Recent Posts

No sweat. Good luck with your RL activities.

With the cacophony of noises no longer a disturbance, Rael peeled away the unarmed exploding note, paying no mind to his Genin counterpart's concern about his previous act before stowing them away. Jett had already seen firsthand during their last mission together what lengths the young medic could go in order to get a job done. If he didn't get rebuked for blowing up seven miscreants, practically mocking them with their dead acquaintance before doing so, Rael doubted the teen would raise a stink over him simply frightening off a few pests. After all, results were what counted.

Jett's story was nothing exactly new to the white-haired medic, but that did nothing to dissuade him from listening with 100% attention. Okay, maybe it dropped two or three percent each time he seized another nikudango off the skewer with his teeth. He thought it was unfair how Jett's father held him responsible for the death of his wife, despite how common such sentiments were with husbands over labor complications; it wasn't as though any newborn infant wanted to be bereft of a mother upon birth. Furthermore, having to grow up without knowing maternal love must have been just as difficult for his companion, as it was for the teen's father, if not more so.

For a minute, Rael thought of his own parents, and the extenuating circumstances that led to them fleeing from the frozen north, eventually finding refuge in the Elemental Nations. Obviously they were very much in love, remaining together through trial and tribulation despite the worst Fate had to throw at them. Would his father have shown him the same resentment, if after everything he and his spouse had endured, their newborn child took away the one person he cared most about? Rael didn't know, and even if he were to ask his father now, he was unlikely to receive an answer.

At the very least, Jett had an older sibling, sister, that cared about him; he was not entirely alone. However, the news of an accident claiming the lives of father and sons, those responsible for treating a young boy as filth, caused an eyebrow to arch. There was no concrete evidence to support his budding thought, but he was sure the older Genin would enlighten him on the matter.

Did he...?

Rael merely inclined his head, a subtle gesture for the other male to continue.

HEALING POST

Shit, shit, SHIT.

A shinobi never gives into his emotions. Rael knew that, and followed it diligently since before he even came to Kirigakure, much less enrolled in the Academy. However, even years spent denying himself the ability to worry, especially when out in the field, could not stop the white-haired medic from mentally cursing in anxiety. Only giving himself the briefest of self-diagnostics, enough to confirm he would not suffer any lasting debilitation, the boy rushed over to the gaping hole left amidst the rubble around him, demolished nearly to the point of nonrecognition. Down below, he could just make out Kagirina's body, backside up with his head almost completely face down in the water.

Hell no. Not on the first day, new guy.

He jumped, not giving a second thought about else might be in the water that could damage him during the fall. Landing with a loud splash, four meters away from the downed snake-user, Rael was grateful none of the heavy debris from above had dropped down and crushed his fellow Genin. A swift glance around revealed their sensei to be nowhere in sight; could he have gotten caught in the second floor when it collapsed? What would they do without their team leader?

No, don't think. Just concentrate, and heal.

He needed Kagirinai to be lying on his back for the best result, but now was not the time to be picky. The freezing cold water, wherever it had come from (he suspected Yokumaru-sensei had something to do with it), was a deathtrap for the Genin teetering between this realm and the next. Despite however much chakra he retained after executing those previous jutsu, it did him no good while continuously circulating throughout his sytem, just keeping him from falling prey to hypothermia. He was not even remotely trained in Katon ninjutsu, but would provide the next best thing, other than a warm blanket under dry conditions.

"Hang on and don't move, Kagirinai. I've got you." Gently tilting the head a bit more sideways, so the Genin didn't risk drowning in case the water level rose even higher, Rael set about to work. Placing both palms on the small of his ally's back, a sudden surge of chakra passed between the pair, rushing into its recipient as its healing properties replaced Kagirinai's, but to greater effect. Immediately after, a green aura wrapped itself around Rael's palms, and he began tending to the other boy's more grievous injuries first. Namely, the giant laceration running along the length of his back. With his mastery of the 'Shousen' technique, the ripped muscle began to mend itself first, followed shortly by an accelerated level of blood cell production to replace the hefty amount lost, if the red pool around them was any indication.

Luckily for Kagirinai, his spine was not damaged in any way, otherwise the story would have long been over. With his life-threatening injuries out of the way, Rael began to work on restoring sections of torn flesh, coaxing the cells to replicate exponentially more quickly than normal, leaving the minor cuts and bruises until last. As he worked, the Genin glancing to the sides, hoping any minute now, a damaged but at least alive Yokumaru would come stumbling into view.

---

<sup>1. Chakra Ijou [Chakra Transfer] // 'B' Rank // x1 'High' amount transferred to Kagirinai
2. Shousen no Jutsu [Mystical Hand Technique] // 'S' Rank // x1 High</sup>

Chakra no Iko [Chakra Strength Gathering]
Rank: S [300]
Type: Supplementary
Range: --
Chakra: --
Special: Serves as a base for all medic-strength techniques by boosting 'Souin' with power equal to highest rank known.
Description: The basics behind the chakra-enhanced strength lies in gathering one's chakra at a fine point in their body while performing quick, volatile movements so that their strength is enhanced. By molding their chakra at the desired appendage, it glows a unique color, representing the presence of 'Chakra Strength'. Users of this style should not be taken lightly.
Domain: Souin

Kongouriki [Golden Thunder Power]
Rank: D, C B, A, S [325]
Type: Offensive
Range: --
Handseals: --
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - x2 Mid, A - High, S - x2 High
Special: Sends the victim flying if struck equivalent to the highest rank learned of this technique.

