Outside The Pagoda

[Kiri]

In a surprising turn of events, the Other Kiri would feel a strange urge as the demonic aura surged past his consciousness. As he gripped the handle of the sword, he was preparing to attack the real Hoshi after having known his true location and marking the man apart from his imitations. Inside, he was restless, as if the beast was getting spurred to act. And so as he poured his energy onto the blade and was ready to attack, he would feel a primal instinct sudden grab hold of his soul. In that instant, the Other Kiri would suddenly feel as though he was pulled from consciousness for a split moment. The beast finally takes control of the body and while the mind was firm to attack, his senses only made him think more dangerous, even to itself. Unable to discern the strategy, he would recklessly attack and the flames from the attack would hit the clones instead.

At that point, the Other Kiri would rein in the beast and much to his disappointment at what happened, he clicked his tongue. Sharpened eyes, he would glare at Hoshi but he was still in check with his emotions. Perhaps he would not see what was to happen next. As he prepared to attack with his sword, striking with a wide range of his power, he would find himself hitting just the clone, sparing Hoshi for a second time.

It was by that time when Hoshi would pull off a surprising technique, a wave coming to life in the middle of the battlefield. And as if to begin his return, Hoshi would reveal a stunning retaliation. The Other Kiri had not foreseen this event and was caught by the deadly strike that struck him. Now growling with anger, the Other Kiri would spit out blood as he readied for another attack. Rushing forward, he would swing his blade once more, hoping to let loose a round of diagonal slashes to further his advance. Much to his dismay, it was all for naught as the wave had ended up shielding Hoshi.

“Pesky little prey,” he clicked his tongue as he whirled the blade on his hand and let his free hand trace along the wound that he suffered. But so long as he was in charge, the pain would not be a problem. At that point, he could feel the roaring of the beast inside once more. “Fine. Play time is over.”

[Actions Sent]

 

[Kaen]

[col]

Hoshi:
HP: 5,478- 1,731 = 3,747 HP
CP: 5,614- 1,409 + 429 = 4,634 CP
AP: 4.25 - 3.25 = 5 NR
Status:
Byakugan Active
Mind Ripped
Bleed Rank 2|

Kiri
HP: 7,537 - 252 - 1,156 + 164 = 6,293 HP
CP: 60 - 1,110 + 472 = 0 CP
AP: 6.25 - 6.25 = 6 NR
Status:
Demon Cloak Omega[/col]

~ 0.0 Sec -- You click this... --->

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri Maintains Demon Cloak Omega
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi Maintains Jyuuken Stance and Byakugan
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Bleed damage is taken

~ 1.20 Sec -- Kiri's uses his Initiative ability to quickly use "Vanishing Slash" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 28 vs 27, Partial Hit (Becomes 27 vs 27 due to Hoshi's Deflection ability)
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 97, Failed

~ 4.00 Sec -- Kiri's uses "Vanishing Slash" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 29 vs 26, Hit!

~ 4.00 Sec -- Hoshi reflexively uses "Body Switch" Mastered, switching with a K target
--------- Kiri's Vanishing Slash was auto-dodged

~ 6.80 Sec -- Kiri's uses "Vanishing Slash" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 34 vs 22, Hit!
--------- Bleed chance - Success, Hoshi's Bleed Rank increases
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 56, Failed

~ 6.80 Sec -- Hoshi reflexively uses his Clan's technique "Kaiten - Eight Trigrams Palm Rotation" [Rank 1]
--------- 40% of oncoming damage is Auto-Blocked
--------- 1st Basic strike @Kiri - 33 vs 29, Hit!
--------- 2nd Basic strike @Kiri - 32 vs 22, Hit!

~ 6.80 Sec -- Kiri reflexively uses "Body Switch" [Rank 1] switching with a K target
--------- Hoshi's basic strikes were auto dodged

Notes:
HP: 7,537 - 252 - 1,156 + 164 = 6,293 HP
On Kiri's HP, the 252 is actual damage loss [From her Omega Cloak] the +164 is from her Vampiric augment and the 1,156 is the Chakra Burn damage.
Another thing, Kiri gains 472 CP [Omega Cloak] at the beginning of the round, so it shows 0 CP, but round 6 she will start with 472 before Chakra Burning again.

 

[Kiri]

Collecting his energy, the Other Kiri would instantly attack Hoshi without a second thought. He rushes in with immense speed, faster than earlier, as his eyes sets on its mark before unleashing a fast strike. It would be a strike that relies on speed rather than strength, but it would still connect with the target, though fromt he looks of it, Hoshi was able to defensively react against it. The blade would be buffered by the other’s charming ability, rendering half of its intended damage useless, though still drawing blood.

