Preferential Treatment [Class]

[Sand Council]

Saiga​

"We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training. You are a boastful and irrelevant man aspect Sennin," Saiga declared as Kuro made his presence known. Fire erupted around the periphery, blocking his exit. Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance, that is what they would say at a time like this. Confidence in his superiority in battle would be his downfall. "Fire will not last forever," he announced. So what if he path was blocked, such an attack could only sustain for the briefest of time.

With a swirly vortex of fire surrounded them assumedly, the Sennin attempted to disable his arms with a series of melee attacks. The Primal Augment would make his attacks faster, but he only had so much time before that wall of flames would be out. Precious time better spent hitting back.
[legend="[b]System Explanations[/b]"][col]Called Shot Arms:

• Targeted at -1 Accuracy
• Sprained: 25%.
• Fractured: 20%.
• Broken: 15%.

|AP: 10 AP as a capped user

• 2.5 AP to cast Ring of Fire.
• 1 AP for the Special Action- Ring of Fire
• ROE prevents actions from being done prior to battle, but quickdraw does allow a weapon to be drawn and for it to land as if it cost 0 AP but the costs still have costs. 0.5 AP.
• Primal makes basic attacks cost 0.5 AP per strike. 12 basic strikes.

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With 12 attacks, within 4 strikes it is highly probably that Saiga would have a sprain. Within 5 strikes a fracture. Within 6-7 strikes it is likely that a limb would be broken. This is an example of an inefficient method of increasing a called shot level for this reason, but there are jutsus, techniques and other variables that can increase these chances.[/legend]

Most of the Sennin's attacks hit their target, as in they actually hit Saiga, but he was able to duck and dodge a few. Those that did manage to strike him, were met with defensive actions as his forearms protected his torso. Eventually there was a snap in his sinew. His hand was sprained after a single miss and two successful strikes. His back arched and the next strike glided past him, the next only grazed his hand before being slapped aside. The next three landed successfully, and while the odds were certainly in his favor as his ulna fractured on the third hit. This would have been the eighth strike in his barrage, this was followed by another pair of near misses and a pair of strikes. One of them even hit him critically but failed to increase the called shot damages to Saiga's arms. While a critical point may have been met, only soft tissue damages are suffered not skeletal damages. The final strike also landed, while it is highly improbable that a break would have been suffered but he took the hit. A clean break through the radial and ulnar bones of his left hand.

Broken = -3 Accuracy to all Attacks.​

A blanket debuff that would remain with Saiga the duration of this fray if he did not heal his injuries. Where most damages diminish after a limited period of time, a called shot injury has to be consciously mended if one had any hope for a recovery during a battle. Techniques at his disposal to repair his broken body were limited, but he could at the very least be thankful that Kuro did not herald from the Hyuuga clan.

Saiga was not without efforts of his own, his power over the forces of water were not only apparent from his terrible visage but also from his favored technique, a polar opposite of the Sennin. "A child should not share your fate and be raised among demons!" He yelled as a torrent of water rushed for the Sennin. Many of the woman and the boy's attacks were for nothing, a wall of flames separated him not only from his enemies but also his target. Steam from the vaporized water of his previous assault was pulled back into his grasp, or so that was what was assumed until it displayed a distinctly red hue. "Girl, get away from these monsters while you have a chance!" He cried as a red mist enveloped their small shared space, it was a terrible blood jutsu known as Red Haze.
[legend="[u][b]what did I do???[/b][/u]"]

• Red Haze (3 AP) AE move Debilitate.
• Aqua Fang Special Action - Aqua Twin Fang (1.5 AP) AE move Focus.
  • This is an important choice because this has 2 chances to increase Kuro's bleed level rather than 1.
• Kiss of the Vampire Special Action: By paying +20% Cp and lowering this Jutsu's Accuracy by -2, this raises the Minimum Bleed level to Rank 3 Bleeding. (2.5 AP) AE move Overcharge
  • wink wink <3
• Drain Claw (3 AP) AE move Overcharge
  • Order is important. As you can see I ended the round with this, a technique that heals in accordance to a target's bleed level. The previous attacks all cause bleed and I started the attacks with a buff to bleed chances.

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What Happened When?

