Situational battle [Kisarazu]

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Gone with a passing wind

|wilting magnolia|
^{Cutting loose, and seeing what your made of. It isn't quite that easy.}

Me and Kisarazu- a Hoshigake I had met who was surprisingly acquaintances with Yuuza, a man I met by what could only be deemed fate. Something bigger than either of use had willed us together, so I wouldn't fight it. No, I'd be sparing him.

He stood before me, his body towering over my own, small disposition. A wind passed us, shuffling my ivory locks, twisting and curling them.I gulped as I watched him, I was waiting for any move, and slightest twitch. The world seemed fake, and the ninjato Yuuza had given me felt heavy, almost too heavy for me to bare.

Sweat rolled down my brow, but I didn't swipe it away, I only stood there waiting for him to say something...anything. I wasn't too sure if I was even ready for him to do such a thing, but I didn't make my feelings known in the open. I'd keep them to myself. Man, why was time so slow, why wouldn't he just go ahead and move, besides he was the one that wanted to spar.

"So, are we going to do this today?"

I managed to speak the words with the courage I had been summoning since we reached this quiet clearing. Trees were behind me, a lake to my west, sunlight could barely seep through the upper canopy, birds seemed to not approach and the insects scurried away, hiding from the training session that was to ensue to the area. I could only hope, he wouldn't kill me...

"I can do this....."

[MALAK;]

we dance on graves;

Walking with the young girl they'd soon find a clearing and put a distance between each other. Yet the surrounding area would be void of movement from either of them along with sound. They were analyzing each other, with Kisarazu also attempting to get the girl to make the first move, yet he knew she wouldn't. Her body languaged could be seen by even a blind man.

And then she spoke, and the way she said what she said caused him to slowly crack a devilish grin from ear to ear before popping the knuckles in each of his fists as he entered a style-less fighting stance. And when this happened he rushed forward, jumping towards the girl and rotating at an angle as he flicked his right wrist, a single Retractable Wrist Blade coming to life, aiming to meet the blade Yuuza had given her.

"Test your might!"

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[くすり]

|wilting magnolia|
^{It had started, yet I wasn't ready. Not now.}

The stillness, the quiet, they both broke as his thunderous footsteps, alerted my tensed body. My eyes followed, but it was like my body wouldn't follow. Was this fear or something else? His body twisted and with a simple flick a light shimmered as it was projected towards me. It all snapped together, my reaction, my mind. I had to move.

And fast.

With a quick flick of my own left hand I drew a kunai and attempted to deflect the devious, incoming strike . My arm, guided by my eyes motioned to the are where I thought it would hit. Unprepared My body faltered as I was knocked aback, stumbling, I caught myself, striking back as fast I could by throwing the kunai.

Whilst that action I drew Yuuza's ninjato that was now mine, rolling to the side, I'd run forward and strike with a simple vertical slash. I was by far no swordsmen, and my skills weren't even novice at best, but, this was what I was training for-to get better.

OOC: I never stated I was holding the Ninjato.

[MALAK;]

ooc; your holding it if i say so!!!

Watching the girl stumble and attempt an offensive move he couldn't help, but grin, merely tilting his head to the side to avoid her thrown kunai. And then she'd draw the blade Yuuza had given her just earlier. Meeting her charge Kisa let their weapons clash, his Retractable Wrist Blade to her Ninjato. Struggling with her for a moment he chose to dominate her in power and knock her aside, ending the short lived struggle for power.

"Your either going to have to be fast or strong, I doubt you can be both right now, probably will be years til you can."

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Scratching the side of his head for a few moments he popped his neck to the side before he began walking towards the little blond. "Come now, again power or speed, choose!"[/color][/left][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

[くすり]

|wilting magnolia|
^{Strength or speed?}

Both our blades clashed epicly as amber sparks fluttered about me, however our clash wouldn't last long as the bigger man-Kisazaru over-powered me. It was quite clear I couldn't match him with strength, but maybe I could with speed. He was right. I was no match physically for him and he was trying to teach me not to clash with stronger opponents. I'd have to avoid a standstill and strike quickly. Stumbling back on my feet, I regained my footing, digging my heels into the earth.

"Yes!"

I said allowed as I weaved in an out, ducking in, and leaning forward I tucked my elbow in, grabbing Yuuza's ninjato with both hands I'd extend the blade forward, straight ahead in a poking motion, aimed for his sternum.

"I can do this...."

[Messatsu!]