But you see, the Other Kiri had already been spurred since the moment he was struck with blood earlier, and he would be relentless this time around. Immediately after that strike, he would kick off to another of similar flurries. This second strike would hope to aim better, but just his luck to strike out. The moment the blade strikes the body of Hoshi, he would see the image of the shinobi flicker and the boy was replaced by a log. The said log cuts in half all too easily before it crashes on the ground in splinters.

Clicking his tongue, the Other Kiri’s eyes would quickly glance to the back to find Hoshi, and so did his body turn. This time, as he drew near to the boy and unleashed another attack, Hoshi would seemingly react by performing a rather intricate and strong offensive manoeuvre. Not only would it abate the attack from the slashing katana, but it would allow the boy to attack him as well. However, the Other Kiri had anticipated such actions and disappeared from view. Replacing him was a log, seemingly replicating the same move Hoshi performed earlier, and the Other Kiri would reappear just behind the target.

Eyes all set and no humor on his expression as he readies for the next one.

[Actions sent]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Kiri dashed at him with intense speeds. Even with his enhanced vision he was caught slightly off guard and unable to fully dodge the strike. Shouyu could only bring his wrist to the hilt of Kiri's blade redirecting the strike so that it would not fully hit its mark but still sliced at his body. Shouyu spilled blood, but not as much as Kiri's previous assault, he partially partied his first attack.

Without hesitation or a moment's break Kiri prepare the same flurry of attacks. His speed was undeniable, had he not been blessed with this bloodline he would not have foreseen the attack. For as soon as it would strike he would poof and replaced with a log to take the assault and fall to pieces as Shouyu appeared behind Kiri.

He could no longer doubt his ability to see and react like himself as Kiri wa prepared and attacking once more leavings Shouyu fully in the defensive. He would reflexively begin to spin at a high speed while releasing chakra from every pore on his body that now encased him in whirling dome.

The attack again was only partially blocked and Shouyu still suffered some bleeding and stamina loss from the brunt of the blow and Shouyu would grunt but maintain his rotation until The attack was over and he slowed to a stop, breathing heavily and bleeding.

actions sent

 

[Kaen]

[col]

Hoshi:
HP: 3,747- 765 + 333 = 3,315 HP
CP: 4,634- 766 + 772 = 4,640 CP
AP: 5 - 4.75 = 4.25 NR
Status:
Bleed Rank 1
Legs Broken
Hands Sprained|

Kiri
HP: 6,293 - 252 - 20 + 14 = 6,035 HP
CP: 0 - 492 + 472 = 0 CP
AP: 6 - 5.75 = 6.25 NR
Status:
Demon Cloak Omega[/col]

~ 0.0 Sec -- You click this... --->

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri Maintains Demon Cloak Omega
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi Maintains Jyuuken Stance and Byakugan
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Bleed damage is taken

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri quickly sheathes her weapon

~ 1.66 Sec -- Kiri's performs a hidden action...
--------- 1st check - 33 vs 19, Hit! Legs Broken!

~ 1.66 Sec -- Kiri Quickdraws his weapon

~ 2.91 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's hands
--------- 1st check - 28 vs 25, Hit!
--------- Sprained chance - Rolled 17, Success
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 67, Failed

~ 2.91 Sec -- Hoshi Reflexively uses "Body Switch" [Mastered]
--------- Mind Ripper check - Rolled 11, Failed - Body switch failed!

~ 4.16 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- 1st check - 20 vs 31, Miss

~ 5.20 Sec -- Hoshi performs a hidden action...

~ 5.41 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's hands
--------- ??? Check - 18 vs 29, Failed, Kiri is fooled
--------- Sixth sense check, Rolled 36, Failed
--------- Random Target Check 1 is ? 2 is ? -- Rolled 1
--------- 1st check - 25 vs 19, Hit! Kiri knows what he just hit is a clone!
--------- Mud Clone disperses...

~ 6.66 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- Blind shot check - 23 vs 26, Failed
--------- Sixth Sense Check, Rolled 44, Failed
--------- Attack auto missed

~ 7.77 Sec -- Hoshi performs a hidden action...
--------- 10% chance to ??? - Rolled 10, Success!
--------- 10 % chance to ??? - Rolled 96, Failed

~ 7.91 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's feet
--------- Blind shot check - 29 vs 21, Success, Can target as normal
--------- Hoshi cannot dodge, auto-hit!
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check- Rolled a 4, Success
--------- Called shot was auto-dodged, Hoshi Is still in stealth!

Notes:
~ In case you didn't notice, the stat changes (HP, CP, AP, Etc) is the END result of the round.
~ I was going to go with my own music choice this time, but the volume isn't working on this computer for some reason... so I went with Kiri's request.

EDIT: Messed up on Hoshi's AP, edited to reflect the change

 

[Kiri]

As the swirling of the demon’s energy continued to pulse in his body, the Other Kiri would maintain his unwavering eyes on the target. At that moment, he quickly sheathes Nakigitsune, allowing full use of his hands as he sends out a malicious energy with his surging chakra. His hands would quickly form the seals as he would target his prey’s body, sending the energy to weaken and possibly incapacitate the movement of his legs. It was surprising to see that he was coming to use some tactics now. Despite the raging urge inside his soul, he was finally making his moves a predator.

