ROUND 3! Rinji vs Masumi

[Proctor Tōjō]

Strong iron walls surround the 30x60 meter rectangular arena. The sky is visible above, giving way to the thin sheet of snow covering the ground; small piles of powdery white bunch up at random. A single stream of water runs down the center of the arena from each longest end, and a single, lifeless tree rests next to it at the center of the frozen battleground. Thick and heavily reinforced glass forged by the locals is embedded high (30 meters) in the iron walls to allow for spectators, and only one door exists on one of the short ends of rectangle.

The two fighters stood thirty meters apart whilst facing one another and having their backs point towards a corner in the arena. A crowd of celebrities and civilians alike had gathered to witness the upcoming fights. The proctor would remain in the arena for the duration for fight in case things go too far, though it was unlikely that the participants would notice his presence once the match would begin.

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First posts are intros only. Rinji posts first.

48 hour IIC—if you miss your IIC twice then you are disqualified.

PM any questions regarding the round to me. If a dispute comes up and the two combatants cannot come to an agreement, you can PM me and I will find a battle mod for the thread.

The round will over whenever one of the fighters are unable to continue battle or if the proctor steps in and declares a winner himself.

Winners will be eligible to become Chuunin.

[Hirihi]

Hirihi entered the arena that was set before her with the proctor guiding her into the arena. Her red eyes would be held forward as she was determined NOT to show any weakness to her opponent. As she walked quietly, she would enter a large arena that was what she would assume to be specifically manufactured to generate no unfair advantage to either of the participants. Land was equal, water was present, and a little tree there. It was all rather serene, and it was hard to imagine really what she was supposed to be doing there. Fighting? She wasn't taught to fight, not professionally.

Medical abilities were her forte, but there had only been one person to push her to the point of fighting. That had been her experience. It was something that she was finding came with the territory, though, of being a ninja as she progressed through the Exams. She had passed the 1st round, so she had the mind of a ninja. She had passed the 2nd round, so she had the ability to execute the actions in a simulation. Now, how did she stack up in a fight against someone? Tucking the bits of pink hair behind her ear, Hirihi finally let her gaze meet her opponent. She was going to be fighting against another female ninja, but she seemed to be much more developed than herself in her physical appearance.

This wasn't to assume that she was intimidated by this, though. This was just to say that Hirihi looked like a child much in comparison. Most would assume her young age by appearance, so it may work very well in her favor to look younger if this would generate any sort of sympathy...

[Sayomi]

I could taste it upon the edge of my tongue.

The poison...

The ground was blanketed in ivory, the cold sensation emanating from it kept Masumi alert. Her toes squirmed around, testing the soft terrain as she stood roughly thirty meters from her supposed opponent. Having come this far, some child wasn't going to stop her; not at the very end. The clear sky above could be seen, with a cursory glance about she discerned a few key elements of their battlefield, whilst walking forward steadily.

A stream of water ran down the center, something she could most definitely use, a tree giving off no life sat idle next to the flowing stream, clear glass barricaded her within its walls. Masumi could see the blurred faces of the spectators, a half smile curled her freckle face as looked straight ahead, her sights locked onto the red head. It was here Masumi-the single Kirigakure shinobi was to demonstrate Their power. Opportunity gleamed and Masumi planned on taking full advantage of it.

Already Masumi had crossed ten meters worth of distance unknowingly, stopping, she drew Kubikiri from her back, holding it with her left hand. "Lets not waste anymore time!" The first move would belong to the girl, but victory was always to the strong...

[Hirihi]

As the two would enter a strange standoff, the smaller of the two unmoving as the older by appearance moved forward, Hirihi weighed her options. She had little she could do to help her offensively. She had weapons, thankfully, that she had purchased before coming to the exams. Things that could very well help her to gain the upper hand that she would need to earn her right to be considered a Chuunin. Their had not been a declaration of the two to commence the fight, but the woman would produce her weapon and set Hirihi automatically on edge. What was she going to do?

