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The silence was not disturbing, but rather welcomed by Fumiko, however the threat of danger eclipsed that as she glanced at the approaching stranger and his guard escort. The headband which he wore around his neck was enough for her to tell that he was from a foreign village, and the way he walked suggested an aura of importance. He was here on official business, but there was no way for any of them to tell whether or not that business was riddled with good or ill intentions. Briefly, it crossed her mind that he might have entered under the guise of delivering news, but instead had something of a much darker nature in mind. The very thought caused sand that was once swept easily aside her sandals as they walked, to swirl about the heels of her feet hidden, but prepared nonetheless for less than pleasant actions.

However ill-begotten such an action was, otherwise, she was rather respectful offering a bow and a warm smile to the visiting shinobi with not so much as a single word. As of now, it was not her place to talk, or even interrupt for that matter if the situation called for such. Her only responsibility now was to ensure that the meeting went off with out a hitch and thereafter show the visitor his way out of the village.

The soft steps she took to reach Ogosuri's side would not go unnoticed. The gourds which were looped and tied at the back of her hips swayed and sand was sent off to the side. Such was only to be recalled however, and the particles that were briefly dispersed began also to swirl around her feet.

She wasn't comfortable standing off behind him, leaving him vulnerable to this newcomer. And in that way she was assured that she could properly protect him should things go south in diplomacy. Briefly, as she halted in her proper place, she looked back to Sui, expecting him to take similar defensive precautions should their leader be threatened in any way. However, the glance was nothing more than veiled offer, in no way was he required to take up a position next to Aero. Yet, she would be slightly ill at ease if he remained stationary in this affair. Without knowing true intention and the capabilities of the foreign shinobi, there was no way to properly prepare for the coming moments.

• Sunayama no Jutsu (Essence of Sand Technique)
  Rank:D, C, B, A, S
  Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Saton Ninjutsu
  Range: Self
  Chakra: Mid
  Special: As Sunagami deplete in Chakra and Stamina, they lose their ability to control their sand transformations, and thus begin reverting to a immobile mound of sand. When first learned, the Sunagami are protected from physical attacks by automatically losing density in the targeted area and thus becoming nothing more than a cloud of floating sand. Floating cloud form can be sustained for up to one turn, plus one more each rank above 'D' is earned before they are forced to revert to their humanoid state. All Sungami are susceptible to Suiton, Katon and Fuuton - water of ANY rank can severely interfere with the Sunagami's transformation ability, forcing extra chakra drain due to the added weight of the water; wind can quickly break up their essence when they revert to sand, making it impossible to reform; finally, fire techniques of equal rank or higher to the user's 'Essence of Sand' rank can turn the clan member into glass, instantly killing them.
  Description: Though Sunagami take on a humanoid appearance and are in fact born as normal humans, with time their special DNA is awakened through the extensive use of chakra, allowing them to revert to their more natural state - Sand. Though it is incorrect to say Sunagami are made of pure Sand, they are completely human either, and this technique proves it. The center behind all of their techniques, Sunayama no Jutsu allows the Sand Men the ability to properly control their innate ability to turn into sand at will, either to defend from incoming attacks, or do create special attacks of their own.
  Domain: Sunagami.
  
  -50 Exp raising from D to C
  
  
• Saton Ryouuken (Sand Dominion)
  Rank: D, C, B, A, S
  Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / Kekkei Touta
  Range: 0 - 50 meters
  Special: Dominion extends 10 meters in every direction of the user, and goes up 10 more with each rank learned.
  Description: The basis behind the majority of Saton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very sand around them. 'Sand Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Saton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the sand around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
  Domain: Saton.
  
  -50 Exp raising from D to C
  
  
• Suna no Tate (Shield of Sand) [25 Exp]
  Rank: D, C, B, A, S
  Type: Defensive / Ninjutsu / Kekkei Touta
  Range: 0 - 5 meters
  Special: Size of sand shield depends on the user’s level of 'Sand Dominion'. Blocks attacks of equal rank learned in a 360 degree radius. Shield is always active as long as enough sand is present to be used, and does not require handseals. Judge will determine whether fast enough attacks bypass the shield each time it’s used.
  Description: Although appearing to be one of the most basic sand jutsu, Suna no Tate is a technique that soon evolves into the user’s most sacred defensive countermeasure. Always active, the shield that protects the user is formed from a large sand presence, and does so under its own will. When needed, the user can also use their own chakra to control the sand so that it can act as a barrier. Because the protection is reliant upon how quickly the user’s sand can respond, it is possible a fast enough ninja can bypass the sand and strike the user.
  Domain: Saton. Must know Sand Dominion.
  
