Kuroda Uchiha
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 48
Ninjutsu: 9
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Minion 1: Hana Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 6/1/1/1/2/1/3
Minion 2: Yagura Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 5/5/1/1/1/1/1
Minion 3: Ginneko
Stats (NTGTTSS): 1/4/1/1/1/4/3
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Post by Kuroda Uchiha on Jul 21, 2023 7:54:15 GMT 10
Well, this was slightly embarrassing. After his encounter with Masshiro here in the Forest of Death, Kuroda had completely blanked on part of the reason he had come here in the first place - hunting. He had taken down a massive snake, and had intended to have it brought back to the village to cut up and share with the villagers. There was enough meat to feed several hundred people for at least two days.
Instead, he had taken off, bearing the news he'd received from Masshiro in mind. Now, several hours later, he was hurtling back through the forest. However, this time he wasn't alone. Hana Uchiha - his wife - was with him. She had given him an earful after he realized he'd left the hunted snake in the forest, so now she was accompanying him back, along with Kuroda's cousin - Yagura Uchiha.
Yagura was already quite exhausted from his patrol, and not yet having the chance to rest had left him weaker than he normally would be. Which was a bit bad, considering that Yagura was actually stronger than Kuroda in some cases.
"I appreciate you both coming out this way with me." Kuroda says as he lands on a thick branch and leaps again. "Sorry about this whole thing though..."
"It's fine, Kuroda." Hana replies with a smile. "I'm just glad you didn't get too banged up out here."
Kuroda nods - he hadn't told them about Masshiro yet, and he probably wouldn't. If they ran into Masshiro now, there was a chance that if they DID know, the situation would escalate even if Kuroda told them to stand down.
"Next time you go hunting, take some damn guards." Yagura grumbles irritably. "Uchiha or not, alone we're still vulnerable. Not as much as most, but still enough to matter."
Kuroda grimaces, and sheepishly scratches at the back of his head.
"I'm serious - you never know, Lord Kuroda." Yagura insists, narrowing his eyes. "Especially out here, you can't be sure you wont walk into - AMBUSH!!"
Yagura yelled the last word, suddenly spinning towards Kuroda and Hana, grabbing them both and yanking them down just as half a dozen Kunai and Shuriken whizz past where their heads had just been! The three of them land on a thick branch, but immediately fan out.
Just in time too, as more shuriken smack into the branches where they stood.
"Yagura - behind me!" Kuroda commands, leaping towards the ground. "Hana, to my left!"
The two obey, and prepare to face their ambushers!
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Masshiro Kurama
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Ninja Rank: D Rank
XP: 37
Ninjutsu: 1
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 9
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Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
Posts: 81
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 21, 2023 16:48:45 GMT 10
The thing about sneaking up on someone is it's far easier to do when they aren't paying attention, focused on a task, distracted by others even. The idea that it's harder to sneak up on a group is in fact the opposite, as the group will tend to pull attention from the surroundings even if by just the slightest degree. One shinobi had been following and ready to attack Kuroda earlier, but was unintentionally thwarted by someone else showing up and fighting, but now there were more in waiting, and more with the target.
Kuroda found himself nearly ambushed alone hours earlier, but now he had put others in danger unintentionally as he returned to the Forest of Death. Unlike Masshiro earlier, these were skilled assassins in regards to stealth, they knew how to move without making a sound, how to blend in, especially in this environment. When the time was right, they struck, throwing a volley of weaponry. In an instant the three dodged, dispersed, and placed themselves in formation, only to find three opposite them drop down in front of them. There was no discernible markings or clothing to show who or what they represented, but given the movements they were in formation. A single kunai came from an angle above, landing between Kuroda's feet, and a fourth body landing behind the three, clearly directing them given their place in the formation. There were no words, no pleasantries, and no threats, but the intent to harm was clear.
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Yōsuru Shin
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
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Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 21, 2023 22:25:31 GMT 10
The other factor that makes it easy to sneak up on someone is when they are so monumentally focused on a single task that they outright ignore other factors. It seemed while these three were in pursuit of the Uchiha Lord, they failed to notice another wandering in the Forest of Death. The Shinobi from the desert had caught sight of one of the unknown pursuers a few minutes ago, and had begun his own counter pursuit in turn to see exactly where they were going. Or indeed what they were hoping to find.
