The Dune's Eye (Contract)

[Okada Kaji]

Their dash to the transport carriage was halted by a wave of flashing lights. Kaji was captured in countless shuttering lenses and flashing bulbs with Mai Lithia, courtesy of the city’s aggressive paparazzi. Many of the photos included Kaji covering his face, and playing into the image of a celebrity scandal. He could not escape them with his hand attached to the girl’s inhuman vice grip. The invasion of privacy was startling, and much more of a nuisance than waves of thirsty dudes Kaji was expecting.

Together Kaji and Mai hailed a transport carriage. The gigantic reptile almost stepped on one persistent reporter who refused to get out of the way. Lights were flickering into the dark as the great lizard gained pace, and disappeared from the mall setting.

Within the cabin of this carriage, it had a design much more compact than the previous one, in fact the species of reptile was much different from the first, as well. Seated within, Kaji and the heiress were in their first instance of primacy since the busstop. With the exception of an absent-minded driver, Kaji was alone against Mai, and bracing himself to deflect her advancements once more. He was her senior, almost twice her age, and in fear of what unspeakable things the teen might say next. It was to be expected that she sought to make a trophy out of his affection that night; or so Kaji understood. As a child, Kaji was constantly in competition with his siblings, fighting over everything from preferred chore assignments to battling for their parents’ attention. Mei Lithia was at the center of her younger sister’s ambitions.

“All the fun you’ll be having tonight, and you’re thinking about a little kiss?” Rather than rejecting her advancement, Kaji attempted to downplay her ambitions in place for something better suited for her intentions. “Sure, there’s that, but don’t you have a routine to perform? What about the Zyuranger song?” He was sure changing the subject could by him much needed time. “Did your bring your music player? You should… we should listen to it, together. If we start now, maybe I can memorize it by the time we reach the gala.”​

WC: 366

 

[Toraono Kuro]

40% completion (very nice response)

Mai was offset by the thought of the dance and realized that he was indeed a visitor and would have no knowledge of the song or how the dance steps should go. Then she calmed down when she remembered the men don't have to do much and he was taller than most of the men in her village so he could watch her and wait for her to ask for him to assist. "Well if you weren't so tall, I might have to teach you, but all you have to do is hold me now and then and follow my two step or clap. I actually have to do much-much more in the dance routine and I have been practicing since I was 3 years old so it won't really be a problem. I'm sorry about asking you for a kiss. I just wanted my first kiss to be from someone special and someone I could get along with. The women in my family are very controlling and I am trying not to be like them, but I know in my blood that I am like them and I have to fight myself not to give in to my urges. Only strong men like you could ever matter, you do what you like and tell me what I need to hear. That is something treasured in my family. It is a very complex thing... Tonight however I will be the best and I WILL be acknowledged."



They arrived at a reasonably tall and somewhat modern hotel/conference center, the people were dressed in colorful yet matching outfits and the men were for the most part unimpressive. In front of a well-lit blue background were the actual Zyurangers themselves. Mai’s sister Mei was second from the left with a little more purple than pink but the resemblance was uncanny, were Mai not younger than Mei they would be twins. They looked happy and cheerful and not at all like a threat to the lizard clan but looks and motives could be misleading. As they took photos before the main events of the Gala Mai looked around perplexed.



"Burai isn’t here, he is Mei’s consort and the strongest of all the Zyurangers, he is supposed to be here, Odd that he is not... Well he may show up later and then Mei will see me she will finally notice me."

 

[Okada Kaji]

Kaji listened intently as Mai explained a few of the particulars of her culture; the ideals fueled by the traditions of her Lithia clansmen. There was something wrong with this tradition, or so Kaji realized when he considered the ability to resist the Lithia pheromone as a mark of superiority. This flawed way of thinking has had much graver results when applied in different contexts across the land. Kaji knew his history well, and recognized the threat often posed against societies by elitist clans baring genetic advancements and the power to control the masses. The threat the Lithia imposed with their invisible pheromones were comparable to the danger of Uchiha doujutsu, and had the power to topple empires when possessed by capable users. They were more than capable of living up to the image depicted by the Titan Lizard who employed Kaji to intervene in their deeds. And though Mai’s intentions did not seem malicious to Kaji that night, he did not neglect her forceful undertones when she warned that she would stop at nothing to be acknowledged by her seniors.

And on that dangerous note the carriage arrived at the Gala, and the chauffeur revealed the duo to the entrance of the affair. There was more extravagance to behold the Lithia heiress and her company disembarked the mighty lizard carriage, and entered a party swarming with aristocrats, and the servants who moved swiftly among them offering hor d'oeuvres and champagne. With the exception of his height, Kaji found ease in blending with the illustrious crowd, and he casually followed his date through it. He plucked a snack from the tray of a passing server just to help himself blend in, and ate the snack, even though it was some kind of combination of salmon gelatin, cucumber, and other random layers of culinary oddity. His face twisted as he ate the thing, but he powered it down despite the taste, which was like a full-scale assault on his palette. Kaji then grabbed a glass of champagne from one of the other serves, and was taking a heavy sip to clear his palette as Mai made note of the Zyurangers, which gathered on a stage for their many subjects to admire.

He was tilting the glass back as Mai mentioned the absence of Burai, though Kaji wouldn’t recognize the name, and did not think much of the absence. If the others were all here, it would only be a matter of time until the last missing Zyuranger arrived. “Perhaps he caught a little snag on his way here” Kaji replied inconspicuously, “I doubt anyone would willingly miss a party like this one.” Kaji was doing his best to seem excited and upbeat, even though his targets were before his very eyes. The zyurangers looked a tad young for warriors of their supposed station, but that was actually rather common in a world where in was typical for shinobi youth to travel a pipeline from the academy to Kageship in twenty-years time. Shinobi were trouble at all ages, and Kaji knew the Zyurangers would work similarly enough to pose a threat.

“Do you want to go say hi to Mei?” Kaji was asking with a coercing smile. “She might need Burai in order to dance against you, but it would be rude to not stop by and greet your big sis.” This was it. Kaji looked over his shoulder with steel-eyed determination, set on confronting the Zyurangers when the opportunity presented itself. The time was near, but he would wait for the last card in his spread before playing his hand. Kaji almost felt villianous as he waited for his opportunity to arise; the Gala setting required him to play it cool, or else perspective would turn him into an enemy of the people. Glass in hand, he’d instead task Mai with delivering him to the Zyurangers, creating an illusion of friendship. “And I can’t wait to meet them, myself.”​

WC: 658

 

[Toraono Kuro]

“Do you want to go say hi to Mei?” ​

Kaji was asking with a coercing smile.
It was at that moment that Kaji could see that although Mai was confident with men she was at an utter loss to her sister. Their eyes met and no matter how much she drummed up her will she faltered and looked away and began to get sweaty palms. Her nature as the younger sister roared to the surface and she became vulnerable and meek.

“She might need Burai in order to dance against you, but it would be rude to not stop by and greet your big sis.” ​

Her glow vanished and her scales subsided and all but disappeared. With a simple smile and a hard look Mei had cowed her sister.

Glass in hand, he’d instead task Mai with delivering him to the Zyurangers, creating an illusion of friendship. “And I can’t wait to meet them, myself.” ​

With his words she looked at Kaji, he was tall, strong, handsome and he actually wanted to meet them. A foreigner with no ties and no effort who towered above almost all the men in her small city state. She relaxed into his chest and buried her face there inhaling his masculine scent for strength which made Mei balk and all the other Zyurangers take notice. The first thing the red Zyuranger noticed was that Kaji wore a sword of high quality. The pink ranger was suitably perturbed that Mai’s escort was better looking and more masculine than any of the men currently around her. She squeezed a crest in her palm and with her will power sent an energetic summons to Burai. Despite her sister’s manners she had come prepared to challenge her authority in the clan it seemed. Kaji’s manliness empowered her as her scales returned vibrantly and her eyes no longer glowed when she looked back at her sister they were fully reptilian. She smiled easily now, her palms no longer sweaty, her childish panic scented away.

"You, sir... are right. Burai isn’t here yet, but let us greet Mei and her fellow Zyurangers, I would LOVE to introduce you."
Her confidence was back tenfold and her pheromones had changed, they were not demanding his attention or taking his mind through turns, her scent was mixing with his, augmenting his presence. She seemed to have claimed him as a mate in a way. He was her escort, her knight, and her grand stand against her sister's dominance.

