The Haunted Forest (099)

[Howard]

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Desmond paused for a moment to think about everything he had just learned. Your neutrality works fine for me. If I have full autonomy of the lands that come under my supervision then I can build them up and govern them how I want so nothing really changes on my end. Really if you think about it nothing between us changes at all except for the fact that instead of 2 we are now one clan. As for what is going on with the shogunate I essential cut ties from him the moment I helped fake Trunks' death and collected the bounty; so if the time to fight comes along you all have my full support and as you can see I'm steadily building safe havens for the people under my protection. Desmond would relax and lean against a wall, As far as that man goes I wasn't here and therefore shalt not judge how you handled the situation. Since I am your subordinate I have no quims though I may have to go pay a visit to him sometime in the future just because of the boy. Personally, though I would've killed him, healed the girl, then sent her back with an escort or offered her a place to stay. Though cutting his arms off is a good punishment for the time being. Desmond began to chuckle a bit Should've had him burn them afterward.
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That is a good idea. Sado should have thought of that. Anyway, with that, I think things are set then.

Officially you're a part of the Golden Sabbath and your lands fall into our domain.

Greg seemed to laugh slightly at Grenth when he brought up the idea of burning the arms of the person who paid atonement for their transgressions. He quickly wrote up a treaty and passed it over to Grenth after signing it himself in the name of the Golden Sabbath. There was nothing special about it, it merely stated that the Reapers were merging into the Golden Sabbath. Therefor all of the land fell under the Golden Sabbath's domain but the Reapers would become a section of the Golden Sabbath.
They would retain autonomy over the lands. This would mean that Grenth could do with them as he pleased building them up in what way he wanted. It also mentioned that Grenth would be joining the Golden Sabbath in a formal manner, he could still use the name "the Reapers" if he so choose to, but in all formal proceedings he would be a representative of the Golden Sabbath.
Now that there was an opening he thought he should bring up the teen that Sado told him to monitor. His laughter subsided slightly as he went back to his explanative tone. He was glad that Grenth understood what merging with the Golden Sabbath meant for him. It made the discussion move much quicker than he had expected as he assumed that Grenth might want something else.

Oh, about that boy. While you were away a mob attacked him and his mother. I think they were afraid of the boy due to his transformative and strange abilities. Luckily my creator was in the process of checking on the boy because he could relate to what he was feeling. He dispersed the mob and spoke with the boy's mother and after a discussion he got her to agree to let him train the boy to use his abilities properly. So for the two weeks or so while you were gone they went out and trained those abilities as much as they could. He should be much more stable now and shouldn't cause any problems. My creator wants to aid the boy due to our shared heritage and abilities. If you could find a good job for him that would be appreciated. He's not as strong as we are, but he has mastered the Sage Transformation ability completely and has a decent understanding of taijutsu. Take it as an additional request from the Golden Sabbath.

The clone went on to explain as much as he could about the boy and the training. He explained the changes to his appearance and personality as well as the more intense problems he had like his anthropophobia. Sado told this clone specifically to make sure this boy remained safe and prospered because he was the first step in building up whatever family he had in this world.
They shared their lineage which for Sado created a bond that he didn't have with many. He felt like the friends he was gathering up and Golden Sabbath as a whole was like family, but this boy was literally kin. A Goliath like he was and one of the only ones he had come across in civilized society. The clone knew this and felt similarly because he was a reflection of Sado himself.​

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Tetsuo Shiima
Iron Man | Subject 13350​

Gender: Male
Age: 15
Clan: Unknown (Jūgo's)
Alignment: Lawful Good

Appearance: Tetsuo Shima is a young man and due to his young age is below average height and was slightly underweight until beginning his rigorous training. Before his training, he appeared no older than eleven or twelve at the most but in reality, he was fifteen. He had a very low muscular body before training but now appears stockier than most teenagers his age. His body seems sculpted from the earth itself sturdy and built like a rock being lean and muscular very well trimmed and cut with deep muscular ridges. As time progressed his body keeps becoming more muscular and defined. However, in spite of this, he can often be described as being very plain-looking. Nothing about him really sticks out as strange or out of the ordinary excluding his exceptional physique for someone his age. As he has worked and trained he has had his hair cut to a more manageable look. He has started to grow patchy facial hair as he has grown Due to an injury sustained when he was abducted and experimented on one of his eyes is slightly mishappen and slanted. This is because the injury healed improperly.

Personality: Tetsuo is an intelligent teenager, his mind being deeply honed by meditation and emotional content trying to seek enlightenment and strength. At times he is a very timid, helpful, and polite usually being soft-spoken and withdrawn. He has an inner determination that rivals that of most shinobi. Due to his training, Tetsuo is constantly focusing on what he is feeling so that it never overwhelms him. This can be tough on the young man as he has anthropophobia, a fear of humans and slight Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to actions that were taken against him in adolescence. He has mostly overcome his anthropophobia being okay around people but he still assumes a lot of the humans that surround him merely wish to hurt him and the other humans unless he trusts them implicitly. This causes him to be awkward or excessively shy, being extremely soft-spoken in public only speaking if he needs to.

Tetsuo has a strong drive to become stronger not only for himself but to protect his mother as he has seen her struggle against their poor below average living standard. He loves his mother unconditionally and she loves him in return creating a strong bond. Tetsuo would kill or be killed to protect his mother even if it goes against his inner will to merely protect. Tetsuo is a user of Sage Transformation and due to this fact, his emotions are ever changing which is why he must focus on them through things such as breathing exercises if he loses control these breathing exercises devolve into hyperventilation. He doesn't want to lose control so a constant focus goes into maintaining who and what he is. Tetsuo describes the feelings that drive his abilities as "hot and-... bad. Like the bad man who took my arms." He postures that it wants him to do bad things and hurt the humans that hurt him. He has admitted that to a degree he likes that feeling and that causes him a bit of confusion. He holds a deep respect and admiration for Sado Yasutora, who he knows under the pseudonym Jack as he was the man who trained him to use his abilities. For Tetsuo, Sado is the first real father figure he has ever had a strong male role model to follow. He also has an innate respect for Grenth a shinobi from his home in the Haunted Forest. He doesn't yet know much about Grenth but he knows that this man saved him from "the bad man" and begged Jack to heal his arms that had been taken from him.

Village Information

Land of Birth: The Haunted Forest (

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WSE Clan: Golden Sabbath and the Reapers

Rank and Chakra Information

Ninja Rank: Chunnin
Specialty: Taijutsu

Ninja Skills: Sage Transformation, Taijutsu

Background Information:

Tetsuo was born into a very poor family in the Haunted Forest the only son of a single mother. She raised Tetsuo the best she could on her own trying to raise him to be a kind and gentle person. Most of Tetsuo's early life was uneventful beyond just trying to help his mother in any way he could he didn't do much from day to day. He tried to be kind and polite just as his mother taught him and never brought trouble upon his mother. Tetsuo never knew his father and his mother never spoke about him so he never cared as long as he had his mother to protect him he was happy.

One day a cloaked and masked figure invaded the village and absconded in the night with young Tetsuo. Being a young and underweight teen Tetsuo was unable to fight back as the man took him to a secret base. There he performed experiments on the boy. His only hope, the only thing that kept him alive and sane was a story he heard about a spirit of the forest. He believed this spirit would save him. Grenth would save him he thought.

Eventually, the shinobi Grenth who was trying to bind the Haunted Forest together and was the inspiration for "the spirit of the forest" story came to rescue him. In a last-ditch effort for experimentation, the evil man injected Tetsuo with a strange yellow substance telling him he was just the

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that he tested this substance upon. With hope waning as his arms began to disintegrate in front of his very eyes Tetsuo cried out for Grenth to help him to which Grenth did he attacked the man and this caused him to flee.

With little time to think or act Grenth took Tetsuo to a friend of his

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to check in on things. Sado was a skilled medical shinobi but he didn't know if he could heal such extensive damage. Sado tried his best to heal the child but found himself only able to close the minor wounds and provide the child the medicine needed to replace the blood he lost. That was until Tetsuo's body responded to the cellular regeneration technique in a very strange manner.

His body began to twist, warp and convulse showing that he was drawing in natural energy and it was acting upon his body. Sado forced a medicine upon the child that caused the cells of his body to divide and ramp up tumor production. The medicine used these cells to replace the missing appendages and the boy was whole again. Half conscious the boy watched as Grenth created some kind of construct made of a white powder and it carried him away back to his small home. There it left him with his mother to rest after his harrowing event.

Tetsuo spent days in his room unable to leave. That was until his mother began to take him outside once a day to try and help him overcome his fears. She wanted him to return to the happy, polite child he was so each day they tried to take several steps further than the last. Tetsuo was constantly confused, his mind was always full of fear, and anger and sadness. He didn't know what to do but he loved his mother dearly so he tried to overcome his fear for her. She tried to get him to play with other teenagers and he tried to as well for the most part but it never went well. Others made fun of him and it caused him to change, his body twisted into weapons and scared the others. He never told his mother though afraid that knowing this would hurt her emotionally. Eventually one day late at night a mob arrived at their home. They had heard of the child who was experimented on by a monster and that he himself was a monster whose body would turn into weapons and blades.

