d lose any sense of humor or overconfidence he’d had previously. Inhaling deeply, he’d taste a slight tinge of blood, almost certainly owing to the fact that thousands of warriors just like him had been slain where he stood. Haru wouldn't allow himself to meet the same fate they had.

Finally beholding the massive cobra they’d be facing today, he’d begin to contemplate strategy in his head, wondering how he could contribute toward the slaying of the virulent being. While slightly intimidated, he’d show no sign of it, instead inspecting the beast in a calm, inexpressive manner. His attention would be diverted back toward the golden-haired ninja as he spoke once again, in this instance asking if they had any ideas. Due to the thoughts being fresh on his mind, he’d speak within seconds of the question.

“Well, for one I think we should spread out, if we’re on opposite sides of the snake it might get confused on who to attack. I’m not sure that any of the Jūken techniques I know would be useful against this huge thing, but I’m also quite adept in Fūton Ninjutsu… I carry a katana as well, though I’m not sure how tough its scales are… Hmm, what do you think?”

Haru would take a deep breath as he concluded the response, now preparing himself for their imminent battle.

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Seeing as Q Muffins has fallen inactive, we will post on as if she never entered the thread.

"Ah.., where are my manners..? Munashi, Eiichiro is the name!"

His fluid voice would echo out into the surrounding walls of the coliseum, poised with calm, it would be a reassuring note that was sung. Chiseled into the side of his mouth was his cigarette - now slightly burnt down - it would still ignite in a crackle before a plume of smoke would enter the air. Turning to his genin partner his milk white eyes would look back at his. Tilt forward to meet the boy closer to his face he would take off signature purple-lense sunglasses to show his once obscurred eyes. Burning with a unique amber glow, the pupil would forever move like liquid fire. Playfully, he leaned in even closer and spoke with excitement - an eccentric caution could be seen to be taken by the boy but Eiichiro expected it.

"Sounds like a grand idea. Shall I follow your lead?"

And with that comment he would turn his body - arms at his sides - to swing around Haru. He knew the Hyuuga would most likely be a taijutsu primary. The clan was made legendary by its gentle fist and Eiichiro was excited to see it in action. It would be his first time witnessing a Hyuuga in the flesh. Signalling him to rush forward at the cobra he was now behind the boy. Sliding his feet backward a meter or so his fingers would begin to weave into handseals; still with the cigarette tipped on the side of his mouth. Knowing that the boy had previous experience in the coliseum allowed Eiichiro to take a more aggressive approach in this battle. He would let the genin enter this B-Ranked mission head on - and at speed!

However, Eiichiro would be there at his every step keeping a watchful eye over the battlefield. They would both be fools to take the cobra lightly, and Eiichiro knew that. He had seen this type of cobra in battle before; its mobility, striking speed and lets not forget its deadly venom made it quite a daunting task. Eiichiro himself never really liked snakes in the first place so he could see how it would be especially intimidating. But, as his seals began to form the process of making his clones would get underway. He was positioned a mere 25 meters from the beast cobra. Let's get this started..hm? he thought to himself.

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[luneth]

Fine with me; also, this one might be a little messy, I'd had an idea of what I'd wanted to post, but fell asleep in the middle of typing it and couldn't really remember after waking up. And do you know If I can still use any Hyūga techniques now that they've been revamped, or do I have to revamp my profile first?

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Munashi Eiichiro… the name would sound familiar as it was voiced, though he drew no notion in regards to why. It was puzzling, and a small dilemma he'd silently consider as the seconds passed, concurrently studying the man's face as it inched closer towards Haru’s. The answer would come with the removal of his purple-tinted sunglasses, the extraordinary amber eyes he’d heard so much about now making contact with his own. He was Kumo’s Amber Spirit, a member of the Heavenly Thunder Trio, and survivor of the Yonbi attack.

He’d stand awestruck, eventually snapping back into reality as the elder Shinobi opened his mouth to speak once again. Though serious now, he’d decided that if they actually succeeded in defeating the venomous reptile, the youth would endeavor to speak with him on the subject. The B-ranked mission soon to commence, the Kumogakure Genin would determine his first move following the Chūnin’s signal to begin; consecutively sprinting toward the beast at full-speed, simultaneously performing a short string of hand-seals.

"Here we go..."