He would then advance towards the enemy, drawing Nakigitsune and making a series of slash attacks. He would attack with pinpoint accuracy on certain limbs, hoping to strike them down and inflict as much pain as possible. In fact, he didn’t seem to mind at all that he would be technical in his approach. It was almost as if the body was moving with such trained precision that instincts were aiding his every movement.

Much to his surprise, in one of his attacks, the moment he clashed at Hoshi’s body, the other vanished. Or rather, his body would melt away into a puddle of mud. Knowing that the other had used another substitution jutsu to get away, Kiri would then turn to find Hoshi and continue his assault without batting an eye. After all, whether or not he was real, they were all his prey. But the other was proving quite the dodger, and things were becoming more interesting. It would be far too boring should his target be easily dispensed with.

Though with that last attempt, Hoshi had suddenly disappeared from his range. At that point, Kiri would feel a tad bit disappointment. Though perhaps it would mean that he could pursue once more, and so he grinned.

[Actions Sent]
[MFT: 313]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Shouyu felt goosebumps rise all throughout his body, warming his skin in the night Kumo air, or maybe it was just the feel of this Aura Kiri kept emitting. Shouyu was in stance and saw that Kiri sheathed his sword, his brow rose. Was he changing the pace of the fight again? Shouyu tried to react with a jump but felt an immense pain in both of his legs that held him grounded but he would shriek out feeling a grip so tight it would splint his femur done.

"Ahhhhhhgghhhh!"

He grabbed at his leg in pain, trembling. A moment later Kiri was attacking, and within that second of him falling victim to the agony of pain Kiri had his sword ready once more, swinging with malicious intent. His first strike, the hilt of his blade struck the wrist of Shouyu, bending it an awkward way against the grain, spraining his wrist even, he hissed. Kiri's tactics changed fast, and again Shouyu was going to have to adapt. His breathing was getting heavy, he pushed off his legs even though feeling a sharp pain he allowed himself to fall on his back and roll backward some feet away from the raging Kiri, but even now just standing was hurting the boy. His eyes were wincing in pain. Shouyu was distraught cause he had foreseen that attack and planned to dodge but that mental block forced him to pause.

Kiri was relentless, and attacking again, maybe trying to injure another limb, he was bleeding, felt like broken or fractured legs and a sprained wrist. Kiri turned the tides fast but his reactions were still on point, a swing, a side step, and a miss. Kiri's blade whistled in the wind and Shouyu grunted in pain dodging. He performed one hand sign, slower than usual because of his wrist pain and fell down to a knee. Really what happened, Shouyu summoned a mud clone, in that same instant Shouyu dashed off in a flicker hiding behind the Pagoda wall around the corner breathing heavily, holding his open wound with pressure to stop the bleeding. Meanwhile Kiri was seemed fooled and attacking the mud clone while Shouyu rested catching his breath.

Kiri would attempt more strikes, where one came extremely close to Shouyu but again, the boy flickered to behind a near by bush. He was thankful at this moment for his speed and stealth abilities. Had it not been for his Byakugan, any ninja would have been a murdered victim of Kiri's. He began to wonder, if he would die here tonight, at age nine, a young shinobi of Kumo...

[MFT] WC 438

 

[Kaen]

[col]

Hoshi:
HP: 3,315- 1,087 = 2,228 HP
CP: 4,640- 1,557 + 429 = 3,512 CP
AP: 4.25 - 4 = 4.25 NR
Status:
Byakugan Active
Bleed Rank 2
Legs Broken
Hands Sprained|

Kiri
HP: 6,035 - 2,547 - 6 + 59 = 3,541 HP
CP: 0 + 472 - 475 = 0 CP
AP: 6.25 - 6 = 6.25 NR
Status:
Demon Cloak Omega
Electrocution [2 stacks][/col]

~ 0.0 Sec -- You click this... --->

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri Maintains Demon Cloak Omega and ???
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Bleed damage is taken

~ 2.00 Sec -- Hoshi performs a hidden action

~ 2.50 Sec -- Kiri uses "Electrocution" [Mastered] with affinity moves Debilitate and Control, targeting Hoshi
--------- Blind shot check - 27 vs 13, attack continues as normal
--------- 1st check - 27 vs 23, Hit
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled a 2, Success!!!

~ 3.75 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- Blind shot check - 23 vs 17, attack continues as normal
--------- 1st check - 30 vs 31, Partial hit
--------- Hoshi's deflection makes it 29 vs 31, now a Miss!