Spoiler

43% complete...

PVE jutsu attained:

Lithia Clan Scent ‘Dominance’
Through intense contact and defiance of mind altering pheromones and with mastery of your chakra system your body has naturally adapted the capacity to produce its own defensive/offensive pheromones. This innate technique allows Okada Kaji to resist pheromone influence and emit his own. Beasts of all kinds will note your presence as stately, dominant, and powerful.
Information
Prerequisites: D-Rank
Rank 1: Okada Kaji can gain +1acc or +2 evasion for 2 full rounds once per battle.
Rank 1 Cost: 10 Hp
Maintain Cost: 25 Cp

Notes:
- This technique can only be used once per battle and only in battles against NPC’s modded by Admin/mods whom accept Player Versus Enemy jutsu. This is not a real jutsu, it cannot be used against another player accept through consensual roleplay. This IS NOT an actual battle jutsu. This is however a reward for consistent roleplay and rolls against your stats and actions. Congrats…

She took Kaji by the hand as her scales emerged once again along her hairline and in spots unnoticed by others down the back of her neck. As they walked toward the Zyurangers the crowd parted in awe as Mai displayed a confidence none had ever witness as she walked hand in hand with Kaji she briefly separated from him to address Mei.

" Dearest ELDER sister MEI and Zyurangers, I am honored to stand before you in greeting. I am accompanied by Lord Kaji a visiting prince to our fair city, he has come from afar to meet you as well as be my escort to this gala." Mai had dropped a serious gauntlet by announcing Kaji as visiting royalty, since he could resist her presence she knew he could be nothing less or at least in her imagination. The other male zyurangers deferred to Mei by taking a knee as she glided forward in a very reptilian manner to stand beside her baby sister. They did not touch nor did they seem to be loving sisters. If there weren't bystanders nearby they looked as if they would have started fighting toe to toe at that very moment. Instead Mei noted that Kaji did have a scent of dominance which made him all the more desirable to both women. A nagging feeling in the back of Kaji's mind told him he should probably stay away from Mei in her current state. She was looking at him as if he were steak and she was starving with a steak knife and steak sauce at hand.




Please make an awareness check and post your roll on your next post... Good work Kaji and as always good luck

 

[Okada Kaji]

And so, the brief period of empty mingling came to an end, and it seemed as though Mai was willing to deliver him to the Zyurangers, as he planned. The girl seemed frightful towards her elder sibling, but confidence in Kaji provided the boost she needed in order to comply with his request. She embraced him with a quickness he couldn’t defy casually, so he pat her across the back softly, in a gesture of silent compassion. He understood that this would challenge her, but in little time, he’d take that burden away. Kaji was certain that he would earn their complete ire before the night was over, and Mei would exit the night free of blame.

Kaji was a board certified, card carrying introvert with quite a distaste for the attention he earned as Mai dragged him through a lively crowd by hand. The people were parting as if the duo were royalty, and created a clear path to where the present Zyurangers sat in waiting. The noise of the party fell low, to murmuring and whispers as the congregation eagerly listened to Mai’s introduction. Kaji was standing beside her, and examined the Zyurangers with piercing green eyes, scanning across the group systematically. And before Kaji could open his mouth to lie about how much of an honor it was to have their company, the elder sister Mei arose from her seat, and made a domineering approach to her sister, and Kaji by association. The other remaining Zyurangers were male, and seemed passive and meek compared to Mei. To Kaji they seemed small and shameful, yet he knew it had to be a product of the same genetic prowess that gave their Lithia women their influence.

Kaji was almost hesitant to speak up when Mei squared up with Mai, but he had to divert their conflict now, or else his mission might feel the impact of their calamity. “Talk about my lucky day”, Kaji spoke casually, but the sound demanded Mei’s attention because real recognizes real, or so they say. “My name is Lord Kaji of the Okada family... first of my name, the night storm, and scion of the Onyxian Sanctum” he explained. In truth, Kaji was born to a couple of simple paupers from the low lands of the earth country. As a child he served as a playmate and tutor to the children of wealthy aristocrats, who owned the farm where his family worked as live-in employees. He was far from lord material, and had drunk much more mason jar hooch, than he had champagne in his past. Part of him might have enjoyed the lie. “Initially, I came to the land of Wind on a sabbatical, but then I learned of your incredible metropolis… Gotta say I’ve never seen anything like it.”

He then side-stepped the pair of sisters, and found an even placement between them and the other Zyurangers, who were surely still captivated by what he had to say. “I hail from the Land of Earth, far, far away. Where I come from, the shinobi way is the life’s blood of my people... but here, I’ve come to witness a society built much differently and amazingly.” It was unclear whether this was a lie or his genuine reaction, so unclear he concerned himself as he said it. “I was told it was the work of the Zyurangers… and once I got to see it myself, I knew I had to meet you all personally. For what it is worth, consider it my honor to face you this evening.”​

Kaji Rolls d100 for Awareness: 27

WC: 595

 

[Toraono Kuro]

OOC: AWWW Man low roll I was hoping you'd get a high roll but that won't have much of an impact after going along with Mai's imagination.

So the plot had come full center Mai at seventeen was desperate to prove herself worthy of her family name and mostly step even with her elder sister Mei. Mei subconsciously controlled men in a reptilian queen like manner. She was much more experienced in control of her abilities but even she could not do what her sister had done. She had passed her power into him, it helped that Kaji was unlike any other man in the village and capable of manipulating his body on a cellular level but that only helped so much it was Kaji's will and Mai's willingness to give and not control that made the transference of dominance possible. Kaji stood at the forefront announcing himself and by holding fast to Mai's dream of being rescued by a Prince of strong will and manners he had shattered a significant amount of control that Mei had over all the men present. They became more like themselves and less subservient, chivalry was alive and well and they would still hear her words and pay attention but through Kaji's presence they could now choose whether or not to obey. Only one other man had the power to motivate the men of Angel Grove that way. He stepped from the crowd quite stealthily. His eyes were jade green, her wore a lizard skin suit of verdant green to make his eyes seem more prominent. He was the strongest of the Zyurangers and Mei's betrothed. It was Burai known to all of Angel Grove as The GREEN Dragon. Kaji had yet to notice any charms or items of power but now that he could see Burai he wondered how he could have missed him. They were the same height but different builds. He too carried a sword but it was strapped to his back for an overhead draw manner which meant he had to be incredibly fast. He stepped close to Mei and took her hand which had begun to tremble in mixed emotions at the strength of her sister and her newfound escort. "Welcome to our fair city, it was once a simple desert village but after gathering ideas from many foreign nations and using the natural power of our desert resources we have become a bustling hub of growth. We use natural products and nature's strongest survivors to maintain a balance with our surroundings while raising our living standards so that our people thrive. We are honored to face such a strong willed adversary on the anniversary of our city's founding. Shinobi are a rare and potent thing I faced one as a child and was not impressed our local reptiles are by far a much greater challenge. I was also informed that a dark haired rider had come from the wild sands so that must have been you. Horses are so very rare, they are a delicacy to my people. Know that your companion has been stabled properly, watered, and fed so that you can leave on a fresh steed. The elderly couple that greeted him in the park were fascinated by his complete fearlessness and compassion towards children. If you beast of burden is any comparison you must be a very generous master. What say you LORD Okada?" He moved like a predator, each step assured, each word spoken with absolute certainty, this was a being who demanded obedience from everyone and he brokered no challenge from anyone or anything.

Mai tried to step in between Kaji and Burai but Mei actually pulled her away and hugged her. She smiled genuinely at her sister, she was happy for Mai but worried that Burai might do something to her if he scented any kind of mating scent upon Kaji.

 

[Okada Kaji]

It was only a matter of time until the final Zyuranger surfaced at the Gala. Burai was true to the Lizard way and was clever, even deceptive in his timely arrival. Despite standing apart from the locals with a certain rareness akin to Kaji, Burai had managed a sudden, aggressive entrance onto the stage where they gathered, out from the shadows. Green scales cut from the hide of much more noble creatures lined his body. At first glance, Kaji recognized that this man was at the center of the Titan Lizard’s dilemma, and the champion of the city’s ideals. Burai’s entrance was a flex of masculinity and dominance. He arrived with his homework done on Kaji, if only to cull the threat Kaji posed.