Although customary and even expected of the Hyūga in combat, he wasn't in a hurry to activate his Byakugan, and wouldn't rush into attacking the being with any Gentle Fist techniques quite just yet, instead focusing on a strategy that would possibly set the giant being up for it.

While not necessarily a part of this plan, as he ran Haru would reach into a small pouch located on his waste, subsequently launching forth two kunai; one aimed for the snake's mid section, the other for its left eye. Subsequently, a fūton-enshrouded shuriken would be thrown so that it curved around the beast, targeting the rear part of it's mid-section.

His opening ploy would be coordinated in an attempt to identify the being’s physical prowess and intelligence, as though he could gauge the maneuverability and strength of an ordinary cobra, the young Hyūga was clueless as to this enormous one’s ability. He’d stop 20 meters from the snake; having completed four handseals, he’d summon forth a futon-imbued clone. It’d be sent to the right, forming handseals while flanking the creature; Haru himself would begin the forming of a second set of seals as this happened.

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(not sure if i have to list these, but just to be safe...)
Masteries Activated.
Kunai x2.
Shuriken x1.
Futon : Kaiten Shuriken.
Fūton : Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu.

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[vegapunk]

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Yes, you can use your Hyuga techniques, however they have to be the ones on your existing app regardless of the revamp (the thread was started before the revamp). Also, yeah, you list all your jutsu etc. I'll role-play the cobra's movements. ^^

Polite as ever his genin partner was, and with that it was a welcomed notion. To true form the boy headed into action guns blazing in offensive fury. The eagerness of youth.. he thought to himself, simultaneous to his hands weaving seals. He would watch as the boy began his assault first throwing a couple of kunai at the large snake. A textbook tactic of the shinobi, test the waters of the target with a simple long-ranged strike. Ah..he has been taught tactic well, Eiichiro thought to himself whimsically. With a single shutter he fingers would stop momentarily as his jaw began to drop. With that, they would start once again with machine-like precision.

Molten lava swiftly began to ooze out of the golden-haired chuunin's mouth materializing on the ground in front of his in two distinct forms. Hot and fuelled with chakra they would form into copies of Eiichiro, a prefect replica, there now stood three Eiichiro's on the battlefield. Instantly one ran off into the direction of his genin partner. This clone would stand off and behind Haru at all times, shadowing his and the snakes movements - it would keep a watchful eye over genin as began to weave seals himself. The other clone turned to the real Eiichiro and moved with him as they both propelled forward towards the beast.

The clone would draw the ninjato sheathed on his back while the real Eiichiro would continue with his seals. With eyes fixed upon the beast he would size the creature up as his assault towards the beast would come to a nearer 20 meters. Racing off to the left-side of haru, he would take the young boy's advice and move to the opposite side of the beast. Let's try his tactic's out shall we, Eiichiro thought to himself. As the two kunai reached their target, they would simply bounce off the scaled hide of the giant cobra which rested coiled in a circle, tongue flicking. The fuuton-imbued shuriken would graze and knick the scales on the cobra hide spurring into action.

Now, it felt threatened, and like any beast it would move to protect its life. Measured at a reasonable 40 meters it would be the size of most A-ranked summons. However, this cobra lacked the intelligence of a summon - however its pure animalistic qualities would allow it a ferial advantage that Haru would have to grasp. Never to be taken lightly the cobra would rise the top half of its body as the two shinobi came closer. Light reflected off its green scales as its blood red eye's stayed fixed on Eiichiro and Haru. Cold and deadly it would rise like a shadow not for once loosing site of its enemy. He had now officially angered it and it was in self-defense mode. Turning his head his voice would echo across to Haru's ear.

"This is where you have to be careful my friend. Its striking range will be further and faster than you can expect."

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[luneth]

Haru’s 3 projectiles would reach their target as he maintained a steady sequence of handseals, his thin eyebrows furrowing as the 2 kunai simply glanced off the being, with the subsequent shuriken doing little more than nicking its scales. They’d done little to no damage; however, that had never been their purpose, which was, essentially, to observe how it would react. While the result hadn’t necessarily solved his question in regards to its speed, it had relayed to the boy the fact that the scales were more durable than stone.