~ 5.00 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- Blind shot check - 20 vs 23, failed
--------- Sixth sense check - Rolled 69, Failed
--------- auto-miss

~ 6.02 Sec -- Hoshi performs a sneak attack! He uses "Lightning Torrent" with affinity move feint, targeting Kiri
--------- 1st check - 30 vs 22, Hit!
--------- 18% chance for electrocution check - Rolled 11, Success!
--------- Hoshi is no longer in stealth

~ 6.25 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- 1st check - 32 vs 19, Hit!
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check -Rolled 99, Failed
--------- Sprained chance - Rolled 52, Failed
--------- Bleed chance - Rolled 92, Failed

~ 7.02 Sec -- Hoshi maintains his "Lightning Torrent" with affinity move feint, targeting Kiri
--------- 1st check - 34 vs 28, Hit!
--------- 12% chance for electrocution check - Rolled 7, Success!

~ 7.50 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's arms
--------- 1st check - 28 vs 23, Hit
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 66, Failed
--------- 1st check - Sprained chance - 74, Failed
--------- Bleed chance - Rolled 25, Failed

~ 8.02 Sec -- Hoshi maintains his "Lightning Torrent" with affinity move feint, targeting Kiri
--------- 1st check - 33 vs 27, Hit!
--------- 12% chance for electrocution check - Rolled 53, Failed

~ 8.75 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's feet
--------- 1st check - 26 vs 17, Hit!
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 83, Failed
--------- Sprained check - Rolled 17, Success, Hoshi's feet now sprained!
--------- Bleed chance - Rolled 12, Success!

~ 10.0 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's feet
--------- 1st check - 29 vs 25, Hit!
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 50, Failed
--------- Fractured check - Rolled 45, Failed
--------- Bleed chance - Rolled 63, Failed

Notes:

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

He clenched his open wound tightly, feeling the red crimson ooze between his fingers, his body weakened again. He was still in the shadows, scaling a nearby wall, completely out of sight of Kiri, he grunted. 'I can't die here... I just can't...' He was so focused earlier on regaining himself he even shut off his eyes, moments later he'd close them, holding his breath. They would instantly shoot wide open, with even more, thicker veins filling his face surging a large amount of chakra to his eyes.

Shouyu could see all the chakra again, and even the separate chakra encasing Kiri. He would send current of electricity like before, but Shouyu was aware, pushing off the ground with his good arm the boy propelled himself out of harm's way and deep into the shadows, still hidden. It was a small game of hide and seek, Shouyu had to out last Kiri. Kiri seemed to be striking blindly but would find Shouyu, who would perfectly parry and deflect the attack, while retreating back into darkness. Shouyu watched Kiri strike again blindly, but didn't have to move due to Kiri missing his mark completely. It was now time to make his move, but he winced in pain.

He gathered a massive amount of lightning style chakra into his left hand, leaping from the shadows coming from above Kiri Shouyu would hold out his palm. Each five fingers of his head let loose a strikingly fast stream of bolts. They all traveled their own individual path but met the same mark in perfect timing, sending a shocking convulsion through Kiri's internal nervous system. But Shouyu felt a stinging almost instantly on his arm, having been struck by Kiri. Shouyu would respond with turning to Kiri and shooting another stream of bolts from each finger of his left. Again it struck true dismantling her reflexive abilities.

Again Kiri landed a painful shot at Hoshi's arm, causing him to yelp in pain, almost whimpering like a dog from his current physical condition. His legs and wrist were throbbing but he was able to reach out still, and send a final stream of bolts to find their target once more. Shouyu couldn't even grin to celebrate, just only wince from his wavering condition. Sweat could be seen oiling up his face and moistening his back. He returned to stance slowly, to slow. Another strike from Kiri struck his ankle and sprained that as well, causing him to yell and even draw blood. It was followed by another agonizing blow, Shouyu buckled before Kiri. He instantly rolled away and rose to a kneeling position, staring down Kiri.

 

[Kiri]

Despite the raging beast seemingly making this battle tough for him, the Other Kiri would only gasp and straighten himself up before continuing. There was no need to complain the burden that the best had on his body. With such power overflowing inside him, it was just his own fault for not being able to harness it and deliver its full potential. In fact, the Other Kiri was beginning to spite himself for being inadequate. If anything, he swore in his mind, he would have to grow stronger in the near future.

Just then, he would charge his hand with his chakra and send it surging towards the enemy target. However, his prey was getting good in running away. Ah- he thought as he gripped the sword's handle. This was getting longer than expected. As such, he would muse the beast and launch another torrent of attacks, targeting specific areas as if to dismantle the prey slowly and painfully.

His first attack seemed to have worked but he could feel that the power was abated. Then next to be struck was simply the wind, Hoshi showing his prowess on dodging once more. And to makes matter worse, he had lost sight of defense and was struck by a fierce shocking energy. The Other Kiri would fall to one knee as the power surged across his body, hindering his movement but he would quickly get back right up and attack once more.