And Kaji wasn’t interested in the chest puffing, or placing claims on people and creatures like property. The Green Dragon was standing opposite Kaji with his full flex on, but there was a look in Kaji’s eyes; a twitch of his brow. He considered drawing Eelspine now, and going right for the kill before Burai could organize the party against him. It was obvious he underestimated Kaji, and there would only be one opportunity to take that advantage if battle is inevitable. Kaji imagined that the Lizard King would commend him for slaying someone who’d dare to wear his kin as clothing. And as Burai mentioned Kaji’s faithful steed, Kaji could not resist to furrow his brow, and show concern as the promised foe referred to the horse as a delicacy. This was personal now.

Burai, the other zyurangers, and the crowd of the gala were waiting for Kaji to answer long enough that he could have heard a pin drop. “Actually, yeah” he began before pausing again, awkwardly. “Kodachi no Tenchi is certainly something of a modern marvel. As you know, I only arrived recently—on behalf of some friends of a friend, of a friend.”  Memories of the Titan Lizard, the Hachiashi boy, and his meeting with Mai at the bus stop flashed through the indexes of his mind, freshly filed. “As an outsider, it was imperative for me to step into your city with an open mind, so I could investigate the inner-workings of Kodachi.  How to mitigate the damage you’ve done undermining the order of nature in the land. They made you—made Kodachi no Tenchi a possibility in this wasteland. You owe everything to the Lizard Clan of the Hidden Oasis.” His claims sent waves of reaction through the crowd, and sounds of fear and confusion filled the air. Kaji remained steadfast in the face of the crowd, the Zyurangers, and penetrating stare of Burai, who heard him the most clearly. Kaji inspected Burai’s appearance again, this time focusing closely on the sacrilegious lizard skin Burai was wearing. “They were highly intelligent beings of ancient power, and you’re turning them into hideous costumes.”

Before he was even finished saying what was on his mind, Kaji could sense the beginning of Mai’s unraveling. He knew the surprise would be painful despite his efforts to minimize his deception. The young Lithia heiress was a necessary casualty in order to access the Gala. If anything, the betrayal might temporarily put a stop to her sibling rivalry with Mei, and the two would work together against him. “And I’ll have to thank the elderly couple for taking care of Kukki in my stead. She is an exceptional friend to me, and on the trail she is intuitive and the fastest thing on four legs. But, she isn’t my beast of burden, she’s more like my side-kick.” If the horse were present, she would gave a hearty, displeased neigh. “Together we count bodies. Understand?” You could cut the tension like a knife severing a thread. Every spectator in the ballroom heard the sound of fighting words being said, and from the crowd there were a few oohs, ahhs, and worldstars.​

WC: 653

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Total percent chance at success: 48% (You kind of jumped the gun expecting combat at the gala but intrigue and reactions are key and with the indirect mentioning of your horse as food (it is true horse meat is used to feed other animals) you blew your stack a bit and got the wrong idea. You can gain a higher percentage by winning this dance off. At the end of the dance off you can make a request of the Zyurangers should you win. If you still wish to engage in either rp or stat'd combat please let me know.


Burai laughed aloud the sound like a large monster scratching and calling out his eyes began to glow golden around his green irises. "Oh Lord Okada... you misunderstand I wear these skins in homage to my first ally a masterful titan lizard whom died saving me from a beast in the desert a living mountain that is actually some sort of giant scorpion. It would have slain me if not for Gigasu's sacrifice, he was my first and oldest ally so when he was dying I took an oath to the lizard kin of the deep desert to avenge him and take his place within their clan. I fulfilled my oath and cut away one of the monster's legs. Lizards waste nothing so instead of letting his body rot I took his flesh within and used it to grow stronger. I wear his skin as he did as armor and coloration to show dominance. I never forsook myself or the Lizard kindred of the desert but if he sent you here that means he must want his sacred heirlooms back. The other zyurangers are free to return theirs, the threat to our people has been driven away but I CAN NEVER GIVE UP my own for you see I have fused with it. I am the dragon of old reborn... You are but a monkey before a King are you even prepared for the challenge, YOU SMELL READY but I don't think Gigasu's elder brother actually told you how or what is necessary to take a sacred totem from its master. What did he say to you LORD Okada? Did he give you a clue, I doubt it because these were his brother's claw rings, never his. If you think you are ready then grab your Princess while I ask my queen to come along and WE SHALL MEET ON THE DANCE FLOOR AND YOU WILL GET SERVED!!!!" At first the crowd had expected a fight but instead it looked like there would indeed be a dance off by tradition instead of a foreigner sent by the ancient kindred picking an actual fight. The girls separated, their fences had been mended, with smiles and stern looks they made their way to the dance floor.

The floor lit up and Burai opened his jacket and shirt revealing a green gem medallion that had fused to his chest just above his heart. The music came on, a swift tempo that Burai and Mei followed with well practiced and instinctual feel as Burai opened the dance off challenge by taking Mei onto the dance floor and taking her through a mesmerizing series of turns. They moved as if they had always been together and for the most part they had.

Please follow this link to see the dancing you are up against

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cehkSxOLNA&feature=share

Feel free to find a dance video that can surpass this one for your own dance steps (any music, any style of pg-13 dance) must be a couple dancing.

 

[Okada Kaji]

[ OC: No worries. I knew we'd still do the dance off; I just wanted Kaji to respond aggressively to Burai. Since Kaji expected the dance-off as well, he wanted to confront Burai and cut to the chase, because he doesn't know Mai's dance routine. His rhythm on the battlefield doesn't transfer over to the dancefloor. I will be rolling a d100 for his performance. When it comes to combat, I am fine with RP combat, but I am prepared for modded combat as well. ]

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Kaji was unaltered when Burai explained the meaning behind his armor. Taking the aggressive approach served Kaji well to understand his adversary more, and Burai revealed more history between the Zyurangers and the Hidden Oasis Lizards. Of course, there was still the dance: despite his efforts, the traditions of Kodachi no Tenchi would be upheld.

The crowd then burst into motion once more. The guests cleared the floor to make room for a dance duel like none other, and Burai led the way. He had to display his chest and torso, of course. The crowd was rippling, and shifting around the highlight of the evening. Hot spotlights beamed over the dancefloor now, accompanied by colorful laser effects washing over the venue. Burai and Mei quickly set out onto the floor first and put on a well-rehearsed show. The floor was molten hot when they finished, and the crowd was cheering, as expected. And when the crowd turned to Kaji ant the young Lithia heiress Mai, he accepted that they would have to make this happen, one way or another. Two white spotlights found them, highlighting the shinobi and the girl until they were standing side-by-side, and one large light centered upon them. "I'm with you" Kaji whispered once he arrived by the girl's side. He was confirming the intention of mimicking Mai or at least complimenting her choreography.

Kaji rolls d100 for performance chance: 71

Music began to play. Kaji allowed the surge of anger from the confrontation to guide his spirit on the dance floor. His eyes were shut or staring emptily for much of it— in a trance as he became one with his young partner, in a desperate effort to perform. This was everything Mai every hoped for. Together, they were creating harmonious madness; transcending style and genre to create something new. Mai had her moves down, and Kaji did an acceptable job at complimenting them, however, he was a bit too reckless when handling the girl in motion. Every time they touched, chills ran up the crowd's spine, in fear of something going wrong. The shinobi might break the dancer.​

Dance Style Link

WC: 356

 

[Toraono Kuro]

OOC: Sorry about the wait and great roll

The dance floor became a battle field as Kaji’s natural capacity as a shinobi allowed him to dance with a skill not beholden to normal men. Kaji had not used his charismatic scent to influence anyone or remove the scent trace that Burai had left upon the area hoping to through Kaji off of his game so to speak. Kaji had spent the entire dance worried he might hurt Mai only to find out she was made of quite stern material. Where he might have expected a softer girl, every touch met firm supple muscle. It took a moment to notice but Mai had begun to glow and it was quite an unusual violet glow. Mei seemed to be worried about Mai as she gave it her all, her scent changing with her desire to prove herself. Burai began to notice the change in his little sister in law as well as Kaji moved in perfect synch to Mai’s dancing as well but his eyes were still locked upon Kaji, Kaji had yet to assume any form of dominance he simply continuously adapted to the situations that occurred. Burai could not understand Kaji and the subtle power in his every movement spoke of severe physical and mental training. Maybe this Lord Okada would be the challenge he needed to truly become as his partner Gigasu had been. He had been close to a true breakthrough in lizard evolution when they had been forced into battle with the mountain scorpion. If Gigasu had not unleashed his carefully saved power and all his potential they both would have died that day. Deep inside Burai knew that if his partner had not shared his power with him that Gigasu would have survived and he would have perished. The familiar ache of loss filled his soul, as the bestial transformation took its first form, lizard scale armor emerged from beneath his skin everywhere except his face as his lizard skin garments fused with it Burai took on a different look. He looked like a king, he literally dominated every man, woman, and child within 200 yards of him except Kaji and Mai, even Mei seemed small next to him as the crowd collectively gasped and stepped back.