Luckily Sado had ended up spending a lot of time in the Haunted Forest and had seen the child

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with his mother as they tried to walk down the street. The child became scared and wanted to return home he remembered. So after he finished his own work he found himself traveling to the small home. There he found the mob attacking the woman and her child when a rock was thrown at her head. The child began to lose himself and almost went into a complete transformation. Sado stopped him but severing the trapezium muscle and he collapsed into his mother's arms.

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and carried the mother and child into the home they had returned to that day. He explained everything to the mother and told her he wanted to train her son to control himself. After a tearful exchange, she agreed and told Tetsuo he would go with the man who had said his name was Jack and train.

Tetsuo was afraid and anxious but he followed Sado hoping for some kind of control over himself.

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to the top of a mountain range in the Frostfangs both carrying with them massive boulders and for weeks they trained. After that

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as his body became a rock hard mass of muscle and flesh. Then alongside his Goliath teacher Sado young Tetsuo

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and train his mind. It gave him a calmness that he had not had since he was abducted. Sado and Tetsuo worked together both growing and becoming stronger until it was time to finally train Tetsuo to use his Sage Transformation abilities. Tetsuo spent a long night

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in Sage Transformation pushing his body to it's absolute limits to learn to

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as best as a

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. After his training, he descended the mountain a new man alongside Sado to return home to the Haunted Forest.​

Note: OOC take it as if the clone explained all the information above.

 

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That is a good idea. Sado should have thought of that. Anyway, with that, I think things are set then.

Officially you're a part of the Golden Sabbath and your lands fall into our domain.

Greg seemed to laugh slightly at Grenth when he brought up the idea of burning the arms of the person who paid atonement for their transgressions. He quickly wrote up a treaty and passed it over to Grenth after signing it himself in the name of the Golden Sabbath. There was nothing special about it, it merely stated that the Reapers were merging into the Golden Sabbath. Therefor all of the land fell under the Golden Sabbath's domain but the Reapers would become a section of the Golden Sabbath.
They would retain autonomy over the lands. This would mean that Grenth could do with them as he pleased building them up in what way he wanted. It also mentioned that Grenth would be joining the Golden Sabbath in a formal manner, he could still use the name "the Reapers" if he so choose to, but in all formal proceedings he would be a representative of the Golden Sabbath.
Now that there was an opening he thought he should bring up the teen that Sado told him to monitor. His laughter subsided slightly as he went back to his explanative tone. He was glad that Grenth understood what merging with the Golden Sabbath meant for him. It made the discussion move much quicker than he had expected as he assumed that Grenth might want something else.

Oh, about that boy. While you were away a mob attacked him and his mother. I think they were afraid of the boy due to his transformative and strange abilities. Luckily my creator was in the process of checking on the boy because he could relate to what he was feeling. He dispersed the mob and spoke with the boy's mother and after a discussion he got her to agree to let him train the boy to use his abilities properly. So for the two weeks or so while you were gone they went out and trained those abilities as much as they could. He should be much more stable now and shouldn't cause any problems. My creator wants to aid the boy due to our shared heritage and abilities. If you could find a good job for him that would be appreciated. He's not as strong as we are, but he has mastered the Sage Transformation ability completely and has a decent understanding of taijutsu. Take it as an additional request from the Golden Sabbath.

The clone went on to explain as much as he could about the boy and the training. He explained the changes to his appearance and personality as well as the more intense problems he had like his anthropophobia. Sado told this clone specifically to make sure this boy remained safe and prospered because he was the first step in building up whatever family he had in this world.
They shared their lineage which for Sado created a bond that he didn't have with many. He felt like the friends he was gathering up and Golden Sabbath as a whole was like family, but this boy was literally kin. A Goliath like he was and one of the only ones he had come across in civilized society. The clone knew this and felt similarly because he was a reflection of Sado himself.​

Note: OOC take it as if the clone explained all the information above.

Desmond took the contact and signed his true name onto it making it official and after hearing what the clone had to say would speak on the subject. I see I thought this might happen but I'm glad that Sado was able to help him out. As for jobs, I can offer... Desmond pauses for a moment Gate guards are currently handled. He could be assigned to Alistair as a personal bodyguard, Suijin Lake as one of the first disciples, Darkcloud Peak to help Sylvain and the miners, or he could even be stationed in the center of the forest as an overseer for my defenses. Where do you think he would be best suited or better yet we can just ask him. About an hour later a succubusi arrives at the tent with the boy. Tetsuo we have a question for you.
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Chakra: 2020-20=2000
OOC: Gonna let you RP as Tetsuo

 

[Howard]

The clone spoke with a direct tone, after taking a few moments to ponder the thought. He knew Tetsuo had a fear of humans and wouldn't want to be far from his mother. Suijin Lake sounded out of the question. The clone didn't see him doing well around a large group of humans especially if it was in the form of a monk who required constant meditation and reflection.
The clone felt like if Tetsuo was put into that position there was a possibility that he would grow misanthropic as his fear of humans may grow into a hatred with too much reflection around others. The clone didn't want that. It was also far away from the village and Tetsuo wouldn't like being separated from his mother. That was around the time Grenth sent for the boy. The clone continued to ponder the idea before Tetsuo arrived.

I don't think sending him away from the village is wise. He has about three tethers or bonds holding him to your people. One is his mother, from what I've learned of the boy he loves her unconditionally and would kill another, or be killed by another to protect her. Second, there's my creator. The boy has an intense respect for him. It's to be expected they trained together as Goliath do, growing a bond of kinship between the two. Then there's you, the boy admires you for what you've done for him. The fact that you saved him might be the reason he didn't forsake his humanity completely when in the throes of near insanity due to his abduction and torture. I think the story you've been propagating gave his mind and heart something to believe in at a time when he had nothing left.

Thinking about it fully the clone realized that he leaned more toward the bodyguard position. It would satiate the boy's need to protect something or someone. It also would allow him to remain close to his mother inside the village. A position of stature like that, one where he could be considered the shield or right arm of a pivotal figure would elevate him in status. He could grow to become a strong and influential person. He needed structure in his life and a job that made him feel powerful and strong. The boy had been kicked around his entire life the clone thought silently to himself. The poverty he was forced to live in, the man who kidnapped and abused him and the humans who turned on him.
He needed to be shown that he could rise up and overcome his past and grow to be someone important with abilities that would allow him to prosper as a shinobi if he wanted to. That was Sado's ultimate goal the clone believed. To bring Tetsuo up with enough power to make him a shinobi and to grant him everything he needed to live his life on his own terms.
The clone reflected upon what he was told and thought Sado wanted Tetsuo to become the man he wanted to be and to live by his own ideals and beliefs. Whatever they may be, no matter if Sado himself felt they were right or wrong. In the end he decided that it was best for the boy to choose though and didn't want anything forced upon him that he didn't want.

About an hour later Tetsuo was brought before both the clone and Grenth. He hadn't said a word to the construct up until this point merely following it as instructed. As he arrived at the small medical tent he was ushered into it and stood rather awkwardly avoiding eye contact with Grenth, and the construct. He looked in the direction of the clone but kept his head down slightly.
When finally directly spoken to by Grenth the boy spoke in a very polite and soft tone. It was little more than a whisper as if Tetsuo didn't like being loud or boisterous. His posture was relaxed and straight, and to a degree showed respect toward both individuals in front of him.
His appearance was very different from the last time Grenth would have seen him. instead of the small emaciated child, what stood before Grenth was a lean, built, and muscular individual who seemed to have trained extensively.

Was there something you needed, Grenth-... sir?

He spoke with a tone filled to the brim with appreciation and respect. It was also direct and quick though which made it seem as if Tetsuo didn't like saying more than he had to in a conversation. It also seemed serious as if Tetsuo was partially interested in what both Jack and Grenth could want from him.
However, his body language denoted that he assumed whatever it was might not be good news. His eyes sank slightly almost with anxiety as he stood rather silent waiting on a response from the two before him.​

 

[Pyro NB]

The clone spoke with a direct tone, after taking a few moments to ponder the thought. He knew Tetsuo had a fear of humans and wouldn't want to be far from his mother. Suijin Lake sounded out of the question. The clone didn't see him doing well around a large group of humans especially if it was in the form of a monk who required constant meditation and reflection.
The clone felt like if Tetsuo was put into that position there was a possibility that he would grow misanthropic as his fear of humans may grow into a hatred with too much reflection around others. The clone didn't want that. It was also far away from the village and Tetsuo wouldn't like being separated. That was around the time Grenth sent for the boy. The clone continued to ponder the idea before Tetsuo arrived.

I don't think sending him away from the village is wise. He has about three tethers or bonds holding him to your people. One is his mother, from what I've learned of the boy he loves her unconditionally and would kill another, or be killed by another to protect her. Second, there's my creator. The boy has an intense respect for him. It's to be expected they trained together as Goliath do, growing a bond of kinship between the two. Then there's you, the boy admires you for what you've done for him. The fact that you saved him might be the reason he didn't forsake his humanity completely when in the throes of near insanity due to his abduction and torture. I think the story you've been propagating gave his mind and heart something to believe in at a time when he had nothing left.