However, his attempt would fail and Hoshi would send another charged attack on him, a shocking current that rips through the air and finds him squarely. Snarling like his beast, he would grit against the pain and continue with his onslaught, letting the beast's urge to dominate him and attack relentlessly.

(Actions sent)

 

[Kaen]

[col]

Hoshi:
HP: 2,228- 1,664 = 564 HP
CP: 3,512- 1,038 + 429 = 2,903 CP
AP: 4.25 - 4.25 = 4 NR
Status:
Byakugan Active
Bleed Rank 2
Legs Broken
Hands Sprained
Feet Sprained|

Kiri
HP: 3,541 - 1,459 - 1026 + 719 = 1,775 HP
CP: 0 + 472 - 985 = 0 CP
AP: 6.25 - 5.75 = 6.5 NR
Status:
Demon Cloak Omega
Electrocution [2 stacks][/col]

~ 0.0 Sec -- You click this... --->

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri Maintains Demon Cloak Omega and ???
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi Maintains his Byakugan
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Bleed damage is taken

~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's sprained feet - 10% Chance at the beginning of the round to stumble and lose 1 Ap
--------- Rolled 91, No ap loss

~ 0.80 Sec -- Kiri quickdraws and uses a stun grenade, targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 18 vs 14, Hit
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 71, Failed

~ 1.60 Sec -- Kiri quickdraws and uses a stun grenade, targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 20 vs 22, Miss

~ 2.80 Sec -- Kiri uses his Initiative ability to quickly use "Vanishing Slash" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 36 vs 26, Hit!
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 47
--------- Bleed chance - Rolled 56, Failed

~ 4.80 Sec -- Kiri uses "Cross Rip" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 24 vs 27, Miss

~ 4.80 Sec -- Hoshi reflexively performs a hidden action!
--------- Mud clone takes the damage and disperses

~ 4.80 Sec -- Hoshi uses his Quick Reaction ability to follow up with "Shoryuken" [Rank 1]
--------- 5% chance for Jutsu to fail - Rolled 66, attack continues as normal
--------- 1st check - 31 vs 28, Hit!

~ 6.80 Sec -- Kiri uses "Cross Rip" [Mastered] targeting Hoshi
--------- 1st check - 21 vs 14, Hit
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check - Rolled 4, SUCCESS!!!!
--------- Hoshi auto-dodged the attack!

~ 7.60 Sec -- Kiri Quickdraws and uses a "Health Pill"

Notes:
~ I was gonna roll a clone check for the mud clone, but there would be no point in doing it since the mud clone dispersed immediately.

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

The scarlet fluid spills from the wound again, and he winces. A stinging pain in his ankle, but he quickly subsides it, wincing again almost closing his left eye in reaction. Kiri tossed a stun grenade, he didn't move but it was within range deterred his vision, and racked his mental causing him to hesitate, though the next one was tossed, he reflexively dodge rolled to his trying to recollect himself from the first blast unintentionally dodging the second. Kiri was relentless once more as his speed showed, his strike seeming to disappear, and appear again slashing across his chest, slicing open another wound to be remembered from this battle. He yelped out and stepped back, performed a back flip and created distance.

Kiri was pressing the attack, Shouyu could see from his movements they were familiar and he was undoubtedly fast with his approach again creating that 'X' slash. Shouyu dove forward into Kiri, but to the side rolling away into safety, though it would appear he didn't move at all, he was replaced with a mud clone who would improv the result of being struck by the attack before bursting into a thick heavy mud. It was a well time dodged and it saved his life to say the least, he was thankful for his abilities but ached everywhere in his body. His physical condition was doing too good, and he was losing a lot of blood. He looked at Kiri with one eye open, clenching his right fist and tucking it by his armpit, cocking back a serious uppercut.

"Kiri!

This counterattack was instantly after the dodge roll during his thoughts of his current physical condition, but he paid it no mind and began rising into Kiri from a low crouched position. Shouyu jumped high and into Kiri, with his tucked fist colliding with a sickening thud at jaw line of Kiri. "Shoryuken!" Shouyu's forward motion lifted them both into the air and Kiri a bit high as he extended his right arm into the uppercut, Shouyu would spin at the end of his attack's pinnacle creating a small space between them, he would land awkwardly from the resulting backlash pain.

Shouyu had only a few moments to collect himself before the attack was repeated, Shouyu's fast reactions lead to lean to the left, and to the right simultaneously against the sword strikes dodging them with ease, although Kiri would have sliced some ends of Shouyu's hair flowing away in the stormy wind. The dark clouds began to rain. Shouyu retreated some feet and watched Kiri consume some pill, Hoshi looked confused.

 

[Kiri]

Focusing more closely on the opponent, the Other Kiri would let out more of this demonic aura engulfing him, empowering the menacing energies that would affect Hoshi’s body as he had struck earlier. Then, despite the thrill of an all-out onslaught on to the opponent, he grinned as he pulled out two stun grenades from his pockets and quickly struck them on the ground in front of Hoshi. Immediately, an explosive spark would cover the entire area and though the latter may only be partially affected due to his quick reaction, Kiri would not wait any longer.

