death squad. [m]

[luneth]

mission025.

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The youthful Genin would wake up this morning alive with energy and drive, excited and ready to begin his day, and the missions he had planned. Yesterday, after dropping the delinquents he’d captured off, Haru had stopped at the Kumogakure mission compound and picked up three fairly interesting assignments. Reflecting back on it, he had almost believed them to be fake, as there would be no actual work involved; but rather, they each consisted of performing in front of thousands of Kumogakure no Sato citizens, in the form of a battle.

To him, the idea seemed wild, and was definitely something the boy had never seen or heard of before. However, no matter how outlandish it appeared, he reveled in the opportunity to get paid for fighting; the fact that he’d been allowed to choose who/what he went against made it that much better. Questions would arise as he sat in bed, and he began wondering what happened to the humans that lost; his only guess was they’d be killed. He would’ve been a fool to think otherwise, as to the animals he was simply another prey, and hopefully, meal.

Still pondering on the upcoming task, he couldn’t help but do as he’d done so many times before — that is, think back to how life had been in Konoha. Up to this point, the only changes in his view of the village were that of anger transforming into pity, as he, in a way, felt for the ninja without enough courage to get up and leave. It was sad, seeing that Shinobi residing there would never get the chance to do what Kumo-nin did. It’d been the reason he left, and one of several for why he hadn’t regretted it. He’d shake his head, forgetting the subject.

Moving onto more present matters, the boy would hop up from his bed, subsequently making his way into the shower. After dressing, he would grab the three mission notes, reading over each of them to verify that he hadn’t overlooked anything important. He hadn’t, and upon putting them all in his pocket, the boy would exit his small dwelling. Haru took all three due to it being early, and him not expecting the fights to last very long. Stepping out, he’d happily take a deep breath of the fresh Kaminari air, afterward beginning his journey toward the Coliseum.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[luneth]

mission025.

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It was quite odd, as he’d heard about and even seen the giant arena before, though had never taken the time to stop and question what its use was. Even if he had contemplated on it, the boy doubted whether or not his assumptions would have even came close. It was easier to look at it as a place similar to a theater, which held plays and shows and whatnot; thinking about it, he decided that was exactly what it was, though the shows were gory battles. He’d let out a quiet laugh at the thought, now wondering what type of person enjoyed such things.

The idea intrigued him, to think that the ordinary Kumo civilians living here were as tough as the Shinobi; they had to have been, if all their free time was spent watching people/animals get slaughtered, then there was no other choice. His appreciation for the village grew as he continued to ponder on this. He couldn’t believe there were any other places like this one; it had to have been the greatest — whether it be because of its location, type of people living there, the amount of people living there, skills the Kumo-nin had, the tough missions, etc.

He could’ve gone on all day; however, decided to drop the subject, and instead focus on his upcoming fight. The idea of dying naturally, let alone being killed, had always produced a bit of fear inside Haru; now that there was a legitimate chance of it happening in front of thousands, his fear was amplified ten times over. He wouldn’t allow it to hold him back, however, but would instead use it as motivation. The reality of the situation would only force the boy to give his all, and make sure the enemy ended up his victim, not the other way around.

Maintaining a steady pace, he’d eventually reach the colossal structure that was known as the Coliseum. He had always thought of it as an impressive piece of architecture, though never as much as he had standing before it. Looking up, the boy’s expression would turn into complete awe, as the top of it stretched far past the low clouds; it was then that his anxiety began to kick in. Viewing its size up close, there was no way the huge stadium could only hold thousands, but rather, tens of thousands, and maybe more; the mere thought was terrifying.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[luneth]

mission025.

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The youthful Hyūga would walk through the entrance at a leisurely pace; there was no need to rush, and therefore he’d take his time, unhurriedly observing his surroundings. Studying the area, he’d notice it looked nothing like a place of violence, but rather, one of peace and tranquility. Everything inside was beautiful, and if he hadn’t been about to fight in a death-match, the boy would’ve probably smiled. However, that wasn’t the case, and instead his expression was grim, this primarily because of the earlier thoughts on being killed re-surfacing.

He’d be forced to shut them down as he approached the receptionist counter; nearing the lady, it’d strike the Genin that he hadn’t decided which of the three fights to engage in first. He’d come to an abrupt halt, now thinking hard as he pulled the mission notes back out. The choice was tough, even more so owing to the fact that the women was now staring at him. He’d give her a slightly irritated look, now turning his back toward the counter, simultaneously reading through each slip of paper. His choices varied between a gorilla, bandit, or missing-nin.

He’d known about apes for as long as he could remember, though had never encountered one up close. From what he’d read, they had an incredible amount of strength, endurance, and even speed. He also guessed this one would be furious, as wild animals didn’t like to be captured. Still, with his kekkai genkai, jūken, and small arsenal of offensive techniques, the boy doubted the beast would be a problem. It’d most likely be saved for next, but not now; Haru felt a real test was needed to relieve him of all of this built up anxiety and anticipation.

The bandit, however strong, wouldn’t be enough to pose much of a problem either, as he was an actual ninja. Moving onto the nuke-nin, his face would light up. It said they’d been tortured into a bloody rage, which was sure to heighten their fighting prowess. Three on one would definitely be a challenge, if not a struggle, and was perfect for his first battle. He wasn't loose, though neither concerned with warming up, seeing that you wouldn’t be given that chance in a real situation. Upon coming to terms with it all, he'd once again approach the receptionist.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[luneth]

mission025.