Thinking about it fully the clone realized that he leaned more toward the bodyguard position. It would satiate the boy's need to protect something or someone. It also would allow him to remain close to his mother inside the village. A position of stature like that, one where he could be considered the shield or right arm of a pivotal figure would elevate him in status. He could grow to become a strong and influential person. He needed structure in his life and a job that made him feel powerful and strong. The boy had been kicked around his entire life the clone thought silently to himself. The poverty he was forced to live in, the man who kidnapped and abused him and the humans who turned on him.
He needed to be shown that he could rise up and overcome his past and grow to be someone important with abilities that would allow him to prosper as a shinobi if he wanted to. That was Sado's ultimate goal the clone believed. To bring Tetsuo up with enough power to make him a shinobi and to grant him everything he needed to live his life on his own terms.
The clone reflected upon what he was told and thought Sado wanted Tetsuo to become the man he wanted to be and to live by his own ideals and beliefs. Whatever they may be, no matter if Sado himself felt they were right or wrong. In the end he decided that was it best for the boy to choose though and didn't want anything forced upon him that he didn't want.

About an hour later Tetsuo was brought before both the clone and Grenth. He hadn't said a word to the construct up until this point merely following it as instructed. As he arrived at the small medical tent he was ushered into it and stood rather awkwardly avoiding eye contact with Grenth, and the construct. He looked in the direction of the clone but kept his head down slightly.
When finally directly spoken to by Grenth the boy spoke in a very polite and soft tone. It was little more than a whisper as if Tetsuo didn't like being loud or boisterous. His posture was relaxed and straight, and to a degree showed respect toward both individuals in front of him.
His appearance was very different from the last time Grenth would have seen him. instead of the small emaciated child, what stood before Grenth was a lean, built, and muscular individual who seemed to have trained extensively.

Was there something you needed, Grenth-... sir?

He spoke with a tone filled to the brim with appreciation and respect. It was also direct and quick though which made it seem as if Tetsuo didn't like saying more than he had to in a conversation. It also seemed serious as if Tetsuo was partially interested in what both Jack and Grenth could want from him.
However, his body language denoted that he assumed whatever it was might not be good news. His eyes sank slightly almost with anxiety as he stood rather silent waiting on a response from the two before him.​

Seeing him Desmond kind of did a double take, My have you grown in such a short time! he would begin to laugh Anyways I have a question for you. Greg here has told me about how the villagers treated you, how you and Sado trained, and how that Sado recommends you as a shinobi of the Haunted Forest and now Golden Sabbath. I trust Sado's judgment and from how you now look I would have to agree with it. The question I have for you is where would you like to be stationed.

Currently available are Suijin Lake, the guardian there has aligned with us and I promised her that we would protect those that come to meditate there. We will build a temple with walls around the lake and you would be amongst the first of the warrior disciples there. It's peaceful, calm, and the Guardian is pretty good looking.

Next are the miner villages in the Darkcloud Peaks, Sylvain their leader has agreed to align with us under the condition that we grant him passage through the southern gates and into the northern markets of Culufan without having to pay any taxes or wages on their merchandise. We will be sending several shinobi there in order to protect the villages as they work, rest, and play, while also sending escorts with their caravans to ward and protect against would-be robbers.

Now, here at home, we have the personal guard of Alistair our political official. You and your family would be moved into his manor in Chebika where you would then assume the duties of protecting him wherever he may go.

Finally, we have warden to all lands directly allied with me and all defenses I may set up for them. This will place you in the center of the Haunted Forest in direct control over all of my personal defenses and devices to better the clan and the lands. For example, the leaders of each sec of constructs would report and answer to you when I'm not around. The console would meet with you as my liason when I'm not around. Messenger birds, commo scrolls etc are all under your control. You essential will be responsible for the protection of every person and every land allied with us. You will also be my second in command and personal guard when I am here in the forest is you so chose. Now Greg feels that you would thrive more remaining here in the forest but I still wanted to give you all the options and let you decide. In either case, you are taking on a big role.
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[Howard]

Jack-... I mean Sado said he'd put in a good word for me. I just didn't believe it would accomplish anything.

Tetsuo realized that Grenth had referred to the man he had known as Jack by the name Sado. He was a smart individual and picked up on that almost instantly and corrected the name he was using just as quickly. He felt a bit crestfallen because Sado had used a pseudonym during their training together, but he rationalized that he must have had a reason for doing so. He recalled hearing a story about a man named Sado Yasutora that had spread throughout the Badlands a few months ago but he couldn't see the man he respected being a martyr like the one in that story.
However, the seeds of doubt were still placed into his mind due to the slip up from Grenth. Tetsuo reflected momentarily upon everything he was told, in silent contemplation. While doing so he also rationalized that there wasn't a real reason to lose respect for Sado because he had used a separate name. The things he taught him still stood firm and gave him confidence and that was why he respected him. Not because of his name, or title, he respected Sado for his actions.

Finally, after allowing Grenth the time to speak in full, in respectful silence, Tetsuo began to speak. Again his tone was timid and somewhat shy. As he opened up saying the first word he stuttered slightly realizing that Grenth thought so highly of him that he offered him a position to be his second in command. That, well honestly, that made him a bit anxious. Knowing so much was expected of him.
No one besides Sado had ever said they saw something in him and none had put effort into training him or helping him except his mother. It made him slightly proud but he remembered his training and calmed his emotions. A small twitch of the corners of the lips was the only sign pointing that he was happy, or proud of the compliments given to him. Other than that the boy seemed to be tempering his emotions completely as if always trying to remain in control As he continued to speak his timid tone remained but there was a stalwartness to it like he knew what he wanted.
He realized that the reason he knew what he wanted was because of Sado's training in meditation and reflection. It had helped him form logical and thought-out solutions to his problems. He could provide his mother a good and comfortable life, the one he believed she deserved for raising him with love and care.

I-... I would like to remain here, in the village. Even though I know a lot of the humans here only want to see me hurt and exiled. You said my family and I could move into a manor and my job would be to protect someone of political importance. The only family I have is my mother, sir. If she could live a comfortable life, in a manor, and could never want for anything again-... I would protect this person with my life. Well as long as they were just and fair and treated my mother with kindness and civility. I don't believe I could serve under someone who was or could become corrupt. I also don't think I'm strong or responsible enough to be your second, sir and even though I appreciate meditation, I don't want to be far from home. For that reason, I also can't take the position in the Darkcloud Peaks. I hope this decision is alright for you.

The way Tetsuo spoke was slightly profound as if he had thought about the offer thoroughly and weighed his problems and their solutions the entire time Grenth had been talking. Tetsuo admired Grenth, and he had no problem saying he didn't feel he was strong enough to become his right hand. He would be content if his mother was happy. Power wasn't something Tetsuo chased.
Sado had taught him to never be complacent, but he wasn't as driven and goal oriented as Sado. He would be more than happy with a life lived above the poverty line. He didn't need much more than that. Greg the clone was silent in all of this and didn't make any suggestions. He wanted Tetsuo to make his own decisions as that was what he knew his creator would want. When Tetsuo finally made his choice the clone couldn't help but grin slightly for knowing him well enough to know what he would eventually pick.​

 

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Jack-... I mean Sado said he'd put in a good word for me. I just didn't believe it would accomplish anything.

Tetsuo realized that Grenth had referred to the man he had known as Jack by the name Sado. He was a smart individual and picked up on that almost instantly and corrected the name he was using just as quickly. He felt a bit crestfallen because Sado had used a pseudonym during their training together, but he rationalized that he must have had a reason for doing so. He recalled hearing a story about a man named Sado Yasutora that had spread throughout the Badlands a few months ago but he couldn't see the man he respected being a martyr like the one in that story.
However, the seeds of doubt were still placed into his mind due to the slip up from Grenth. Tetsuo reflected momentarily upon everything he was told, in silent contemplation. While doing so he also rationalized that there wasn't a real reason to lose respect for Sado because he had used a separate name. The things he taught him still stood firm and gave him confidence and that was why he respected him. Not because of his name, or title, he respected Sado for his actions.

Finally, after allowing Grenth the time to speak in full, in respectful silence, Tetsuo began to speak. Again his tone was timid and somewhat shy. As he opened up saying the first word he stuttered slightly realizing that Grenth thought so highly of him that he offered him a position to be his second in command. That, well honestly, that made him a bit anxious. Knowing so much was expected of him.
No one besides Sado had ever said they saw something in him and none had put effort into training him or helping him except his mother. It made him slightly proud but he remembered his training and calmed his emotions. A small twitch of the corners of the lips was the only sign pointing that he was happy, or proud of the compliments given to him. Other than that the boy seemed to be tempering his emotions completely as if always trying to remain in control As he continued to speak his timid tone remained but there was a stalwartness to it like he knew what he wanted.
He realized that the reason he knew what he wanted was because of Sado's training in meditation and reflection. It had helped him form logical and thought-out solutions to his problems. He could provide his mother a good and comfortable life, the one he believed she deserved for raising him with love and care.

I-... I would like to remain here, in the village. Even though I know a lot of the humans here only want to see me hurt and exiled. You said my family and I could move into a manor and my job would be to protect someone of political importance. The only family I have is my mother, sir. If she could live a comfortable life, in a manor, and could never want for anything again-... I would protect this person with my life. Well as long as they were just and fair and treated my mother with kindness and civility. I don't believe I could serve under someone who was or could become corrupt. I also don't think I'm strong or responsible enough to be your second, sir and even though I appreciate meditation, I don't want to be far from home. For that reason, I also can't take the position in the Darkcloud Peaks. I hope this decision is alright for you.

