Kuroda Uchiha
Member
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 27, 2023 17:22:12 GMT 10
The enemy began to panic as Kuroda disarmed them, the quaver in their tone telling Kuroda what he needed to know.
"Yagura is an Uchiha, and a Shinobi. If you kill him, he will have died in service to his Lord." Kuroda says coldly, glaring at the nameless wretch. "But know this - if you kill him, then there will be nothing to stop me from turning you inside out while you still live."
Kuroda raises his blade a little higher.
"You have a few choices right now, and which one you choose will determine whether you walk away, or whether you die a bad death." Kuroda's black eyes almost shimmer with murderous intent. "First choice, let him go and run for your life. That's the only option where you live."
Kuroda raises the blade up in a reverse grip stance.
"Second option, I take him from you and you fight back. You will die quickly, and probably painlessly; but you will die." Kuroda warns. "Last option, you kill him - and you learn just how long your body can withstand torture before you finally die. If I were you, I'd take the first option."
Kuroda begins walking towards the two, a grim and vicious determination on his face.
A short ways away at the same time, Hana's Jutsu ripped through the enemy leader's defensive wall - but she was starting to feel the strain of using the Sharingan for too long. Suddenly, the enemy leader bursts through the ground behind her! The attack hammers into Hana's back, sending the Uchiha crashing to the ground. She grunts in pain, but immediately flips onto her back, already forming hand seals!
Her cheeks puff up, and she blows out hard.
[[Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!!]] she commands in her mind. In answer, a fireball slightly larger than the basic fireball Kuroda used erupts forth!
With the serpentine Yōsuru attacking from behind the enemy leader, the two attacks had caught the enemy in a crossfire!
Kuroda, seeing this and wanting to make his point with the enemy trying to use Yagura as a shield - he settled on a gamble.
[[Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!!]] Just as with Hana, Kuroda leans forward, sending his fireball from the enemy leader's flank, putting them at the center of not just two, but three attacks all at once!
This was a dangerous gamble - if it didn't work, then Yagura might die.
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Masshiro Kurama
Member
Ninja Rank: D Rank
XP: 37
Ninjutsu: 1
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 9
Technique: 1
Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
Posts: 81
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 28, 2023 6:58:37 GMT 10
The Shinobi Leader's focus was far too much on his current attack, momentarily ignoring Yosuru, which was proving a costly mistake time after time in this battle for the group on the whole. Even if he attacked he simply assumed he'd go after the same target, especially now that they were unmasked, but as he felt the solid hit on Hana, things went sour quickly. Out of the corner of his eye he saw the blue streaking towards him, and everything went white, then black, out of his left eye.
Despite the fear in the eyes of the shinobi staring down Kuroda, and despite the fact they were hard to see, he was determined all the same, tightening his grip. "Don't get cocky. You brought this person here in this shape, so it's on you, not me." There was a long moment of staring and no response, before he finally shook his head no. "You kill me, or they kill me. At least this way they won't kill my family. Do your worst, or you can always surrender, come with us, and your friends walk away." The grip they had on Yagura's throat tightened, dangerously so at this point, more so each step closer Kuroda came.
In front of the leader came a scorching heat, and given the wind jutsu this shinobi had been using up to this point, it caught him off guard, making two time in succession. Out of sheer instinct, he managed to weave the signs and hit his palms to the ground between himself and Hana's jutsu, turning his head just as the lightning bolt struck.
There was a sharp and searing pain across the side of his face as he grabbed at at it, and at least temporarily he couldn't see at all out of his left eye. The mask hadn't ripped away but worse, it had burned and partially melted against his face, no doubt bringing a nasty scar with it when all was said and done. By now the other two Shinobi were fully back to their feet and ready to fight, but one was too far to use his Taijutsu effectively despite now running towards where the leader was, and the other was right in position to attack as needed. Neither reacted in time however, as all three enemies attacked all at once. Both of the Shinobi were finally close enough to retaliate, as both the right shinobi and the middle shinobi came up behind Hana as she was focusing fire on their leader and aimed palm strikes to either side of her right towards her kidneys.
Unfortunately this meant Kuroda's attack caught the Shinobi leader from his other side, and as he was already starting to fall to one knee in pain, it knocked him completely over onto his side, leaving burn marks on his right arm.