Giving Nakigitsune a quick twirl along his hand, the Other Kiri would crouch low before kicking off into a flurry of strikes. First off the bat, he would send out a strike faster than the others, relying on speed to make a hurried move as the blade would swing with accuracy rather than with strength. At this point in the game, the first one to hit had a bigger chance in anything. And luckily, it struck through, though it would not be the end of the fight.

He would continue with another assault, rushing with his favorite 2-diagonal strikes that cut through air. He cursed at the other’s ability to dodge his attacks, though this time it was just another mud clone that had buffered the damage. But he also knew he was getting burdened by the power that was encasing his body. He will have to make do and play this game a little longer. And in retaliation, he would feel the fury of the boy’s assault on him, sending him crashing back to the ground, but he would quickly get back up in order to push through with more offensives. Unleashing another flurry of crossed slashes, the Other Kiri would give a slight roar of anger as he cut through air once more. Oh dear, the beast’s impatience was getting on him.

“Not yet over, kid.”

But seeing as how this was going to take him further into an unprecedented scenario, he would pull out a pill and drink it, revitalising his body even for a brief moment as he went back to his hunter’s stance, ready to attack at the prey on sight.

[Actions sent]

 

[Kaen]

[col]

Hoshi:
HP: 564- 2,353 = -1,789 HP
CP: 2,903- 1,186 + 429 = 2,146 CP
AP: 4 - 4 = 4 NR
Status:
Bleed Rank 2
Legs Broken
Hands Fractured
Feet Sprained|

Kiri
HP: 1,775 - 0 - 0 + 541 = 2,316 HP
CP: 0 + 472 - 405 = 67 CP
AP: 6.5 - 6 = 6.5 NR
Status:
Demon Cloak Omega
Winner[/col]

~ 0.0 Sec -- You click this... --->

~ 0.0 Sec -- Kiri Maintains Demon Cloak Omega and ???
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi Maintains his Byakugan
~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Bleed damage is taken

~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's Mudclone reforms
--------- Clone check - 9 vs 27, Failed, Kiri know's which Hoshi is real

~ 0.0 Sec -- Hoshi's sprained feet - 10% Chance at the beginning of the round to stumble and lose 1 Ap
--------- Rolled 55, No ap loss

~ 0.76 Sec -- Kiri Quickdraws a "Health Pill" and uses it

~ 1.53 Sec -- Kiri Quickdraws a "Smoke Bomb" and uses it
--------- Random target check, 1=Hoshi, 2=Clone, 3=Kiri -- Rolled 3 and 1
--------- Kiri - 30% chance to choke causing them to lose 3% Max Chakra- Rolled - 77, nothing happened
--------- Hoshi - 30% chance to choke causing them to lose 3% Max Chakra Rolled - 40, nothing happened

~ 3.07 Sec -- Kiri uses his Initiative ability to quickly use "Black Eruption" [Rank 1] with affinity moves Feint and Focus targeting Hoshi and Clone
--------- Hoshi attempted to Body switch, but Feint kicked in...
--------- Clone - 26 vs 11, Hit -- Clone disperses [no need for further rolls, clone is gone]
--------- 1st check - 28 vs 26, Hit - Impale chance - Failed
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check -- Rolled 82, Failed
--------- 2nd check - 27 vs 18, Hit - Impale chance - Failed
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check -- Rolled 56, Failed
--------- 3rd check - 21 vs 29, Miss
--------- 4th check - 40 vs 26, Critical Hit - Impale chance - Failed
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check -- Rolled 69, Failed
--------- 5th check - 33 vs 24, Hit - Impale chance - Failed
--------- Hoshi's auto-dodge check -- Rolled 82, Failed

~ 3.07 Sec -- Hoshi reflexively uses stunt double with elemental clone
--------- Only gives him +1 dodge, doesn't affect outcome
--------- Hoshi has been KOd!!!

~ 4.23 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's Head [Auto hit cuz he is KOd]
--------- Sprain chance - Failed

~ 5.38 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's Head [Auto hit cuz he is KOd]
--------- Sprain chance - Failed

~ 6.53 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's Arms [Auto hit cuz he is KOd]
--------- Sprain chance - Failed

~ 7.69 Sec -- Kiri makes a called shot towards Hoshi's Hands [Auto hit cuz he is KOd]
--------- Fracture chance - Succeeded

~ 10.0 Sec -- Que Kiri's Victory Soundtrack!

Notes:
~ Good game everyone!
~ EDIT: forgot to write in Hoshi's auto dodge attempt and the affinity move usage (nothing actually changed, just forgot a few things)

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi's stamina drained feeling the blood loss again. Kiri ate something so it appeared, reached for another item and Cloud of thick dark smoke appeared, he covered his eyes with his hands and coughed weakly.