This advancement, along with the anger and rising of the gigantic beast, would force the strategizing Genin to modify his current plan, concurrently taking heed to Eiichiro’s own comments on the subject. Observing the cobra as it came to life, he’d guess that it had to be atleast 40 meters in length, while possessing a maw large enough to effortlessly snap the two ninja up all in one motion. It was a scary thought, though one that he’d have to leave alone, as, with it only 20 meters from him, there was no time for idle contemplation.

At this instant, his wind clone would have just reached the right side of the being. Having been performing its own set of handseals as it ran, the replication would point a finger at the snake, next releasing a compressed bullet of Fūton chakra. It would be fired from 15 meters away, with force enough to capture the creature’s attention at the very least. As it was let loose, Haru himself would finish the set of seals he’d begun just after summoning his clone, the chakra necessary for one of his more powerful Fūton jutsu now prepared and ready.

The Hyūga would still be standing 20 meters from the foe as he began to inhale an extremely deep breath, gathering all of the Fūton chakra at his lungs, and subsequently exhaling the large amount in the form of five wind “blades”. His head would move in a circular motion as they were expelled, one blade going slightly toward the right, one toward the left, one slightly downward, one upward, and one directly forward. Additionally, he'd tilt his head in different positions while circling, forcing the five blades to fly out in unique angles.

The probability of the snake being struck would increase greatly with this tactic, as there'd be a blade soaring toward the snake regardless of the direction it moved, and if it was able to avoid them all, he’d more than likely witness a brilliant showcase of its speed and maneuverability.

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Fūton : Kiroku Gaijū; Low.
Fūton : Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Active).
Fūton : Kaze Dangan; Low.
Fūton : Shinkū Renpa; Mid.

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The arena had truly become a stage for the young Hyuuga. Eiichiro would watch his partner as he released a barrage of jutsu towards their target - an impressive arsenal - he couldn't help but think of praise for the boy. Versed in fuuton I see.. Eiichiro would think to himself as he continued to run forward at his opponent. With his clone to his side they would form a tandem, a collection of feet would pound the dirt below, as if a small stampede was rocketing in the direction of the cobra. However, he would keep an eye on the cobra at all times. True to legend, Eiichiro couldn't help but think that this snake had much more too offer - masters of deceit it would only need to find a single opening to attack.

Its blood red eyes didn't seem to move off of the Hyuuga - but he still issued a calm presence, an unruffled sense of belonging. There was definitely something unusual about the cobra's movements, or..well, lack of. Moving at a base speed of 3mps he make it within 5 meters of the cobra within moments from its left-side, while Haru his partner, assaulted it from further right direction. But as the fuuton clone and Haru launched a second assault it seemed as though a cog in its beastial brain turned instantly. Uncoiling its long body it would swiftly curl the top portion of its body around diving straight onto the surface of the ground. Firstly, a bullet of wind would be fired at the cobra to no avail - its long body easily dodging the linear trajectory of the bullet.

Flaunting mobility and speed not yet seen previously the cobra continued it pursuit on the ground. But where was it heading? the cold blood-red eyes were still firmly fixed on a single target - Haru. Twisting and turnings its long body it would be only a matter of moments before it came directly for the young genin. Only 20 meters away, its long 40 meters body made sure the distance was nothing more than a simple advancement. Shit! Eiichiro thought to himself as he sprung into action. He knew exactly what the cobra intended, its tongue devilishly slithering from the center of its maw. It wouldn't attack the boy front on, no, It was going to circle instead. As if to engage in another coil, only - Haru would be at its center.

Only a single blade of wind released by the boy struck the cobra and with the dust and dirt lingering in the air it was hard to initiated whether it did any damage. But, the cobra kept moving as if nothing happened, it had one thought on its mind. The blood of its attacker. Without hesitation the clone which resided close to Haru's side tensed its body, hand firmly gripping the ninjato which was nestled in its palm. Eiichiro couldn't leave this situation solely for the boy to handle - there would need to be a case of intervention in this moment. The order was given, the clone next to Eiichiro would also engage in stringing handseals together. Both in unison they would launch a counter as soon as possible. But, with the cobra on the offensive he hoped Haru would engage and react to its progress...in time.