Behind Kuroda there was a loud thud as the Shinobi holding Yagura growled out and turned, choke slamming them to the ground. By the time anyone would have turned again the stone blade was once more manifested and pushed tight enough against Yagura's neck to draw blood. Pulling off their mask and tossing it to the ground they knelt on the other side and stared at Kuroda before yelling. "Do you think I'm playing? I will kill your friend!"
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Yōsuru Shin
Member
Ninja Rank: D
XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 29, 2023 0:55:05 GMT 10
He could sense it now...the fear. He could smell it in the air. These Shinobi were not comrades, not bound together by oaths of loyalty to one another. No, they were afraid. Whether it was of their leader or something higher up, Yōsuru wasn't quite sure. But he had a feeling these Shinobi were a Snake...ironic as that may be. If the group were to cut off the head, it was possible the others would scatter. He wasn't sure what kind of result Kuroda was hoping for here, but if they left the Leader alive, he would probably be the most valuable target for questioning.
There was still a hostage situation going on, but he imagined Kuroda could handle it. Regardless, he felt no strong compulsion to leap to the defense of Yagura. So his only other option remained clear. Strike at the head.
He closed his eyes for a moment, allowing a gust of air to blow around him, loosening up his muscles and making his body lighter. "Flow like wind...strike like lightning..." He murmured to himself, one of the many tenets of the Peacekeeper stances.
Swiftly he approached, not with the supernatural speed of the Chisoku he had tried to call on prior, but still pretty damn fast. His target...The Leader.
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Kuroda Uchiha
Member
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 29, 2023 13:54:08 GMT 10
At the sound of Yagura being slammed down, Kuroda half turns to the Shinobi. If glares could kill, his most certainly would. The nameless shinobi had removed their mask fully, and in their desperation once more threatened to kill Yagura. Kuroda regards the man with a chilling venom in his eyes.
"I brought nothing - you are the killers who have come to harm me and my kin. I and my kin were hunting to support our families. You don't get to claim a high ground." Kuroda says coldly. "And you'd be a fool to believe what you just said. If the people that sent you are willing to kill your family as a way to coerce you, then odds are you and your family are loose ends. Your family will die whether you succeed or not; and you know that."
Kuroda's expression softens.
"I offer this to you only once - what you do, and whether your family survives or not, depends on you here and now." Kuroda says, sliding his short sword back into its sheathe. "I will not die by your hands, nor will I be your prisoner. ...But, we can save your family."
Kuroda walks towards the shinobi, trusting that the sudden change of demeanor would confuse them, and make them listen even if only begrudgingly.
"If you've come for me, then you know I lead the Uchiha Clan." Kuroda continues, kneeling down to the shinobi's eye level. "Release my kin, and the Uchiha will save your family. Spare his life, and help me end this situation. I will be indebted to you, and I will give you more than the hope that your family might not die - if they still live, then the Uchiha will free them from the people that sent you."
Kuroda's eyes never leave the eyes of the panicked shinobi.
"But if you kill him, then you seal your fate, and the fate of your family." Kuroda finishes with a warning tone. "It is on my honor as Head of the Uchiha Clan that I make this declaration. Now, it's up to you."
At the battle, Hana's Sharingan snaps to the side as the sound of movement catches her ears. She weaved fast hand signs even as she turned to face the attacking shinobi. Just before the enemies attacks strike, she unleashes her own Jutsu!
[[Wind Release: Great Gale!!]] she commands in her mind. The tornado bursts into existence, but does not move to counter the enemy attacking her! Instead, Hana sends the tornadic jutsu barreling past the two attackers, carving a rut across the ground as it speeds towards its intended target! The enemy attacks slam into Hana, knocking her back to the ground and skidding backwards, shredding the back of her Uchiha crested cloak! When she quickly regains her footing and leers at her foes, her Sharingan had disappeared, making her eyes return to their steel grey coloration.
The tornado rages past the two enemies, and takes aim at the enemy leader!
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Masshiro Kurama
Member
Ninja Rank: D Rank
XP: 37
Ninjutsu: 1
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 9
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Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 29, 2023 14:55:00 GMT 10
It was clear the Shinobi's patience was wearing thin, but it was more out of desperation than actual anger.