Kiri then performed an attack he never seen before. He couldn't react to it, rather she was quick and deceiving with her movements confusing the boy. This was it, bloody sweat trickled down his face slowly as it appeared his own shadow would attack and pierce his body. He couldn't take it, almost immediately he blacked out.

Everything went quiet, a buzzing in his ear, his vision became a blur, eyes deactivating and his chakra network almost slowed to a complete stop, he just collapsed.

His body lay there limp, sprawled on the floor bleeding. Kiri could do anything at this moment, Hoshi was done for.

 

[Kiri]

As the fight would continue, he would pop in another pill to invigorate his body and allow him to thread on. Another item was pulled from his pocket and he quickly threw it to the ground, sending an explosion of smoke to cover the area about them. Though he may be affected, even in the tiniest bit, he was, at least, certain that he could deal with it far better than Hoshi. And then, the Other Kiri would prepared for the onslaught.

First, Hoshi seemed to have created another mud clone of his, but Kiri had already seen this trick before. He was quick to note the real one and the mic clone, easily moving in accordance to his eyes targeting the real body. And from there, he would gather his chakra to pour through his body and down to the ground. Feeling the surging power of the beast, he would materialise five shadow tendrils from the ground that would shoot out to strike at Hoshi’s body.

After a quick stabbing, the tendrils would retract and Hoshi would fall limp on the ground, bleeding heavily. The Other Kiri could tell that the boy was at his last stretch, but that did not mean he should pity the poor soul. Especially, not when the beast inside him as thirsting for more. Does, he would approach the boy. He, who was equally wounded, bleeding and gasping, would look down at the motionless Hoshi before he would kneel down and straddle the target and begin to pound him, one strike after another, drawing more blood, from the head to the arms.

Just then, there was a sudden pause as he raised his sword high up in the air, aiming for the boy’s back. Inside his soulscape, the Other Kiri could feel that Kiri had woken up and was struggling, albeit screaming frantically for him to stop. But he had already gone past the point of no return. Besides, running away was no longer an option.

“Stop it!” the voice echoed in his mind.

“No. You, stop it. You should have taken the stand back then, during that night. Instead, you ran away from everything and buried me. But you see, you cannot escape. This is also who you are. I know it’s sad, but you’re no longer a child, Kiri.”

And at that, he would pulled back the arm once more and make for striking at Hoshi with a determined expression, “We are nothing more than demons in this world.”

 

[Tsuyoshi Junko]

It was late.... too late to be up... and definitely too late for anyone to be causing trouble. Especially on the school grounds. Junko could hear the commotion in the distance through his Hashigaki path as the estate was a little far from the school grounds. Attempting to rise from the arms of his wife, Karin pulled softly.

"What's wrong?"

"Something's going on. Duty calls." Junko replied before giving Karin a forehead kiss and getting out the bed.

"Can't let the ANBU or main branch handle it?"

"Sure, but what kind of Sennin would I be if I just laid in bed at the sound of chaos in the village?" Junko said putting on his pants as Karin simply turned over.

"Be back soon. Try to get some more rest. Your leave for sand will be here before you know it."

More shifts and zips could be heard as Junko was still getting dressed. It didn't take long and he did what was necessary in the time he had. Placing a cig in his mouth, Junko added the finishing touch as he placed his katana at his side. "Be back soon. Shouldn't take long." Junko said opening the bedroom door to the balcony. Hoping on the rail as he gazed over the estate, Junko lit his herbal cig.

"Hurry up. Be safe."

Looking to his side, a black kitten hopped on the rail as well. "You must've heard the noise as well huh?" Junko asked as he only received "meows" in return. "I knew I wouldn't be the only one to hear. Let's go." Junko said before the small black cat made its way to Junko's shoulder. As the little guy was settled, Junko dashed off towards the school, using the roof tops as his short cut.

In silence, he shifted through the rooftops. It reminded Junko of his younger days. Back when the streets and rooftops of kumogakure was his playground. Sure time had passed, but the routes were remembered like the back of his hands. Junko knew all the short cuts, especially to the school as he use to race Aiko in the mornings to see who would get to school first. As always, Junko would win.

Landing with a soft thud, Junko could hear the commotion even clearer. In fact, he could smell the blood in the air, feel the presence of a demonic aura, and see that the school grounds were torn apart. More importantly, he could see the source of the destruction as two young ones were at it.

Junko's eyes lowered as the possessed boy was beating an unconscious body. "Kiri...." Junko thought as he could see that the boy had lost control despite the seal placed upon him. More importantly, he was about to kill..... Hoshi!