"Oh Lord Okada... you and Lady Mai are a sight to behold. Never have I seen such powerful yet synchronous movements in a male. You have my full attention now. I invoke the sacred rites of challenge. Lord Okada will you accept the terms of the rites? They are very simple, I do a dance move, then you perform either the same movement or something better. We each have three chances to best eachother. If you succeed in besting me I will rip Gigasu’s emerald crest from my flesh and you can return it to his brother. If you fail, you become my subordinate and I will train you as my replacement within the Zyuranger team. What say you Lord Okada?"

Everyone was in shock, especially the Zyurangers themselves except for Mei whom simply kept her head down and stepped away. Burai had been seeking a way to avoid his fate and it seemed he had found what Mai had found, a way to upset the balance and escape the destiny of failure.

Mai went and stood before Kaji with fear in her eyes. ”Please be careful Kaji, in that form Burai can move faster than any human, he is stronger, and all but invincible, he was seen catching a massive slab of stone that had dislodged from a building. He not only caught it but he carried it up the wall of the structure and molded it back in place. You do not have to accept this challenge…”

Spoiler

OOC: you have succeeded in the dance challenge and your success ratio is now 57% - you can make your own rp challenge and I will roll against this 57% success rate to determine how well you do. IF you take Burai’s offer then this is what you need to know:
To beat his 2 out of 3 challenge simply PM me 3 (1d20) rolls and if 2 of them beat mine you gain an additional 10%, if all 3 rolls beat mine you receive 20%, If you only beat 1 of my rolls you receive a 5% addition and one last challenge.

 

[Okada Kaji]

His heart was still racing when the dance routine came to a close. They were frozen in the music as the performance ended, and the lights cut dramatically. The sound of music met a quick and painless death under the rise of a roaring ovation from the audience. Applause was the ultimate symbol of approval here in Kodachi no Tenchi; the surge of the crowd's excitement surely dealt a critical blow to the pride to Burai, and Mei alike. The invisible layer of untouchability that made Burai so iconic to his followers was beginning to melt like wax, unable to withstand the torrid heat of Kaji and Mai's routine. The performance left the dancefloor hotter than the Sunan desert at high noon. Their dance was an anomaly to all who saw and felt it, even Kaji, who lacked the confidence to foresee the crowd's reaction. However, the results of the first dance assured him of his potential, and Kaji found himself loathing the traditions of the Lithia clan just a little bit less.

He could not help but crack a genuine smile, one so unlike Kaji that he forced his lips and cheeks back into his trademark hardened scowl once he was aware of it. Of course, he was pleased with the success; but he could not allow it to distract him from the trials that still lay ahead. By his side, the young Lithia heiress named Mai seemed satisfied now, and Kaji was relieved that he managed to do right by her, after all. You could go so far as to say he was grateful for the aid she provided him, though most of it came from his deception, or her motive to win the night and beat her elder sister for once. Now she had accomplished that goal and literally glowed with pride at their results, while Burai was across the dancefloor having a completely opposite physical reaction.

And then Burai came forth, exacting his plan and imposing his will upon Kaji. Visually, he revealed himself in a truer form: dense reptilian scales grew rapidly, sprouting from beneath the dermis layer of his skin, and covering him almost entirely. He resembled a knight in scaled armor as entered Kaji's personal space. While Kaji was expecting a challenge of a different kind from Burai, the patriarch of Kodachi no Tenchi boldly proposed that Kaji competes against him in a one-on-one dance-off. Burai made himself clear as he described the sacred rite and included the large enchanted emerald embedded in his chest. The crowd surrounding them was teeming with speculation from his declaration and waiting on their tip-toes to hear the upstart Lord Okada's answer. However, before Kaji gave his reply, Mai stepped in front of him and attempted to dissuade Kaji from playing into what was likely certain failure. She recalled a feat of Burai's strength from the past as if it would be enough to prove her point, and then insisted that Kaji did not have to accept the challenge.

But then Kaji reached out to Mai and set a hand on her shoulder with nimble hand. "It's ok," Kaji insisted with a calmed, reassuring tone. "If we beat them before, I can beat him again. This time, it's just to show him it wasn't a fluke." He rode his wave of confidence; using it to step around Mai with sudden grace. Kaji then stood toe to toe with the Patriarch, just as Burai hoped he would.

"Again with the dancing", Kaji chided Burai. "Where I hail from, rhythm & dance has never been counted among a shinobi's ideal traits, unless it is the dance of weaving steel. We value strength and tenacity no matter the odds, upholding the Will of Stone. We do not move until the mountain does." As he said this, Kaji was examining the emerald embedded in Burai's chest and compared it to the similar stone notched in his blade, Eelspine. He was craving battle and expected that he could answer Burai's legend with his own, however, that was not the way in Kodachi no Tenchi. "But I will have a complete victory over a partial one—and you will submit to the Lizard Clan of the Hidden Oasis once I beat you at your own game. I accept your challenge."

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WC: 746

Each 1d100 Roll has been made in the gaming channel on Discord:
1st: 52
2nd: 24
3rd: 46

I will also like to apply my Lithia Dominance to the Dance results.
Perhaps that would add some kind of proficiency to these rolls?

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Spoiler

OOC: well it was supposed to be 1d20 rolls so I will simply divide the rolls by 5 so that makes your rolls 10.4, 4.8, 9.2 rounded off to 10, 5, and 9
First Roll: (1d20)+0: 10,+0 Total:10 vs Kaji's 10 - Draw = 1 Win for Kaji (because it is not an outright win for Burai)
Second Roll: (1d20)+0: 14,+0 Total:14 vs Kaji's 5 - Loss = 1 Loss for Kaji (Overwhelming loss)
Third Roll: (1d20)+0: 4,+0 Total:4 vs Kaji's 9 - Win = 2 Wins for Kaji

The dance off was intense, their first match was a stalemate but it just showed Kaji was a true challenger. Their second face off was overwhelmingly Kaji's loss where Burai unleashed skill far beyond human capacity even so much so as dancing up a wall and performing a hand stand on a large glass window. With his demonstration of prowess over Burai had shown Kaji a feat of movement that as a shinobi he had far more skill in accomplishing as he literally danced atop the water of an open fountain, then using his chakra he even managed to summon a dragon of pure green flames and dance through the blaze of heat and light making him shine like the emerald in Burai's chest. With a smile of reservation and contentment Burai prepared himself to live up to his vow for the obvious loss of the dance challenge.

"What a masterful display of skill and potential Lord Okada... you are truly a worthy successor to lead the next generation of Zyurangers. You have adapted to every challenge, maintained yourself in the face of powers once beyond your nature. Gigasu would have been proud to grant you one of his power gems. I invoke the sacred rites of Kodachi no Tenchi and pass on the soul stone of Gigasu to Lord Okada Kaji the new and vested Overlord of Kodachi no Tenchi (Angel Grove) and from this moment forward member of the Zyurangers. Lord Okada will you accept the terms of the rites? If so when you touch the emerald crest upon my chest al my knowledge and the powers granted to me by this sacred soul stone will pass on to you. It may bond with you, it may bond with your weapon, it will definitely have an effect on your steed. Power begets power and with it great responsibility. You are the chosen of the Titan Kanpaku. What say you Lord Okada? Are you ready to be a member of a team? a leader? a follower? a guardian?"