"You've brought either a clearly weak or clearly exhausted kinsman to the literal forest of death, and you dare to lecture me..." His response to Kuroda after that was spitting on the ground and pressing the blade just a bit tighter to Yagura, making a point to look at them and back to Kuroda. It was threatening to end poorly at any minute, just the slightest slip, the slightest extra pressure. "Don't pretend to have a clue of what's going on. You couldn't protect this person right here, and you claim you can protect my family. Save your heroic sentiment." They were clearly agitated at this point, and as Kuroda started walking closer they lifted their arm back to a tightened and aggressive position. The look he gave Kuroda was one of annoyance, mostly because he wasn't being taken serious, clearly.
"I warned you I wasn't playing. You clearly aren't taking me seriously."
Not far from Kuroda, the leader was back up to one knee, still covering the left side of his face, but his senses had fully returned enough to fully realize the situation he was in. This wasn't part of the mission, this lightning user, had they known someone else was coming he would have brought her as well. As it stood, this was getting worse by the moment, and even as his team attempted to strike back, the attacks seemed ineffective at best.
They had taken out one member, but given the shape they looked to be in front the start, they weren't in much of a shape to fight anyways. For a split second the two other Shinobi fight in front of him distracted him as Hana momentarily went down, and with a makeshift blind spot from the last attack he had taken, he found himself with another, not hitting clean with his head, but his hand covering it. There was a momentary snap of his head, almost giving him whiplash as she hit the ground, and an excruciating pain in his left hand as it had absorbed enough of the impact to completely crack one of his bones. Both of the Shinobi who had attacked Hana ran over and were immediately swatted away as the leader grunted and got back to his feet, grabbing at his hand and finally showing the damage to his left eye. The temporary blinding had subsided, but the superficial damage looked nasty. The two Shinobi stood not sure how to help before he leader reached out with his good arm and grabbed one of them by his clothing and brought his face closer and stared, before shoving them away and motioning aggressively towards Kuroda. As they started running, the leader turned towards Hana just as she cast her jutsu, reflexively raising his hand and dug his feet into the ground. What was a crack before was now a further painful break as the wind impacted his raised hand. There was no way to tell his full facial expression and the pain it caused as there was no sound, but his one visible eye closed tight, and he doubled over, but this time he didn't go down, opening his eyes once more and staring down Hana.
Both the middle and right Shinobi immediately turned, and sprinted as if something was chasing after them, right towards Kuroda. It didn't take long to clear the distance, as the left Shinobi that was still holding the blade to Yagura looked past Kuroda at them rushing, as the right and middle Shinobi's attempted to do to Kuroda what they had just done to Hana, aiming their palms strikes right at his back.
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Yōsuru Shin
Member
Ninja Rank: D
XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 29, 2023 18:02:27 GMT 10
Yōsuru's forked tongue flicked out as he observed his foe. His slitted eyes darting left and right, making sure nothing was trying to sneak up on him. He had the gait of a predator, and he was intending to make the Leader his prey.
"If all you and your men can do is strike down one exhausted Shinobi, then your chances of victory are extremely low." He explains, pacing slowly around the Leader as he recovers his Natural Energy. "So how about laying down arms and surrendering? Then all that comes out of this is a handsome scar." He gestures idly to the Leader's face, scorched and irritated, if properly tended to, would probably be quite a battle-scar...if not...it could wind up quite disfiguring.
"Take it from me, you wouldn't want anyone messing with that before you can get it treated. It'd hurt a lot firstly, and it could probably get infected...not to mention you'd come out of it looking...pretty terrible." He crouches low, arms hanging loosely in front of him as he makes direct eye contact with the leader. "So call off your men, before I decide to start poking that wound." He threatens with a sinister smirk.
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Kuroda Uchiha
Member
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 30, 2023 6:35:12 GMT 10
Kuroda gazes at the man, his expression losing its emotion as the other speaks.
"...Then your choice is made. Death it is." Kuroda says flatly. Just as he makes to stand, two bursts of air slam into his back, sending the Uchiha reeling forward! Reflexively, Kuroda slams his hands against the dirt, flipping forwards! He uses the new momentum to bring his feet lashing at the enemy shinobi's hand and chest, aiming to either knock him back, or put himself between the enemy's blade and Yagura!
In either case, Kuroda would now be in arm's reach of Yagura, and scoops up his fellow Uchiha! Kuroda slips Yagura onto his back, draping Yagura's arms over his shoulders. But even as he slides back, Hana leaps over the two that had targeted Kuroda - her hands furiously weaving signs. She lands deftly beside Kuroda, and the two kick slide back and away from the three enemies, stopping next to each other!
