Mouku Kuro's Bull like Strength
Kuro had finally assimilated the final piece to his own puzzle, another would have fit had they eventually come forth but it seemed Hanon was destined to take his place as part of the Ancient Demonbeast King Hyakujuuonouu. His demonbeast partner Moukyo also became one with Kuro as they now shared a portion of Hyakujuuonouu’s massive spirit energy. Kuro’s sense of smell became heightened beyond anything he had ever known and he could finally understand how Hanon had managed to track the capture teams that had been sent after him in the past and how he evaded sandwyrms, he could literally smell them coming on the wind. As Mouko Kuro tested his new body he found out he was just as strong as his original self as he lifted a massive boulder and gently set it back down upon the ground. His physical movements were more connected and flowed together faster as he could follow through with strikes far easier than normal in this body. His chakra flow was more aligned with taijutsu and transformation in his final body. Hanon had never been specially attuned towards ninjutsu and although his new body’s basic endo-skeletal and muscle structure had been rewritten by Kuro’s blood and Hyakujuuonouu’s energy but the muscle memory, and special abilities were Hanon’s handiwork. Mouku Kuro struck the boulder with his fist and noted the bone structure of his hands were quite different from all his other forms. Focusing his will upon his left hand claws formed from his fingernails, dark, steady, dense and strong. Testing himself he lashed out with an open claw strike and struck the boulder. The boulder nearly shattered as he made five nearly equilateral cuts in the stone. He then realized he could perform something special with the claws, an attack that he had always performed with punch daggers. Placing his left hand in a claw position, instead of raking the stone he thrusted his claws forward and pierced the slab of stone clear through. Content with his initial test of his final body Mouko Kuro shook his claws free of the stone slab admiring the perfect holes he had made.
WC: 361
Combat Instinct, Hidden Power, Human Anatomy, Healing Factor, Called Shot, Tracker, Combo Master
As if on cue one of Toraono Kuro's honeymoon guardians challenged Kuro to a contest of skills and having just assimilated his final body Mouku Kuro agreed and the battle was on in full glorious action. Reena had chosen her battle form and name to be Pikuu. Toraono Ken Karate uses a lot of spiritual and or chakra power of the user as it incorporates user-protective techniques such as the Kou-ou Ken, Ryugeki Ken, and a sign that the user is worthy of the highest technique of the Toraono Ken Karate: the Haoushoukouken and Haoushikouken techniques. Only the finest Toraono Ken disciples were taught the Ryuukoranbu or the Koruukoranbu (Boisterious Dance of the Dragon or Black dance of destruction) technique. Here we have Pikuu, being a grand master of the Ryugeki kyaku principle and all of its facets, her legs were swift unerring engines of destruction. She was so thorough with her kicks that she could accurately strike a nerve cluster with just one of her toes. Mouku Kuro was her equal in this manner but he was a grandmaster of the Kou-ou ken discipline of Toraono Ken and worse yet not only could he strike with his knuckles or fingers but he could cause claws to elongate from where a normal human would have finger-nails and pierce or slash his target just as accurately or even more accurately than Pikuu could kick them. For every kick she struck a nerve cluster along his check or neck but at the same time he would precisely pierce or slash a small muscle group on the leg that she chose to kick him with. She did manage to slow him down but in the act of doing so she almost ruined her greatest weapons where he still had so many more.
Toraono Ken Karate, is one of many differing forms of taijutsu mixed with kickboxing, desert nomad jiujutsu, specialized kicking techniques from the islands on the outskirts of Mist Country, energized striking techniques learned from tournaments with Cloud Country participants. It has multiple forms based on personal emphasis and direct level of study.
Kou-Ou: "Tiger" is the standard form of the discipline. The movements were based upon the traditional aspects of Shotokan Karate with some Bushido tie-Ins. Kuro's main techniques are based on the Kou-Ou principle; or fierce attack style.
Ryugeki: "Dragon" is another inner form of discipline; these movements have their basis in
Taekwondo and Muay Thai elements, focusing mainly on specialized movement and precision kicks rather than a balance between the activity of the hands and feet. Some of the kicks were taken from military-style brawling found in various military units, like the back heel spin-kick. While this form is easier to master than the Kou-Ou form, it is not as versatile, although it does contain far more speed Ryugeki has many well-known imbalances in it.
Pikuu decided to step up her attacks despite the damage she had sustained and entered into a specialized attack known as
Hienshippu: Flying Gale". Hienshippu is a high speed attack form practiced by kick fighters. This technique has all the power techniques from the Kou-Ou form but improving on the potency of the hienshippu kyaku and certain kou-ou techniques. Many Toraono-ken practitioners use a hienshippu kyaku to open their series of combination attacks. It starts with an upward knee and ends with a slamming overhead kick.