Mei grasped Kaji's hand in a grip strengthened by the heart but weakened by it as well... ”Lord Okada, my Burai is dying, he was using all of his remaining energy to make Angel Grove prosper, he has defied the scaled one on two occasions but he doesn't deserve to die like this... ”

Burai stood by awaiting Kaji's acceptance or refusal of his offer.

Spoiler

OOC: This is the final post so make it a good one... you have a 67% chance at success... Your actions in the final post and your understanding of the situation you find yourself in will finalize your contract success. As always do whatever you believe your character would do. Good Luck.

 

[Okada Kaji]

And so their final battle began. Even more citizens piled into the ballroom as word of their showdown spread faster than germs; the place was packed to the gills by the time Burai made the first move. As inspected, Burai brought more extravagance than Kaji had ever seen before. His rhythm was impeccable to the point of him seemingly becoming one with the music, and he continued to surprise the audience with impressive acrobatic feats. With the stakes raised so high by Burai's first performance, Kaji had to bring more to the floor than what he accomplished with the help of Mai. Improvisation would likely resort in a humiliating failure, leaving Kaji reliant in the only skills he could apply in this instance: his shinobi prowess.

In the first round, Kaji quickly broke the mold by placing a hand on the hilt of Eelspine and made the saber part of his routine from the very start. The blade awakened the passionate flames that dwelled with his core, and they set the air around him ablaze with emerald-tinted flames of chakra. The crowd scattered towards the walls with fear at first but realized the amount of control he'd maintain as he moved with rhythm, and Eelspine sang as it cut through the air. There was music playing, but it was as if the sounds were nothing but a secondary feature to his display of power and elegance.

In the second round, Burai battled back: he raised his game to meet the demands of the crowd now that Kaji spoiled them with his shinobi arts. He became faster and even more precise than before, to the point of creating a show of force that Kaji could not dare to top. Rather than using Eelspine to repeat his performance from the first round, Kaji utilized his powers of shadow and deception to move unpredictably around the ballroom. He went from the tops of dining tables to the main stage, and back to the dancefloor in a flurry of speed, style, and grace. However, this routine was just a little too high concept for the crowd, which was used to actual dance, and not whatever Kaji was doing. They crowd just wasn't fucking with it.

And then a tie breaker would have to decide it all. Both competitors dug deep for this one; Burai was dancing up the walls, and almost screwed the top off of the ballroom before he was done. The pressure his last performance placed on Kaji's shoulders was comparable to Atlas bearing the weight of the world, yet the shinobi still had an ace up his sleeve. Within the moment, this immense pressure was enough to push him past his limits, and that desire to put it all on the dancefloor took him to his furthest edges in a way only the crucibles of combat could do, until now. When the music hit Kaji had Eelspine drawn once more, and his free hand was raised eye-level, pressing against the polygon-shaped fragment clipped to his ear. This fragment began to duplicate rapidly as an enchanted creation took the form: a smooth mask formed across his face, white as the moon on a clear night. Behind the mask, his eyes disappeared with the exception of his pupils, which began to glow faintly with the presence of the same emeraldine chakra. Beneath the finely tailored suit he wore, a juinjutsu brand began to pulsate and unleashed an immense increase to Kaji's life force. Black bands expanded across his body, and he too leaped beyond the limits of human possibility. Kaji unleashed a combination of his routines from the first and second round, with the addition of an unexpected barrage of clones, which began a choreographed battle. The crowd lost it all then, as did Burai when the routine came to an end, and Kaji executed all five clones with two fiery swings of his blade. A ring of smoke shrouded the shinobi as the music ceased, and the lights faded for a final time. Beneath the shroud of smoke, his mask began to crack and deteriorate until only the first polygonal shard remained, and his juinjutsu receded to its original marking form.

Burai was a man of his word, and when the smoke of Kaji's performance cleared, he came forth to keep his word and offered Kaji the magnanimous crystal of the Titan Lizard Kanpaku. It was the heirloom he had come for, or so it seemed. The citizens closed in around them on the dancefloor as Burai explained the last conditions of the sacred rite. His hope for the future was broken as he intended on sacrificing his life according to the terms of the ritual. But before Kaji could confirm or deny the terms, Mei appeared between them and plead for Kaji to pardon her leader and lover.

"Burai knew the terms of these sacred rites before he agreed to take on Kanpaku's gem," Kaji answered Mei with a stern and decisive tone. He cared not for her quivering lip, or falling tears, and seemed dedicated to fulfilling the Titan Lizard's request. "And when I agreed to compete against him in the sacred rite, I too agreed to commit to the result of it. If I failed, I would not have expected leniency from terms of our deal... And I do intend on upholding my agreement with Gigasu's brother. As a shinobi, my word is my bond." Kaji then pulled his hand away from the trembling Lithia heiress, and he took three slow paces towards Burai. "However..." Kaji was not so anxious once he loomed over Burai, who could barely remain conscious to witness his supposed end. "I would be dishonored all the same you if I allowed you to die for the sake of your sacred rites... I am bound to my oaths, which includes that I defend those who live in the light."

Kaji then joined his hands together at chest level and performed a series of rarely practiced hand seals. He had to dig into the recesses of his memory in order to perform such a complicated Jutsu, but he'd have to use it in order to have any hope of taking the gem and sparing Burai. Upon completing the final seal, the familiar presence of Kaji's chakra began to swell once more, and he reached a hand towards that crystal embedded in the Zyuranger's chest. Kaji set his other hand upon the hilt of Eelspine and pressed his palm flat over the Crystal of Kanpaku. A surge of emeraldine chakra burst out from both the shinobi and the Zyuranger as the transfer of power began. Kaji gained a confident hold upon the crystal, and it slipped free from the Burai's chest cavity with unexpected ease. And once the gem was removed, Burai would discover that he'd still have the chakra require to sustain himself; without the gem's power, but alive nonetheless.

Kaji clenched the large gem in his palm and observed it as he reflected upon the deed. "It has been an honor to challenge you, Zyuranger" Kaji admitted earnestly. "And while I may have proven worthy of leading Kodachi no Tenchi, I have already committed my life to the Stone. I believe that you are still the guardian this city deserves, but the Titan Lizard has spoken—you must learn to reconnect with nature before you are worthy of being its master again." Kaji then turned to address the gathered crowd, including the remaining Zyurangers who were watching in awe. "People of Kodachi no Tenchi, your days of using the Lizard Clan as your beasts of burden has come to an end. Your metropolis has used the Lizard kind as your pillars of strength for far too long... Liberation has come. As the victor of the sacred rite, my first and only command is that you release each and every captive reptile, and free them of your spells of control!"

- WC: 1359
- Kaji Used Jutsu: Energy Transfer
- Sorry for the Wall of Text :/​

 

[Toraono Kuro]

So the deed was done and Kanpaku's brother Gigasu no longer had a soulstone within his original companion. It was now within the grasp of Kaji. Kaji used an energy transfer to send chakra the loss of Burai's soulstone and extended his lingering life by 7 years. Burai hugged Mei close whispering they had 7 years to be husband and wife and that was far more than he had as a bearer of the Soulstone of Gigasu. The other Zyurangers handed over their soul gems to Kaji and declared their allegiance to Kaji each revealing reptilian eyes of different shades Mei gave her crystal to Mai and nodded gratefully to her to pass it to Kaji. She bowed humbly as she stepped away from Mei and Burai before she approached Kaji. “There is something you must understand Lord Okada, the lizards here have always been free, we feed them and some stay and work for us but none are here against their will."
A large man with distinct musculature and beautiful leather pants stepped forth and levitated the soul gems to him with a gesture before empowering them with his own senjutsu after placing a large gem in the center a series of glyphs hummed to life. Kanpaku shook Kaji’s hand, “Thank you Kaji-san, you have freed the souls of my siblings and in exchange I have empowered their soul gems to use natural chakra and not the souls of their partners whom they could not let go of after failing to protect eachother from a Kaijuu of old. Their partners would never have left them even in death if a more dominant, more adaptive, and far more skilled being did not show up first. Mai-san is correct, no lizard kin are enslaved, I would never allow that. What they have done is damaged the ecosystem of the desert. To repair it they only need to use more wind for power generators instead pf polluting turbines run off of steam which is heated by fossil fuels. Thank you for considering my kindred as captives due to their labors. They actually enjoy the work, the feasting and the heated roads. What can we say we are cold blooded. Zyurangers, this man is your new leader and he may call upon you from time to time for aid. I give you new power gems and take the spirits of my siblings to lay to rest amongst the crèche. You have done well Lord Kaji, I will see you soon with the writ of my overlord to grant you our aid when you need it. Enjoy the gala and try the salmon it is imported.”<i></i>
Kanpaku walked down the tower's glass walls like a boss and left the city at speeds even Kaji could barely witness with his eyesight. The people and the remaining zyurangers were all relieved.