When she drew what appeared to be a large sword, Hirihi gauged the distance between the two. They were approximately 20 meters apart, and that was as close as she wanted the girl to get to her. Immediately producing a series of handseals, she decided it was time to test the waters. Hirihi had few offensive techs, but they were so diverse that it made little difference on if the girl was going to figure out her style. She had little pattern to her learning, as she had not had a chance to properly formulate any battle plans. With the end of the handseals, Hirihi would quickly grab a kunai grenade from her pack and wave her other hand forward and produce a set of round fireballs.

The fireballs were hollow inside, by nature, and it gave her the chance to throw the kunai grenade inside of one of the fireballs, masking it from view. Firing all five fireballs, she would space them so that they would fire two meters apart, approximately, throwing the grenade inside of the one in the middle. The fireballs were spaced so that there were two to her left and two to her right, leaving one in the middle that was directed directly at her. With the attack put forth, giving off the idea that she preferred the long range attacks, Hirihi quickly grabbed her tonfa and held them so that the weapon ran along her upper arms, prepared to shield herself.

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Housenka no Jutsu (Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Katon Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Up to 5 projectile fireballs can be made at once, plus 5 more each time retrained. Travels as far as the projectile allows.
Description: Basic yet very effective within the Katon arsenal of jutsu, this technique allows the ninja to emit a series of small fire balls after a simple set of handseals are made. The ninja can also hurl a projectile which is covered in these same flames. To the opponent the attack appears to be only the balls of flame, because they do not see the hidden threat within the flames. The flames can be used to cover different projectiles like shuriken or kunai, and only select doujutsu and bloodline abilities allow the user to see through the deception.
Domain: Katon

1/2 Kunai Grenades used

[Sayomi]

I could taste it upon the edge of my tongue.

The poison...

The threat was real.

Maple eyes assessed the girl as her hands clasped together and with that Masumi's reaction would in turn begin; however gauging the fireballs their flames seemed to die out once they reached ten meters, revealing the hidden trap that spring out, but sadly none would reach Masumi. Seeing no need she slammed her blade into the snow. (The jutsu travels as far as the projectile allows, which is 10 meters, but we are twenty meters so your jutsu wouldn't reach.) The coming assault died down as Masumi crossed the threshold of five more meters, her hands clasped together, dancing as chakra circumnavigated her body.

"Suiton: Suitenhoufutsu no jutsu!"

Mouthing the words, the jutsu came to life, water springing from the ground like that of a venus flytrap seeking to engulf the red haired child within its watery prison as she armed herself with her tonfas. Anticipating the attack would prove extremely difficult; however even as the ebb and flow of rising water sought to detain the girl Masumi herself was speeding her way, water already suffused at the balls of her heels allowing her to slide swiftly upon the ground without the obstruction of their snowy field.

Roughly ten meters and swiftly closing Masumi's hands met together for a final tango, a wry smile upon her lips. Masumi knew she couldn't kill the girl, things were always so much harder when death wasn't allowed, but for this girl what was coming was callous, death would seek her and she it, that was if someone who lurked didn't step up.

What was coming next was huge!

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Chakra Mastery 1 (+ Hozuki natural suiton reduction ACTIVE)

[1] prep!

OOC; Not sure, but I'm pretty confident you can't use that jutsu because of the KATON revamp, which happened ages ago. Other than that, that actual jutsu doesn't have a range sense you neglected to update so it states it travels as far as the projectile inside or thats what I got from it, but being 20 meters away it wouldn't reach.

Suitenhoufutsu (Sky and Water Convergence)
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Only one person can be trapped at a time. However, every time this jutsu is learned again, the user gains the ability to imprison one extra person with an additional prison. Water comes forth from the ground right below the user and moves fast, without warning. If target is running across a surface of water, the prison moves twice as fast. Same effects as Water Prison apply.
Description: Suitenhoufutsu is a suiton ninjutsu technique which causes water to rise from the ground and surround the target, like Water Prison, yet without requiring the user to keep it steady by keeping hand contact. After the user does a string of hand seals, they summon the water, and can then use this water to drown his target, keep them imprisoned, or even torture.
Dmain: Suiton. Must know Water Prison Technique.