[[Wind Release: Great Gale!!]] Hana commands, she thrusts her hands forth, unleashing that familiar tornado once more!
Kuroda at the same time weaves his own signs.
[[Fire Release: Strong Fireball!!]] Kuroda leans forward, spewing a large ball of flames forth, sending the jutsu into the tornado. Once again, though the intensity was less than before, a raging whirlwind of flames races towards the enemy shinobi, taking aim at the most injured of the three enemy shinobi!
It was sad to know that these Shinobi had been coerced into this, but when given the chance to leave and protect their families, they allowed fear to overrule. Kuroda would take no pleasure in killing them, but he was not going to hesitate now. It was kill them, or be killed by them - and he had no intention of dying today, nor letting any of the three with him die either.
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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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Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
Posts: 81
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Jul 30, 2023 9:18:16 GMT 10
If there had been any spit left in the man's mouth he might have spit a second time at Kuroda's comment, but the stress of the situation had begun to give him the worst case of dry mouth he had ever experienced.
"Kill me if you have to, but don't blame any of this on the choices of any but yours." Pulling his arm back to ignore Kuroda and finally end this, at least for his part in it, he drove the sword down in what he assumed to be his final act. What was meant to be a helpful attack from the other two however ended in Kuroda nearly toppling onto him and the downed target, driving the blade not into them, but Kuroda's arm.
Both Shinobi right and Shinobi middle are knocked back trying to block or knock away Kuroda's kicks, both failing to try and grab at the Uchiha to keep him in close range. The left Shinobi still in a kneeling position, but now alone on the ground, felt the heat and the strength of the combined attacked clip right over his body, tearing away the back of his clothing and fell flat on the ground to avoid it. The others were far less fortunate, as the middle Shinobi only just managed to jump to the side, but the right most had no such luck, trying to weave hand signs and feeling the full impact of the combined attack right to his chest.
Despite the antagonizing and threatening words from Yosuru, he got nothing more than a glare from the Shinobi leader. He wasn't completely devoid of emotion, but he simply didn't speak, because he couldn't speak. Each leader sent out like this knew full well they may not be returning, and while those in his squad could speak full well as shown by one of the three doing just that, they didn't have the same information as the squad leaders. When this group sent someone out they were given orders, and a sealing jutsu used that kept them from speaking until they returned and the seal was removed.
Even as the leader wanted to say something in response, at least give a retort, or audibly show his annoyance and frustrating, he couldn't. Turning just enough to see the others, he looked just in time to see the right Shinobi hit the ground, his head smack the ground, and immediately stop moving. Immediately he gave one last look to Yosuru before turning and sprinting, kneeling down and finding the Shinobi was still alive, but badly hurt and very much unconscious. He knew the risks, as did the others. Getting back to his feet, he moved his mouth as if there was an expectation of a roaring scream as he completely vaulted over the left Shinobi who was still ducked down, weaving hand signs in mid air. Seeing the leader charging in the middle Shinobi looked down, and seemed far more concerned as he didn't follow up with an attack, but looked to attempt tending them, making sure they were breathing, and the very basic equivalent of in the field first aid.
The right arm of the Shinobi Leader covered in rock as he brought his palm forward and thrust forward swinging at Kuroda wildly. By this point the left Shinobi had leaned back up taking stock of the situation, and much like the other, had immediately moved to the down Shinobi over further attacking, his fist full of dirt and grass as he gripped at the ground.
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Yōsuru Shin
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Ninja Rank: D
XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Jul 30, 2023 19:30:54 GMT 10
"Well this situation is getting worse and worse for you by the second." Yōsuru smirks, noticing one of the Leader's underlings fallen. He had to admit he was surprised by the reaction. Instead of retaliating or fleeing the scene. It seemed the Leader cared enough to check on his squadmate. Maybe he wasn't entirely heartless after all.
Sadly, this was still a life or death situation, and there wasn't much time to consider the morals and good nature of their foes. Yōsuru's arm crackled to life with sparking electricity once more as his gaze narrowed on the Leader. He wasn't sure if the Shinobi couldn't talk or wouldn't talk, but at this point it was rather irrelevant. They needed to put down this threat. If they could get answers afterwards, all the better. After all, even if the Leader couldn't speak. He imagined they could still write.
With a steady breath Yōsuru released another arcing bolt of lightning towards the Leader. Once again painful, but it wouldn't be enough to kill him even if he didn't defend himself. Cold-blooded and pragmatic as the Wind Shinobi was, his intention wasn't to kill anyone here. Not unless he had to.