 

[Okada Kaji]

Kaji accepted the assorted relics of power from the mentor-figure of the Zyurangers, but as he attempted to sway Kaji on whether their treatment of the Lizard clan was humane or not, his words fell on deaf ears, much like Mai's last attempt. Acting on behalf of the clan itself, Kaji took a non-political stance and committed himself to following through with the orders from Gigasu's living brother. In many ways, Kaji felt like the villain as he obtained the set of gems, but found the strength to persist in knowing he'd return the power to nature where it belonged. He put the gems in a small indigo satchel and stowed it away in the travel pouch on his waist.

The night went on, and Kaji attempted to mingle long enough for him to have a meal. He made sure to have some of the salmon, and Kanpaku had done him a favor by suggesting the flavorful meal. Kaji shared the last supper with the Zyurangers, and sat with them long enough for a photographer to snap a photo. The night would last forever in the memories of generations to come, but, as the hour grew late, the time had come for Kaji to depart from Kodachi no Tenchi. After all, his presence would be expected in Soon's Haven the next day, and he still had to return the gems to a place of safe keeping.

The people would gather in the masses to see him off as Kaji exited the Gala, and the people marched behind him down the long stairs to streetside. His mighty horse had come of her own accord and mystically awaited him, signaling the time for the righteous ride. And so the story goes that Kaji of the Okada name had become a legend in the Grove of Angels. The man Okada would leave the city a hero that night, and would only return in times of tragedy. There would be a statue made in his honor, risen in the city's center. For weeks, stories of Kaji would circulate in the press until the devolved into wild rumors and urban legends. He was the emeraldine light who came and changed their society. He became their force of good, and guardian of nature. The chosen Ranger of the Land of Wind, and everywhere the breeze swept.​

 

[Toraono Kuro]

As Kaji returned to the Oasis the Titan lizard Kanpaku was in a human form, he sat before the fresh spring as the sun warmed him waiting with a smile for Kaji. At three hundred and seventy five pounds of reinforced muscle Kanpaku was a force of presence but it was the ancient reptilian spirit residing in his eyes that gave away his place in the world every time. Long silky dark green scales that were so dark they were nearly black; were so thin and fine that they resembled normal hair settled across bestially-muscled shoulders. Desert sun reinforced flesh remained strong and shimmered, like leather with metallic micro-scales his skin was dense armor which allowed both defensive and offensive measures as he could block attacks and shred his enemies when he struck back. Distinct natural chakra enhanced reptilian flesh seemed to shimmer in the sun at specific areas where his flesh had layered over itself in a manner specially evolved to prevent the piercing of his vital points by blade or chakra enhanced pressure. In his human form Kanpaku stood at six feet six inches. He was perfectly proportioned for the skill of a master grappler, his arms were massive yet toned; his legs were like that of an acrobat or a circus dancer. He wore a dark brown, light green enhanced, sand tone scale pants, which Kaji would know was just Kanpaku's normal flesh. His voice was as deep as the sea, yet as graveled as crushed stone roadway.”Welcome back Lord Okada Kaji, through your actions and adaptation Kodachi no Tenchi has remained stable and its tectonic drift has placed it upon the border of Fire Country, as a nomadic village this will grant them greater access to resources and trade and leave the majority of the desert untouched. Your presence has been a good thing. As such my Lord has given me permission to allow you to bond with us through contract. Do you understand how contracts function shinobi? If you do place your mark in your blood upon this sacred Parchment defying Gaokerena. ”<i></i>

Before Kaji's eyes would unfurl a parchment which resembled a twisting maze of signatures wrapped around a thick stick of petrified wood. The parchment itself is torn in certain places- and even stained from years of what seems to be lack of care, although the point open for Kaji seemed to be pristine.

 

[Okada Kaji]

The emeraldine glow of hand-held faerie fire lit the way like a torch as Kaji sped across the desert horizon. Green light shined like a beacon in the night as the Sunan mare charged, and her rider commanded the mount's reigns, steering her towards the fated oasis where this adventure had begun. Kaji was victorious this night and crossed the desert boldly in the last ride until he reached the outer limits of the oasis, and slowed to a trot. As the hero entered the mire, nature awoke with fireflies to light his path, and the overgrowths of fauna untwisted thick vines, offering passage. An expedited path delivered Kaji to the poolside clearing where Jomei first encountered the titan form of Kanpaku. Two large braziers were hot with chopped lumber set ablaze, which illuminated the site where Kanpaku now awaited Kaji in his humanoid form.

Kaji dismounted from his steed and stepped forth into the flame-lit clearing. His cloak was flowing in the soft winds and shrouded his face until he pulled the hood back, and revealed the face of resolution. Kaji's eyes revealed his fatigue, yet he persevered as the titan welcomed his return. "My ride was long, but I have returned alive and whole with your gems of power in hand." Kaji then raised Eelspine from the sheath at his side and ran his forearm against the blade to create a subtle, stinging cut. Kaji returned his blade to rest and wiped a dose of blood onto his opposite hand. "Aye, I understand and accept this contract; I will be a scion of the realm of nature and a ranger maintaining the balance between the wilds and civilizations of man." Kaji then pressed his flat palm against the spiritually binding scroll, finalizing the decision to commit to serving as a guardian. When he pulled the hand back, a perfect print signature remained, and the bond on the sacred parchment was complete.​

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Kanpaku smiled genuinely despite having sharp teeth it appeared to be a friendly smile as he sealed the master scroll away it disappeared as it did so the soul gems did as well. Kanpaku then became serious, ”You are welcomed into my creche Okada Kaji... It is good to maintain balance but that is not our purpose among the lizard kindred, we simply seek to thrive and adapt to whatever circumstances or environment we face. You must chose your contract companion carefully in the future for just such a purpose. As time passes in your realm things change exceedingly fast but for my kindred we experience adaptation almost daily if not hourly, there is always a new challenge out there and we must rise to it. Try not to place my kindred on the cusp of so much harm that it might kill them. You may not have a choice but what I am asking you to do is make sure you can adapt to the situation and when you can't make sure your chosen partner can. You may be called upon to learn more later... you have done very well. We will meet again I am certain of it...” </B><i></i> Kanpaku faded from view into the heatwaves of the stone he had been sitting upon. Leaving Kaji with a bit of advice and a crest upon his blood marked hand the mark of Kanpaku.

You have received the Lizard Contract - Congratulations.
[spoilername="Lizard"]

Denrei

This three-foot long chameleon makes an excellent scout and a competent spy, when his mouth is shut. Denrei likes to complain, it's quite clear. He believes that he is under-appreciated and deserves a much higher rank among his fellow lizards, and he's quick to explain why to anyone or anything. His natural ability to camouflage himself isn’t much use in combat, but his ability to camouflage others can come in handy. Denrei wears a headset so that he can relay what he sees to his allies.

HP: 2,400
CP: 1,000

Agility: 60
Stamina: 40
Ninjutsu: 40
Genjutsu: 25
Taijutsu: 50
Chakra: 25

PL: 240
AP: 2

Class
Class Bonus: +2 Dodge
High: Melee Accuracy
Med: Ninjutsu Accuracy, Evasion, Gen Save
Low: Gen DC., Ranged Accuracy.

Weapon Name: Lizard Tongue
Weapon Type: Slashing
Range: Melee
Damage: -5%
Accuracy: +1

Being a chameleon, Denrei has the innate ability to blend into his surroundings. However, his ability has evolved with the trainings of chakra to allow him to change much faster, and even cloak other beings in contact.