Having rejuvenated his chakra reserves with soft intervals of rest, Yuuza was ready to press on with his incessant travels. To him seconds were precious to him, much like each pocket of distilled oxygen that ran through his lungs. Each second he had not been obtaining power seemed to be a wasted one, making his journey seem to take an eternity. He'd have to push himself, his search for a cure for his sisters disease was a mission that could not be failed, not unless he was deprived of life by another.

Smooth footfalls carried him across the vast bodies of mist, following the echoing collision of metal that billowed into the air, it had to be Kisarazu and Saori.

"I hope he isn't being too rough."

"You seem so fond of her so quickly, is it becau-Nevermind"

"..."

Satiated with new powers, he was read to move out, but first he had to meet up with his comrades. Stepping forth from the side of a tree he made himself known with a gentle "Ahem", clearing his throat, but it just seemed to low to grab their attention, so instead, he thought he'd looks rather cool. With a quick intangible step his, he made his way to Saori's forefront, allowing her blade to collide with his sternum, however, given the durability of his armor and the ninjato, not even a scratch was mad.

"Enough, I've gathered enough energy, time to keep it moving. You seemed to have handled yourself well against Kisarazu, Saori. Not many can accomplish that"

Spraying her with words of extolment, he spoke once more

"Ready?" We're headed to Tetsu, If you want to know why, ask on the way there, wasting time by standing here."

[くすり]

|wilting magnolia|
^{Onward into the unknown!}

Our sparring match was cut short when Yuuza came into the scene, filled with new found vigor and ready set out. Although I was tired from my match with Kisazaru, I was excited to go to a new land, so I quickly sheathed the blade he gave me, not worrying too much about the shark man, I shuffled behind Yuuza, my cheeks red with happiness from his compliment. It was good to live life the way you wanted, and this little bit of knowledge made me feel better about leaving behind my old life.

"Whats in Testu no Kuni Yuuza, whats it like there?"


I asked casually. I was oblivious to our reason for going, but even so it was kind of embarrassing asking what Tetsu no kuni was like, I had a strange feeling ti was something I should have known, but I didn't let it bother me too much as we walked, taking our leaving of Mizu no kuni.

[MALAK;]

Prepared to clash with the girl once more he paused when Yuuza walked right into her strike, taking it like a champ with no damage done. Tilting his head to the side he listened on only to turn his attention to the area they had been at earlier. "Wait Yuuza, I think we're being followed...hehe. I'll meet you guys in Iron country, let me take care of this grunt."

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And with that he vanished, charging off to meet the possible threat.
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[Messatsu!]

"Wait Yuuza, I think we're being followed...hehe. I'll meet you guys in Iron country, let me take care of this grunt."

Taken by Kisarazu's words, Yuuza cast a quick glance over his shoulder as his mind processed his request. Someone had been tailing them, and Yuuza failed to make notice of their presence? It vexed him very little, Kisarazu cohesive, organic structure greatly differed from that of Yuuza's and Saori's, he bore the heightened senses of a Shark, so he wasn't too surprised by this. He gave Kisarazu a quick affirming nod.

"Sure thing, Just don't fall too behind."

Casting his occuli to the road before him, his casual strolled continued, nearing the border of Mizu no kuni as what little mist lingered gently parted from his feet. He looked down towards Saori, as he handed her a thick cotton, hooded cloak.

"Its Quite cold in Tetsu, given that its overran by eternal winters. We will need to stay warm should we wish to tread through its land. Though I'm not sure how Kisarazu will fare. Nevertheless, its the land where Samurai's dwell, and possibly new allies."

With his new destination within plain view of his mind. He set out towards Tetsu no kuni

[exit to Tetsu No Kuni]

[くすり]

|wilting magnolia|
^{Onward into the unknown!}

We'd been followed, and my heart immediately jumped upwards. I had just left Kumogakure and I really was hoping no one had caught onto my trail, not yet at least. Kisazaru decided to stay behind, and Yuuza had given him to go ahead, I assumed Kisazaru was capable of holding his own, and not just cause he could over power me, but Yuuza looked up to him. So I thought it'd be okay. Whispering good luck, I'd pray for his safe return in my mind. With that we took off, and Yuuza explained to me what it was like in Tetsu no Kuni, whilst handing me a hooded cloak to keep me warm on those cold, frosty nights. We were headed, searching for allies, maybe I could keep up this lifestyle, but for how long?

[MALAK;]

enter//

So the grunt that had been following them was an easy kill, which offered him more than enough time to catch back up with Yuuza and the little girl. Speaking only a few words as they began exiting the Water Country he began grinning. "Too easy."

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exit to iron country?!//

[Comatose]

Moved.