  -50 Exp raising from D to C
  

-150 exp with 8 remaining

They had the time to stop at her home and he wanted her to lead? To say she was surprised was a bit of an understatement and for a moment, before he pushed the large metallic doors open, she looked at him in wonder. What she had intended was only to give a courier a note to give to her family. With only a few hours to spare before the other shinobi returned, she hadn’t expected him to be so accommodating. In a dazed state she was near the last to follow, finally coming to her senses though, she trailed quietly behind Aero until they would enter the breadth of Suna. From there she would hesitantly take the forward position. Not used to having all attention turned on her, her steps rather awkwardly and it would quickly become obvious that she was better fit to take orders rather than give them. The gourds at her side swayed casually as she stepped and each time they did so one of her hands nervously made sure they would not fall from her grasp. Eventually she did speak, but only after Aero would finish catching Sui up.

“I don’t live far from here,” she would say as they would enter the first of many intersecting pathways. Coming up quickly upon one fork, she would lead them left and off, passing an alleyway which a rather large gust of wind came tore through and blew her hair off to the side. She took the time to fix her hair and her pace was slowed briefly because of it. However, their course wasn’t deterred and they would pass a series of small domed built buildings. Here with windows carved out of spinning sand she stalled and thereafter began to walk up the steps upon what could presumably be her home.

It would be at the point of their arrival that she would speak further, albeit not very confidently. For some reason the latest scenery seemed to put her a bit on edge and that reflected in the way she constantly toyed with the scarf wrapped around her neck. Pathways of sand stirred up at their heels and from walkways above, sand littered into a small sprinkle which decorated their hair with shades of tan and white the longer they stood in wait.

“I-I’ll just be a m-minute. But I understand if you want to head on ahead to the treasury.” That said she left her presumed comrades and turned for the door of her home. What lay in wait was only her mother, resting upon her bed with a scroll held out with one hand. She was a reading a letter from her husband and it seemed good news wasn’t prevalent within it.

“N-no,” Fumiko had responded, however failed to elaborate further and instead allowed the final introduction to proceed. She respectfully waited in turn for her time to speak again. Raised to respect those of high authority and men in particular, she wouldn’t want to interrupt; not until the moment was pristine and as free of confrontation as it possibly could be. During that time she looked between the two as they spoke. Although not very well-versed when it came to bloodlines and their diverging relatives, she noticed that they both had the same dark red eyes. Perhaps they were related in some way, but differing surnames seemed to add up against that notion. Regardless, such facts became trivial when one regarded the matter at hand.

She let her scarf fall loosely out of her hand. He was related to the kidnapped, a brother in fact. Though, it seemed at bit odd that before this crime he had not even known of her existence. In fact, she felt like she had misinterpreted the meaning behind his words. However, such purposeless thoughts were quickly dismissed as she raised a hand to brush some stray bangs out of her eyes. There was no reason to dwell on a matter that she would be unable to pursue further. It would not only be rude to further inquire about his relationship to the ‘missing’ Kazekage, but downright out of place.

When the other replied, she looked to him but thereafter immediately adverted his gaze. His eyes were cold and riddled with something that she could not properly describe. There was something about him that just felt wrong and the gateway to that feeling was held within his eyes. Coupled with that were his icy words and the way he explained that he didn’t like to get involved in certain matters. However, he would still help? She predicted that his intentions were truly slippery at best. However, it was not her place to speak ill of a potential comrade, not until she understood him better. For now she was content with merely keeping her attention elsewhere; like upon the rope that held up the gourds at her side. She fiddled with it and tightened and looped it until the silence between them gathered again. Thereafter, she made a quick glance with her eyes between the two to make sure it was fine to speak again.

“I was sent as a representative of the Sunagami to this council, and they would have me lend support in any way you see fit. As I said, I am at your disposal Osoguri-sama.” She bowed her head, if only to further show respect and the well-wishes of her family. Personally, she had no stake within this growing conflict. However, she would rather be sent away than to abandon a cause that would serve to benefit the people of Suna.

It was hard to say what brought her to this point. Responsibility, duty she had been told, but to what or to whom? There had been rumors nothing more and now this meeting of council members and the Special Forces unit. A bit too secretive for her tastes and yet that did not stop others from seeing the benefits of her attendance. In that way they could ensure that the village was stable and safe from outside threats such as the growing activity of criminal organizations. However, what followed neither she nor they expected. As she lingered with her arms folded and gourds at her side, conversation stirred and rose to a height of straining adversity and rising tension. Order was needed and for that there was a transfer of power to restore it.

