[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

Zakku crossed his arms thinking.  He nodded in response to Asahi's question.  "Yeah I believe I can."  He was more than confident in his abilities with a kunai but he'd probably hit someone important.  He'd need an animals help and he knew just the faithful one to choose.  Lowering his hands he pushed his forehead protector up lifting his hair out of his eyes.  His mind working together a strategy for keeping the wagon stopped.

Nodding softly he leapt out and ran after the caravan.  Allowed to run free he'd have no problem catching up or even outrunning the wagon.  Keeping low and not digging in his feet he snuck up to the wagon reaching the older driver with relative ease. Gently he placed his hand on the side of the wagon he would make a single handsign with his other hand.  Just as his hand sparked to life he flung himself around to the driver.  The Lightning wolf jumping to life just in front of it's master.  "Sick him boy."  Was all Zakku would say as the beast made contact with the driver and propelling the driver off.  The blue haired shinobi flinging himself towards the steed as it stopped stubbornly staring at the teen who began unstrapping it.  "Hello aren't you just the cutest."  "The hell was that!?!"  Came from inside the wagon.  "Animal inspection!"  Zakku called back.  "That wasn't smart."  The steed shook it's head as if agreeing with the teen.

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Raijū Hashiri no Jutsu [Lightning Beast Running Technique]

After a single handseal Raiton chakra is sent to the user's hand. The user then makes lightning expand into the form of a hound or wolf, and remains connected to it by a chain of lighting. The user can make the beast go as far as thirty five meters before the user's direct control of it from such a distance starts to strain the user's chakra pool. This jutsu's deadliness stems from its unpredictability, though if the opponent is struck by the wolf, one will find their body rocked with a powerful charge of lightning, enough to throw a them off their feet and incapacitated.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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It was always an experience watching people work in their natural state, whether that was putting plans together or the actual battle, but everyone had their own way of going about things. Asahi had fully expected the other Chunin to just dart off and cause as much commotion as possible, so imagine his surprise when he saw the blue haired youth spend a few moments in contemplation. Their earlier conversations were proof enough that not all of the impulsiveness had disappeared within Zakku, but he had definitely matured a great deal since their genin days.

As the chunin finally sped off to enact his plan his approach would be unnoticed from those on the wagon and it wasn't until the beast made out of lightning took out the driver in one fell swoop did any of them know something wasn't right. Seeing someone they weren't familiar with at the head of the wagon the three bandits quickly filed out weapons drawn all eyes trained on the sole shinobi before them. "Tch, guess word finally out about them not showing up and they sent someone to check it out. We'll just have to deal with this one and speed up the plan once we reach the city." The older man spoke before motioning the other two to begin their assault.

One would come from the left brandishing a short sword that had definitely seen better days while the one from the right had somehow gotten his hands on a mace. The de facto 'leader' of the group would fish an arrow from the quiver on his back before loading it into a crossbow. He had let the other two run ahead to occupy the shinobi and hoped to catch the boy off guard with his shot depending on where his movements took him. Ninja had all kinds of tricks but there was only so much they could focus on at once.

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A ways back Asahi would begin his run towards the wagon after seeing Zakku successfully stop it and he hoped to make it in time to provide back up for his teammate, though with all three trained on the other shinobi he at least was able to keep the element of surprise for now.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

The blue haired chunin stared at the bandits.  His green eyes shooting from one to another.  'Ok so there's four-three bandits left.'  Nothing too surprising.  Yet.  Letting out a soft hum as the two approached he shot a pitiful look to the steed.  "I'm so sorry about this."  Lightning chakra shot through his arm and with a loud SMACK he struck the backside of the steed.  Rearing back with a loud scream of pain the steed would shake the wagon even tilting it off it's front two wheels a small bit as it started bucking in anger and frustration.