The way Tetsuo spoke was slightly profound as if he had thought about the offer thoroughly and weighed his problems and their solutions the entire time Grenth had been talking. Tetsuo admired Grenth, and he had no problem saying he didn't feel he was strong enough to become his right hand. He would be content if his mother was happy. Power wasn't something Tetsuo chased.
Sado had taught him to never be complacent, but he wasn't as driven and goal oriented as Sado. He would be more than happy with a life lived above the poverty line. He didn't need much more than that. Greg the clone was silent in all of this and didn't make any suggestions. He wanted Tetsuo to make his own decisions as that was what he knew his creator would want. When Tetsuo finally made his choice the clone couldn't help but grin slightly for knowing him well enough to know what he would eventually pick.​

So be it! Desmond said with a smile though no one could see it due to the mask. As we speak several very attractive Incubus and Kitsune are helping her move into the manor. Now I have a special treat for the both of you everyone else please leave the tent. Once everyone had left Desmond scanned around to ensure no other forms of chakra were present and removed his hood and mask. This revealed his tanned skin, short black hair, and revealed his purely white eyes with veins bulging around them Since you are now Alistair's guard you will be accompanying him to the council meetings and in such you should know what I truly look like and that my name is Desmond and no even though I have the byakugan I am not a Hyuga. Now I have another question for you. Byoto, Chi, Kira, and Alistair have agreed to be marked with a seal that prevents them from mentioning anything regarding my true appearance and name. As I have given them the option I will also give it to you as well. Would you be willing to have this seal placed on a part of your body that you choose? Note there are some places I won't go. Desmond began to smile and chuckle a little.
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Chakra: 2080-20=2060

 

[Howard]

Okay. Tetsuo said with a rather direct tone, his voice was still rather timid.

The clone merely sat idly waiting for everything to end.

Note: You can control the NPC from this point until I ask for it back.
I'm going to mainly focus on grinding Conquerer's End so I might use the clone, and maybe the NPC for that later.
Other than that going to probably leave this clone AFK for a while.

 

[Pyro NB]

Okay. Tetsuo said with a rather direct tone, his voice was still rather timid.

The clone merely sat idly waiting for everything to end.

Note: You can control the NPC from this point until I ask for it back.
I'm going to mainly focus on grinding Conquerer's End so I might use the clone, and maybe the NPC for that later.
Other than that going to probably leave this clone AFK for a while.

Smiling Desmond gives him a very sincere Thank you. then proceeds to place his mask and hood back on and call everyone who had previously left back in. Desmond then proceeded to place his hand on Tetsuo's right shoulder marking him with the tongue twister seal, Like I mentioned earlier your mom is being taken care of so now all you need to do is go to Chebika, find the biggest building there, and let Alistair know what's going on. Here take this scroll with you. Testuo would accept the scroll, leave the tent, and head for Chebika with his succubus escort. Afterward, Desmond would complete another step of what he had started before the intrusion and experimentation on Tetsuo. Stepping out of the tent Desmond began to rapidly draw along the gate 62 Naga and one that would be named Medusa. Weaving the necessary seals all 63 drawing would begin to emerge from the walls and come to life, everyone at the western gate marveled at what they had just witnessed. You are to be called Medusa and you are in charge of these Naga. Work with the other constructs to protect the inhabitants of this land now go. Medusa and her naga would let out several hissss before slithering through and over the gate. Desmond would fall to a knee due to exhausting such a large amount of chakra all in a short time span. Stand back up onto his feet Desmond would return to the medical tent.
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Chakra: 2100-1860-40-40-15-5=140
Jutsu:

Spoiler

(Juinjutsu: Hayaguchikotoba Shīru) Cursed Seal Technique: Tongue Twister Seal
Type: Supplementary/Defensive
Rank: S-Rank
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description:
This Cursed Seal was the one given to all members of the ANBU subgroup Root by Danzō Shimura, to ensure no information about Danzō or the organization could fall into the wrong hands. After Danzō died, the seals disappeared from all the Root members. When the wearer of this Cursed Seal speaks about anything incriminating related to Danzō or Root, their entire body will be paralyzed, taking away their ability to speak or move. In the place it is applied, it takes the shape of three solid lines and two broken lines. The seal can also be applied during combat, and can secretly be placed on the opponent's body upon momentary physical contact. When the user activates it, the curse seal's marks spread around the opponent's body, paralyzing them. However, one can break free from the seal with a strong enough release of chakra.

Note: Usable twice

( Chōkuton - Ikiru ) - Chalk Release - Coming to Life x62Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: B-S(A)
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 20-40(30)
Damage: 40-80(60)
Description: The basis for the animation abilities of Chalk Release the user is able to either draw an object, creature or construct on a hard or solid surface or materialize chalk powder directly upon a solid or hard surface to create a drawing. Then by performing two hand seals the user can create animations allowing them to attack or defend as well as bind the opponent or even allow the user to fly. The major drawback of this technique is the fact that the user must draw or create the animation in battle thus for B to A rank animations this can be done merely with the two hand seals but S rank animations will require an additional hand seal. This is similar to ( Ninpou: Choujuu Giga ) - Ninja Art Beast Imitation and ( Ninpou: Chou Choujuu Giga ) - Ninja Art: Super Beast Imitation and like those techniques the animations are able to grow larger after being drawn with S rank's size limitations being that of the Great Stone Golem Technique. Once created the animations can attack or defend at the will of the user and have substance until they are dispersed. They can disperse into a massive amount of chalk dust that can be used as a source for other techniques. Additionally, the user can draw a word if they are less artistically inclined or if they are trying to hurry and these words will take the form of the animal or construct that was written. However, these animations will seem malformed and will appear like a mixture between the word and the animal or construct. By combining the abilities into one construct the user is able to draw an animation and write the word explode, explosion, or detonate and upon attacking something the animation will explode in a puff of chalk dust with a decent amount of explosive force comparable to the damage that would have been dealt by a direct attack. Alternatively, the word explode or similar words can be written on a surface and they themselves will just explode into a source of chalk dust.
Note: S rank can only be used once per turn with a one turn cool down

( Chōkuton - Ikiru ) - Chalk Release - Coming to Life
Type: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Rank: B-S(S)
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 20-40(40)
Damage: 40-80(80)
Description: The basis for the animation abilities of Chalk Release the user is able to either draw an object, creature or construct on a hard or solid surface or materialize chalk powder directly upon a solid or hard surface to create a drawing. Then by performing two hand seals the user can create animations allowing them to attack or defend as well as bind the opponent or even allow the user to fly. The major drawback of this technique is the fact that the user must draw or create the animation in battle thus for B to A rank animations this can be done merely with the two hand seals but S rank animations will require an additional hand seal. This is similar to ( Ninpou: Choujuu Giga ) - Ninja Art Beast Imitation and ( Ninpou: Chou Choujuu Giga ) - Ninja Art: Super Beast Imitation and like those techniques the animations are able to grow larger after being drawn with S rank's size limitations being that of the Great Stone Golem Technique. Once created the animations can attack or defend at the will of the user and have substance until they are dispersed. They can disperse into a massive amount of chalk dust that can be used as a source for other techniques. Additionally, the user can draw a word if they are less artistically inclined or if they are trying to hurry and these words will take the form of the animal or construct that was written. However, these animations will seem malformed and will appear like a mixture between the word and the animal or construct. By combining the abilities into one construct the user is able to draw an animation and write the word explode, explosion, or detonate and upon attacking something the animation will explode in a puff of chalk dust with a decent amount of explosive force comparable to the damage that would have been dealt by a direct attack. Alternatively, the word explode or similar words can be written on a surface and they themselves will just explode into a source of chalk dust.

Note: S rank can only be used once per turn with a one turn cool down

 

[Howard]

This post marks the beginning of my mission using these storyboard elements:
Defeat a horde of zombies without using your ninjutsu (5)
Protect children from the risen dead that have escaped Chungsu (2)

Summary: My plan is to continue the story that I was building a while ago about an NPC Sado was working alongside named Tetsuo. The clone is going to go to the village Tetsuo is stationed in and along the way he is going to learn about the holiday. In doing so he's going to alter his appearance to seem younger and take Tetsuo out for some fun Trick or Treating so that the kid can have at least one night of being a child. Additionally, Sado has never gotten to do such an activity to it would be new to the clone and due to his immaturity-... we'll he's going to Trick or Treat. However, things aren't going to be that simple. Obviously zombies attack. Why not? We're in the Haunted Forest. The clone is going to be forced into a position where he has to guard Tetsuo and the other children. Someone very important to his creator, and to the clone as well as now important to these lands as the bodyguard to a political official. Not only is the clone going to be using only ninjutsu, but he's also going to be in a very disadvantageous position being weakened due to the state of his body increasing the danger he is in. His taijutsu will be weakened, and relying on it will be harder due to that.​

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Greg the clone was growing bored he eventually found himself traveling through the village late at night noticing decorations slowly going up as he spent more and more time in the village. One night he saw children out asking for treats and asked about the customs to a random passerby on the street. They explained Conqueror's End in a very basic way.
They told him that children asked for candy and families and villages feasted together. He remembered back to Tetsuo he probably wasn't taking part in the festivities due to his anthropophobia. It had been two days since he was given his new position, Chebika was where Tetsuo was stationed now. Greg traveled there and found the largest manner assuming it was the right one. It was about sun-down and he noticed once more children were going out to gather up candy and he wanted to take Tetsuo out so that the child could have fun as a kid.
The teenager was now working to keep his family above the poverty line. On top of that, he had so much responsibility. He was a bodyguard to a powerful political figure. It had to be weighing on him heavily the clone though. So he walked up tot he front door of the largest manner and knocked on the door. The woman from before, Tetsuo's mother answered the door. She seemed more well off, the dainty white-dress she had worn the first time he saw her was replaced now by an orange-hued fall themed dress.
It looked to be made with fine silk. Tetsuo must be providing a decent life for himself and his mother now, the clone though. He still appeared like the Jack form so this didn't seem that out of place. the clone cleared it's throat and spoke.