Although she was not sitting, Fumiko wasn’t exactly hiding her presence by lurking in the shadows of the room. She stood just off to the side of the round table at the center, watching as seated members spoke, explained and thereafter tried to grasp hold of a rapidly deteriorating situation. Someone had been kidnapped, but not just any someone, she recognized the name: Etsuko Youka, the Kazekage. Her eyes widened a bit at the realization that someone so high up in power could be vulnerable, but otherwise she only rubbed a hand gently across the scarf that hung around her neck, shielding it.

A group by the name of Scarlet Abyss seemed to be the culprits, at least that is what she deduced from the council members description of the kidnapping. She had been taken from the ocean front an area suspected to hold one of their bases. Still, it was rather surprising that a group such as that were skilled enough to get the drop on an experienced shinobi such as the Kazekage. Honestly, it was a bit frightening. Regardless, now was not the time to voice the idle opinions of her guardians. She remained silent and waited.

Assorted Jutsu [/u]

• Academy Jutsu: 25 Exp

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[/li][li]Ninjutsu: N/A
[/li][li]Genjutsu: 100 Exp [/I]


[/li][li] Taijutsu: N/A
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Sunagami[/u] 125 Exp[/b]

• Ninjutsu:
  
  
  Sunayama no Jutsu (Essence of Sand Technique)[75 Exp]
  Rank:D, C, B, A, S
  Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Saton Ninjutsu
  Range: Self
  Chakra: Mid
  Special: As Sunagami deplete in Chakra and Stamina, they lose their ability to control their sand transformations, and thus begin reverting to a immobile mound of sand. When first learned, the Sunagami are protected from physical attacks by automatically losing density in the targeted area and thus becoming nothing more than a cloud of floating sand. Floating cloud form can be sustained for up to one turn, plus one more each rank above 'D' is earned before they are forced to revert to their humanoid state. All Sungami are susceptible to Suiton, Katon and Fuuton - water of ANY rank can severely interfere with the Sunagami's transformation ability, forcing extra chakra drain due to the added weight of the water; wind can quickly break up their essence when they revert to sand, making it impossible to reform; finally, fire techniques of equal rank or higher to the user's 'Essence of Sand' rank can turn the clan member into glass, instantly killing them.
  Description: Though Sunagami take on a humanoid appearance and are in fact born as normal humans, with time their special DNA is awakened through the extensive use of chakra, allowing them to revert to their more natural state - Sand. Though it is incorrect to say Sunagami are made of pure Sand, they are completely human either, and this technique proves it. The center behind all of their techniques, Sunayama no Jutsu allows the Sand Men the ability to properly control their innate ability to turn into sand at will, either to defend from incoming attacks, or do create special attacks of their own.
  Domain: Sunagami.
  
  
  
  
  Suna Okori (Sand Genesis)[25 Exp]
  Rank:D, C, B, A, S
  Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Saton Ninjutsu
  Range: Self
  Chakra: Mid
  Special: Because Sunagami are made of sand, they can use themselves as a base for all Saton jutsu. Highest rank known determines the rank of Saton the Sunagami can use.
  Description: A very basic yet essential technique, this allows the Sunagami to use their bodies as mediums for the birthing of Sand jutsu should they lack the environmental advantage, or some sort of carrying device housing sand. Because they themselves are made of sand, it makes accessing Saton jutsu near instantaneously - just keep in mind not to use too much, or teh user will simply weaken themselves!
  Domain: Sunagami. Sunayama no Jutsu.
  
  
  
  
  Ryuusa Shunmen no Jutsu (Quicksand Skin Technique)[25 Exp]
  Rank: D
  Type: Supplementary / Special Bloodline Technique / Saton Ninjutsu
  Range: Self
  Chakra: Low
  Special: Strength of absorbed attack depends on the Sunagami's highest 'Essence of Sand' rank. Up to one blow can be absorbed per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
  Description: As the Sunagami further their understanding of the control over their sand bodies, their skill in altering their density composition enhances. In this case, rather than simply breaking up into a tuff of floating sand, the Sunagami learns to absorb the blow, increasing their layers of sand compacting the region to be struck as well building up the pressure in said area, so that when struck the weapon or limb is stuck within. To the opponent, it'll feel as if they had buried their weapon/hand in quicksand. By reforming around the impact point, they are able to trick their opponent into coming in for an obvious attack. From this point, they can finish their opponent off, or capture them for later use.
  Domain: Sunagami. Sunayama no Jutsu 'D'.