Suberasu (Walk of Water)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Chakra: Mid
Special: Doubles user’s maximum movement speed by creating a steady film of jelly water under the Hozuki's feet, allowing them to slide efficiently. When sliding over water, chakra cost for the slide is reduced by one consumption level.
Description: One of the Hozuki’s greatest advantages comes from their very essence, their viscous jelly substance able to instantly provide the user with a limited yet versatile source of suiton. In this case, the user is able to mold chakra on the same path that’s used to keep their appendages in place, allowing an extra amount of chakra to constantly cover their feet. This chakra allows the user to essentially slide or ‘surf’ across the ground at steady speeds for as long as the user’s chakra network can sustain. Because the water provided comes from the user's jelly, they can ride on any form of surface inclined or flat, as long as they have the chakra and said areas do not pose threats to the Hozuki's life - i.e. fire, thunder, etc. A telltale glassy streak is left behind, a smear of jelly revealing the traveling Hozuki’s next destination.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘C’ ranked Hydration.

[Hirihi]

Hirihi watched in confusion as the fireballs would end up only traveling half the distance between the two. The grenade would not find its target, nor would anything come of it as she would hold the tonfas forward in preparation to attack. Within seconds, a series of handseals performed by her assailant, Hirihi would attempt to move to strike out. Her movements would not be allowed to propel much further, though, as she was trapped in something that she had not foreseen.

In her mind, she figured that she should have known. As the water would climb and come up, surrounding her, Hirihi would begin to replay many scenarios of what she would have done differently if she had thought about it better. She had come to these exams completely unprepared. She was a medic... and Drago had done little to prepare her for what she was doing in those exams. The water would seal her into what appeared to be a prison of sorts and she found herself unable to move any further.

She was easily beaten, and she was hating herself for it.

[Sayomi]

I could taste it upon the edge of my tongue.

The poison...

"Bingo!"

It had all happened so perfectly, it was uncanny, but who was she to fret over such minuscule aspects of warfare? The red haired girl had become trapped within the watery prison, by that moment Masumi was already in closing range, her former intentions were no longer needed so the Hozuki would instead change it up some, saving the girl was not her duty. What Masumi sought was incapacitation, her fighting prowess had yet to been demonstrated. Whilst her charge Masumi's arm had engorged itself with water; new-found power surged through the enlarged limb.

Masumi left arm would extend forward from her position, whilst the rest of her body shifted forward, taking on the appearance of a blob. Her outreaching hand would seek to grab ahold of the girl as her own body rushed forward at frightening speeds, seeking to ensnare the girl into a much more dangerous prison. Her hand was designed to keep the girl still from writhing about, while her own body entered the prison she'd created. Within the water, it'd be childs play to entrap the girl within an inescapable prison.

There'd be no acid within these waters as normal, but the amount of force would soon crush and break bones, leaving her gasping for air, where air could not hope to be attained. Her only hope to escape insult to injury would be interference from an outside force. This was the way of Kirigakure shinobi-cruel and ruthless without mercy-The devils blade sharp and deadly as serpents venom.

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Suika no Jutsu (Hydration Technique)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Chakra: Mid
Special: As Hozuki deplete in Chakra and Stamina, they lose their ability to control their liquefaction and thus begin reverting to a puddle-like state. Jelly puddle moves slow on land, half the user's normal movement speed, but fast under water, twice the user's movement speed. When first learned, the Hozuki is protected from physical attacks through auto-liquefaction, and can sustain their jelly form without achieving contact with any form of water for up to one turn, plus one more each rank above 'D' is earned. Once the Hozuki reaches water, their jelly timer is reset; if not, they are forced to revert to their humanoid state and suffer double-chakra drain as a result of to the forced transformation. All Hozuki are susceptible to Raiton and Hyouton, to the point jutsu used on Hozuki from these are raised by a single rank damage-wise, and when struck, they are unable to liquefy properly - however, they can neutralize Katon and Youton with attacks of equal rank.
Description: The core technique behind the bloodlimit and the door to stronger, more powerful attacks, this jutsu allows the Hozuki to totally transform their body into a condensed state of water, so dense that the user can withstand even the roughest of physical attacks, yet so malleable that on a whim, they can also decompose into mere puddles. From a single hair to the skin and muscles, everything can be liquefied and solidified, be it to evade an enemy's attack during a short range battle, to infiltrate a structure, or to launch a surprise attack from a liquefied state Maintaining this form requires that the clan member keep themseves constantly hydrated, but in this form the can also draw upon and control nearby water by immersing and merging amongst the liquid. And best of all - by liquefying their whole body at will, it makes it impossible for the Hozuki to receive damage from physical attacks. Automatic liquefaction occurs instantly whenever struck by non-elemental physical attacks, allowing the Hozuki to reform their body as water around the attack until danger is clear. When the user passes out, they turn into a jelly-like, dormant state until consciousness is regained.
Domain: Hozuki.