• 0.0 AP| Kuro draws his weapon
• 1.5 AP| Hideki sets a puppet trap: Dimensional Wall
• 3 AP| Shiori casts regeneration on Hideki.
• 3 AP| Saiga attacks Kuro with Red Haze.
• 3.5 AP| Kuro casts Ring of Fire
• 4.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 4.5 AP| Saiga attacks Kuro with Aqua Twin Fang
• 4.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 4.5 AP| Hideki casts Puppet Clones.</COLOR>
  
  • At this point a roll to determine if people can tell who is Hideki and who is a clone would be commonly rolled at this time. This is a powerful technique because it is significantly harder for Hideki to be targeted when we have multiple potential targets.
• 5.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 5.0 AP| Shiori casts Mental infiltration on Saiga.
  
  • Mental Infiltration has a choice of either using Gen or Melee to cast, when using this technique or one like it, remember to mention the accuracy type that would be used as well as what action you would want repeated unless you want a random one to take place.
• 5.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 5.5 AP| Shiori puts on her gloves.
• 6.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 6.0 AP| Shiori enters Furuuken Stance
• 6.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 7.0 AP| Saiga gives Kuro a big fat smooch? Naw, just: Kiss of the Vampire
• 7.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 7.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 7.5 AP| Hideki commands his puppet to use Chainsaw massacre on Saiga.
  
  • Due to the fact that Kuro placed Ring of Fire around myself and Kuro for a mono y mono battle, getting to me would require a nin check to be won against Kuro, considering the disparity in strength, this is an unlikely occurrence. But on the plus side, puppets are weapons so at least he is not getting burned IF he gets through!
• 8.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 8.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 8.5 AP| Hideki attacks Saiga with Enthusiastic Strike.
  
  • Interesting choice. Honestly, there would probably be a discussion involving whether or not Ring of Fire is considered a barrier jutsu because it "traps" a user and there is an escape attempt, but since there is no mention of this being a bind or a barrier but I would certainly call it an arena jutsu... all you did since the term was never used is caused an owie for your hand when you attacked me and you'd have to succeed a nin roll against Kuro to have the honor of sharing an enclosed space with ME.
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• 8.75 AP| Shiori attacks Saiga with Fist of Sin- Lust.
  
  • <COLOR color="darkred">Considering the relative safety I am enjoying within Kuro's flames, a called shot would debuff this attack's accuracy significantly (-4 accuracy), somewhat made up for because of the weapon's accuracy (+2) ultimately there is a relatively small chance that the called shot would affect my called shot heart level because you would have to traverse the wall of fire as well to land that attack. While probable, do you really want to be that close to me. Sweet.
• 9.0 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 9.5 AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.
• 10. AP| Saiga attacks Kuro wit Drain Claw.
• 10. AP| Kuro attacks Saiga with a basic strike: called shot arms.

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Kuro was struck by water and blood jutsu but it did not matter to him, his controlled rage allowed him to endure the jutsu even as he bled he did not hold back. "Had you not spoken, I would have had a hard time identifying you... Your techniques are terribly effective but no where near enough to stop me, or did you fail to notice my strikes drain energy as well, a style of fighting created by the Toraono Clan as we battled the ancients so long ago ShiShi No Ken.</COLOR></B>

Spoiler

Shi-Shi no ken
Augments: Primal, Special Composition Kinesis*, Chakra drain
Type: Unique (Unarmed)
Unique Mastery Weapon Type: Unarmed
Weight: light
Range: Melee
Damage: -10% dmg canceled by by special composition augment
Accuracy: +2

<B>Do not worry Shiori-san I am not trying to kill him, that is too easy for a man like him, he can only be made to change with defeat. As for the young lady she will not be raised by demons, I am not a true demon. No one but the full beasts can be full demons and even then their power is limited by their very existence here. You and those like you all think all demons and demon blooded are all some kind of terror to this world. We are all different, each and every one of us. We all have different desires and lives. You actually believe your cause is just but then again one cannot be a soldier without that. Your faith in your cause must be absolute so rather than kill you I will crush you and your belief in your cause." <i></i> He was not trying to kill Saiga because death was too easy for a soldier, no he wanted to punish Saiga and force him to realize he was wrong about the Toraono Clan. Kuro channeled his flames to protect the girl and the puppeteer. With his efforts he was making sure to allow Shiori the freedom to act as she wanted, even bleeding he had more than enough time to take down Saiga and tend to his wounds as he focused his terrible willpower upon Saiga as he took on his fighting stance yet again. His body began to transform as his runic tiger stripes turned silver before encompassing his entire body. His flesh transforming to resemble Takahashi Fire forged steel as he grew a little taller and his body became slimmer with far more densely packed with muscle as his heaven cursed seal level 3 emerged, his horns began to shimmer with lightning chakra, his tail was tipped with a tuft of violet flame. His eyes turned golden with a single violet slit as Kuro's secondary demon form emerged by using his Heaven seal to release his stored up and compressed dark chakra.