D: 5 meter knock-back // 15% breakability
C: 10 meter knock-back // 30% breakability
B: 15 meter knock-back // 45% breakability
A: 20 meter knock-back // 60% breakability
S: 25 meter knock-back // 75% breakability

Description: The Golden Thunder Power comes in the form of any powered up punch or kick with enough chakra behind it to send the victim behind the strike flying. Such a strike often results in added injury from the forced flight, as well as the strike itself.
Domain: Souin

Katainigiri [Giant's Grip]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S [75]
Type: Supplementary
Range: --
Handseals: --
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - x2 Mid, A - High, S - x2 High
Special: Sending a sudden surge of chakra to one's hands, the medic can produce a sudden bout of strength, capable of lifting objects much heavier than themselves over their head. Highest rank known establishes lifting capacity, as well as the distance the medic may toss said objects.

D: x2 lifting capacity / 5 m tossing range
C: x3 lifting capacity / 10 m tossing range
B: x6 lifting capacity / 15 m tossing range
A: x9 lifting capacity 20 m tossing range
S: x12 lifting capacity / 25 m tossing range

Description: With a steady stream of precise chakra fed to their muscles, the medic is capable of a sudden boost to their lifting and throwing ability. Masters of this technique have been rumored to be capable of lifting and throwing large trees, boulders, and even buildings.
Domain: Souin

---

Total: 300 + 325 + 75 = 700 EXP to be removed from sidebar.

Horisageru no Karada [To Delve Into The Body]
Rank: A [150]
Type: Supplementary
Range: --
Handseals: 15
Chakra: High
Special: The user creates a chakra 'sonar' which delves into a patient's body and confers the complete state of the body to the user after a turn. Can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: A highly precise Medical ninjutsu, the user channels chakra into their hands and then places them both on the patient's solar plexus. The chakra pulses through the body in several waves, taking all important information about the condition of the body and relaying it to the user. In this way a Medical ninja is capable of instantly understanding what is wrong with the body, although not necessarily what is needed to fix the problem.
Domain: Iryou Ninjutsu

Chakra no Mesu [Chakra Scalpel]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S [300]
Type: Supplementary / Offensive / Medical Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Handseals: No
Chakra: D - Low, C - Mid, B - x2 Mid, A - High, S - x2 High
Special: Produces unique chakra cutting damage that bypasses physical barriers such as skin, clothing or armor and cuts within the body. Highest rank known establishes the lethality of the scalpel, as well as the opportunity for internal damage and bleeding if it strikes; internal damage, if successful, leads to ranked damage per turn until treated, with the damage rank being whatever 'Chakra Scalpel' level was used against the victim.

D: Slices the inside with a shallow cut, resulting in no internal bleeding. Muscles cut with this rank will only suffer a slight reduction in mobility.
C: Cuts with this rank will cause minimal internal bleeding and will limit mobility by 25%
B: Damage inflicted with B-rank chakra scalpel is enough to damage internal organs and slice muscles for a 50% reduction in functionality.
A: The A-ranked version of this technique can cause fatal organ failure after 5 turns of affliction and can disable muscles to a degree of 75% loss of strength, speed, and range of motion.
S: Slices with an S-ranked chakra scalpel can instantly shred a muscle, disabling all motion associated with it. This rank can inflict fatal organ damage, bleeding out within 2 turns if not treated. The scalpel is so sharp at this rank it can cut through nerve fibers if the medic chooses to aim for them.

Description: 'Chakra no Mesu' is a special Ninjutsu technique used by medical ninjas. After forming the needed handseals, the medic will focus chakra to their hands, creating a distinct, colored hue of chakra. When their charged hands reach the body of their target, they can extend the chakra internally into the target's body to cut and neatly slice their muscles and blood vessels without harming the surface skin. This technique can be used in battle, but because of its hectic nature, the fine precision required for an instant kill is not feasible. Damage can still be done to the vital organs, but the technique should be used carefully in battle. Developed for surgery, it has since taken a unique aspect in battle.
Domain: Iryou Ninjutsu, Shousen no Jutsu

Already purchased ranks D through A.

Total: 150 + 300 = 450 EXP to be removed from sidebar.

Rael's eyes narrowed surreptitiously, but he refrained from voicing his private suspicions before nodding once and pulling himself over the ledge, into the room. He would wait until later before finding out why Dr. Nara seemed unaffected by this supposed 'breakout' or is she?. Furthermore, if it was indeed contagious, wasn't he exposed to similar risk? Temporarily putting concern for his own well-being on hold, he hurried over to the three bodies, first getting a visual assessment of their conditions before doing anything else.

"How long ago was the breakout," he demanded, kneeling next to the closest one. None of them seemed to be in danger of bleeding out at least, otherwise the vital fluids would have stained their clothing. Blunt trauma of any sort could not be immediately ruled out, but at least none of them had their head caved in; that would have been a tad difficult to fix.

Gently placing his hands on the patient's solar plexus, he began running a full scan of the individual's internal system, searching for clues that might relay what was afflicting them. Since all three supposedly fell to the same outbreak, discovering how to treat one of them would bring him that much closer to uncovering what was wrong with the remaining two.

---

^{Horisageru no Karada [To Delve Into The Body] // A Rank // High -> Mid}