It wasn't long before he got his answer. Three new figures in the forest ahead of them, engaged in casual conversation as they traveled. The unknown Ninja pursued and so did Yōsuru. Only upon closer inspection did he recognise the familiar visage of his newfound friend Kuroda. And soon enough it became clear why these three unknown were following him.
A brief bout of chaos ensued as Shuriken were tossed and battle formations were taken on. Yōsuru perched on a higher branch for a moment, observing the situations and angles of attack. It seemed that while there were three on each side, one of Kuroda's companions was in no condition to fight. It seemed another person on their side would nicely even out the score.
A rushing sound of wind through the leaves as another figure descended down. Somebody who'd clearly spotted Yōsuru following along. He was able to leap out of the way as they descended and through their kunai, but he lost his footing and tumbled to the ground ungracefully, landing nearby to Kuroda. "Urgh...not my finest entrance. I'm getting too old..." He grunts as he gets to his feet, taking in the sight of the now four unmarked Ninja in front of them.
"Seems these friends of yours don't intend to fight fair. Need a hand?" He offers, though the statement was somewhat rhetorical. Kuroda was outnumbered and caught off-guard, it'd be foolish to reject any assistance.
Yōsuru places his hands together and points his fingers upwards. The leaves nearby swishing and swirling around him as he calls upon the natural energies of the land itself. Serpentines scales formed around his eyes, his neck, and over his hands and knuckles. His eyes became slitted and his tongue became forked. The transformation that Kuroda had become familiar with not long ago.
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Kuroda Uchiha
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 48
Ninjutsu: 9
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Minion 1: Hana Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 6/1/1/1/2/1/3
Minion 2: Yagura Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 5/5/1/1/1/1/1
Minion 3: Ginneko
Stats (NTGTTSS): 1/4/1/1/1/4/3
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Post by Kuroda Uchiha on Jul 22, 2023 2:55:48 GMT 10
A Kunai smacks into the ground between Kuroda's feet, causing all three Uchiha to hop back and retake their formation. Three shinobi had dropped out of the trees, landing across the way from the three Uchiha before that last Kunai had been thrown.
Hana and Yagura keep their eyes on the three on the ground, while Kuroda's eyes are drawn to the final figure that lands behind the group. He doesn't recognize their garbs as belonging to any particular Shinobi Clan.
"...I hate being right sometimes..." Yagura grunts, sounding winded.
Kuroda's eyes narrow - this was exactly the kind of situation that made him wish his Sharingan had manifested. But, fortunately, he had other tools to make up for it. Suddenly - a body pounds into the ground to Kuroda's right! Turning, the three Uchiha lay eyes on a man familiar to them; Kuroda had told Hana about this man, and Yagura had seen him with Kuroda in the village - Yōsuru Shin!
Kuroda smiles at Yōsuru's words.
"Yes, I'll take the help. Thanks for dropping in." Kuroda replies. "Sorry, we'll have to wait for introductions."
Even as he spoke, Yōsuru was already entering his transformation - this was good. Having faced this transformation, Kuroda had a good idea of its capabilities. They were outnumbered, but they may yet still get out of whatever this ambush was.
"Kuroda, I'll support - Yagura, hang back, don't engage if you can help it, your chakra hasn't recovered yet." Hana says, throwing a glance back. Yagura scowls, but doesn't argue.
Kuroda slaps his hands together, forming a dozen hand signs fast. Whatever their foes were capable of, soon they'd be feeling a little less confident!
[[Fire Release: Paralysis!!]] Kuroda bellows in his mind. The air around Kuroda waivers like super heated air, and it expands outwards fast towards the enemy shinobi, aiming to catch them all in its wake!
[[Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!!] Hana pulls her head back, hands clasped together, and then leans forward, sending a ball of flames at the middle of the three shinobi standing in front of the forth in the back!
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Masshiro Kurama
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Ninja Rank: D Rank
XP: 37
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 22, 2023 4:24:03 GMT 10
By the time Yosuru had landed dramatically and was starting to transform, the much larger, and clearly the squad leader of the group made a wide motion. It was clear by the way he stopped up and pointed he was directing the three to attack, which they immediately jumped forward with full intent to do just that. The motions were quick, smooth even, and their speed fell somewhere between Kuroda's last two opponents.