I was thinking it might be good for Tetsuo if he went out and celebrated the Conqueror's End event. I think it'd be good for him to get out and Trick or Treat with the other children. I thought if I went along with him he'd be more keen on going and maybe it could help him get over his fear of others a bit more. What do you think?

The woman replied with a sweet smile and a nod as she began speaking.

If you can get him to go out I think it would be a fantastic idea. I also want to thank you for everything you've done for him. He may have come back physically different, heh, I guess he's growing up but you helped him return a portion of who he used to be. He's a lot happier and more stable now, a lot less moody, he does still have some bouts of fear or anger but he seems to take control of himself quickly. I don't know what you did, but it helped. I've even seemed him smile again. It was when he bought me this dress yesterday. It's my favorite one now. Tetsuo.

The woman called into the home and Tetsuo walked up behind her.

Jack wants you to accompany him out to the Conquerer's End events.

Tetsuo looked down, a bit awkward.

I'm too old, Sado.

Greg extended his hand outward toward Tetsuo and began to reject the cells of his body as they moved and twisted toward Tetsuo. The clone's body shrunk considerably as his appearance shifted and changed. He provided the cells to Tetsuo which didn't do anything for Tetsuo if he was at full health but it would allow the clone to appear as if he were a small child. His appearance had shifted completely to a kid that was about eleven or twelve. He even looked younger than Tetsuo.

(Saibō Haishutsu) - Cellular Regeneration Ejection

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A (80 healed to someone else)
Description: The user is able to give their flesh to those individuals that are proven compatible with natural energy, thus healing any injuries they may have received. But because the user is transferring their cells to another person, their own body regresses in age and ergo, becomes younger in appearance. And additionally, should the user try to provide their unique cells to someone who isn't intune with natural energy it has the potential to begin turning them to stone. As such, the user must be informed when using this move and must know who it can be safely performed on (e.g., curse seal recipients, Sage Mode users, and those clans that make use of natural energy). With regards to the the user's side effects of regressed age it ought to be duly noted that it is merely a temporary change that will last four turns, though can be immediately reverted upon use of the counterpart move, Cellular Regeneration Absorption, if the situation allows for it. That being said, during the time that the side effect is presented, the user's body is child-like in nature and thus hampers their taijutsu, kenjutsu, and other similar fields by twenty damage along with their speed being decreased by one rank. This is due to the sudden, drastic change in their body.
Note: Only useable twice per battle.
Note: The side effect last four turns or until Cellular Regeneration Absorption is used.

YoU'rE nEvEr ToO oLd!

ThErE. YoU cAn JuSt TeLl ThE oThEr ChIlDrEn YoU'rE tAkInG a LiTtLe CoUsIn OuT.

After a few more prods from his mother to go out and have fun Tetsuo agreed and Greg looking like a young child and Tetsuo left the manor as they began to explore the village. Greg quickly noticed another group of three or so children and suggested the Tetsuo and he merges with that group. Greg was using this as a chance to expose Tetsuo to other humans and to let him become less afraid of people. He wanted to show him that not all people wanted to hurt him. So they joined in with the other group and Greg and Tetsuo began to go house to house asking for candy.
Greg already appeared to be in a costume due to the armor he was wearing it made him look like a Hangurian Black One but Tetsuo didn't have a costume. So Greg put a few things together from his pouch of shinobi bullshit and dressed Tetsuo up like a

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, with a black mask and numerous weapons and such. It was spot on Greg thought. They spent about thirty minutes out asking strangers for candy.
They had gotten so much that Greg began sealing it away with a generic sealing technique to make it seem like they had very little candy. That way the people giving out candy would be tempted to give Tetsuo and Greg more due to the fact that it seemed late, and they had very little compared to the other children.
Greg even whined like a child toward Tetsuo when he was asking for candy to sell the situation better. "They have soooo much more candy! MOM SAID TO START EARLIER!" He would say at each house after sealing away seventy five percent of what he and Tetsuo had. He ddin't feel too bad about this. I mean it was called "Trick or Treating." he thought.

( Han'you Fūin ) - Generic Sealing Technique

Spoiler

Rank: B-Rank
Type: Supplementary , Defensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique is a standard ninja skill which allows a ninja to summon an assortment of items or weapons that have been stored using Fūinjutsu,typically they are stored within scrolls. When needed, the owner will activate the seals releasing their item or weapon of choice. Scrolls can also be used as ammunition for other weapons. The items themselves are unaffected by time. This Technique allows the user to seal any weapons they wish being their own or opponents.
Note: Cannot seal opponent's custom weapons, or the special weapons of a particular character ( example: Samehada or Kubikiribocho ).
Note: Can only seal corpses, and not injured people regardless of the extent of their injury.

Eventually, it was getting extremely late when Greg saw someone in a very good costume begin to walk toward them. They seemed to be really into their costume as the person was swaying and stuttering their walking was off balance and they seemed aggressive. It was offputting until Greg noticed something wasn't right with this person. That wasn't a costume, the person looked sick, and decaying. Like they were subjected to a poison. the group of children he was with were walking up to another house as the person kept walking toward them. Greg turned away from the group and began walking toward the person wondering what was wrong with him. They were grunting and moaning as they continued toward the group of children. Hey, you alright?
Greg spoke in a child-like tone, it was immature and high pitched. Tetsuo was still with the other children as they were asking a person who had just opened their door for candy. Greg performed the diagnosis skill as he entered short range with the person. Nothing, there wasn't a heartbeat, there weren't any signs of emotions or anything to diagnosis. This person was dead. The thing, that Greg finally realized wasn't a person opened it's mouth wide and threw it's body forward toward him. It was trying to bite him. Greg was having none of that, one misplaced bite or hit and he'd be dispersed. With a strong lateral kick using all of his force, Greg brought his tiny little right leg up in around whipping motion.
He was trying to overwhelm the opponent by striking him in the hip. However, this form was weaker than his normal form. The kick hit true and seemed to shatter something but it was weaker than a strike he could do while not in this form. It wasn't enough to put out the creature as it tried to grasp at Greg extending his arms. This was stupid

(Konoha Daisenkō) - Leaf Great Flash

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short
Charka cost: N/A
Damage points: 40 ( - 20 = 20 )
Description: Similar to Tsunade’s Sky leg but the user user charges at their opponent and unleashes a powerful lateral kick aiming at the head that will send their opponent flying away.

Greg spoke with a more aggressive tone as the undead creature continued to lash out trying to bite him. Greg spun his body completely as he used his left foot to move in a spinning motion out of the way of the bite. He used the momentum to swing his upper body around throwing a back-fist hitting the same spot as the hip and spine shattered. Finally. As the undead creature fell down to the ground Greg noticed it was still moving. So he brought his right foot down hard on its head crushing it under the weight.
Greg then heard more grunting and moaning as he looked up. It seemed a group of twenty were leaving a gated area. It seemed like a cemetery. He would have to use very strong taijutsu, to overwhelm them he thought. By this point, Tetsuo had noticed what was happening and the children were stacking behind Tetsuo and Greg. They were afraid as they noticed the undead begin to shuffle toward them.
A few of the children screamed out to Tetsuo for protection not knowing that Greg, the child-looking person before them was the more skilled of the two. Greg laughed at that a bit as he began to run forward toward the undead.

(Rīfu Jōshō Saikuron) Leaf Rising Cyclone

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 40
Description: Spinning on his foot, the user strikes the enemy with a strong back-fist, followed by a kick with the alternating leg to force him away.

DON'T GO! LET THE BIG KID HANDLE IT!

A little girl yelled at Greg to stop and to let Tetsuo handle it.

Greg yelled back to Tetsuo.

Keep them safe, and keep them quiet. These creatures seem attracted to noise.