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Clone I * ___¹ (Eiichiro's side)
Clone II * ninjato equipped (Haru's side)

* All gear equipped
* ___¹ (Prep)

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[luneth]

He’d begin studying the snake’s dexterity as it effortlessly dodged his clone’s fūton bullet, and afterward evaded the majority of his own jutsu. While he hadn’t been able to see the damage it’d done due to the creature’s sudden, rapid movement, he could tell that it had enraged the beast. Now on the toes of his feet, Haru would watch in horror as its vehement eyes met with his own. With the ferocious, bloodthirsty reptile’s vision now locked onto the boy, it’d begin to cover their 20-meter distance at an alarming rate.

The Kumogakure shinobi had unintentionally activated his Kekkai Genkai the moment their eyes had met, more of a reflex than anything else, as the rush the beast's glare had given him was the same he’d always felt when entering into hand-to-hand combat with an enemy. Suddenly gaining a better perspective of his surroundings, the young Hyūga would, all at once, be granted a view of the snake, his wind clone, two Eiichiro’s on the other side of the cobra, as well as the ninjato-wielding replication that stood near.

As the snake began its advance, he’d be forced to make a move without much thought. Panicking, he’d raise one arm up, simultaneously channeling fūton chakra into it and subsequently swinging it in a circle; not requiring any hand-seals, he’d most likely be able to get the jutsu off just in time. The swinging of his arm would send forth a strong wind current capable of severing all loose sediment from the dusty sand that was their battlefield, effectively creating a vision inhibiting storm within a 10 meter radius of the boy.

Though he and Eiichiro’s clone were both masked by the sand, his Byakugan was able to keep an eye on the enemy. It’d buy him the time to point the Bunshin in the opposite direction of the snake, next utilizing two shunpo there, swiftly appearing 10 meters outside of the storm. While his eyes would stay trained upon the being, his hands would begin prepping 2 kunai with explosive tags. Having ran to pick up Haru's thrown weapons, his clone would now be 20 meters behind the snake, next beginning its own set of handseals.

The youth would hurriedly contemplate as he readied the kunai, adjusting his strategy now that he'd seen the snake in action. It had displayed a speed and quickness he hadn't believed possible of a being so huge, and combined with its extremely vicious nature, would make it one tough opponent to survive against, let alone land a hit on. Brooding over the recent events, his pale eyes would remain fixed upon the enormous being, while he himself stood outside of the storm, concurrently watching his clone and the 3 seperate Eiichiros.

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Byakugan Activated.
Fūton : Kiroku Gaijū; Low.
Fūton : Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Active).
Fūton : Fūsajin; Low.
Shunpo; Low + Low.
Prep (3).

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You used quite a few jutsu last round in a single turn. Just be careful of that in the future - we are just doing a mission though so its fine for this thread. ^^

With the assault of the cobra it had seemingly unlocked the boys potential instantly. The power of the bloodline.. Eiichiro thought to himself as he continued his ascension towards the beast. Haru's bloodline would keep him out of danger - as if instantly issuing itself at the sight of true danger, it would evolve to protect the keeper of its power at all costs. Both ninja had gained their unique powers from the Hidden Leaf, a truly legendary village which held many secret powers. It was always rare to see such abilities far from the wall compounds of the village, so seeing the Byakugan in action was something that Eiichiro giggled in excitement to see.

As the cobra made its deadly approach the boy would react with another fuuton jutsu to stir the surrounding debris into a visual cover. Impressive, his tactical ability was truly on par with an advanced genin. Sound and astute he didn't seem to flinch or turn away from danger, a trait of courage which he would admire. However, before the boy could shushin away in time to escape Eiichiro could sense the cobra about to launch for the boy. Silly! he yelled in his head, the voice of his inner-cognition circumventing his head. Even though the boy could use the dusty cover to escape and still see with his Byakugan, Eiichiro knew that he hadn't realised that the cobra could also 'see' through the disguise.

The thermal sensory which all the snake family had inherited through evolution would come to its aid in the situation. Its blood-red eyes were not the only way it could 'see', and as the boy would begin to shunpo the cobra would lunge through the cloud of dust stirred previously - aiming for the boys head. As if not hindered in the slightest it would see a thermal hue around the boy - a sure ticket that it was the cobra's lunch. Opening its expansive maw it would zero-in on the Hyuuga with incredible speed, fangs glaring down at him. Within an instant, Eiichiro's clone would rise in the air above the boy, it's ninjato used squarely, jamming open the mouth of the beast. Its momentum sent both the clone and the cobra slamming into the ground causing the earth around to rubble and crack slightly.