They had all intentions of running right through whatever it was Kuroda had intended, all three looking to focus down the Uchiha they had been sent after, but all momentum was stopped in an instant. All three slowed as if they were distracted, but it didn't stop them from attempting to attack all the same. Each thrust their palms outward, still a good seven foot away from any of the four in front of them, as the force of the extended palms sent a wave of energy towards Kuroda.
The lone shinobi behind them began to create hand signs as he watched, feeling his own fatigue, but saw the hand signs for what looked to be a fire jutsu being weaved by one of the others. Much like the other three the technique he was attempting to create was weakened, but unlike them, it was successful, just barely. A large portion of the ground shot up between the fire and the shinobi target, but the dirt was immediately blasted into pieces that were sent flying in every direction. What was left was enough fire to knock the middle shinobi back a few steps, but not down, but damage him all the same.
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Yōsuru Shin
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XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
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Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 23, 2023 13:52:03 GMT 10
The battle commenced in earnest. The two Uchiha working in tandem to debilitate and damage their opponents, protecting their third who was apparently recovering from earlier activities. That could be troublesome, fighting opponents while outnumbered was one thing but if they also had to be constantly checking on a non-combatant that made things even more difficult.
The wall of Earth came up to take the brunt of Hana's fireball, but a few of the lashing, flickering flames managed to break through and singe the flesh of one of the unknown Shinobi. Who in turn with his comrades were launching a simultaneoous taijutsu assault towards Kuroda. However, his paralysis Jutsu had made them sluggish, and Yōsuru was certainly glad it wasn't him on the recieving end this time.
He trusted Kuroda to be able to defend himself so he figured it was a good opportunity to keep the pressure on their foes. Lightning crackled around his fingers as he adjusted his stance. Then suddenly a searing pain shot up his leg. Initially he thought he'd been caught off guard, struck with a Kunai perhaps, but no...this was something different, something internal. "Gah..." He grunts, clutching his lower leg. He grits his teeth and shakes his head. He could worry about what was causing that later. If he faltered now they could all be in a lot of trouble.
"[Lightning Style: Judgement of Storms!]" He raises his hand as the blue bolt of pure energy crackles and shoots forth, intending to do some damage to the Shinobi on the right.
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Kuroda Uchiha
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 48
Ninjutsu: 9
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 1
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Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Minion 1: Hana Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 6/1/1/1/2/1/3
Minion 2: Yagura Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 5/5/1/1/1/1/1
Minion 3: Ginneko
Stats (NTGTTSS): 1/4/1/1/1/4/3
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Post by Kuroda Uchiha on Jul 23, 2023 17:09:14 GMT 10
The fireball Hana shot manages to punch through the enemy's defense, but only barely. The damage caused to the target was negligible - but now they understood how effective Kuroda's jutsu had been. It slowed the enemy, weakening them, but it did not deter them.
The three forward Shinobi rush forth - all of them aiming for Kuroda.
"So I'm the target, then..!" Kuroda says, narrowing his eyes as the three close in on Kuroda - but Hana was not idle. She suddenly leaps in front of Kuroda, completing a final hand sign and wrenching her arms wide.
[[Wind Release: Air Wall!!]] The space between Hana and the three Shinobi blurs, and a powerful wind erupts! The attacks of the three Shinobi crash against the air wall jutsu - but are unable to fully break through! Hana grunts, suddenly stepping back as Kuroda leaps overhead!
Just before his leap, Kuroda had seen Yōsuru wince from some kind of pain - and had moved to take action as a result. If Yōsuru was injured by that fall he took, then he could not afford to waste time building up to another Paralysis Jutsu.
[[Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!!]] Kuroda takes a deep breath mid leap, and leans forward, spewing his breath as it mixes with his infused Chakra, and a jet of flame hurtles towards the middle shinobi!
As all this goes on, Yagura slips around a thick tree, hoping against hope that he had been hidden by the lead enemy's defensive Jutsu and the other three's focus on Kuroda. If he could somehow slip behind the enemy... Yagura moves as fast as his exhausted body could manage, trying to flank behind the enemy leader...
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Masshiro Kurama
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 23, 2023 23:38:41 GMT 10
The defense came quick as Kuroda was the focus of the initial triple barrage, even if it was weakened, and in turn now stopped altogether. Both sides had managed to protect one of their own, but the damage sneaking through from the fire technique annoyed the leader of the shinobi squad, even if it wasn't evident given his completely covered state. In their mind however, they had already won this battle of what seemed to be air and fire against earth, a bit of pride slipping into the minds of all four. In unison, all three shinobi up front spoke, barely a whisper; Earth style: Sharpened Stone Blade. The ground between the two groups began to tear away as pieces of rock buried deep underground flew up into the hands of each, forming makeshift katana. This was their signature technique and their confidence was overflowing as the three of them charged in together.