Greg concentrated lightning through his body channeling it down through his legs as he began to rush faster forward toward the incoming group of creatures. There were twenty of them as they moved slowly toward him drawn to the noise of the crackling lightning. Greg jumped forward slamming both of his hands into the first undead's gut. He used two powerful forward strikes jumping forward using the speed boost to bounce forward. With those two strikes hitting their mark the undead creature was blasted into two pieces.
Turning his body he extended both of his fists outward punching two more undead in their knees shattering their legs and causing them to topple over as he slammed both hands down against their heads again smashing them under the weight. It seemed like they were resistant, but not impervious to damage. It didn't help that everything the clone did was weakened by his current state but it seemed like he didn't mind. He liked being at a disadvantage.
That was three down as he turned his body counter-clockwise jumping into the air punching another undead in the chest discharging more lightning into the creature as the chest seemed to explode. All of the undead were now focused on him as they began to circle around him

( Ikazuchi Raikou Hirameki Dageki ) - Thunder Lightning Flash Strike

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: S
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80 ( - 20 = 60 )
Description: A technique inspired by a form of southern style Chinese martial arts. The user charges their body with chakra and discharges it through their feet to give them a speed boost towards the enemy. Then the user charges their fists with lightning chakra, hitting the enemy eight times around the shoulders, chest, and stomach while discharging the electrical chakra to numb the points of contact. This causes temporary paralysis and makes the enemy's movements slow from the electrical currents retracting the muscles. This effect lasts for one turn.

There were sixteen more undead it seemed and the clone was resigned to use only taijutsu and his little form to fight them. It was partially due to pride, and partially due to seeing what he could do in this form. He coated his legs in earth elemental chakra as he swung his leg around in a clockwise swinging motion as he knocked the feet out from below every one of the undead. He did this by hooking his left leg at the ankle of each advancing undead as he spun his body in a low motion sweeping his left leg under them.
Not only was this a powerful and heavy strike it had enough force to break numerous ankles as all sixteen of the undead lost their footing falling down trapped upon the ground as they began to try and crawl forward toward Greg. They moved forward toward him clacking their mouths open and shut as if trying to bite into his flesh. Greg quickly changed directions switching legs leaning on his left leg as he swung his body in a counter-clockwise direction opposite of the first time.
He threw his body around in a movement that resembled a break dance move as he blasted his right foot into the jaw of every undead the heel of his foot connecting and breaking several jaws as the undead kept moving. It wasn't enough damage to put them out but they were in a bad way.

( Kasshoku Ryuu Yajuu Iwa Hakaisha ) - Brown Dragon Beast Earth Destroyer

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60 ( - 20 = 40 )
Description: By coating their limbs with earth chakra the user is able to deliver a variety of heavy, but powerful attacks mimicking falling rocks, each one capable of breaking steel. In addition to its offensive capabilities, this technique also strengthens the durability of the user’s limbs considerably, granting them the toughness of metal.

The undead creatures were still moaning and crawling forward. Greg was running out of flashy moves to use as he thought of another one. He forced fire to well up around his arms as he began to punch outward with rapid strikes. With ten strikes he split each strike into one hard blasting motion to the face of each undead. As he hit them with a hard forward strike, alternating between left and right jabs their heads were sent back as the fire burnt their faces. It was enough to finish off about ten more of them as Greg struck out making high-pitched noises with each strike. He was just trying to appear cool to Tetsuo and the other children at this point.
All of the undead were grounded due to their broken ankles and none of them could stand back up so it was easy to break through their guard and aim a single punch to the nose as the upward jab caved in the head. This left six more undead which were trying to scrape their teeth against Greg's body.

( Akai Ryuu Yajuu Hyaku Nenshou Renda ) - Red Dragon Beast Hundred Burning Barrage

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60 ( - 20 = 40 )
Description: By coating their limbs with fire chakra the user is able to deliver a blaze of fast and unpredictable attacks mimicking a raging fire, each one capable of inflicting severe burns on an unprotected target. In case of multiple successful strikes the technique has been known to simply burn through flesh.

Greg thought that these final six could be taken out with a simple punch but he wanted to show off. He jumped upward slightly concentrating chakra into his legs as he made his way up above the grounded undead. He performed a downward strike jumping from each undead planting a hard kick to each one.
With each kick the head would cave in below his foot as he landed upon the last undead standing rather tall and proud-... well for his height which was no taller than about four foot high due to his extremely regressed age. He had a significant amount of experience but he realized how weak someone so small was. He was so used to being so strong, that being weak for once made him feel insecure. That was probably why he reverted to using big showy moves.
The children, Tetsuo and Greg went about their trick or treating and when they were finished Greg escorted Tetsuo home. He told him to tell the person he was bodyguarding about what happened and that he should pass it along to Grenth. Greg unsealed all the other candy for Tetsuo before he left. There was a large amount of the stuff.

( Za Saru Suingingu Tsuuijite Za Ueki ) - The Monkey Swinging Through the Trees

Spoiler

Type: Offensive
Rank: S
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 40
Damage points: 80 ( - 20 = 60 )
Description: The user charges their legs with lightning chakra to enhance their striking speed and to discharge the electricity when making contact with the target to cause temporary paralysis in the areas that are struck, this effect lasting for one turn. The user then launches themselves at the target, dealing rotating kicks to knock them off balance in addition to sweeping kicks and roundhouse kicks to further knock the opponent into the air. The user finishes off with dealing a final hammer kick to the target to send them crashing into the ground.

 

[Pyro NB]

Resting in the medical tent Desmond be awoken by a messenger bird from Alistair. Feeling more alive as the majority of his chakra had returned to him. Figuring the time had come, Desmond sent two constructs to deliver messages asking Chi and Kira to meet him at the medical tent. A few hours later they would enter:

Chi: Long time.

Yea it has been a rough one.

Kira: I hear we are in a new alliance?

That we are. We are currently now under the banner of the Golden Sabbath, basically, nothing has changed though as I am allowed to assist any lands that fall under me.

Kira: Good to hear I don't know if we would trust another.

Chi: Same.

No worries guys I vouch for them and I will always have y'alls best interest in mind or at least what I think is your best interest. Anyways I need you to take these Chi. Desmond hands over several communication scrolls. One is for you and the rest is for the gate guards I'm sure Alistair has already told you about what the plan is for them. Kira, you also get one.

Chi: Got it.

Kira: Was this all?

No, I am also ready to place the seals on you two I just need you to tell me where.

Kira (points to forehead): Here.

Desmond looked at him in shock. Are you sure you want it in that location?

Kira: Yes, with me being a Hyuga no one would question me having my forehead wrapped to hide a seal.

I understand. Desmond stands and places the mark on the center of Kira's forehead and watches as he proceeds to bandage it up. Looking at Chi, Where would you like yours?

Chi (Facing Desmond and placing her back towards Kira began to unzip her dress, pull up her mesh undershirt, and point to a spot atop her right breast and in a bashful voice): Here...

Desmond began to blush but of course, this is hidden by his mask as he reached to touch the spot she had pointed to. Upon his touch, Chi would blush and cringe for a bit as the mark was placed. I didn't mean to harm you.

Chi: You didn't. I just wasn't expecting it to be so cold... (returning to her normal aggressive self) Anyways now that that is over with is there anything else you needed cause you are just wasting time.

Amazed at how she flipped like that Desmond began to smile before responding. Yes, there is one last thing I will be erecting a barrier to help defend this land specifically for times that I am away. You both have already know about this for a time now and I trust that you have prepared the people of the land accordingly?

Chi: of course we have. Thanks to Boyoto's store's majority of the villagers and all of the shinobi have the base seal with varying patterns drawn around it.

Kira: Those who have yet to buy something marked with the seal have already been given clothing or have had clothing marked by the Stealth corps.

Then that is all you two. Placing a hand on each of them, Once again I am really grateful to have made friends like you. Both Chi and Kira would smile before vanishing from sight.

Desmond would have his constructs emerge from over the walls and towards the gates stopping the lines of people coming in and out whilst they also spread the word for gate guards to start taking names and passing out passes. This method of beginning the new security was efficient enough as the only shinobi not a native to the Haunted Forest was the clone, Greg. Desmond and his puppets which he now marked with the seal moved to the edge of the LM. Pulling out a scroll of the LM Desmond began to weave the needed hand seals and erecting the barrier. A new gate would appear 15m in front of the already existing four placing the constructs shinobi and half the line within it, followed by a dome forming above and below ground. This barrier wouldn't affect things like air flow or whether but anything else would be set ablaze if touched without the special seal. The barrier is also set outside the walls of the Haunted Forest further protecting villagers from endangering themselves. As the constructs returned to the forest the gate guards and a few assistants would exist the gate to allow visitors to enter, at the same moment, Desmond would mark Cynn with the basic seal to enter the barrier and the party would enter heading towards Greg's location as the communication scroll filled with names.

Arriving at Greg's location Desmond would have his puppets clean up the bodies of dead left on the ground and continued to Greg's location. Upon finding him Desmond would fill him in on the barrier and ask in what style would he want his seal and where.
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Chakra: 1820-5-5-40-40-60=1670
Jutsu:

Spoiler

(Juinjutsu: Hayaguchikotoba Shīru) Cursed Seal Technique: Tongue Twister Seal x2
Type: Supplementary/Defensive
Rank: S-Rank
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description:
This Cursed Seal was the one given to all members of the ANBU subgroup Root by Danzō Shimura, to ensure no information about Danzō or the organization could fall into the wrong hands. After Danzō died, the seals disappeared from all the Root members. When the wearer of this Cursed Seal speaks about anything incriminating related to Danzō or Root, their entire body will be paralyzed, taking away their ability to speak or move. In the place it is applied, it takes the shape of three solid lines and two broken lines. The seal can also be applied during combat, and can secretly be placed on the opponent's body upon momentary physical contact. When the user activates it, the curse seal's marks spread around the opponent's body, paralyzing them. However, one can break free from the seal with a strong enough release of chakra.