Spoiler

The Heaven seal is the strongest Cursed Seal known to exist, enhancing the user's strength and skill in all aspects rather than just a single one. This makes it highly valued as no matter what changes the shinobi might go through during their lifespan, this cursed seal will always aid them.

Rank 3: Completely alters the user into a totally different figure, giving them +2 to all Secondaries. All jutsu cost -15% Cp, Inflict +15% more Damage and have a +8% to any secondary effects. These buffs/debuffs do not count toward the buff cap. In addition the user takes 2% Max HP damage per round.

While in his stance Kuro wields a flicker of his natural power.

Actions:
reset Ring of fire to protect Hideki and Kazuki and keep Saiga away, free Shiori to act - 2.5AP
Initiate Heaven Cursed Seal Rank 3 - 1 AP
Mind Lock Kinesis 2.5 AP
Focus - Grants a Ninjutsu attack +2 Accuracy and +1 Critical Range; this move may only be used once per round.

Spoiler

Manipulating Kinetic chakra around a target, this technique restrains a target with a powerful force. The strength of this technique lifts the target slightly off the ground, strangling them and preventing their body from performing even the smallest movements.

Information
Prerequisites: - Kinesis Affinity, B-rank, 2 Mastered Kinesis Techniques

Master: Constricts a target with invisible chakra at -3 Accuracy. This has a 21% chance of activating the 'Psionic' effect.
Special Action: The user may perform special effects with the Psi-shock, Force Break, and Psionic Rend Jutsu upon a target they have bound with this Jutsu (Actual effects are listed in those Jutsu). The user must have the appropriate Jutsu mastered before it's special action may be used.

Master Cost: 920 Cp, 460 Cp/Rnd

Notes:
- Lasts up to three rounds, and requires a Nin check each round active.
- This technique always requires the user to use one hand (Without a weapon) to initiate and maintain it, regardless of any ability or skill.
- When bound, the victim cannot perform handseals or move.
- This bind is broken if the victim takes damage, or the user attacks the victim. (They have a -3 Dodge penalty to the attack aimed at them though).
- If the user takes more than 10% of their Max Hp in damage during a round, this bind is dispelled.
- By spending 2 Ap to attempt to escape, the victim has an 15% chance of escaping.
- The 'Psionic' effect treats this jutsu as a sneak attack. If already a sneak attack, this prevents the attack from being auto-dodged or revealing the user to others.

Followed up with Psi-shock if mind lock takes hold, if not attempt mind lock again
Psi-shock

Spoiler

This jutsu condenses vast amount of kinetic chakra around the hand of the user, to the point where the air around their hand appears vague and distorted from the force. This jutsu requires the user to touch their target, and transfer the kinetic force directly within their body. From that point, the kinetic pressure painfully rends and tears their target from within.

Information
Prerequisites: - Kinesis Affinity, B-rank, 2 Mastered Kinesis Techniques

Master: Infuses Kinetic chakra into the target's body at -2 Accuracy. This causes 2750 damage with a 28% chance of causing the 'Psi-blast' effect.

<COLOR color="#FF0080">Special Action - Psycho-shock: For 2 ap, the user may perform this special action upon a target they have bound with the Mind Lock jutsu. Instead of the usual effects of this jutsu, this now causes the bound victim to take 4% Max Hp damage each round bound due to the forces crushing within them. Additionally, all failed escape attempts deal an additional 2% Max Hp damage. This does not dispel the bind and cannot be avoided, but causes the user to have -3 to their maintain checks and gives the victim +10% chance to all escape attempts. The maintain cost for Mind Crush is doubled, and the user receives -3 Dodge while this is active.

Master Cost: 1090 Cp
Notes:
- This jutsu uses melee accuracy.
- The 'Psi-blast' effect causes this jutsu to bypass damage reduction, and have a 10% chance of dealing critical damage.