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Kuroda Uchiha
Member
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 31, 2023 15:52:38 GMT 10
The enemy's blade cut into Kuroda's arm, leaving a long gash up the length of his forearm. Fortunately, the wound wasn't lethal. Also fortunate, was that because they had made the blade from the immediate earth beneath their feet, there was next to no chance that the stone blade had been poisoned. Blood stains his long sleeve, prompting Hana to react.
"Kuroda!"
"I'm fine, just a cut. I'll be fine." he says immediately, his eyes still on the enemy. He quickly slips his waist sash around the back of Yagura several times, securing his kin in place. The weight wasn't easy to adjust to, but he'd have no choice now.
The other two shinobi move, but not to attack. Instead, they move to help their unconscious ally. He had given them fair warning; and they insisted on continuing their attack. They were willing to kill Kuroda's ally and his kin, and most obviously wanted to take him as a hostage if not to simply kill him.
Mercy in battle got good people killed; and Kuroda was not about to put the lives of these strangers who had ambushed them above the lives of his kin or Yōsuru. Both Uchiha catch the charging leader in their vision, and prepare for his attack. This time, Kuroda put faith in his armor. Hana leapt backwards as Kuroda moved in front of her. Rather than defend himself, Kuroda allows the stone fist to crash against his chest. A bright flash of sparks leap out at the impact, and Kuroda is sent sprawling backwards.
Hana catches Kuroda, and notes that his armor was now cracked. Kuroda coughs, having taken some damage, but not nearly as much as it could have been. The two Uchiha spread to each other's side, simultaneously weaving the same hand signs.
[[Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!!]] they both command in their minds. Moving in sync with each other, both Uchiha lean back as they take in breath, and then forward as they unleash two blazing fireballs at the enemy leader! It was kill or be killed - and the Uchiha, raised in war and survivors of its terrors, had no qualms in taking the lives of these shinobi.
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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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Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Aug 1, 2023 3:16:45 GMT 10
| Masshiro Kurama Rank D Shinobi
Shinobi Armor Elite Shinobi armor Forehead Protector Chakra Meteorite Demonic Flute
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It was rare that a Shinobi knew any of the proper methods for interrogation, and it was equally rare that knew how to get to a point of starting quite frankly. So many were taught at a young age to hone their clan abilities, throw kunai and shuriken, do the most basic things. Masshiro still had trouble throwing weapons of any size, he definitely couldn't swing one if he was forced to, and even throwing a solid punch was iffy. What he could do was use Genjutsu, and it came in far more forms than simple tricks and illusions. When you wanted to get information you needed to get into the mind of someone, and while most tried doing that in a more direct hitting them over the skull with a stick approach, that simply wasn't his style.
Watching the fight unfold, it wasn't what he expected as he was finally leaving the forest, having met up with Kuroda earlier in the day, not realizing till this scene unfolded that they weren't alone then. It was clear however, Kuroda has the situation handled, or handled enough that he wasn't going to die, and one of the others that had come to Kuroda's aid was at least familiar, though he couldn't recall their name. This entire time he had stayed still and watched, but now it was becoming more obvious they wanted this to end, wanted information from the others, but still they held tight that proverbial stick, smacking their opponents over the head with it and hoping they'd get what they wanted. Wincing, he nodded in approval as the lightning struck the leader right in the back, expecting him to drop like a sack of potatoes, but surprisingly he shook and kept swinging. He wasn't exactly the taijutsu specialist, but he knew full well if he had taken that strike he wouldn't have been able to keep his composure. He wasn't quite as concerned about Kuroda's cut as whoever this other person was with him, but he was at least curious about the punch it looked like he was about to receive. Or....maybe not. Hearing and seeing the blow clang off his armor almost caused him to burst out laughed, having to physically cover his mouth with both hands. What a pathetic display for all the anger, and all the swinging, and jumping over bodies. The flopping like a rag doll on the floor wasn't any less hilarious, finally causing him to start audibly laughing. Figuring he might cause more issues than he would help staying hidden after his outburst, he dropped down from the treeline in similar fashion as when he had first met Kuroda, closer to Yosuru than the others. Giving him a bit of a wave as if this was a casual conversation and not a fight, he looked over to see the fire cover the leader of the group and reel back, remembering getting hit by fire from Kuroda himself.