Moving with speed, Junko stepped in a flash knocking Kiri off Hoshi and into the distance, a crash was heard against the pagoda. Kneeling to Hoshi, he could see the lad had put up quite a fight. A damn good one. Especially as Junko observed the state of Kiri's body as he took the hit without truly being phased. The demonic energy was obviously doing more harm than good. Unfortunately, Kiri had to be dealt with. First thing was first though, Hoshi needed hospitalization. "Kiba, take Hoshi to the hospital." Junko said as the black cat hopped from Junko's shoulder with a few meows.

"Don't worry, I got this." Junko said as he looking at Kiri.

Kiba would simply nod and transform to his normal beastly state.

Spoiler

"I gotcha kid. Sure put up a hell of a fight. Let's get out of here."

OOC: Hoshi you're free to leave if you want and start a topic or one post at the hospital. Up to you.

Topic Entered ^_^

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Unconscious, barely breathing, he couldn't even really feel or tell that Kiri mounted his limp body. The cloak of his chakra burned the very skin of the boy at contact. One blow after the other, relentless Kiri attacked him. His body wouldn't move much, just fully taking the force of each hit. His wrist fractured, his head jerked in every direction, his body inhaled every strike. His life was fading faster and faster. It even seemed the darkness he was already seeing was becoming, darker... Then something happened, Kiri wasn't some distance away, other voices were heard, but not audible.

He was lifted and being transported by a feline beast. Shouyu was tossed onto the shoulder of this massive man like beast who traveled with extreme speed through the village via roof tops and alleyways. The speed was so fast it even woke the boy from the impending darkness, he gasped and his eyes blinked open barely. He could only see blurs, and hear wind, a view of some man like beast. He thought. 'I... I... didn't make it... Mom... I'm...' He fell fast asleep again as the beast arrived to the hospital, luckily someone was taking out the trash and saw the condition of Hoshi immediately. They rushed out with an entire medical team.

[topic left, being carried away by tiger man beast, Hoshi arrives at the hospital]

 

[Kiri]

It hurt. It hurt real bad. He did not think he would be feeling such pain. With the cold against his cheek, he wanted to just be embraced by this dark world. However the stinging pain all over his body was resisting it. A low growl of the beast inside him also woke him up, though he could feel a similar sadness in the voice.

Slowly, Kiri would open his eyes and find himself propped on the ground. A sudden jerk and he coughed out blood before he pushed himself to a stand. The pain that wracked his body was lingering but he could still be defiant, albeit shaking in his every movement. With a hand propped to the side of the pagoda, he would raise his head to see who this new target was. However, he was surprised to see that it was Junko.

For starters, the Other Kiri also remembered this man as the one who did that strange jutsu on Kiri that started this whole mess. Even if Kiri was able to finally acknowledge the past back and face his fears, it also somehow made the lad unstable to some extent. That was one of the reason why he had to take charge and open Kiri’s eyes. In fact, there shouldn’t be any distinction between them. They were one and the same. But the years of running away had propped that facade and whimsical hope. But Kiri, the one who lived deep inside his soul, knew very much how flitting that hope was, and it was now showing.

“Oi… why are you…” he muttered as he noticed that Junko seemed to have addressed Shouyu first, a summoning appearing and taking the wounded boy’s body away. Strange enough, Kiri felt a little relieved that the boy would be getting some kind of treatment, and yet, he was also angry. Anger. Hate. Jealousy. “Why?” Straightening his stance, he would look directly at Junko. It felt as though he was being judged like before. He gritted his teeth. Why am I the one who is looked at with such eyes?

“Fine. You’re all the same anyway. I can only trust myself.” At those words, the aura of the beast intensified around him, breaking parts of the debris and the pagoda’s wall at the slight touch. Then around him, the shadows would stretch towards Junko before erupting from the ground to form multiple spikes.

 

[Tsuyoshi Junko]

Kiri's body trembled. It was already beaten and Junko felt no need to beat him any further. He could feel something... something familiar from Kiri, but couldn't quite place his finger on it. It was an odd feeling, but a feeling nonetheless.

"Kiri....." Junko mumbled as the kid rose to his feet as his power grew even more out of control. Looking at the Childs chakra with his rinnegan eyes, Junko could see that even though his chakra burned bright, his chakra was low and dim on the inside. He was at, if not pass his limits already. Before Junko knew it, shadows began to surround him and erupt from the ground. Seeing this same technique before used by Kiri, Junko moved out of the way with ease.

"Kiri... calm down!" Junko said with passion as the lad was going to likely kill himself if he continued to utilize his chakra. "Let me help you." Junko said striving to understand the child before him. Looking in his eyes filled with rage, Junko wasn't getting through. At least, not yet.

Perhaps Junko would have to exchange a few blows with the lad after all. If so, he'd have to use a little more power than he did when teaching the young boy during class. Unfortunately, a little of Junko's power was a lot and a lot of Junko's power could crush the boy if Junko wasn't careful. Placing his hands together, Junko released a bit of his power.

As chakra poured from Junko's body, he readied his hands as he'd only stick to his Taijutsu tactics without the use of his blade.