Zakku had already reached into his pack and produced a smoke bomb.  Throwing at at his feet he'd disappear into the black smoke using the bucking steed to cover his escape. Jumping out the back of the smoke Zakku started weaving his hand signs summoning his clone beside him.  Both Zakkus grabbing a pair of kunai and waiting for the bandits to show either through the smoke or when it dissipated.  The bandits would see both the kunai thrown towards their legs in an attempt to cripple the attackers.  Both green eyes focused and sharp.  Zakku had taken his training serious and was ready to show the effects of what he'd learned from his time training with Ayukawa.

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[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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The two charging bandits would stop dead in their tracks as the smoke bombs detonated on the desert floor. They had moved far away enough from the cart by the time the bull had started to buck that it didn't phase them much, but not being able to see their target was another story. It wasn't until the smoke cleared that they noticed not one, but two blue haired youths standing in front of them, and after a brief glance at each other decided to continue their assault only to be met with kunai hurtling at their respective legs. The one with the sword was quick enough to turn the handle down and save his leg from being pierced, though the same could not be said for the one wielding the heavy mace as he cried out in pain before dropping to a knee. "Gonna have to do better than that, boy." The other called out before racing in once more, aiming to strike one of them down with a strike from his sword.

Meanwhile, the de facto leader of the trio would use the opportunity to launch a bolt at the Zakku that wasn't occupied with the attacker. He wasn't sure which kid was the real one but dead was dead in his eyes and the sooner they got rid of this brat the sooner they'd get to the city and meet up with the others.

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Asahi found himself nearing the wagon and the commotion that came with it and he could hear from the clanging of metal and screaming that Zakku had taken the instructions to heart and stopped the wagon in the best way he knew how. The element of surprise was on the Kyokujitsu's side and he couldn't afford to waste the opportunity though with the man wielding the crossbow standing so close to the wagon he couldn't afford to do anything explosive and risk hurting the merchants. He hoped that Zakku could hold on for just a bit longer.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

'That makes two.'  Zakku counted as his clone was struck in the chest with a bolt.  It fell back letting out a gasp of pain before disappearing in a puff of smoke.  The original bouncing backwards avoiding the others sword swings.  Feeling the chakra and memories from the clone come to him he clicked his tongue.  Where the crap was Asahi?   "I'm not even trying yet."  Zakku called out to the leader as he kept running back weaving his hand signs and clapping his hands together.  Lightning chakra gathered and spun between his hands rapidly gathering speed. 

"Hey sword man.  How fast can you move?"  Zakku asked the man casually as he motioned to him with his closed hands.  "Or do you think he can load another one just before you can swing?"  He'd shrug he was done distracting the attacker with stupid questions the chunin didn't care about.  "Nevermind, Lightning Release: Lightning Rat Violent Quake!"  Throwing his hands open he'd send out five disks of Lightning.  Three were sent to soar around the swords man and towards the leader.  The last two aimed right at the swordsmans mid section.  The first group of disks Zakku had directed at the leaders arms and chest.  "Too late for regrets now my dude."  

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Raiton: Raiso Gekishin [Lightning Release: Lightning Rat Violent Quake]
After performing hand seals, the user releases a discharge of electricity that fires anywhere from one to six destructive disks of electricity which home in on the targets for about 30 meters. Once one of the disks hits a target it will leave them not only moderately burned, but paralyzed for a few seconds as well.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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A sly, near imperceptible smirk crossed the older man's face as he watched the clone disappear in a puff of smoke. This kid was a shinobi for sure but he still had a lot to learn about fights and not jumping in when you were outnumbered. Of course, this would have ended all at once had his bolt struck the original, but it was a 50/50 chance and at least he had made contact with one. If his lackey could keep him occupied long enough to line up another shot then they'd be back on the move in no time; well, after disposing of the body of course.