Suiton Okori (Water Genesis)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Saton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Chakra: Mid
Special: Because Hozuki are made of water, they can use themselves as a base for all Suiton jutsu. Highest rank known determines the rank of Suiton the Hozuki can use.
Description: A very basic yet essential technique, this allows the Hozuki to use their bodies as mediums for the birthing of Water jutsu should they lack the environmental advantage, or some sort of carrying device housing water. Because they themselves are made of water, it makes accessing Water jutsu near instantaneously - just keep in mind not to use too much, or the user will simply weaken themselves!
Domain: Hozuki. Suika no Jutsu.

Kusshin
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Range: 0-50 Meters
Special: Allows the user to extend one of their limbs, allowing them to increase the range of their jutsu and attacks. Range increase is based off of the users Hydration Rank. D rank Hydration allows the user to extend a limb 10 meters while S rank Hydration allows for an extension of up to 50 Meters. Does not require seals.
Description: Utilizing their ability to convert their bodies to water, a Hozuki can actually achieve the elongation of their limbs. By utilizing this ability, a Hozuki can increase the range of their attacks. However, due to the properties of inertia if a hozuki were to throw a punch and extend their arm, they would not be able to change the trajectory of the punch mid-attack. As the User masters their ability to liquefy their body, their ability to stretch their limbs will also increase.
Domain: Hozuki. Requires D rank Hydration.

Kan'oke (Dense Water Coffin)
Rank: A
Type: Offensive / Special Bloodline Technique / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Very High
Special: Up to one victim can be 'consumed' per thread, plus one more each time retrained. Consumption lasts a single turn and is inescapable, that is, unless the opponent can somehow produce a burst of chakra greater than the one overtaking them. Can only consume homanoid targets of comparable size on land - however, underwater, or in the presence of large bodies of water, the Hozuki can devour almost anything.
Description: A highly effective combat technique due to its high element of surprise, this deadly jutsu is best reserved for close combat situations. In a moment when the Hozuki spots their opponent's opening, their essence suddenly shifts forward at frightening speeds, no longer resembling a human and instead reverting into a giant blob. Their aim is to envelop the victim, smothering them so that they drown in the dense waters, feel their bones break due to the pressure, and even poison them by using their unique jelly.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘A’ ranked Hydration.

Gousuiwan no Jutsu (Strong Water Arm Technique)
Rank: B, B
Type: Offensive / Special Bloodline Technique / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Chakra: High
Special: On top of the technique's base rank damage, the boost adds additional damage equal to the Hozuki's highest 'Hydration' rank. Can be used on any appendage (arms or legs), but can only be used on one arm or leg at a time, and once pumped up, the Hozuki cannot transfer it among limbs unless the technique is canceled and re-used. Pump-up lasts up to one turn, plus one more each time retrained - after that, regardless of it being cancelled or hitting its limit, a cool-down occurs equal to the same amount of turns the user kept the 'Water Arm' pumped. Cool-down applies to the particular limb used, leaving the others open for use.
Description: Using their ability to transform their body into water, the Hozuki will reform their limbs, be it arms or legs, into a more muscular form. The muscles of the arm are temporarily enlarged and strengthened by the moisture gathered from the whole body, and as it is compressed into the entire arm, it provides boosts equivalent to an instant pump-up. This stronger limb allows the clan member to deliver more powerful blows with either a weapon or taijutsu in conjunction with the boosted limb. However, because it is essential to properly control the moisture balance inside the body, this technique's degree of difficulty is very high. The trade off for such difficulty? The technique gives the user superhuman strength, capable of cutting through both rock walls and steel doors.
Domain: Hozuki. ‘B’ ranked Hydration.

[Proctor Tōjō]

Masumi wins.

[Trigga]

Taiga 25
Hirihi 23