<B>Effect: +1 Dodge and +1 stealth to Denrei.
Cost: 1 AP and 110 Cp to initiate, 55 Cp/Rnd.

Special Action: For the cost of .5 AP Denrei may attach himself to the contract summoner giving the summoner and Denrei +1 Dodge and Stealth.

Note:
- The Special treats Denrei and the Summoner as in at least Little Cover.

Denrei will either jump off the summoner or quickly dash from his current location and soon becomes a light blur on the battlefield. Never once attacking, this creature loses his camouflage and serves to be a slight distraction, as well as a tough target to hit.

Effect: 30% Chance to 'confuse' an enemy in battle, losing .5 AP for the round. This chance is decreased by 10% per round active.
Cost: 1 AP and 110 Cp to initiate, 55 Cp/Rnd.

Note:
- If Denrei uses this technique while attached to the Summoner, the summoner will no longer gain the effects of Activated Camo. This also counts towards the suppression limit.

Using his blade like tongue Denrei shoots it out at the enemy, Seemingly at blinding speeds, some that feel the sharpness of this are said to have had long lasting scars.

Effect: Denrei quickly flicks his tongue at the enemy at +2 Accuracy for 230 Damage, treated as slashing damage.
Cost: .75 AP and 75 Cp.

Karyuudo

A seven-foot leopard gecko, Karyuudo is a hunter first and foremost. He loves to chase down prey that tries to run from him, and nothing excites him more than a good kill. Karyuudo cares little for the summoner and is reluctant to engage in conversation, unless perhaps it's pertaining to his excellent hunting skills. Leopard geckos are named for their spots and their tendency to pounce on their prey.

HP: 5,000
CP: 2,275

Agility: 100
Stamina: 100
Ninjutsu: 65
Genjutsu: 45
Taijutsu: 105
Chakra: 65

PL: 480
AP: 3

Class
Class Bonus: +1.5 Accuracy, +1 Dodge.
High: Melee Accuracy
Med: Ninjutsu Accuracy, Evasion, Genjutsu Save.
Low: Genjutsu DC, Ranged Accuracy.

Weapon Name: Lizard Claw
Weapon Type: Slashing
Range: Melee
Damage: -10%
Accuracy: +2

Similar to the Sharingan, Karyuudo has a special eye which, when activated, can closely observe an opponent's movements and accurately predict their reactions. needless to say, the longer he observes, the more accurate his predictions will be.

Effect: Gains .5 Accuracy and Dodge per Enemy present in battle. (up to +2 Accuracy and +2 Dodge), Also ignores the debuff from Smoke bombs.
Cost: None, Constant

Note:
- While on the field actions in smoke to Karyuudo and the Summoner are completely visible.

Karyuudo takes advantage of his natural speed and combines it with a surplus of chakra as he runs circles around his foe, leaving a thick cloud of smoke and other debris around them.

Effect: +2 dodge, +1 Accuracy to Karyuudo's next attack. Those hit by the next attack are affected by dust and receive a -1 dodge, -1 accuracy for the remainder of the round.
Cost: 1.5 AP and 225 Cp to initiate.

After deciding to stop toying with the enemy, he readies his claws and leaps onto the enemy with a vicious clutch. This will usually knock down the unsuspecting opponents, and can be made even deadlier if used in conjunction with his sprinting technique.

Effect: Strikes at 675 Damage, and has a chance to Increase the bleeding rank by 1.
Cost: 1 AP and 225 Cp to initiate.

Karyuudo uses his sharpened claws to effective rip his enemy to shreds infusing chakra into his claws and wildly striking at an opponent.

Effect: 6 strikes each doing 120 at -2 Accuracy.
Cost: 1.5 AP and 240 Cp to initiate.

Wana

Wana is a green iguana, roughly ten feet in length, and being one of the youngest members among her contract cohorts, her skin remains a stunning bright green with no signs of aging. Wana remains as one of the more unique members of the Lizard Contract by her selflessness and general care for others, but because of such compassionate behavior, Teicho tends to quarrel with her on numerous occasions as he feels she's become far too naive which would only lead to disaster. Wana however is a very proficient healer, and always been ever since her birth, but beside's such abilities, she is also known to be a very good listener, willing to listen to the troubles of others.

HP: 4,800
CP: 7,500

Agility: 170
Stamina: 120
Ninjutsu: 180
Genjutsu: 150
Taijutsu: 100
Chakra: 150

PL: 870
AP: 4

Class
Class Bonus: +10% Healing +1 Accuracy
High: Ninjutsu Accuracy
Med: Genjutsu Difficulty, Evasion, Genjustu Save
Low: Melee Accuracy, Ranged Accuracy.

Weapon Name: Lizard Claw Adv.
Weapon Type: Slashing
Range: Melee
Damage: -10%
Accuracy: +2

Those near Wana can feel the urge to fight better and stronger than ever before. Her Aura has been said to have helped a mere 300 topple thousands.

Effect: While Wana is in battle allies gain +1 accuracy, and plus 10% Damage having 5% go over the buffing limit.
Cost: None, Constant.

An unparalleled healing technique, said to have the ability to regenerate lost limbs and heal the most horrendous wounds. Although slow in process, its virtue is in the results. Wana must make direct contact to the one being healed.

Effect: Recovers 5% of the target's max HP per round. Does not stack.
Cost: 2 AP and 675 Cp to initiate, 330 Cp/Rnd.

Special: For a cost of +15% Chakra, Instead of healing maximum HP, Wana can choose to heal a target's limbs from called shot penalties by 1 rank or One Rank of Bleeding.

More of a 'quick fix', Wana spits a special healing liquid onto the injured comrade. While this seems to heal just fine, it forcefully exhausts a portion of their energy, leaving them with a drowsy side-effect shortly after.

Effect: Recovers 15% of the target's current lost Hp. After 3 Rounds, the user gains +5% Chakra Cost per round for 4 rounds.
Cost: 2 AP and 1000 Cp.

Rising from beneath a target, Wana uses her exceptional Ninjutsu ability to wrap her enemies in a chakra coffin in the shape of a 7 foot long Lizard Shell. Once Locked in, the Target may only be released of they break out from their own will.

Effect: Binds a Target at -4 Accuracy. If bound, the Target cannot select anything other than the coffin. The Coffin has 2,000 Hp.
Cost: 2 AP and 740 Cp to initiate, 370 Cp/Rnd.

Notes:
- This technique is treated as a barrier, anyone outside the Coffin Cannot harm the Target within and vice versa. Genjutsu cannot pass through this coffin by any means.

Wanaru

Wanaru is an old brown basilisk with black stripes and yellow colored eyes, and as seen by the wear and tear of his body, he is an old veteran who has survived through countless battles, making him a rather respectable figure among the Lizard clan. However back in the day, when he used to fight alongside his comrade Teichou, their contrasting abilities would make the ultimate offense, which conquered any enemy whom happened to come within their path. But presently, he accepted the second strongest to Teichou, not because he felt weaker than him but because he respected him, and decided to use his bravery, courage and wisdom of combat for his cause.

HP: 16,500
CP: 9,200

Agility: 250
Stamina: 250
Ninjutsu: 230
Genjutsu: 325
Taijutsu: 200
Chakra: 305

PL: 1560
AP: 5

Class
Class Bonus: +3 Genjutsu Difficulty
High: Genjutsu Difficulty
Med: Ninjutsu Accuracy, Evasion, Genjutsu Save.
Low: Melee Accuracy, Ranged Accuracy

Weapon Name: Tokage Tear.
Weapon Type: Slashing
Range: Melee
Damage: -10%
Accuracy: +2
Special: For every full his done with this, the target loses 1 Gen Save. (Stacks up to 3. This does not stack with any other Augments that reduce Gen Save)

Similar to the Sharingan, Wanaru has a special eye which, when activated, can closely observe an opponent's movements and accurately predict their reactions. Though with the advancement of the eye technique. Like some Uchiha, it allows Wanaru to cast Genjutsu through his eyes at a lower success rate.

Effect: Wanaru gains +1 Accuracy and +1 Genjutsu Difficulty per ally in battle. (Up to +2)

Special: For 2 AP, Wanaru can activate True Form of the desert eye. This gives Wanaru a +10% change to auto locate someone in stealth. Also, It allows Wanaru to Cast E to C Rank Genjutsu the summoner has through his eyes at -2 Gen DC. The eye may only be active for 3 rounds. After wards it automatically deactivates.
Cost: None, Constant.
Special Cost: 2 AP and 1000 Cp to Initiate.