Note: Usable twice

( Kekkaimon Gofūjutsu: Hachimon Heijō ) - Barrier Gate Five Seals Technique: Castle Closing Eight Gates
Rank: S-Rank
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 60
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user performs thirty hand seals, and takes out a scroll, on which the blueprint of the area must be mapped. When activated, four giant gates erupt to the north, south, east and west of the area, forming a barrier with extremely high durability. Any object that touches the barrier will be enveloped by violet flames. The only method of entering and exiting the barrier is with a special seal.
Note: The user is outside the barrier when the jutsu is first used; he cannot attack anyone who is inside unless he moves in as well.
Note: This can only be used by Amegakure ninja.

 

[Pyro NB]

After explaining the barrier Desmond would give Greg a basic visitor's tag which to anyone outside the village or alliance looked like a blank sheet of paper, when in reality the tag with the seal on it had a blank tag adhered to the top covering the design pattern. Desmond would and his crew would head towards Suijin Lake.
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Chakra: 2100-5-5=2090

 

[Howard]

Greg and Kirby follow Desmond.

Note: Giving Pyro NB control over the clone/summon for travel

 

[Pyro NB]

Cynn Arrives and proceeds as instructed.

Post automatically merged: Nov 30, 2018

Cynn vanishes in a poof of smoke

 

[Pervyy]

[Coming from here]

Sin finally passes into the landmark he was told to go to, though he didn't come out of the ground. He could sense what was going on above the ground anyway. While underground he couldn't be sensed, and he'd not left any tracks and so anyone finding him before he found them was near on impossible. He was in enemy territory now, he knew that, and so he wouldn't come out of the ground. Instead he'd head to very northern part of the landmark by the coast, heading that way trying to find any trace of the one that had sent that hawk. He didn't speak to anyone as he didn't want to be caught. With this, his personal summon Horus, would stay at the very south of the landmark, flying above, watching to see if anyone would enter the land as he needed to know why he was here.

Who ever it was had also signed the hawk contract, so he would have to find out how they knew where he was, he didn't want to be drawn back into the world. He just wanted to live in peace. Now, with horus watching the borders from the skies above, and him hidden in the ground sensing what was above, he'd have plenty of warning of what was to come. Hawks were common in the land of earth, flying over the rocky terrain catching their prey, so horus would blend in. He didn't use ninjutsu and so he wouldn't be noticed for his chakra supply, so he was the perfect scout for this.

With them both on either end of the land mark now, they would simply watch, and wait.



(Hiru Banshō: Bōka no Jutsu) - Leech All Creation: Attack Prevention Technique - Reference

Spoiler

Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Long
Chakra cost: 20 (-5 per turn)
Damage points: N/A
Description: Using this jutsu, the user can merge with another passive object and take on its properties to avoid any damage. While merged, the user is virtually undetected unless the enemy has a doujutsu. Even chakra sensors won't be able to pinpoint the users position. The limitation of the technique is that to use a technique and mold chakra, the user must fully unmerge although doing so doesn't produce any sound and the user can only be sensed once fully unmerged. The user is still aware of the world outside the object and can travel inside it at his normal running speed. The technique was used so far by 3 ninjas (Yamato, Orochimaru and Uchiha Madara) but as an advanced ninjutsu, it can be used by any skilled enough ninja.
Note: the user must be Sannin Rank and above
Note: Orochimaru and Yamato can use it 5 times per battle, Uchiha Madara can use it 3 times, other ninjas can use it twice.
Note: Cannot merge into mediums which aren't tangible

 

[System001]

Coming from here; https://animebase.me/threads/blaubaume-179.756194/#post-21896149

The Inuzuka would arrive at the haunted forest. Above him, the trees intertwining peaks would be laden with layers of snow and ice so thick that sunlight would be blocked, leaving the surrounding forest dark and dank, a far-cry from the tropical surroundings that he had grown used to in the southern isles.
But he was sure it was here, he could think of no place that more suited the riddle;

At the borders of frost and sin
More is hidden than seen
Beneath the icy floes,
Rests the dark gem which you seek.

The Inuzuka would venture through the landmark, exploring it thoroughly. Still, competing against the lack of vision and the thick, blankets of snow that covered the area the Inuzuka would soon be overcome by his growing frustrations.
In a burst of rage he would release a scorch of flames, that would phase into and level everything in the area. Yet, it was his rage that illumninated the path before him, as with the destruction of his surroundings did the sunlight finally shine through - a small patch, but enough for the Inuzuka to spy a gem amidst the ash.

Spoiler

(Katon: Minami Reiji) | Fire Release: Corona’s Compendium

Type: Offensive

Rank: A

Range: Short

Chakra Cost: 30

Damage Points: 60

Description: Brother technique to Ifrit’s Inventory, Corona’s Compendium also allows for the materialization of constructs through the rapid release and conversion of fire chakra. Corona’s Compendium however is far more specialised than Ifrit’s Inventory. For starters, the released chakra does not form into the normal flames of fire release as it instead opts for a more incorporeal form of pure fire chakra. The constructs, typically orbs but capable of adopting any shape, whether it be that of tools, shapeless blasts, spikes, shields or so on, do not interact with tangible matter on a physical level but instead phase into them on account of their lack of a physical form. However in wake of their phasing the original substance is not left untouched, but is instead turned to ash (or vaporized into gas in the case of water-based liquids). In the case of energy based elements that Corona’s Compendium cannot phase into, it simply interacts normally as a fire-elemental chakra clash. The constructs created by Corona’s Compendium can be utilised for attack or defense, sustained and freely controlled.



Note:



- Flames can only be materialized within short range of the user and while sustaining them the user can only mold fire chakra

- When clashing against stronger constructs, Corona’s Compendium will merely deliver internal damage that reduces the structural integrity of the object, rather than turning the entire entity to ash/vapour.

- Constructs can only be created through Corona’s Compenium 3x

- No Fire techniques above A rank for the rest of the turn and next turn.

Vánagandr wa - Odin ni Hoshoku Shimasu | Vánagandr - Preying of Odin
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary/Offensive/Defensive
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The Hunted and the Hunter, this technique seeks to encapsulate both concepts and, as two sides of the same coin manifests itself in the form of two distinct abilities.

Hunted - Marked

In response to drawing blood from an opponent an Inuzuka bonded with a high breed will be influenced by the strong frenzy and excitement elicited from their mental link with their Ninken. This rising frenzy will allow both the Inuzuka and Ninken to produce an exaggerated lock on effect to the enemies scent and blood - to such an extent that an opponent, once locked on to, will be incapable of hiding from the user through any means other than space/time. Even then, a space time user will, to a locked on Inuzuka, leave behind a discernible residue that will seep out from around their warping point like a scar, and through inspection of the scar an Inuzuka will be able to acquire information such as whether an opponent has returned to the current world, how long they've been gone for, and through use of a sixth sense such as the one that allows dogs to anticipate bad weather or even disasters, the user can even anticipate when they will return and immediately re-locate them once they do. Furthermore, upon entering within short range of one of their Hunters, a Hunted target will be subjected to extreme and constant mental intimidation, not unlike killing intent, that will forcefully lower their speed back down to their base speed, and also reduce the power of all of their Ninjutsu by -15, and their primary affinity by a full -20. However this can be treated in the same was as Killing intent, in that the shock of physical pain can remove the adverse mental stimuli - however it is superior to killing intent in that as long as the activation conditions are maintained Intimidation will renew itself next turn without cost - meaning that continuous releases may be necessary.

Hunter - Void Assault

Being Apex Predators the High Breed take much delight in stalking and hunting their prey. This ability, void assault, is an extension of a predators natural ability to hunt, and takes a core ability of many great land predators - stalking, and amplifies it greatly. Through use of chakra a High Breed is capable of entering into an unparalleled stealth, one that masks not only it's visage, but also it's chakra system from an opponent. A stealthed high breed cannot be detected through any means, whether it be through the five senses or through a special clan specific 6th or 7th sense, as their use of chakra serves to deflect all forms of detection - not unlike how chakra is used to deflect light to render the target invisible during 'Hiding in Camouflage' technique; and thus elevates a High Breed into a state of absolute stealth (this is true to all Chakra Sensing, Emotion Sensing, Doujutsu, Enhanced Hearing, etc - basically, all forms of sensing; however it cannot prevent physical means of detection such as weight, contact, etc sensing or methods which don't fall under the "senses" category). They leave behind no scent, no trail, they cannot be heard or smelt, nor can the vibrations of their movements be felt. However, the absolute stealth will completely shatter as a High Breed enters within a meter and a half of an opponent. As with all forms of Stalking, Void Assault is utilised to close distance and, once within pouncing distance the prey will become aware of their predator as it closes in - in this case, a High Breed will be rejected from its state of stealth, to such an extent that even the most foolish and unsuspecting will be alerted to the sudden presence of a being behind them. The exception however is if a High Breed remains dead still - at which point Void Assault can be maintained even within a meter of an opponent, however the moment a High Breed makes a move or attempts to mould chakra the stealth will be broken.