The shunpo would then initiate as Haru would vanish at high-speed towards the side. An escape that could have ended badly for the boy, when he revealed his presence Eiichiro was relieved. The cobra, however had suffered a fatal blow. As Eiichiro's clone burst under the impact of the cobra launching itself it would explode into a burst of searing hot lava in a five meter radius all around. The face of the beast began to crackle and burn as the lava smeared itself over the top end and left-side of the cobra's face. Screaming in pain it would thrash violently due to the horror - it's eyes (and therefore sight) was now long gone and the magma had even burn't through the fangs which resided on the left side of its mouth. Still moving forward Eiichiro would need to put it out of its misery quickly, although still well alive, he couldn't take any chances.

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Clone I * ___1 (Eiichiro's side)

* All gear equipped
* ___1 (Prep)

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[luneth]

Oblivious to the fact that the snake had the ability to navigate without its eyes, Haru would nearly be swallowed by the large being. He would scold himself as he continued attaching the explosive tags to his Kunai, furious for having been so stupid and nearly getting himself killed.

Damnit.. what the hell were you thinking?! ugh.. ok, get your shit together haru... get it together..

Truthfully, his life had been saved by Eiichiro’s actions; he’d stand grateful for the deed, though slightly embarrassed. The golden-haired man was truly an exceptional Shinobi, ever deserving of his title; the oncoming wails of horror being screamed from their reptilian foe would attest to that.

Those thoughts aside for now, the boy would next note the lava resulting from the clone’s collapse, now wondering if that was the chūnin’s chakra nature. Having the power to cause the snake such pain, he’d make sure to be wary of such an element should he ever face anyone similar.

Eyes trained on the snake, his vision would still retain its view of the fūton clone and the two eiichiros. His tagged kunai now ready, he’d throw them before his comrade had the chance to get too close, not wanting to risk catching him in the explosion, or otherwise causing the death of another clone. One would be aimed for the right, less damaged side of the snake’s face, while the other would fly toward its mid-section.

Standing only 10 meters from the snake, the weapons would arrive in no time. He’d perform the single hand-seal needed to activate the paper bombs as late as he could; with their ability to cause damage at any time upon coming within five meters of the creature, his goal would be to detonate the tags before the snake would even know to move out of way.

As the kunai soared through the air, his clone would just be finishing his short set of handseals, now running at full speed toward the snake, a green ball of fūton chakra visible within his hand. It would be launched once he arrived within five meters of the snake, and upon contact would explode with a force equal to the blast of Haru’s explosive notes.

Following his own volatile assault, the youth would keep vigilant, constantly scanning his surroundings, while simultaneously recovering from the taxing amounts of chakra he’d expended over the duration of their battle.

His Byakugan’s primary focus would be their venomous opponent and Eiichiro, curious as to what he was planning, as he’d recently began moving toward the large reptile

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Byakugan Activated.
Fūton : Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Active).
Fūton : Kaze Bakudan; Very Low.
Tagged Kunai x2.

[vegapunk]

"Let's wrap this up ma-man. Not sure about you, but I don't think there is any need for this animal to suffer in its death."

As the sobering words escaped his lips Eiichiro would still continue his assault. His forehead and brow now slightly burrowed his expression seemed somewhat concerned. He knew the power of his chakra nature - the destruction that it could cause better than anyone. It was this destruction that made had made him slightly uneasy throughout the years. It took a long time for him to control his release - to make it safe amongst comrades and friends. He had done many things in his time, had seen many things and through all that he learn't to disincentivise the need to suffer.

This would be there penultimate finish. Turning to his clone the reflect of his own face would turn back to him. With the detail set, the clone would interrupt its own handseals, unsheathing his ninjato. It would abruptly stop where Eiichiro would continue - now fewer than 10 meters from the location of the beast. Instead, it would move adjacently to his left, flanking the beast with quick swift movements. By the time Eiichiro's attack would connect the clone would be securely behind the beast ready to strike. However, his attention had never escaped Haru as he saw the boy continue his own advancement, unhindered from before. I true profession.