"You talk a lot for a kid who is about to end up scorpion food." The leader spat back as he continued to load another bolt while the other swordsman took a defensive stance unsure of what parlor tricks were coming next. As the discs of lightning were loosed at their targets the closest attacker could do little to counteract the speed at which they were incoming and felt his body go numb after being struck. A roll of the eyes signaled the gruff man's disgust at his lackey being downed so easily and though he did have numerous discs headed his direction as well there was enough distance and cover in the form of the wagon to hide behind and think of a counter, but as he attempted to take a step the man would find himself unable to move. "Wha--" Was all the man could manage to mutter before being pelted with the stinging and paralyzing effects of the attack; underneath him a wide and intricate seal that had halted his movements placed there by none other than Asahi.

The Chunin had finally managed to catch up around the moment Zakku had launched his jutsu giving him just enough of a distraction to plant the seal from behind the man. "Guess it took longer than I thought to catch up, sorry about that." He would speak while observing the situation: all three attackers down but only two effected by the jutsu which meant they still had one to deal with. "Doesn't look like these two will be moving for a while, but this one..." Asahi motioned to the bandit with the kunai still sticking out of his leg "... might be able to give us some good info. See if you can get something out of him and I'll check on the people in the cart."

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NAME: Kinbaku [Bind Tightly]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 3
DESCRIPTION:
After three hand-seals, the user will slap both hands on the ground and summon an intricate spherical seal on the ground, ten meters in diameter, with the user at the epicenter. Anyone or anything standing on the ground within ten meters is then sealed to the ground itself, locking their feet in place. They will be stuck in place until the seal is broken, which can be achieved by destroying the ground it is summoned on. People who were not inside the range can move over the surface of the seal once it's been summoned without any issue.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

A smile slowly spread across Zakkus face as Asahi told him to get information out of the last man standing.  "On it."  Zakku had learned about his bloodlust from a mission as a genin.  While struggling to contain the urges he'd learned from it and had been waiting for a chance to feed the dark passenger that dwelled within his mind.  Softly he began to hum and picked up the first mans sword.  Staring at it as if he was appreciating a piece of art Zakku shook his head.  "This is a new blade.  It's way too sharp for someone like you."

With a casual swing he placed the tip onto the fallen swordsman's back before shoving the blade in straight to the hilt pinning the man painfully to the ground.  Releasing his grip on the blade Zakku let out a pleased Sigh.  "One.  You get one chance.  Please waste it."  Turning back to the man with the information he wanted the Blue Haired Shinobi reached into his pack.  Removing another kunai he prepared a handsign before gripping the kunai.  It arced the life with Lightning chakra.  reaching down he held it over the mans wounded leg and arc the lightning from the kunai in his hand into the one that remained in the mans leg.  After letting it arc for a moment he'd pull it back out of range and stare at the man with a bored expression.  "Spill it.  Where were you taking them?  Who are you working for?"  

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[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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In hindsight it may have not been the best idea to let the battle hungry chunin be the one to pry out information but at the very least the duo already knew what direction the rest of the caravan was heading so even if they were unable to get any new information they could still work off what they already knew. Asahi would make his way over to the cart to check in on the first two hostages and while visibly shaken they didn't seem injured. They had been bound at the wrist and ankles and gagged as to prevent escape as much as possible. "It's alright, we're from the village." Asahi would speak as he made his way into the cart to free the merchants. "Thank you, thank you, thank you. They ambushed us halfway to Roran and took over our caravan. You have to save the others!" Cried out one of the merchants who had climbed out of the back of the cart just in time to see the.. uh.. methods Zakku was using to obtain some useful information.

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A cry, a whimper, sweat beading at the thought of ending up scorpion food as the crackling kunai inched ever closer to his face. "I.. I.. I don't know who we're working for, something overseas, we were just told to bring goods to the port and ship 'em off. Extra if we got the merchants, too. That's all I know, I swear!" Cried out the man in a desperate plea for his life. "There's three of us per cart and four carts left, we got stuck behind because that stupid bull wouldn't move." A little icing on top to make his case better.