If psycho shock is effective use final 2AP to perform it again with
Overcharge - Increases a Jutsu's damage by +15% and cost by +20% Cp
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Akuton - Dependent Special Move (3 points)
By channeling dark energy into a jutsu, the demonic shinobi can make their attacks more powerful and of a darker nature. This can only be used with offensive ninjutsu that directly deal damage. These jutsu are now Akuton, or evil element jutsu, in addition to their other elemental properties, so effects that would normally block or absorb elemental damage are only half as effective.
Effect: The user may convert a Ninjutsu into the 'Dark' element to increases its damage by +20% and allowing it to cut through all Ninjutsu damage reduction. Jutsu used this way cost +25% Cp and cannot have their chakra cost reduced, and this may only be done once per round. +50% dmg +45%cp cost (heaven seal effect -15% CP cost for this jutsu is negated by Akuton)

WC: 425
MFT

 

[Fukagawa Kazuki]

OOC: Sorry about the sudden disappearance. Had a few personal RL issues to attend to and I'm not sure if I'll be able to stay on this site but I do know that I won't just keep you guys waiting. Let's continue this thread until it reaches it's climax.


Much to her good fortune, the ruffled youth managed to make it to the door without much of a problem, which was to be expected considering that everyone here was busy trying to protect her as well as the future of the Sand Village from this Cabal invader. From where she stood, she would put a right hand on the inner frame of the exit while she tried to catch her breath after running like a typical chicken with its head cut off.

When her eyes returned to the battle, she would finally notice that a veil of red mist, a result of two opposing element forces colliding, covered the room and impaired her vision a little, not as if watching that battle take place wasn't painstakingly difficult in the first place. The only thing she saw was Hideki’s back pressed up against the wall, the enigmatic woman that Kazuki overheard Kuro called “Shiori” had also been wounded and the most notable phenomenon that Fukagawa had bared witness to was the bright wall of fire that had been re-created by the Toraono Clan member. Now here is a question, why was she still watching the battle like she herself was about to do something?

That was the question that seemed to continue to pop up in the mind of the prideful youth, since it wasn’t like she could learn anything from this battle and although she did have faith in the Shinobi here, if she continues to stay then they cannot narrow their focus towards capturing the fish humanoid even though to be honest, despite the words of that Shiori woman and the Toraono clan member, she felt it would be easier to kill him and be done with it but then again, that was her bruised ego talking but as she jumped off that train of thought, she heard the words of the Cabal invader, calling the Sand Shinobi demons and monsters before actually having the pair to actually tell her to get away from them.

Once she heard Kuro’s response, she would come to realize that this battle may just have boiled down to what the members of Cabal believe in but still, to have done all of this was still simply unforgivable. Instead worrying about the so called monsters of the hidden sand, they should worry about their own inner demons a bit more and curse their own broken will. At least, that was what Kazuki thought as she continued to look on.

WC:417
MFT

 

[Michi]

OC: No problem. We are patient people. I hope that whatever is limiting you works out. I enjoy your presence.

Hideki

"Had you not spoken, I would have had a hard time identifying you... Your techniques are terribly effective but no where near enough to stop me, or did you fail to notice my strikes drain energy as well, a style of fighting created by the Toraono Clan as we battled the ancients so long ago ShiShi No Ken. Do not worry Shiori-san I am not trying to kill him, that is too easy for a man like him, he can only be made to change with defeat. As for the young lady she will not be raised by demons, I am not a true demon. No one but the full beasts can be full demons and even then their power is limited by their very existence here. You and those like you all think all demons and demon blooded are all some kind of terror to this world. We are all different, each and every one of us. We all have different desires and lives. You actually believe your cause is just but then again one cannot be a soldier without that. Your faith in your cause must be absolute so rather than kill you I will crush you and your belief in your cause."

"Turning into a scarier demon... good choice. That will prove him wrong," Hideki muttered to himself. Man he was so dead. He wrung his hands together as he tried to formulate a plan. This guy was after monsters. He was able to identify demonic heritage just from a simple look and considering the fact that he was not the only demon referenced in this room he has to consider the terrible fact that his cursed blood was more commonplace than he thought. It was his dirty little family secret, probably much like it was theirs or so he theorized.

His best chance for survival was to live long enough for the others to finish him off. He seemed to have taken an interest in the girl, and she tough he was a molester. "Geesh" He would not be able to find him (hopefully) among the puppet clones. Kuro has taken up most of the Cabal's aggro. He could peck away at Saiga or he could try to get out of this fight. Escaping a battle is not an easy prospect. It took time and Saiga was fast... powerful... but he was also distracted.