All at once they intended to attack, but it was clear these three were used to a different style of combat despite them initiating such a direct assault. The middle Shinobi who had taken the fire blast earlier had his sights still set on Kuroda, but found himself staring down fire once more. Immediately the rhythm of the tri-attack was interrupted. The shinobi swung the blade as the flames came closer, intent on cutting it in half in some type of dramatic act, but he had momentarily forgotten about the effects of the prior jutsu. Immediately on impact the blade shattered as once more he was knocked back and out of formation, raising his arm instinctively to protect himself, and finding the entire left sleeve burned away as he regained his footing. There was no damage to his body, but now he knew how dangerous Kuroda was. The focus had been on Kuroda, at least initially, but the Shinobi on the right assumed a weakness in his allies and the initial focus was now splitting. His attention moved as he was both trying to stay clear of the fire and flank to the side, going after not Kuroda, but the Shinobi now standing behind him; Hana. There was a clear difference in the mindset of the leader who had yet to directly attack, and the three he had sent in, and much like the attempt to sneak up on Kuroda, they had completely missed Yosuru. It was almost too late to react when the right most Shinobi realized he had a bolt of lightning baring down on him far too fast to dodge away from, and the squad leader knew full well his rock wall defense would be meaningless against lightning. This shinobi however reacted out of nothing but instinct, bringing up his sword in a mixture of a slight swing and an attempt to defend, realizing too late the mistake he had made. The blade was destroyed, as was his pride, finding himself knocked on his backside and temporarily stunned with rips in his clothes and what looked like burn marks. While the other two found themselves clashing or outmaneuvered, the left most Shinobi was, for better or worse, finding themselves temporarily unopposed. The clear weakness of the group was someone behind the others who looked obviously tired, and unlike the other three wasn't directly involving themself in the fight. While the others were attacking with fire and lightning, or defending against attacks with wind, this fourth was finding a swinging sword for them left Shinobi coming down upon them from overhead.
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Yōsuru Shin
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XP: 47
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Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 24, 2023 15:42:08 GMT 10
A blow well struck, if he did say so himself. He wondered if their opponents had approached this situation wielding only Earth. He supposed it was clever in some way, if they were expecting only Kuroda, and had studied him. They would know Earth would suffice them well. Personally Yōsuru would've brought some Water Jutsu experts, but maybe there had been none on hand.
Evidently they hadn't counted on him. Maybe it was time to pursue, press the advantage, call upon some old tricks from the war he hadn't used in a while. He focused on the energy within his body to try to overdrive his muscles. To use his genetically implanted Swift Release, but not only did nothing come, he was hit with yet another surge of searing pain as he tried to activate it. Something was very, very wrong.
With a gasp he fell to one knee, sweat pouring down his brow. Theories swirled through his head on what could be wrong, but he didn't have time to decipher it. He looked up at his recovering foe and focused on the lingering electricity on the shinobi's body. Remnants from the attack he had just taken.
He called upon it, drawing it back to him as he summoned yet another bolt of blazing blue energy. "[Lightning Style: Judgement of Storms!] He declared again, blasting his foe with another powerful bolt of lightning.
The threat diminished for a moment his eyes fell upon one of the unfamiliar Uchiha. The one whom had started this battle in a state of exhaustion. And while Yōsuru would normally feel inclined to head over and help him. His cold blood prevented him from feeling such a thing. Instead, in callous manner he muttered to himself "Fool should've run..."
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Kuroda Uchiha
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 48
Ninjutsu: 9
Taijutsu: 1
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Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Minion 1: Hana Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 6/1/1/1/2/1/3
Minion 2: Yagura Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 5/5/1/1/1/1/1
Minion 3: Ginneko
Stats (NTGTTSS): 1/4/1/1/1/4/3
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Post by Kuroda Uchiha on Jul 24, 2023 16:58:43 GMT 10
Yagura's attempt to sneak behind the enemy clearly doesn't work - one of the enemy shinobi comes barreling towards him, stone weapon in hand!