Well, now they had an idea of numbers and how crucial getting to the rest of the caravan was before they all got shipped off to who knew were, but before they could head off there was some housekeeping to do. "Take the bull and the wagon to Roran, alert the shinobi forces there and wait for the remainder of your caravan. There was no one behind us so you should have a clear path to the city." Asahi would speak to the merchants. "As for these guys.." The chunin focused on the downed bandits. "They'd slow us down if we tried to take them with us, and we can't afford to just let them wander around out here so... make it quick, Zakku, then let's get a move on." He would add before rejoining the merchants to help get them situated.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

It always had to be a group overseas.  Zakku's tiny network of information didn't go outside of the country so he'd have nothing on the group that'd ordered them to do this.  With a grunt Zakku acknowledged Asahi's order.  Bringing the downed men with would be a waste.  However they could still provide him a moment of fun.  With a burst of speed he'd gripped the first mans head yanking it back and exposing his neck.  "Don't bother praying."  With a rake of his kunai he'd end the mans existence and quickly do the same to the ex driver.  As he made his way to the pinned man he sheathed his kunai and grabbed the blade.

Zakku pulled the blade free and with a quick flick of the wrist he'd sever the mans head from his shoulders.  Dragging and unceremoniously dumping the man out of the way of the wagon he tossed the head into a cluster of rocks.  Grabbing the swords sheath from the body he'd replace the blade and return to the wagon a satisfied smile across his face.  He felt like he'd taken a hit from the greatest blunt and was riding that familiar high he'd gotten after a kill.  Making sure the Bull was ok he gave the beast another apology for his earlier actions and making sure it was secured to the wagon.  

Giving the thumbs up he'd move to the side and hold his newly acquired weapon like a trophy.  It was the symbol of his most recent actions and he was proud of it.  "How long you think till the next wagons captured?"  The blue haired shinobi asked his partner.  "Chances may be they're waiting for a signal but these guys didn't carry so much as a flare that I could see.  Nothing to signal across long distances."

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[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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The sights and sounds weren't anything to be proud of, and while he did instruct Zakku to make the proceedings quick Asahi should have known that they would be as gory as they were efficient. He would do his best to help the merchants get their bearings together in an attempt to distract them from what was going on, but in this vast empty desert it was hard to ignore. When all was said and done the duo would see the merchants off as they began their trek back to Roran before focusing on the remainder of the mission.

Zakku's question was an important one and while they had done well to save two of the merchants it had stopped their progress in catching up to the remainder of the caravan and the chunin doubted that they'd be lucky enough to run into another wagon dealing with a stubborn animal. "I think at this point they're probably just making a bee line straight for the city and expecting these guys to show up at some point. Missing one wagon won't hurt them, but they can't afford to hold up the rest of their operation, so if I had to guess they're a few miles ahead. Not terrible, but we're definitely running out of time." The young Kyokujitsu replied trying to piece together the next part of their plan.

"But we have their numbers and assuming that guy was telling the truth I don't think we'll have to worry about any backup, so it's just catching up to them at this point." He would add. "Well, no time like the present. Let's get moving."

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"I don't see the wagon anywhere. Think they're still stuck?" A woman would speak as she peered through a pair of binoculars. A pair of men with less than pleasant looks on their faces looked briefly at the horizon before passing a glance at the bound merchants they were traveling with. "Dunno, don't care either. They don't show up that's more money for us." One would reply. They were the last in a string of carts making way through the desert, all at a steady pace and ready to hit paydirt.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

Gripping the new weapon Zakku nodded slowly.  They did have their numbers and the element of surprise.  They wouldn't be expecting two shinobi to arrive and end their crimes.  "Alright, let's go."  Keeping a pace Asahi could keep up with Zakku attached the sword to his waist.  He was never good with swords preferring to use his chakra or his throwables.  Though that didn't mean he couldn't use it to trick the thieves.  