"I bet that hurt." Raising his hand he sighed and started walking over towards them, at least a few feet closer. Dropping his arm after a few second, he started to walk over closer, dusting the leaves off of his coat and standing between the three shinobi and their leader. Leaning to the side he made a motion with his hand as if offering Yosuru to take over.
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Post by Narrator Sprinkles on Aug 1, 2023 3:19:27 GMT 10
In mid air, anger in his eyes, the leader swung at Kuroda, feeling a sharp pain right in the center of his back. If he had been running still, this likely would have caused his muscles to seize up enough to stumble, but he was in the air, and his momentum had long since taken over. The adrenaline he was feeling from the fight or flight response from the situation had long since taken over as well, and he knew full well the pain he'd feel when it wore off, but he was this close to Kuroda, and he knew he had to push through it. He could smell the burned cloth, and worse the burnt flesh from the attack, but all he could taste was copper, and his eyes were beginning to narrow as he tunneled in on the Uchiha leader. He could feel his attack land, solidly even, but there was a loud metallic sound as rock hit metal, and the Uchiha moved far less than expected, even as he was moved. It was somewhat of a saving grace, in his mind at least, otherwise he might have ended up falling all over Kuroda, managing to at least land on the ground instead. It wasn't much of a landing however, as he legs buckled thanks to the lightning strike acting almost like the jutsu equivalent of a taser.
There simply wasn't anything the leader could do as he legs felt like jelly and he couldn't possibly get up in time, and he definitely couldn't weave hand signs fast enough due to the damage to his left hand. The moment he raised them to try he gritted his teeth and immediately stopped, realizing he had at least one broken bone if not more, and simply relegated himself to staring down the two. He could bring up his arms to shield himself, but he knew full well the pain that was coming. Closing his eyes, he barely managed to shield his face as he was engulfed in flame, making no sounds despite desperately wanting to scream in pain and in anger, and what was left of his hood was gone, the entirety of his top was gone, exposing his armor, looking worse for wear.
The other two shinobi behind him now managed to turn away and shield themselves from the fire, one of them even covering the downed shinobi with their body. One was down, one was in bad shape, and one had somehow avoided damage up to this point, but the leader looked the worse out of them. "Damnit!" The left Shinobi he was simply kneeling down stood back up and glared towards Kuroda, looking as if he might take off running but stopped, looking around confused as if he was hearing and seeing something the others couldn't. The middle shinobi suddenly looked up as well, standing and looking to defend himself, both staring straight ahead in Kuroda's direction, but not at him. By this point Masshiro had walked over, standing in front of them. To them, the Kurama had sped around the battlefield, moving in front of them moments before he had even started walking, and as he stood there, they both reacted as if they had been struck in the gut, falling to their knees, but Masshiro simply kept standing there, not moving, clearly amused.
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Yōsuru Shin
Member
Ninja Rank: D
XP: 47
Ninjutsu: 3
Taijutsu: 3
Genjutsu: 1
Technique: 1
Toughness: 2
Speed: 3
Stamina: 2
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Post by Yōsuru Shin on Aug 6, 2023 2:51:23 GMT 10
It seemed another familiar face was joining this battle. And whilst Yōsuru wasn't going to pretend he was overjoyed to see Masshiro again, he was glad to see that they now had their foes outnumbered. Even if he wished the other Shinobi had just struck immediately instead of standing up on a branch giggling first.
By the reaction of their foes he could only assume Masshiro had used some kind of Genjutsu on them. He flicked his tongue against his teeth, making a quiet tutting noise. He could understand the usefulness entirely, but Genjutsu had always left a bitter taste in his mouth. He would never bereave someone for utilising it, he just never was a fan.
More and more it became obvious that this wasn't going to be settled with words. Their attackers were all evidently scared for their lives and wouldn't run if there was still any chance of victory. So it reverted back to the prior strategy. Take out the leader and the others would hopefully scatter or become useless. Either way was fine.
With that in mind Yōsuru lets out another lash of lightning straight towards the Shinobi Leader, hoping to incapacitate him.
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Kuroda Uchiha
Member
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 Aug 6, 2023 3:39:23 GMT 10
The attacks by the Uchiha and Yōsuru all found their intended target, heavily damaging the enemy leader. What Kuroda never expected was to hear a familiar chuckling. Looking up, Kuroda spotted Masshiro Kurama. For only a brief flash in his mind, Kuroda wondered if Masshiro had anything to do with these ambushers - but the thought is immediately dispelled as Masshiro seemed to use a Genjutsu and then join them on the ground.