"D-damn..!" Yagura snarls. If only he hadn't used up his chakra on that last patrol!
Exhausted as he was, Yagura could do nothing to stop the enemy attack. The stone sword comes down, cutting down Yagura and leaving the Uchiha unconscious on the ground, bleeding but not dead.
"Yagura!" Kuroda and Hana shout together.
"You're gonna pay for that!" Hana growls - her eyes close, and when they snap open, two fully realized Sharingan glare at the enemy! Their red glow falls upon the injured Shinobi that Yōsuru had injured - there was the weak point. She slaps her hands together. "Kuroda!"
Understanding immediately, Kuroda nods and begins weaving his own signs, his eyes snapping to Yōsuru as the latter fell to one knee before launching into another electrified attack. If he was injured... did his association and willingness to aid Kuroda get him potentially killed? No, he couldn't think about that. They had a battle to win.
Kuroda finishes his signs, and forces his chakra to dig deeper than he knew he was ready for.
"Hana - behind me! Yōsuru, stay back!" Kuroda takes in a deep breath, and leans forward as he unleashes the most powerful Jutsu in his arsenal. [[Fire Release: Great Flame Destruction!!]]
The flames that erupt from Kuroda make the fireballs he'd thrown at Yōsuru and Masshiro look like cheap parlor tricks. A terrible wall of flames burst forth, scorching the ground the instant they meet! It would not be inaccurate to compare it to the fury of a volcano! But it wouldn't end there...
[[Wind Release: Great Gale!!]] Hana shouts in her mind. She thrusts her hands forth as if shoving, and a large, twisting tornado takes shape, moving into Kuroda's flames! The two Jutsu meet - and combine. A flaming tornado several stories tall and a dozen feet in circumference roars towards the same shinobi being targeted by Yōsuru's lightning attack!
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Masshiro Kurama
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Ninja Rank: D Rank
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 25, 2023 5:37:12 GMT 10
There was a motion that looked like a hearty, clearly maniacal laugh from the Shinobi that had just cut down Yagura, but there was no sound to be had. The weapon they were wielding crumbling away, leaving the dirt and stone partially covering the downed body, and this Shinobi once more focused solely on Kuroda. The sudden appearance of the Sharingan didn't seem to face the Shinobi staring into them, but the leader had by this point snapped out of his surprise of the entire situation and immediately started to move in their direction, slowly.
The middle Shinobi was now free from the direct attention of the others and looked like he was ready to take advantage and strike. Surprisingly the seemingly slow moving leader disappeared, only to appear right next to the middle Shinobi and tightly gripped into their shoulder. As the right Shinobi was recovering, he looked up to find yet another lightning attack headed their way.
Staring into the middle Shinobi's eyes, the leader nodded and was given a nod in return, as they quickly started creating handseals, and in an odd action, what looked to be a wooden hand formed and pushed out of their chest, displacing them, painfully so, right in the path of the lightning intended for the right Shinboi, causing the middle Shinobi to take the attack square on, only held up by the wooden hand that eventually snapped and dropped them to the ground. With the attack stopped and a human shield taking the brunt of it and a mild distraction to boot, the leader made a motion with his head then pointed towards Kuroda, as the wood that was still sticking out of his chest looked to recede back in. The right most Shinobi wasted no time taking off towards Kuroda, only to find he was the target of an incoming attack, yet again, and not the left most who had just downed on of the enemy allies; quite frankly this was not his day. Things had quickly become chaotic as the attempted flank from both sides had failed, leading to one forcefully taking an attack and another knocked out completely. The leader was now close enough to make eye contact with the others, and noticed that only one of the two Uchiha had activated their Sharingan, curious of the implications given the battle. There was no time to think on it long however as he once more began to weave handsigns, slamming his palms into the ground, and similarly to earlier a rock wall shot up between him and the right most Shinobi, who stopped in his tracks.
Realizing what was happening, both the left and right most Shinobi began to wave their own hand signs, and once more they created stone bladed weapons in their hands. As the incredibly forceful attack blasted through the wall like paper, the right Shinobi took a step forward and swung, but immediately found his blade disintegrated, along with the right side of his shirt and the sleeve with it, exposing his armor that looked to be largely ripped apart as well. There were now two Shinobi on their backs, struggling to get back to their feet, with the middle Shinobi managing get get back up but retreat back some distance, and the right most still laid out, but not knocked out. Despite the opening to move back towards Hana and Kuroda and attack them while they were exerting themselves, the left most Shinobi looked down and grabbed a hold of Yagura. Picking them up and holding them up with one arm, they started to drag them back toward their leader, holding the created stone blade up to their throat in a clear threatening manner.