Looking at his hand he saw a bit of blood thankfully not his own for once.  Wiping it off of his shirt he'd getnly place a hand on the hilt of the sword. "Ever been to Roran?"  He'd ask Asahi as he ran.  "I have only been there once.  Keep a hand on your money.  Lots more people there have sticky fingers than at Sekara."  While Sekara was an evil he knew how to deal with Roran had its own underbelly he still had no idea how to control.  Though that didn't make it undesirable to the chunin.  He knew once he got Sekara's untamed evil under control he'd have to spread his look to the other underworlds that dotted Sunas desert. 

"Got any ideas on what to do when we catch up to the group?"  Zakku asked Asahi turning to run backwards showing off.  They wouldn't be expected but that didn't mean they weren't ready for the evenutality they were caught.  They also had to grill them on the pills Zakku had found.  He wasn't willing to be the guinea pig especially if it had harmful side effects.  Zakku had already found out what happens when you drink cactus juice and wasn't willing to go through that experience again.  No matter how it made him feel.

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[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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With things squared away in their current location the duo would head off in the direction of the rest of the caravan hoping to catch up before the bandits could make away with the merchandise and the people. They knew time was of the essence making their pace elevated but thankfully Zakku would regulate his speed as to not leave his teammate in the dust. They would hopefully still have the element of surprise on their side though it'd be a surprise if the other bandits weren't at least a little curious as to the whereabouts of their fellow ne'er-do-wells.

"I have once, haven't been back since I kinda sank a ship and set some pirates on fire." Asahi replied with a sheepish grin as he made sure to leave out the part where Arashi almost drowned and the leader of the pirates escaped. They actually still needed to find that guy come to think of it. Oh well, one problem at a time. That had been the first time the two of them had truly shared their feelings for one another and all it took was a near death experience to tip the scales, though it had also forced Asahi to step up to save an ally and for the first time he had put his clan's notorious power to great use.

Zakku's next question would reign the young Kyokujitsu's thoughts back to the mission at hand and he wondered what the best method of halting the caravan would be. "I think we need to try and stop as many of the wagons at once to get them all to stop. Trying to get ahead of them all would for sure get us spotted and they might scatter, but if we can do something to stop at least a couple of them that'll make the rest stop in their tracks. They're not gonna show up to the city with only one wagons worth of goods and thinking they'll have the advantage in numbers will make them all the more eager to fight." It was all speculation, of course, and when confronted there was a very good chance they could have taken a completely different plan of action, but since they were already one wagon down Asahi was banking on the fact that the bandits couldn't afford to lose anything else. Desperation would be their downfall.

After a good bit of running the tracks of multiple wagons would begin to appear in the sand before them and soon enough the rear of the stolen caravan would be in sight. The numbers checked out from the intel gained from earlier at least in that regard, though the actual number of people still remained to be seen. On either side the endless dunes had now turned to rocky outcrops and higher elevation formations signaling how close they were to the split in the range and how they were quickly running out of time. "Looks like them. You got something to stop a caravan?" The chunin would ask to his mission partner. Whether it was jutsu or equipment he didn't care so long as they didn't lose any of the people they were supposed to be saving in the process.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

"Whoa.  Remind me not to piss you off.  At least not on purpose."  Zakku hadn't ever seen Asahi mad much less irritated.  He couldn't have imagined what pirates had done to deserve such a fate but he hadn't had much room to talk.  He was impressed though.  Asahi had probably more than left one hell of an impression on the people after such an ending.  He'd have to remember to ask for the whole story after the mission.