Retreating from a Battle:[/u]"]
It is foolish to fight a battle that cannot be won, and at times it may not even be worth the effort or risk to fight in a winnable battle. Sometimes an individual just may not want to fight, just plain and simple. Whichever may be the case, running from a battle can be done by anyone, and only requires putting distance between you, and your would-be opponent. Stealth isn't even particularly required if there are traps or other fighters around to intercept any pursuers, but retreating through stealth is the most efficient method to escaping any battles without leaving any trails. Just like entering a battle however, retreating takes time and can be risky.

Exiting a battle:

• Takes 3 full rounds. If a player attempts to flee after Round 1, they are involved in battle until the end of Round 4
• A player must not suffer more than 25% of their maximum HP during these 3 rounds.
• A player may use any Non-Offensive techniques they have to help them escape. (Non-Offensive techniques are any techniques that are not
• initiating an attack at a target in an attempt to harm the target in some way.)
• If the running player uses an offensive action they no longer count as running.
• If a player is in Stealth (must be in stealth to all actively chasing the runner) only take 2 full rounds to leave a battle while running, but only if they maintain stealth for the allotted time.

Hideki released the chakra strings that made his puppets dance. He needed to act quick, he activated hidden camo and tries to slip into he shadows [enter stealth]. Escape was his best option, hopefully the girl would try the same. His third eye would make him an obscure target or so he hoped. The puppet: a pseudo target. He channeled his chakra to the nearest puppet (support) using Channel Puppet. He just slipped and fell, that was all. Yep, just a clumsy half-demon here. A clumsy half-demon that is leaving.
[legend="[b]Actions:[/b]"]

• Drop Weapons (0 AP)
• Hidden Camo (1.5 AP)
• Attempts to Enter Stealth (1 AP) continue to enter stealth until success.
• Channel Puppet (1.5 AP)
• Attempting to LEAVE- Round 1 of 2

[/legend]

Takahashi Shiori</COLOR><i></i>

She dashed through the flames to deck Saiga. The flames seared her flesh. She grimaces as she felt her flesh broil and her nostrils were filled with the scent of burning hair. This man was the source of the chaos in this city, the devastating damage and the terrible turmoil. How many people had he killed to reach this point? How many more would he hurt before he was finally stopped? He wanted the girl. He could not have her.</COLOR><i></i><COLOR color="purple">

"Do not worry Shiori-san I am not trying to kill him, that is too easy for a man like him, he can only be made to change with defeat. As for the young lady she will not be raised by demons, I am not a true demon. No one but the full beasts can be full demons and even then their power is limited by their very existence here. You and those like you all think all demons and demon blooded are all some kind of terror to this world. We are all different, each and every one of us. We all have different desires and lives. You actually believe your cause is just but then again one cannot be a soldier without that. Your faith in your cause must be absolute so rather than kill you I will crush you and your belief in your cause."

Her protection was granted to the damaged Chuunin, the student was thus far unharmed. How had this classroom turned quarters turn into the site of such a fray. Her hands ran through a series of handseals, an array that was well-known to the Ancient. She wanted to hurt him, to bring him to his knees. This burning sense of pride and determination was a forgotten sensation. <COLOR color="red">"I am not a demon!" Shiori roared, the decibels enough to cause the walls to shudder. The term offensive to her, certainly it was a fact for some such as Kuro and it would be like having wings or horns but to her it was like being a horse but being called a zebra. "And the people here belong to me!"

Ownership and right, something they both believed they had over this domain and over the fate of these people. Her body was weak, the consequence of sentiment and want. Her hands ran through another series of seals, the blast of wind and sound blared as she released a series of attacks.

<i></i>[legend="[b]Actions[/b]"]

• Shiori casts Wind Scar [Mastered] turned into a sound jutsu via Sound Crystallization [hashigaki] using AE effect Debilitate to increase the percentile changes of effect(s) and the Special Action called shot "legs" and AE move feint due to abilities on Saiga. (2.5 AP)
• Shiori casts Ambiance of the Forbidden [Mastered] using Northern Winds turned into a sound jutsu via Sound Crystallization [hashigaki] using AE effect focus and feint on Saiga. (3 AP)
• Shiori uses Critical Explosure [mastered] on Saiga using AE move Feint. (1.5 AP)
• Shiori casts Gate of Enma [mastered] turned to Sound via sound Crystallization Using AE move Overcharge to increase damages and AE move Feint on Saiga(3 AP)

[/legend]

 

[Sand Council]

OC: You are welcome to join in the fray. This is all about giving you some basic exposure to the battle system.