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Yōsuru Shin
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 26, 2023 14:34:53 GMT 10
"The coward moves his comrades like pieces on a chessboard." Yōsuru hisses, his snakelike tongue flicking out as he looks upon the leading Shinobi with disdain. He was able to keep calm and collected about the situation, his reptilian blood could not boil with emotion like his normal self. Had he been in his usual state of mind, seeing such an act would've infuriated him. Sure, it could be argued the Leader was protecting one of his troops, but instead of putting himself in harms way he used one of his own as nothing more than a meat shield.
Not enough of a meat shield though. Yōsuru heard Kuroda's call to get back, and he complied. In a battle situation there was no time to argue with a confident call like that. If Kuroda had a plan, he would trust it.
And he was glad he was. His eyes lit up and reflected the blazing orange glow of Kuroda's flames as he became determined to roast the Shinobi on the right. "Impressive Firecracker! Should I be grateful or offended you didn't use that on me." He cackles, watching the fire roar, unaware it was about to get even better.
Hana's wind fanned the flames higher, causing them to twist and spin into a glorious inferno. Whomever this Shinobi was. They were likely wishing they hadn't bothered getting out of bed this morning. "Haha! Yes! What a couple you make!" He was making the assumption that this woman was Kuroda's aforementioned wife. If he was wrong they could clear up that confusion later.
With all the excitement of the flames Yōsuru decided now was as good a time as any to refill his reserves. Raising two fingers, he calls to the energies of the forest once more, asking them to give him strength,
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Kuroda Uchiha
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XP: 48
Ninjutsu: 9
Taijutsu: 1
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Technique: 1
Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Minion 1: Hana Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 6/1/1/1/2/1/3
Minion 2: Yagura Uchiha
Stats (NTGTTSS): 5/5/1/1/1/1/1
Minion 3: Ginneko
Stats (NTGTTSS): 1/4/1/1/1/4/3
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Post by Kuroda Uchiha on Jul 26, 2023 15:50:00 GMT 10
The combined efforts of Kuroda and Hana had resulted in a tornadic inferno that was simply too powerful for the enemy to stop. The rock wall shattered, and the meager counter offensive by the targeted shinobi resulted in laying them out flat. Incredibly, the enemy leader had wordlessly commanded one of their own into taking Yōsuru's attack head on.
When the smoke settles, the scene is essentially as expected. Two enemies were down, one struggling to get back to their feet, and the other hurt and not immediately standing back up. But their eyes are not drawn to the enemy leader - instead, Kuroda's black eyes and Hana's glinting red Sharingan turn to the shinobi dragging Yagura. Yōsuru could likely handle himself - all things considered, they had the advantage. Yagura was down, but had already been weakened. Neither Kuroda nor Hana had been struck so far.
"Hana." Kuroda says, turning to fully face the shinobi dragging Yagura - his expression the image of furious deadly intent.
"Yes." Hana replied. It was all the communication the two needed. In the same instant, Kuroda and Hana exploded into action! The two Uchiha sprint at speed, crossing each other's paths several times until they suddenly split directions!
Kuroda races towards the shinobi dragging Yagura, murder in his eyes, and Hana locks her Sharingan upon the lead Shinobi! Kuroda throws a Kunai at a tree to the right of the Shinobi dragging Yagura, and holds up a hand, forming a seal as he closes the distance. However, this was a bluff - the idea was to trick the enemy into thinking there may be a trap nearby, and that they had inadvertently moved into its range.
Instead, Kuroda, furiously snarling, draws his short sword and attacks the enemy! Yagura was a shinobi, and a strong willed Uchiha. Death was always an ever present threat; and Yagura would never forgive Kuroda for letting him be used as leverage. All Kuroda could do was try to scare the enemy away from him. Kuroda slashes at the enemy shinobi's eyes first, and their weapon hand second!
Hana took the fight straight to the boss of the enemy. She leaps into the air, weaving her hand signs, and unleashes her wind Jutsu once more. This time, there was no fire to enhance it - but the attacks was strong never the less. A small tornado rushes towards the enemy leader!