Hienshippu, when mastered, tends to be as versatile a form as the high-level form Shotokan Karate. With her legs bloodied and torn she pressed on, impressing Kuro all the same as he moved into defensive techniques to counter her tenacity without actually removing her ability to fight.
Kuro used the most defensive style of taijutsu he knew, Raiou: "Lightning Sparkle". These techniques were the most defensive style of Toraono Ken study. It focused more on defense rather than offense since it also encouraged personal instinct to be used. All Toraono Ken practitioners must master and pass on the Raiou techniques in order to advance to more difficult forms. Kuro had actually perfected his own version of the Raiou techniques.
Chakra surged to each area struck by Pikuu’s kicks allowing him to endure each kick and heal the majority of the damage and heal at the same time. Pikuu was startled as she completed several dozen attacks only to see that he had taken only minor damage because he used his own form of Raiou defense. Mouku Kuro smiled evilly as he went on the offensive, despite the look of his body, he had actually taken considerable internal damage. He smiled all the same as he could now unleash his jutsu without restraint as his full power came to bear due to the damage he had sustained. His internal injuries actually served as a trigger to release his hidden reserves of power. His first attack was a jutsu called Shishi no Ken (Lion’s Fist) - Much like the name of the great King of beasts that this style of unarmed combat evolved from. The essence of this style of fighting revolves around all out open combat. With the swiftness of battle instincts embedded in his genetics several striked lashed out sending Pikuu flying as he used his precision to make sure he only struck armored points. His strikes were so fierce that even as he struck with precision they still knocked her four to six feet back each time using Shishiken or Shishi no Ken (Lion’s Fist) or Tora no Ken (Tiger’s fist). A Toraono Clan Warrior can unleash kicks and punches that can cause slashes like a lion's claws (when focusing their inner energy) allowing the attack to reach one to twelve feet. beyond their normal physical reach, a Toraono Clan member can cause a variety of wounds that normally result in bleeding or bruising that closely resembles the attack of a feline. Kuro then demonstrated his own Hienshippuu-kyaku his usage allowed him to combine kicks and knee strikes into a double kick. He then unleashed his Zanretsu-ken – a barrage of fists or kicks, this technique is commonly used as a counter attack. This was exactly the case as Pikuu attempted to use Hyakuretsukyaku a personal technique that allowed her to deliver nearly one thousand kicks in one instance. Stopping nearly all the kicks Kuro proceeded to focus his will again as his instinct broadened to encompass his opponents possible counter movements as he channeled his Haga no Shishi/Tora (Spirit of the Lion or Tiger). He used his inner energy to heal her wounds while his natural ability healed his own. The practice of calling upon this inner strength was called Haga no Shishi or Haga no Tora. Taken by surprise that her legs were healed she was unprepared for Kuro’s follow up as he unleashed a sonic attack to unbalance her senses. Kuro used Shishiku (Lion's Roar), a special technique for the Toraono dojo where a warrior can roar with intense anger and unleash a burst of chakra energy that can cause damage to the internal balance of those around them. Stumbling about Pikuu nearly fail over as Kuro performed Shishimai or Mai no Shishi (Lion Dance). When using his clan fighting style Kuro can focus his will to move extremely fast, and hit extremely hard, causing huge claw strikes. When using this enhancement jutsu Kuro’s eyes become cat like, his endurance becomes inhuman, his fingernails become true claws, and his teeth elongate. Mouku Kuro practically rumbled with insidious laughter "What a beautiful coincidence to be blessed with such an assortment of strong fighters in my lifetime... This is more than an adequate test of skill so I wish you all the best of luck... SURVIVING MY TAIJUTSU!!!" Mouku Kuro cackled madly as he charged Pikuu, the being formerly known as Reena. Mouku Kuro had it in his mind to always start with the strongest target first and he did just that. "No need to play with you young lady, YOU'RE a BIG GIRL NOW, now show this old battlebeast what you can do, because I'm definitely going to show you..." Mouku Kuro unsheathed both sets of his claws as he charged Pikuu in an exaggerated running charge as he setup a spirit barrier as he set to building a type of defensive trap for an aftershock of rasengan as he called upon his dark chakra to open the battle with mayhem and delight. Mouku Kuro’s energies swirled about him violently as the earth beneath his feet crumbled, dissolved and roared into the sky as a stream of violet, violent, dark energy swirled forth from his body into the sky somehow even the area became even darker than the night already was by just a shade as a dark chakra laced a two hundred foot line in the general area in preparation for the dark odomo rasengan's release. “LET ALL WHOM DARE TEMPT MY WRATH KNOW TRUE PAIN! KURORASENGAN!!!!”