Saiga​

Hideki's puppet fell onto the floor limp and a wall of flame separated the demon spawn from the fray. How could it be questioned -- these creatures co-existing with humans. He knew of their power, their offensive hubris and how they would subjugate and conquer humanity if given the chance. The era of these fiends was over long ago, this was the time of man. They were capable and they were strong, something Sunagakure has forgotten over the years as they filled their ranks with abominations. It was calling the pot calling the kettle black, he too had become something other than human in his quest for power. He had to become what he reviled so he could face them head on. The woman launches a barrage of attacks at him, blasts of sound s powerful he could feel them rip at his tendons and his ligaments as many of them hit their target. His knee gave way, sprained by the incident but his hands still had some power in them. Clumsy from his injuries and his pain he was still able to complete the final seal. A monsoon manifested before him and he launched the wide spiraling vortex of water at Shiori and Kuro. The powerful rotating currents intended to shred their flesh.

He was quick, he hoped quick enough to survive this battle. He did not wait for his opponents to regroup, he needed a follow-through. His hands never seemed to stop as he ran through yet another array, this one as complicated as the last. A wave of water was expelled from Saiga's mouth that lifted him off the ground. The wave raced across the floor and was directed straight for Shiori and Kuro once more.

Another blast of sound reverberated off Saiga, his insides rattled as he witnessed Kuro transform. "You prove me right by showing your awful form!" Saiga announced. These fiends were not going to win this time. He would find the strength to defeat them. he was getting weaker and he knew it. The woman had done something to him and the demonic Sennin was running trough an array of seals. Saiga unleashed a school of sharks make from water and freed them to feed and explode when they met with the woman.

Something made him stop. He could no longer move! The demon had bound him somehow. He could feel his life draining away, his body paralyzed and subject to these monsters. He looked around, there was no out. He tried to break free of his invisible tether but it was no use. The woman shot him a final time, his body filled with searing pain but he could feel his body release just in time for the world to go black. A silver ring rolled across the floor as Saiga's limp hand clapped the cold cracked tile surface.

KO​

What Happened?

• 0.0 Seconds | Hideki drops his puppets.
  2.5 Seconds | Kuro casts Ring of Fire to protect Hideki and Kazuki.
  2.5 Seconds | Shiori casts Wind Scar at Saiga. Several of the attacks hit, one is an effective called shot spraining Saiga's leg.
  • AE moves are a great way to modify attacks. With certain abilities you can cast a major and a minor with your ninjutsu attack. Feint is a great way to make partial hits hit harder and debilitate increases the chance of secondary effects.
    Many jutsus can be modified with your BL/CA, this is a wind jutsu, a component of the advanced element Sound.
  2.5 Seconds | Saiga casts Torrential Vortex at Kuro and Shiori using Spread.
  • This adds a second target to a single target jutsu
  3.0 Seconds | Hideki casts Hidden Camo
  • Hideki is an ANBU, even if he was not he would be able to cast Active Camo if he meets the other prerequisites because the lowest 2 ranks of ANBU and Medical jutsus are available for anyone to use if they purchase them.
  5.0 Seconds | Saiga casts Hydro Tidal Shockwave at Shiori and Kuro.
  5.0 Seconds | Hideki attempts to enter stealth. FAILS.
  • My stats are quite a bit higher than Hideki's, because of this he will find it difficult to enter stealth. But stealth is a viable tactic for fleeing a battle.
  5.5 Seconds | Shiori casts Ambiance of the Forbidden at Saiga. HIT.
  • Northern Winds is a modification of the attack. most modifications are useful if you have the spare CP, sometimes AP or the appropriate conditionals. Focus increases the accuracy of the attack, when you have an attack that is less than accurate this is a good choice or you want a special attack to be more certain to hit.
  5.5 Seconds | Kuro initiates Heaven Cursed Seal.
  7.0 Seconds | Hideki attempts to enter stealth again. Success. Hideki is now in stealth.
  • You may notice that this is a repeated move despite it not being listed as such on his actions. This is called a conditional. He said to try to enter until success so there may be multiple attempts. Conditionals are necessary in battle because you have to consider what your opponent might do. Activated auto-dodges are a common conditional. The wording of a conditional is very important so take care when you write a conditional.
  7.0 Seconds | Shiori casts critical exposure on Saiga. Suppressed.
  • Suppression takes place at the end of a round so it will not interrupt actions but it will reduce the AP available for a round without warning like in my case.
  7.5 Seconds | Saiga casts Water Shark Bomb -- Feeding Frenzy at Shiori.
  8.0 Seconds | Kuro casts Mind Lock Kinesis on Saiga. HIT! Saiga is BOUND!
  • When bound I am no longer able to make attacks. Being unable to make an attack, all I can do is try to escape. This is modded automatically.
  10 Seconds | Hideki casts channel puppet.
  10. Seconds | Saiga tries to escape.
  • There is a 15%chance of escape her 2 AP bound for this bind. A d100 would be rolled and more than likely I would remain bound.
  10. Seconds | Kuro casts Psi-shock
  • This does not break the bind because of the special action.
  10. Seconds | Shiori casts Gate of Enma at Saiga. HIT! BIND BROKEN. KO!
  • Binds break on damage, I am now free!
    When a user reaches below 0 HP, they are knocked out. I am now knocked out. If I reach -100% HP or if someone KILLS me I would DIE if nobody stops them!
  • Overcharge is a way to increase damage. Non-elemental jutsus due to her bloodline can also be turned into sound due to a passive skill she has. This is important because this serves as a damage buff.
  Hideki would be TRAPPED still in the topic because he needs to leave the Ring of Fire Kuro erected.