Ahead, the beast was well and truly crippled - but not completely broken. For the last moment it had been flailing in pain, the lava corroding its flesh all the way through leaving nothing. Now, though, it would sit upright without making a sound. Calming itself to try to locate Eiichiro and Haru or merely bracing for its death - it would still form a threat. But, as Eiichiro's handseals came to a finish he would stop his momentum forward; gripping his feet in the earth below holding a unique handseal in a diamond shape. It would a seal that was Haru would have never seen before. Instantly, his voice would bellow the call.

"I'll immobolize it for the final attack - just do your thing!"

//pause//

"Shinpeishin no Jutsu!"

As the call was made an ethereal form of spirit chakra would emanate from Eiichiro - moving swiftly towards the beast. It would would get there in just over a second and would completely debilitate the beast. If, and only if, the beast still had any mental or motor functions left; this jutsu would make sure that they were suppressed enough to launch a safe and final assault. As Haru's kunai flew towards the beast and as both their clones charged towards it - the finale was nearly here.

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* Clone I - Ninjato equipped

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Shinpeishin no Jutsu (Mind Body Suppression Technique) 100
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Secret Technique
Range: See Special!
Handseal: Yes [1]
Chakra: High [initial + upkeep]
Special: The distance and speed this technique can travel varies on the user's highest 'Shintenshin no Jutsu'. Up to one person can be controlled at a time, plus one additional person each time retrained. Same rules for breaking free from 'Shintenshin' apply. This technique is used to suppress memory functions in the targets brain. Lasts as long as the clan member keeps it up, or until either the user or the victim dies.
Description: A Secret Yamanaka Espionge Technique, Shiniroka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique which is used to confuse the targets mind into suffering memory loss. The ninja will form the unique Yamanaka hand seal and then send their spiritual energy of 'suppression' at their opponent, forcing their chakra into the victim's central nervous system. Though the opponent is mentally aware of his action, he is unable to stop himself from uncomprehending basic memory functions for the duration of the technique. The technique supresses the functions of the brain, and the target will find their thoughts, knowledge and abilities inhibited from them momentarily. This includes forgetting handseal combinations, advanced physical movements, and battle plans - being able to 'think on their feet'. The difference between this and the Mind Body Switch Technique is that the Yamanaka doesn't project their consciousness into the enemies body. Best of all, control can be exerted even from a distance.
Domain: Yamanaka. Shintenshin no Jutsu 'B'.

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[luneth]

"no need at all, let's finish it then."

The Hyūga boy would too nod at Eiichiro’s comment, agreeing in that there’d be no need for the snake to suffer. He’d never been a sadistic person, and similar to his Chūnin partner, received no pleasure in the agonizing wails incessantly emanating from the reptile. Regardless, it would meet its end soon, with both of the shinobi preparing assaults.

His vision would remain locked onto everything and everyone within the vicinity as the seconds passed, paying especially close attention to the snake and his oncoming explosive kunai, as well as his clone and it’s fūton jutsu.

As the weapons reached their half-way mark, the Genin would be aware of and interestedly watch the golden-haired ninja’s hand-seals come to an end, eyes widening slightly and expression changing as a diamond shaped seal would be formed by his two hands. He'd attempt to recall ever seeing such a hand-seal in the past, though came up empty. The youth'd continue to subconsciously ponder it as Eiichiro would speak once again, Haru afterward responding in kind.

"understood."

A second display of jutsu foreign to the young shinobi would soon commence; his treasured Kekkai Genkai would make sure to follow the traces of chakra soon escaping the man and entering the beast as it was performed, attempting to grasp an understanding of the new technique.

shinpeishin no jutsu, eh..? wonder what else this guy can do..

A lava user, who could as well perform some sort of halting jutsu; he’d take swift mental note of this, in the case that the Kumo ninja would play a larger role in the future, or otherwise in the chance that the two would meet again.

The just-seen jutsu would succeed in effectively immobilizing the snake, leaving it open for a direct attack by Haru’s two projectiles and his clone’s simultaneous technique. They’d converge upon the enormous, controlled being within the next few moments; he’d make sure to activate the explosive notes with a handseal as the two would connect with the snake, afterward watching the fūton bomb do the same.

They’d result in three separate explosions amidst the snake, the one nearest it’s skull most likely ending its life. He’d remain watchful in the case that it hadn’t actually killed it, keeping an eye out for his comrade and the clone as well.

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Byakugan (Active).
Fūton : Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Active).