Notes:
- After the eye has been active for 3 rounds, there is a 2 round cool down in order to reactivate it.

Wanaru due to his long battle spread sheet, and his veteran mindset. He has been known to have an awareness that nearly matches, Teichou. Though his fighting prowess may not be as good as his long time friend's... his mind.

Effect: Immunity against Stealth/Sneak Attacks. Gain +2 Awareness.
Cost: None, Constant.

A special doujutsu created for underground interrogations back in the war era. By simply locking eyes with Wanaru, this genjutsu strikes immense fear into the victim. Though as of recent, he has modified this technique to work in battle, increasing the fear effect to the point where the victim may succumb to paralysis.

Effect: Inflicts -2 Accuracy and Dodge to the target. Each round the target has 20% chance to be 'petrified', losing 1 ap from their actions due to being in fear.
Cost: 2.5 AP and 1,095 Cp to initiate, 550 Cp/Rnd.

A torturous genjutsu which summons a powerful sandstorm out of nowhere, turning the battlefield into a scorching hot desert in the bright of day. This dry and sandy desert can only be seen and felt by the victim, leaving them feeling hot and exhausted.

Effect: Attempts to place the target under Desert Sun at -1 Genjutsu DC, If successful the target suffers -3 Awareness and +10% Damage Taken while under the effects of this jutsu. Also, the target has a 5% chance to 'feel exhausted' making them suffer from another -2 Accuracy and Dodge.
Cost: 2.5 AP and 1,095 cp to initiate, 550 Cp/Rnd.

On almost any terrain, Wanaru is prepared for a quick escape. By quickly digging into the earth, he places himself out of immediate danger and can relocate himself elsewhere on the field for a suprise attack.

Effect: Wanaru hides himself beneath the ground. Gains +2 Accuracy to Wanaru's next attack/technique.

Special 1: For .5 ap and 1545 Cp added to the jutsu it can attack for 5060 Damage with +2 to Critical Chance with 15% chance to be considered a sneak attack.
Special 2: This can be used as Reactionary to Auto Dodge an attack (Counts as Body Switch)

Cost: 2.5ap 765 cp to initiate.

Lizard Statue Horror! - C-Rank Earth Ninjutsu
This technique allows the Wanaru to manipulate the ground, shifting it into hardened spires of stone, mud or whatever material this is used on. Whichever the case, these mineral stalactites are naturally sharp and dangerous, but reinforced with chakra that increases their density, enabling them to pierce through even the most hardened materials, much less an unfortunate victim.

Effect: Creates 3 statues striking a target each dealing 585 piercing damage at -1 accuracy.
Cost: 2 AP and 610 Cp.

Teichou

Tokage-Teichou is a Komodo Dragon about fifteen feet in length. He has been in more battles and missions than he can count, and uses his wealth of experience and brute strength to pull him through any situation. Teichou wears an eye patch over his left eye to cover an old gouging wound, and has a ridiculously huge scimitar strapped to his back. He is a proud warrior, and demands the utmost respect from his subordinates and the summoner alike. If he doesn’t get that respect, he becomes vile and rude, and will constantly insult whoever earns his ire. Otherwise, he acts cordial and business-like. However, when Teichou is fighting alongside Wanaru, he is said to grow stronger.

HP: 42,000
CP: 20,000

Agility: 500
Stamina: 600
Ninjutsu: 350
Genjutsu: 350
Taijutsu: 500
Chakra: 500

PL: 2800
AP: 6

Class
Class Bonus: +2 Accuracy +10% Melee Damage
High: Melee accuracy
Med: Ninjutsu Accuracy, Evasion, Genjutsu Save
Low: Genjutsu Difficulty, Ranged Accuracy

Weapon Name: Scimitar no Tokage Tee-ru (Lizard Tail Scimitar)
Weapon Type: Slashing
Range: Melee
Damage: +15% Damage
Accuracy: -3 Accuracy

Teichou never goes into battle without his trusty scimitar. It has won him victory time and time again and is thought to bring him good luck. By drawing his weapon, he becomes significantly more dangerous. Thus while he wields he instantly enters this style to grant him his ultimate power.

Effect: Grants Teichou +3 Accuracy and +15% Taijutsu. Though, suffers from a -3 dodge debuff. This style auto Equips Teichou's Scimitar no Tokage Tee-ru (Lizard Tail Scimitar).
Cost: .5 ap to enter the style.

Teichou is more so aware of his surroundings than anyone else, as his eyes can view different angles at any time as he see fit. Surprise attacks are less likely to happen, more so people in stealth are more likely to be seen.

Effect: Teichou gains +3 Awareness to all Stealth Checks. He also is not affected by clones as well as smoke.
Cost: None, Constant.

Using his teeth as a catalyst, Teichou prepares his blade prior to every fight with the poison from his fangs. Laced with a very deadly poison natural to Teichou's body, he is allowed to strike an enemy with his sword for massive damage AND applying poisons along the way.

Effect: Strikes a Target for 3795 Damage and +2 Accuracy. Upon a critical Hit. The targets bleeding ranks is increased by 1 and they are affected by Heavy Poison.

Teichou's poison: Upon being affected by this poison a target's ap cost is increased by 5% (Stackable twice) And cp cost is increased by +10% (Stackable twice).

Cost: 2.75 AP, 1900 Cp to initiate.

A heavy damage area-attack wherein Teichou will spin 720 degrees with his enormous scimitar extended low to the ground. What makes this technique especially deadly however, is that Teichou will breathe fire via special combustion chakra.

Effect: Deal 3,225 damage to two foes at +2 Accuracy.

Special: For an additional 1 AP and 3000 cp cost, Teichou may have the sword "explode with combustive chakra" dealing an additional 1210 damage per target and being able to target a third opponent.

Cost: 2.25 AP and 625 Cp to initiate.

Crouching close to the ground, Teichou powers his hind legs with chakra then releases the energy in a powerful burst, sending him flying a great distance into the sky. On his way down he spirals with incredible speed, turning him into a blur before he comes crashing down onto the enemy blade-first.

Effect: Deals 1260 to a single target

Cost: 1.75 AP and 420 Cp to initiate.

Running toward the opponent, he quickly turns around and strikes them with his long and powerful tail. This will usually send them flying quite a distance.

Effect: Deal 1,800 Damage at +1 Accuracy. If it hits, the target is knocked back 50 feet and suffers -2 dodge for the remainder of the round. (Effect only used once every other round.)

Cost: 2.25 AP and 655 Cp to initiate.

Allows the summon to hand off their specialty to the summoner in order to turn the tides of battle. Also giving the user access to Teichou's vigor temporarily.

Effect: Allows the summoner to use the contract weapon. The User Gains 50% of all Teichou's physical buffs.

Cost: 2 AP, Modded as Instantaneous.

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[Okada Kaji]

The warmth of the burning braziers and the glow of their fires illuminated Kanpaku. The Titan Lord appeared as if he had a thousand years of experience in life, and spoke with such a wisdom that it suggested that he might live a thousand more. Kaji compacted himself into a kneeling pose, and resembled a warrior being honored by his King after a well-fought battle. Kaji revealed the small indigo sack which contained the Zyuranger's totems of power, and he set them onto the stone one by one. The light of the fire in the night reflected magnificently in each gem, causing them to shine in their respective color. And just as their bargain foretold, Kanpaku vanished each gem into his possession. With that last key interaction, it appeared that the adventure was done, and the day was one.

After some choice parting statements, the sage took his leave and took on a corporeal form before vanishing into the cold night's breeze. Kaji found himself alone in the silence of nature once more, with the exception of his mare, who was resting peacefully in a grassy clearing. This was how it was meant to be, or Kaji realized the peace he felt whenever the forest grew tall around him. He'd take the peacefulness of the oasis over the buzzing metropolis of Kodachi no Tenchi any day. "Rest well, girl" he spoke softly to his steed as he watched her from the comfort of the fire's side. "We'll set off for home in the morning."

- Thank You Kuro, I had a great time with this search.
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