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Kuro released his cursed seal form as Saiga collapsed, the building was on fire and it wasn't because of his jutsu, of that he was certain, quickly dispelling his ring of flame Kuro grabbed Saiga's unconscious body and proceeded to carry him and his stolen now reclaimed goods out of the area to a place where he could be safely secured. With a quick look about Kuro spotted Saiga's strange silver ring, with a small surge of telekinesis he pocketed the ring to give to someone for study after they were safely outside of the fire consuming the building. "Shiori san, children follow me, I shall protect you on the way out of this area as the building is apparently on fire. Just stay close to me and the fires will not touch you." Kuro gathered a massive surge of kinetic chakra and all the air began to pulse and scream as he waved his hand towards a far off wall where a stained glass window sat. A solid yet invisible pulse of telekinetic energy psionically removed a large window and some of the masonry. Kuro offered his free right hand to Kazuki so that he could make sure she was safe. It was then Kuro showed just how physical and mentally strong he truly was as he lessened the feel of gravity upon everyone and leapt through the air with Kazuki in tow if she had taken his hand or grasped his forearm. Kazuki, Shiori, and Hideki's gravity were lessened as well so that they could all now leap as far and easy as Kuro as he literally created an exit and with a dynamic pulse of telekinetic energy forced any flames near them to extinguish themselves.

Kuro's exit Actions and Jutsu's used:

Drop Cursed Seal form
Secure Saiga and his stolen items and ring
Psionic Rend to make a window opening much larger
Kuro places Saiga's ring in his utility pouch after making sure everyone is ready to leave.
Antigravity so that everyone can leap like they were able to fly
Concussion pulse to kinetically smother any flames close enough to cause harm
Antigravity will also make landing from this incredible height simple as we exit this burning portion of the Academy which was once the Grand library
Kuro ties up Saiga and makes sure Saiga is bound and gagged so that he can't bite or call for help.
Kuro makes sure to secure the bag of goods Saiga had once carried so that anything he had stolen could be salvaged.
If everyone has followed Kuro they will be exiting this topic with him.

Thank you everyone for participating in this learning/battle thread especially you Kazuki...

Hoping to be leaving Topic with Kazuki, Shiori, Hideki, and a captured, unconscious Saiga..

 

[Fukagawa Kazuki]

Whether it was because her eyes were finally beginning to adjust to the speed of the battle that was about to reach it the final point of its existence or whether the powerful Kunoichi who managed to deal the final blows to the Cabal invader had slowed down her techniques enough was unclear but Kazuki, who bathed in the thrall of relief and sweet victory at the sight of the invader collapse on the ground, unconscious upon his inevitable defeat, was able to live long enough to see this marvelous end, allowing her mind to return to a state of the prideful and unfettered student of the sand.

Though she did not wish to drop her guard completely being the fact that she had overheard how they wanted this alive after all and although she didn’t check, it was a good guess that the man from the Toraono Clan called Kuro was able to successfully pull off such a feat; oh, but of course, one would expect moments of reprieve after such a stress inducing battle.