Note:
- Marked is the passive portion of this technique, it activates automatically upon drawing an opponents blood or coming into contact with their blood sample (30 meters range for encountering blood). The intimidation aspect however requires a move to activate, and once activated will remain persistent indefinitely (However an Inuzuka or one of his Ninkens is required to be within short range of its targets for the effects to persist, otherwise they will wear off after a turn until the conditions are once again met)
- The initial passive activation of marked saps 20 chakra from all hunting participants.
- Void Assault can be cast by multiple Ninken simultaneously, counting as only one technique if that is the case. It can only be broken by entering into a meter and a half distance of an opponent, otherwise it will remain active until the Ninken chooses to cancel the technique or uses a technique of his own (keeping the stealth ability active requires focus and conscious input, preventing its sustained effect when actively engaging in performing techniques, including Taijutsu).
- Void assault drains -20 chakra per turn from each Ninken. (High Breeds have their own independent chakra supply)
- Void assault can be initiated 4 times through use of this technique.
- Summons marked as Hunted will immediately disperse back to their homeland out of fear.

He would pick the gem as he had done before, and so too would he allow another of his Ninken, this time Lycoan, to take over and enter the void as they once again left a landmark.

LLM

 

[Inch]

Spawning here on: https://animebase.me/threads/metero-uchiha.765203/
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In his makeshift camp in the gloomy haunted forest, Metero searches for a treasure based on the riddle he received.

At the borders of frost and sin
More is hidden than seen
Beneath the icy floes,
Rests the dark gem which you seek.

A true shinobi of hate and darkness, Metero navigates the dark forest easily enough, avoiding the paranormal activity with ease, his enhanced clarity from his sharingan proving highly effective. Heading to the section of the landmark which borders frost, Metero quickly locates the gem under a frozen over bit of underbrush on the forest floor.

( Doujutsu: Sharingan ) Eye Technique: Copy Wheel Eye

Spoiler

Type: Supplementary
Rank: C - A Rank
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 15 - 30 ( -5 per turn for 1T and 2T, 10 per turn to keep active for 3T )
Damage: N/A
Description:
One of the Three Great Dōjutsu (San Daidōjutsu), the Sharingan is the kekkei genkai of the Uchiha clan. Unlike the other Dōjutsu, not all members of the Uchiha Clan possess the Sharingan. This great Dōjutsu seems to awaken only on exceptional Uchiha members and only in times of great stress. Once awaken, the pupil turns red and a single tomoe (巴) seal appears around the center pupil. As the user masters and evolves their eyes, the tomoe (巴) seals increase, topping 3 per eye. The main ability of the Sharingan, like any other Dōjutsu, is to enable the user to see the flow of chakra. This ability is further improved as the Sharingan gives color to chakra, enabling the user to differentiate chakras from different people or from different sources. Although the user can see chakra through matter, he cannot see beyond dense matter or in long distances. Coupled with the ability to see chakra, Sharingan users gain acess to an incredible clarity of perception that enables them to read insanely fast movements or minor details, enabling them the ability to foresee in an easier way, traps, incoming attacks, etc. This clarity of perception is so great that a Sharingan user can sometimes start performing a counter to an attack that is still being performed, enabling the counter to be launched only a split a second after the attack. This clarity of perception leaves Sharingan users able to track high speed movement easily as well as to read through handseals. This last ability enables them to learn techniques much faster and sometimes copy them directly from the enemy, as long as the user has the necessary chakra affinities and requirements to perform it. Finally, the Sharingan is often linked to Genjutsu and mind-manipulating illusions, mostly because the user can, mostly through Eye Contact, directly and precisely use his chakra to manipulate the enemy's chakra flow. In return, the users clarity of perception gives him the ability to more easily decipher visual illusions cast upon him and see past them. The Sharingan has a great cost to the user though. The chakra consumption disables its use for long periods of time and, even when the user grows stronger, it's still hard to keep it active for long periods of time.
Note: The user, if he hasn't gained full mastery over his Sharingan, will need to spend a move to activate it, although as long as he has chakra and enough stamina he'll be able to keep it active until the end of the match. If the user is Sannin Rank or above and has gained his 3 Tomoe Sharingan and held it for one month, he becomes able to passively activate it, meaning he'll no longer spend a move of his 3 per turn.
Note: To avoid direct Eye Contact and be able to focus only on the body movement below the chin, the opponent needs to have mastered Taijutsu to possess the necessary skill
Note: C rank usage is for 1T Sharingan, B rank usage is reserved for 2T Sharingan. A Rank usage is reserved for 3T Sharingan.
Note: Predicting the nature of a technique or what it exactly is requires the user to either know the technique or that its a cannon technique.
Note: Danzo and Kakashi bios activate the Sharingan by removing the covers in their respective eyes and suffer a +10 chakra consumption per turn penalty
Note: The user is bound by the abilities and limits of the stage of sharingan he possesses, stated in the rules of the KG.

With the jewel in pocket, he heads to landmark 179.

 

[Pyro NB]

Arriving from Aisu Bay Desmond n co kept moving waiting to be summoned.
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Chakra: 2040-5-5=2030
~coming from: x
~LLM

Post automatically merged: Jan 13, 2019

 

[Drackos]

At the coastline of the Haunted Forest tranquility seemed to hold steady as the night skies rolled across. All was well within the village of Tsumigakure. Having grown wealthy from their imperialistic conquests in ancient Tobusekai, many of their villagers throughout the mainland have grown considerably prosperous. It seemed that, despite how cruel of a world shinobi live in, this village had finally attained end of history status; no human could shake that grasp they held on two continents.

But nothing lasts forever. Empires rise and fall. Kingdoms see their time in the sun to simply decay. Rulers and warriors reach their peaks, and then fall into nothingness. This reality has been, time and time again, proven law. The Freehold of Hanguri, in all of its technological might and supremacy, could not stop its inevitable decline brought about by a series of diseases, wars, and over extension. And so, the peaceful rolling waves at the coastline of the Haunted Forest began to roil and bubble in an area no larger than five meters. Moments later, a small ash skinned head peered above the waters.

The water boiled, followed by a number of small steam explosions that erupted behind the strange head of the former Shogun, Takauji Ashikaga. His body, radiating heat as if a walking oven, took a single step forward as he reached shallow grounds. Step by step he silently approached the shoreline; and as he did so glowing red lines pulsated along his body with each beat of his now corrupted heart. All he could do was glare southward - toward the heart of Tsumigakure. Rage and wrath filled the darkened red pupils of his eyes.

Finally he stepped ashore, the chilled water no completely evaporating off his radiating body. Pulse after pulse of heat left his form to now vaporize the snow that rest on the shoreline as each wave crashed down on the cold terrain. Then, with both feet firmly planted in the melting snow and sand, he looked south yet again. With little to no emotion revealed on his face, and simple rage in his eyes, Ashikaga raised both hands southward. Without speaking a word a torrential vortex of flames rushed forth from nothingness, as if generated by the sheer force of power that composed his new body. The flames licked the ground and rushed forward, expanding outward in all directions in a massive swirling vortex that quickly came to encompass the entire landmark. It leveled all in its path. The snow vaporized instantaneously, the wall that had been erected by Tsumigakure collapsed and melted, and almost all living creatures in the land that had no capability to survive such extreme conditions met a swift and brutal end.

He was here, and with him carrying Her fury.

Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: Short – Long
Chakra: N/A
Damage: 120
Description: The Vestibule of Nothingness is a skill used by the corrupted Takauji Ashikaga to invoke the natural powers afforded to him by the Void; this technique, much like similar elemental variants, produces a type of natural fire that is devoid of chakra yet carries with it extremely powerful temperatures. As such it plays neutrally to all elemental natures. The destructive power of this technique is such that it can easily wipe out entire landmarks in a titanic blast of fire; alternatively it can be released in the form of fireballs and beams of concentrated flame that can destroy much in the way of life.

 

[Drackos]

The Shogun departs, heading towards his next target.

LLM

 

[Pyro NB]

https://animebase.me/threads/veskals-exchange-237.768231/post-21951954

Stepping onto the lands of what he the Haunted Forest Desmond simply stopped moving, his body felt heavy as he saw the remains of people and animals alike either in the form of ash or glass. Jecht do you see any survivors? To the south looks like a woman is alive holding a body. Arriving in what would be Alistair's mansion Desmond saw Tetsuo's mother holding him. Thank the gods you are alive! Tetsuo! Is he ok?
TM(sobbing): He's passed out from protecting me... As the great flame approached he jumped on top of me transforming his body into all types of twisted shapes and forms to keep me safe...
What about Alistair did he make it?!
TM: (pointing at a pile of glass just behind Desmond) He's the reason Tetsuo is even alive right now...
Desmond felt a deep sadness for not being here for his people and deep anger towards whoever had done this, DO you know who did this and where they went?
TM: It was the Shogun and he passed by headed south...
Jecht?
The Howling Plains, Suijin Temple, Guardian, and Monks have all meet the same fate... but it appears that Sado is fighting the Shogun now! Desmond stood and made his way to the Howling plains as fast as he could.
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Chakra: 2100-10=2090
~LLM