He even waved casually.
Kuroda did not know what the enemy were seeing in their Genjutsu altered vision, but this was the best opportunity to end this that they had.
"Hana - focus on the enemy leader." Kuroda says, turning away from them and setting his gaze on the enemies that had threatened to kill Yagura. Kuroda was nothing, if not a man of his word. He had given them a chance to flee, to return alive to their families. He had no such intentions now that they had made their choice.
Their fear was the consequence of taking this mission, and he had been mocked for offering them help. They would die. The fate of their families - whether it was true, or a lie to get Kuroda to come along willingly - was off the table. This was going to exhaust his Chakra, but every advantage mattered on the battlefield.
He glances at Masshiro, who was standing nearby.
"Good to see you again so soon." he says, glancing at Masshiro. He unties Yagura from his back, and lays the man gently down. The bleeding had fortunately stopped, which relieved Kuroda. But the smear of blood across his back also colored the Uchiha crest between his shoulders. "Can I ask you to keep an eye on him? He is a cousin of mine, but he's stable. It's about time to put an end to this damned ambush."
Without waiting for an answer, Kuroda's expression becomes a grim determination. He rushes towards the three injured shinobi, weaving hand signs in quick succession
[[FIRE RELEASE: GREAT FLAME DESTRUCTION!!!]] Kuroda takes a deep breath, and stops his forward momentum as he weaves the final hand sign, and leans forward. He releases the giant blaze towards the enemy shinobi, taking aim at the unconscious shinobi with the intention to kill them first!
Hana had turned away, seeing Yōsuru once more attacking the enraged enemy leader with his lightning Jutsu. Kuroda had not made any distinction between whether they were to kill the ambushers or keep them alive - and given his attack now, she presumed it was the former. If the enemy escaped from this, they'd report the failure, and possibly eventually return with reinforcements for another strike.
They needed to end this now. She runs towards the enemy leader, and takes up the flank to their left to ensure overlapping fire.
[[WIND RELEASE: GREAT GALE!!]] she weaves the familiar signs once more, and finishes on the sign of the snake. The whipping tornado once more forms, and rages towards the enemy leader!
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Masshiro Kurama
Member
Ninja Rank: D Rank
XP: 37
Ninjutsu: 1
Taijutsu: 1
Genjutsu: 9
Technique: 1
Toughness: 1
Speed: 1
Stamina: 1
Tag: @sprinkles
Posts: 81
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Post by Masshiro Kurama on Aug 6, 2023 4:51:06 GMT 10
| Masshiro Kurama Rank D Shinobi
Shinobi Armor Elite Shinobi armor Forehead Protector Chakra Meteorite Demonic Flute
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He hadn't seen Yosuru fight before now, as their previous meeting was over tea and then a short stint against seemingly another Genjutsu user. Nothing came of it, but now he was equally curious to see how he fought as much as the rest of what was going on. Thankfully he didn't have to wait long until a bolt of lightning rushed past him, not close enough to have to move, but close enough to cause the hair on that side to become temporarily statically charged.
Giving a bit of a groan he immediately stopped paying attention to the Shinobi in front of him and starting messing with his hair. He didn't as much as turn around to see if the intended target was hit, and took a moment to even give any attention to the other two Shinobi, minimally, before looking back over to Yosuru. It seemed they shared a chakra affinity, though clearly they had very different means of implementation.
With the two in front of him still stunned, not quite realizing they were stuck in a Genjutsu, he turned just enough to get a look at Kuroda. "Who are these new friends of yours? Should I be jealous? Only gone a few hours and find you on a group date." The sarcasm was dripping off of his words as he tried to lighten the mood, as if he was missing just how serious the situation was. Watching Kuroda walk up, giving a curious look at this Hana behind him now, and more so at the very unconscious Shinobi that was being carried around until now. "That an Uchiha as well? Noticed the whole.....freaky eyeballs on the woman back there." Shrugging at the request, he was rather straight forward in trying to watch over Yagura, taking off his coat and draping it over them, then going as far as to stand directly over them, legs on either side and everything. He wasn't exactly much of a roadblock, but at least if anyone else fell out of the trees they'd have to run him over to get to them. "If you do that you- oh nevermind. You got this!"
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