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Masshiro Kurama
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 27, 2023 0:42:51 GMT 10
Momentarily the chaos seemed to calm as fire, wind, earth, and lightning all subsided, only leaving bodies and emotion in their wake. That calm was fleeting, as the Uchiha had quickly caught onto what was happening with their companion, but the lightning user seemed to be taking the chance to catch their breath. At least two of the ambushing shinobi had noticed the pain he had been in earlier from......something, and were keeping an eye on him. The other two were far less passive as they sprang into action, one looking to save their friend, and the other looking to once more go on the offensive. By now the middle shinobi was fully moving after retreating some distance, though he had a ringing in his ears and pains in his chest, and temporarily he was finding it hard to move his right arm as a side-effect of the lightning. The right had managed to stir, and it wasn't until now that it was clear most of his mask and hood had been both torn to shreds and burned, leaving what little cloth was there falling away. A face was exposed, no hair or facial hair, and no one any of the others in the battle would have recognized.
By now the squad leader had fully noticed the captive the left shinobi had taken, but noticed just as quickly Hana racing towards him. The left most shinobi tightened their grip on Yagura, pushing the blade firmly to their throat as if making it clear they wouldn't hesitate to do far worse than knock them unconscious if their hand was forced.
The actions of Kuroda were curious, as he came rushing in all the same, perhaps he was clouded by anger, perhaps he knew something the shinobi simply didn't. In his mind he thought it hard to believe a trap would have been set here, given the leader at least was the one who had been setting up the ambush and had been following Kuroda all this time. It wasn't impossible however, and was just enough to cause him to start looking for any signs.
The way Kuroda however had jumped in left him to believe perhaps he had just now done something, or that he was about to do something, but his angry swinging of a sword he never realized he had, distracted him away from those thoughts once more. Holding up the blade just enough to defend against the first slash, he also used Yagura's body to shield himself, holding their limp body in front, and not moving more than to reposition at an angle. It was impossible to do much else but block and pivot with the extra weight, but he wasn't ready to give up his leverage so quickly.
The strike at his blade hand didn't catch his body but it did hit the weapon at an angle that made it hard to keep a grip on, shattering it immediately as soon as it was let go off. Stunned for a second, his eyes went wide and the open hand now went right to Yagura's throat, leaving one arm around their torso and one gripping their throat, holding them up fully in front of their body, positioning them between Kuroda and himself. "S-Stay back!" Up to this point they had all been silent as instructed, only whispering earlier as if out of habit, but now it was a clear voice, wavering. The incoming attack towards the Shinobi Leader was unwavering however, as was the leaders clear stubbornness, not moving immediately at the attack was headed for him. At the last moment however a wall of earth near exactly like the one he had used multiple times sprang up in front of him. The tornado blasted right through it, being a far weaker version of the one of the leader had been using, as it was now clear given the movements, and both palms pressed to the ground that it had come from the middle shinobi. By the time the dirt and dust had cleared the leader was already out of sight, having sunk into the ground to avoid the damage and debris, and had come up from the ground behind Hana. The earth breaking away as he jumped seemed to migrate around his right hand, and as the shinobi leaders feet once more touched the ground he immediately thrust his palm forward towards Hana's back. The right shinobi was still full gaining his composure and keeping an eye on Yosuru.
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Yōsuru Shin
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 27, 2023 14:35:06 GMT 10
Perhaps rather predictably, lightning began to crackle and spark around Yōsuru's arm once again. His slitted eyes made contact with Shinobi Right as the blue energy began to form around him. He cocked his head left and right, making a measure of his foe. "Five...Four...Three...Two..." His gaze never wavered from Shinobi right, except when he finally hit one. As predicted the Shinobi Leader burst up from the ground at the same moment. Yōsuru turned his body in a snap and sent forth the bright blue bolt straight towards him. Even if it didn't strike true, hopefully it would throw him off balance and prevent him from hitting his target.
Over in the distance he could see Kuroda fighting for the release of the other Uchiha. An all out assault was an odd way to negotiate, but you couldn't really argue with the results. As much as the enemy Shinobi was threatening to end his captive's life, it seemed he was intimidated enough by the Uchiha Lord's display of combat prowess that he couldn't quite bring himself to do anything.
Yōsuru turned his attention back to what was closest to him, one eye on the Shinobi leader, and the other on Shinobi right. Seeing what either of them planned to do now.
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