Crossing his arms he'd ponder for a moment at Asahi's question.  He had plenty of things.  Sarcasm.  Dry wit.  Perfect hair.  An undeserved Ego.  None of those things would help stop a caravan.  Not one with bandits at least.  That didn't mean he didn't have a back up plan though.  "I think I may.  How good is your throwing arm?"  Reaching into his pack he removed two of his metal stakes with a flash bomb.  Attaching the bomb to a stake Zakku held it out to Asahi.  "If you can land it before the first bull it'll cause it to start bucking and cause a ruckus."  Pulling out his other stakes he held them up.  The stakes had seen better days.  The once polished metal had numerous scratches and marks even stained from being abused but the points on each one were extremely pointed. "Then I'll throw these and create a barrier that'll paralyze any creature's legs that pass through it.  Making escape impossible.  Or just a bit tougher."   He admitted with a shrug.  He didn't think he could land the first throw but he could land the next three.  "The second that goes off I'll throw mine and they'll be too distracted by the first one they won't see the others.  Hopefully anyway."  He explained gripping his metal stakes. 

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[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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"I'm not really proud of it, shouldn't have been in the situation to begin with but y'know, things happen." Asahi would reply trying to not take credit for his earlier words. A more discerning and cautious shinobi would have seen that trap coming from 100 miles away yet both he and Arashi were duped and set off a chain of events that probably would have landed them in the worst punishment imaginable had they not mostly cleaned up their mess. It was still a miracle that no one had been able to tie them to the events of that day though there was a chance Asahi had just made that a bit easier with his words now.

"Um.. average." He replied to the blue haired chunin's question as confusion as to what exactly Zakku was planning began to mount, though it wasn't long until the materials in question along with the explanation of his plan came about. It was better than what Asahi had originally thought up in that being able to stop the entire caravan all at once was a better option than hoping that making one or two stop would cause the others to halt as well. There was a good chance they held an every man for themselves mentality at this point and the duo couldn't afford to lose any of the merchants. "Good idea, we'll go with that." Asahi would reply as he took a couple of the metal rods from Zakku. They weren't too heavy and their shape basically allowed them to be easily tossed about.

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In time the tracks they followed would lead them to the tail end of the caravan and as told the numbers looked to match up. "Well here they are, let's try to end this quick, keep 'em off guard as much as possible." Asahi would instruct to his mission partner. With the metal rods in hand the chunin would launch them well ahead and into the air past the caravan allowing them to sink into the ground ahead of the lead bull. He could only picture what the end result of Zakku's plan would look like but they'd all soon find out once he launched the second part of it.

Zakku Burokon

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

What good is skill
If you don't make it to the dance?
Despite circumstance
You've got a chance

Kyokujitsu Asahi

Zakku understood being in situations that they didn't want to be in.  That was basically his entire career in a nutshell though.  He just dealt with it like everything else.  Usually Stoned.  "End this quickly.  Got it."  Zakku nodded as he finished his hand signs.  Grabbing his left over stakes Zakku pulled his arms back.  As the flash bomb went off startling the first Cow he threw his stakes into positions around the caravan.  "Lightning Release: Electric Fence."  Blue lightning surged out from the thrown kunai and latched onto the last stake.  The smaller blue lightning wall trapped the animals from moving stopping any chance of escaping.  One of his favorite traps to  lay he used it to paralyze his opponents or in the worst case scenario a few burns.  

"Alright shall we introduce ourselves?"  Zakku asked Asahi dusting himself off.  With the last wagon blocked from moving and the first one dealing with a bucking bronco it should keep them in place long enough for them to make contact.  At least that's how Zakku hoped it would go.  Walking at a casual pace he reached into his pockets and gripping his kunai waiting for whatever would happen.  Whether they came peacefully or put up a fight he didn't care.  He was just ready to leave and get back to his reading.  

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Lightning Release: Electric Fence
After placing three or more metallic objects such as a kunai, swords, or metal poles around a target, the user then channels a few bolts of Raiton chakra into one of the objects, from there it will jump between the objects to form a fence of Raiton. Anything within the fence can be electrocuted. The voltage is not high enough to kill or severely injure but can cause moderate burns as well as numbness in the extremities.