With his words of challenge came a release of dark chakra channeling energy into his jutsu. As he pressed on the jutsu released a vicious tearing sound from the night as the dark rasengan ripped the night open. The jutsu was unleashed as it appeared in Mouku Kuro's right palm. Charged with demonic energy beyond reason the black rasengan expanded into a swirl of particles like a black wind melding with and enhanced by a small army of shadow beasts. Expanding in length from three to fifteen feet and height from two to ten feet, the orb of demonic dark power unleashed from Mouku Kuro’s body.
Pikuu summoned then lengthened a tear of shadow to leap into Mouku Kuro with a shockwave like clap of force. Mouku Kuro should have been thrown aside, bowled over, or even crushed as it could have been seen by the casual looker, instead he became wreathed spiritual energy having anticipated Pikuu’s counterattack. Mouku Kuro found releasing his dark chakra utterly exhilarating. A deep violet and black radiance surrounded Pikuu’s body, completely enveloping her. Her neck was encased in thick serrated blade shadow armor, her shoulders were armored as well each of shoulders now sported a jagged spear like point. Her chest and back were the equivalent of small equal length shadow razors that made her something like an armored cheese grater. Mouku Kuro smiled as it seemed she was learning the lessons of shadow control all too well as she even hid within the folds of chakra controlled shadow but she was all too easily tracked by her scent. Her legs were covered over in black umbral armor with matching blades jutting from her thighs like fangs that were almost two dimensional. An umbral half mask formed over her face like a giant shadow beast’s blackened skull with runic markings. The mask looked like a cross between a Spartan’s helm and a shadow beast's skull and left the lower half of her face open. Pikuu’s arms were armored differently, her right arm was armored in a studded leather fashion over the bicep to the inner crook of her arm where it interlinked with a battle gauntlet that covered her right elbow in a well-padded fashion, the gauntlet bore a single katar like blade leading from the wrist out over the top of her right fist and a serrated fin like blade jutted out at a ninety degree angle from the center of the gauntlet's forearm. They were both interlaced and wreathed in shadow that spiraled about the edges of the bladed portions. Her clawed left hand wielding the shadow’s heart symbol of her clan became overlaid in a grey bone like material with razor edges and poisonous blades that jutted out of the back of her left fist, and just before the apex of her left elbow. The eye in her palm shined a terrifying crimson, it resembled a ruby. A thick crimson line came from the black crystal heart enclosing the middle and ring finger of her gauntlet making a long blade like symbol that ended at the apex of her arm where it met her shoulder. Beneath her like a great steed of doom arose a black shadow beast. Moukyo and Mouku Kuro transformed into even more bestial versions of Kuro as they charged forth to do battle with Pikuu. Moukyo Kuro leapt directly head on at Pikuu serving as a sacrificial distraction while Mouku attempted to flank Pikuu going for her rear. Mouku Kuro shadow-stepped behind her hoping to maul Pikuu with a swipe from his enhanced claws which could either pierce or slash dependent on how he wanted to get past her armor. His combined instincts and tactics from a lifetime bonded to a demon beast would allow him and Moukyo to tackle, bite, claw, and hold her down long enough for either of them to do serious if not lethal damage. Mouku Kuro wasn't holding back but having witnessed Pikuu's awakening he was certain that this initial charge would only be the start of their battle.
Total WC: 2175
Oroko Tatsuya, Seikon Hayako, were mystified by Kuros mastery of song. His summoned guitar of crystal strummed Tatsuya’s eyes began to widen as she wanted to cover her ears in preparation for what was assuredly a genjutsu but what happened was beyond her imagination. His three ghostly feline demonbeasts now circled them as Enishi had released the reborn Moukyo. The giant blind panther with its eyes covered by wraps Suteneko, the demon panther had antelope horns upon its head that like its fur were as black as the night it nuzzled Tatsuya gently rousing her from being lost in Kuro's song. She cried as she listened to the song even as the panther tried to comfort her and she wondered why. Why was Kuro being so kind to her and then she noticed that Hanon was gone and another Kuro stood in his place. She understood now, her beloved had been absorbed as well, she no longer felt hatred, she knew how her beloved took on people beyond his prowess. The other demonbeast cheetah with its mouth wrapped like a ninja Maigo, continued to circle Hayako, whom was still lost in Kuro's song.
The guitar strummed as Chouryoku Kuro and his clone continued their serenade of battle and misdirection in efforts to keep the women for interrogation while Sharingan Kuro made his way to her with a soft smile upon his face. Tatsuya's heart still beat as if her beloved were alive. As Chouryoku Kuro continued to sing she finally realized he was trying to apologize for her loss. As long as she could come and listen to him sing she knew she could and as the tears finally stopped falling the song ended and Chouryoku Kuro dismissed his mirror clone.