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In a better mood due to having figured out a plan, he’d now move toward the lady with a smile and more energetic gait. Two of his three mission slips would be placed back into his pocket as he arrived; the young Hyūga would look over the third note one final time before also putting it away. “Hello. I’m going to start the day off with the three nuke-nin... Heh, if I actually make it out alive I’ll come back and tell you which one I’ll do next.” The receptionist would reply with a lively smile and nod.

Upon signaling for him to follow, they would make their way through several dim-lit corridors and into a separate waiting room. Instead of being filled with regular civilians seeking to watch the battles, this one was crowded with the participants; some were ninja, others regular people needing money. They’d turn toward the boy as he made his way through the horde and to the opposite end of the room. He’d notice many puzzled looks, and even laughter among some of the older, more experienced men.

Haru would produce a slight smirk; now ready to show the lot of them that he wasn’t the regular eleven year-old kid. After arriving at the end of the room, he’d be greeted by a different receptionist. This one stood behind a stone counter with a metal caging surrounding the upper part of it. He understood it, it was actually smart; this atmosphere was one any sane man could snap and lose their temper in. Everyone was a bit tense, aware of the fact that their death could be only moments away.

Regardless, he was here and there was no more backing out; after taking a deep breath to calm his nerves, he'd seize the small note handed to him by the arena employee. 14-1891; once that number was yelled out, it’d be his turn to step up and fight in front of tens of thousands of Kumo citizens. He felt both nervous and excited as the minutes passed. Eventually, after at least half an hour of waiting, Haru’s number would be shouted out through an intercom. He'd smile, now only seconds away from his battle.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[luneth]

mission025.

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Finally...

The pale-eyed boy could now be seen walking out from a dark tunnel and into the blood-covered battlefield of the massive arena. The first thing he noticed was the roaring of the crowd; it scared him at first, but after a few seconds, the loud cheering began to give him energy. Their thunderous applauding shook the hard-packed dirt that covered the large, ovular expanse. Haru'd let out a quiet laugh, loving the feeling that he was getting from being the center of attention on such a huge stage.

He wasn’t foolish though, and knew this wasn’t the time to let such feelings linger. Haru guessed that was how alot of people died, he could tell just from standing there how easy it would be to get caught up in the moment and forget what was going on. He wouldn't become a victim of that; thus, not even a second later, the shinobi would activate his Byakugan and locate his three opponents. They were each spread about twenty meters apart, and actually sprinting towards him with weapons drawn.

It’d be another ten seconds before they arrived; he’d take this time to get situated and to prepare for the onslaught that was to come. He’d already decided upon using his katana prior to the battle, and as a result would pull it out and step into a defensive stance. Eyeing each of their weapons, his eyes would light up at the sight of a bow and quiver. Due to it being 3 on 1, having an archer firing arrows at him from long distance wasn’t something he could afford to let happen. Within a second he'd decided what to do.

Utilizing a shunpo, he’d appear and ram his shoulder into the ranged combatant’s chest mid-stride. The force was enough to knock him unconscious and put him on his back immediately. Taking advantage of this, he’d force the tip of his blade into the heart of the foe. The crowd’s applause doubled as he did so, almost knocking the boy off his feet. His attention would now turn toward the two others, both of which had redirected their paths and would be converging on him in only a moment’s time.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[luneth]

mission025.

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The spearman would reach him first; Haru's eyes would pay close attention to the man’s body language, reading him for any sign that could possibly indicate his next move. He’d be on the tips of his feet as the foe approached, in fear that the man would attempt to throw his weapon. He didn’t, but did instead thrust it forward after arriving in front of Haru. He’d counter it with the combination of a parry and inside pivot. The nuke-nin would attack back with twice the force, now utilizing both hands.

This was the boy’s first time using his katana outside of practice, and wasn’t prepared for the force used by his enemy. Thus, his katana would be flung nearly twenty meters across the arena as he tried to block the incoming strike. Fuck.. It shocked him, though he had no time to stand around and show it as the ex-ninja was already sending forth another stab, this time aimed for his neck. He’d swiftly duck, easily evading the man’s spear, and would continue by forcefully diving onto the opponents ankles.

He’d hear a crunching sound as the man was brought to the ground, his left ankle now broken and right one bruised. Haru would roll to the side and hop onto his feet, only to be tackled by the last nuke-nin. The Hyūga would send a knee directly up under his chin as the man tried to slam him into the ground. He could hear teeth chipping as it happened, though wouldn’t stop to grimace, but instead grab onto the back of his head and do it several more times, finally pushing him to the side at the end.

His knee would hurt for the next few seconds; however, the pain would eventually disappear due to the heat of battle. The brawler looked to be unconscious, though he wasn't stopping there. Grabbing the spear that had been jarred free earlier, Haru would drive it through the man’s head. The spearman was now getting back to his feet, surprisingly, and walked toward Haru with a determined look on his face. Haru’d yank the weapon back up, now launching it forward and directly through its owner’s stomach.

The battle was over.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; death squad
rank; c
description; This unit of captured soldiers is warmed up and ready to party. A cell of missing nin we re-captured and tortured into nice blood rage. The only way they’re getting out of here is through you, so do your village a service and win. You’ll be facing one archer, one spearman and a burly iron knuckled brawler. All are entirely tai focused but don’t let them blow your head up too much, they still know how to kill pretty well.
reward; 50 experience, 1,000 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

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[Messatsu!]

+50!