Ha, since when has fate ever been so kind? Before she knew it, she would see the flickering flames of a room engulfed by the result of the battle, or so Kazuki had guessed. Speechless at this new development, she was still not without her thoughts and figured that now would be a better time than any to skedaddle. There was relief from the pain to her pride after all from the invader’s defeat after all, her time here is done. So as she looked towards Molestor-san, who had been on the verge of escaping the battle, she grinned before she left these words for him.

“This was a fun class, Molestor-san. I might come back for the next one, so be sure to keep your hands to yourself when I do.” The joke itself served to be her moment of reprieve that she refused to have snatched away by the dancing flames. Once Kuro had appeared before her, offering his hand and a safe passage out of the building, Kazuki, not exactly one for such physical contact even though she knew he meant no harm nor disrespect, had took the hand for a handshake alone before she retrieved it. “Lead the way Toarono-san.” She had said as she planned follow closely behind him as he left with Hideki and Shiori. Today has proven to be an eventful one, unexpected, unwelcomed but accepted. Wasn’t like she had much of a choice after all.


[Exit]

 

[Michi]

OC: Shiori needs to get knocked out to prevent timey-wimey paradoxes. So I will be fleeing in another direction. Send Kazuki a link to wherever your next thread is going to be. Also @ Kazuki: you are allowed more than one RP thread at a time. There is another student in Sand and with the gates now open Samejima who has been around for a little wile might make cool peer players.

IC:
Takahashi Shiori</COLOR><i></i>

He was finally taken down. He was alive, she could hear his heart continue to beat but the strong racing rhythm had slowed to an eerily slow metronome-like beat. She was breathing hard, each ragged gasp bringing only half the air her body felt she deserved. The ring of fire dissipated but the walls were aflame. The building would be ablaze within minutes.

"Shiori san, children follow me, I shall protect you on the way out of this area as the building is apparently on fire. Just stay close to me and the fires will not touch you."

She was soaking wet and frozen to the bone. How her frigid clothes clung to her and kept the chill close. "Ah... Ah... CHOOO!" Shiori sneezed and gave a sniffle. A cold in the desert, of course colds were not caused by actually being cold yet the mythology seemed to live on for this woman. She shivered as she rung out her long dark hair as if it was laundry, a river of water led to a pond made just then on the floor. She tilted her head to the side and gave her head a tap. There was water in her ears, it made the world blurry.

*POP*​

The world was clear again. "I need to get something dry," she sniffled as she crossed her arms over her chest as she rubbed both her arms. The friction did nothing. Why did is attacks have to be so cold! She needed to get out, but she had work to do. The building was warm but she was not going to stay in a burning building to keep out the chill. She needed to make sure there was no more bombs left. "I'll meet with you later, it looks like you have everything under control Sennin Toraono."

TOPIC LEFT​

Hideki<i></i>

The fire stopped. The madman was taken out. Oh thank Mother Suna! Or rather, thank those Jounins for putting a stop to that Cabal member before he did something bad like kidnap the girl or real bad like killing him. How did he recognize his demonic nature and why did her reference the Jounins in a similar fashion.

“This was a fun class, Molestor-san. I might come back for the next one, so be sure to keep your hands to yourself when I do.”

<COLOR color="blue">"Just my hands?" He repeated with a hopeful voice. He was going to follow the Sennin out to safety but with all of the attention he had brought onto himself, he was going to need to make some major life changes. He was going to need to embrace this nature and become something worthy of his station. In the anarchy that has been the Cabal's invasion he has done nothing to defend his village and almost as little to preserve his life and that of his peers. He was utterly irrelevant in this battle, that was something that was going to have to change.

Topic Left​

 

[Sand Council]

Saiga​

Long live death, long live war, long live the cursed mercenary. Death is not something to embrace for the pains of death are indeed terrible and the state of death is final, only fractured by taboos that bind souls to rotted forms. I have no love for death, but there are some things more terrible than the pains of death, and it is for that reason that I face danger head on. I tried... Friends I really tried... I almost saved one innocent. I am still far from redemption but I tried. Little girl, I hope you heard my words and you run as fast and as far from here as you can.

There is nothing for me to do here. Take me away Sennin.

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Follow up thread and fix for converging timelines is HERE. Thank you to all participants.