[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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くたばれ
Gama stood in front of the electrified discs and bullets that barreled towards Ichigoni, a bulwark of croaking toad ready to protect one under his charge with everything that he had. When those attacks hit Gama he let out a groan, flew back and hit the wall before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Ichigoni’s light only lasted a moment, far more time than it would take for the foe to render six hand seals to make use of it for their own jutsu. Therefore, only the existing lighting within the room itself would be made brighter for the group. Still enough to be a nuisance.

"That’s not from my jutsu. Something is up!” He called to the group.

Ichigoni bit his thumb and slammed it onto the ground, summoning Gamakichi wielding two tanto.

"Get the man in the back! Don’t let him make hand seals,” Ichigoni ordered.

"Really? Do I have to fight all your battles for you?” Gamakichi asked. The toad leapt forward over the other enemies to reach the back row where their leader stood. The toad attempted a strike and carefully watched the big bad evil guy. He wasn’t going for killing blows, just little jabs at his hands if he tried to cast jutsu or maneuver away. He hadn't been around to receive the genjutsu.

In the meantime, Ichigoni mustered his strength to perform another seven seals. Unfurling his headband from within his jacket, he placed a seal upon it, his years of mastery in the sealing arts eschewing the need for sight as he drew from memory. He didn't activate the seal just yet, he'd activate it with a final hand sign when the time came.

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Gama KO after blocking for Ichi.

Summoning jutsu for Gamakichi

Leaping Legs
Gamakichi has built up the muscles in his legs due to his training. He's speedy around the battlefield, but his true ability lies in his reaction times and evasiveness. Using his muscular legs, Gamakichi is able to quickly move out of the way of attacks aimed towards him using well timed hops and leaps. He's even able to easily leap over the heads of the tallest men, sometimes giving him a high-ground advantage if his attack is timed properly.

Ambidextrous
Thanks to his training, Gamakichi has become quite proficient at using his tanto. He's able to wield it in either hand with no difficulty whatsoever. This allows him to possibly switch hands during combat in order to surprise or get an advantage on his opponents.

Gamakichi is challenging the opponents movements with small strikes to challenge hand and leg movements with his tanto.  

NAME: Arashi Houin no Jutsu [Storm Sealing Method Technique] My intent is that this happens after the current attacks resolve- too slow for him to cast as a reaction to the current jutsu IMO.
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 7
DESCRIPTION:
After performing the necessary hand seals, the seal for "storm" appears on the object that the user has slapped their hand against. The seal creates an invisible 10m wide barrier from the source which will draw in any jutsu that utilizes the lightning element quickly like a vacuum. By doing so, the user can seal away techniques used against them that passes nearby the sealing medium. The amount of chakra which can be sealed away using this technique is dependent on the sealing medium: a single sealing tag can seal a jutsu using medium chakra, while a large sealing scroll can seal up to one technique using very high amounts of chakra or five techniques using medium amounts of chakra as a sort of measurement scale. It can seal up to A-rank techniques.

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[Sora Minami]

Sora, for all her skill when it came to Ittoryu, had a weakness for Genjutsu that bordered on crippling. So when their unseen enemy spoke, the lights around her flaring to hyper-brightness, the Jounin did the only thing she could do- squeezed her eyes shut and swung. Chakra flowed through her blade as she launched two horizontal slashes in quick succession, biting down as a sharp pain flared all down her left side with each strike. Crescent waves of cutting chakra flung out from Samidare as she swung, something snapping free of her chakra system as the successive waves of cutting chakra slammed into the oncoming attacks… and, hopefully, into the clones beyond them as well.

Opening her eyes with a gasp, the pink-haired Jounin grit her teeth, panting as she tried to step forward, only to be met with more pain, her injuries at last beginning to have an effect on her. Still, the Kunoichi moved, albeit slower, brandishing her weapon in a one-handed grip as she glanced about, looking for any more foes… and if she found none, she’d set her sights on the man engaged with Gamakichi, not approaching just yet but readying herself just in case he tried to run.

Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni Kaguya Toru

Jutsu/SA's/Equipment Used

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Re-aggravated injuries on Sora's left side performing Saber Jutsu, raising her current level of Lingering Pain from Minor to Moderate. This breaks the genjutsu, but will leave her in Moderate pain for the remainder of the thread.

Jutsu: NAME: Saaberu no Jutsu - [Sabre Technique]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: N/a
DESCRIPTION: Employing the use of chakra flow, the user runs chakra through their swords, extending both the reach and cutting ability of the blade while allowing the user to fire crescents of chakra whenever the blade is swung on command. This released chakra is capable of great destruction as these projectiles are capable of completely penetrating large stone pillars and still travel in their intended direction.

Special Abilities:
The Kunoichi That Goes On And On And On… [Endurance SA]
Perhaps part of her genetics or simply a random quirk of fate, Sora is unnaturally resilient, be it to physical pain or the toils of extended combat. While most Shinobi would collapse in exhaustion at having used all but the smallest sliver of their chakra reserves, she pushes on; while most Shinobi would wilt beneath the weight of sleepless night after sleepless night, she keeps going. This does not mean she does not feel pain/the strain of extended combat, but rather that her threshold for shutting down because of it is far higher than others. To give an example, if she were to be stabbed through her abdomen, she would still feel the pain of the injury, and it would hinder her ability to move/act, but it wouldn’t stop her, whereas a normal ninja might freeze up or shut down from the pain.

Bet You Didn’t See That Coming [Speed SA]
A byproduct of her enhanced endurance, Sora (despite what many would think) dislikes being injured- and with that dislike comes the intense desire to avoid getting hurt, a desire that has pushed her to hone her body until it could move faster than most others of her rank. In short, Sora is fast- very, very fast.

POWAH! UNLIMITED POWAH!! [Chakra Reserves SA]
After a lifetime of utilizing nearly every ounce of chakra in her body just to survive, Sora’s chakra reserves have expanded a considerable amount to compensate- while she’s no Jinchuuriki, her ability to toss out jutsu after jutsu and still have enough chakra to keep going is quite remarkable, a testament to just how much of the stuff she actually has.

I Am Not Left-Handed [Kenjutsu Mastery SA]
Sora is not merely a Kenjutsu specialist- she is a master when it comes to the art of the sword; after over two decades of training, her skills are unrivaled within Kirigakure, falling short only to the Seven Swordsman themselves… some of them, anyway. This mastery allows her a distinct advantage when fighting other Bukijutsu specialists of similar or lesser rank.

If You Try For Speed, You Do Not Achieve Speed [Bukijutsu Speed SA]
Beyond being a master of Kenjutsu, Sora has practiced for decades to become the faster swordswoman she can be. As such, her Kenjutsu techniques come out faster and move quicker than those performed by others of her rank.

Equipment: Samidare | Spring Rain Blade (Drawn)
SA’s
Unbreakable
Whatever metal and forging process was used in the creation of Samidare, it worked; Samidare is utterly unbreakable by most any means, capable of being engulfed in an S-Rank Jutsu and remaining unscathed. Though it is possible that the blade could potentially be broken by a sufficiently powerful attack (such as, say, a Bijuu-dama), this has never been tested, so it is not known if it would survive.

Sharper Than Your Average Blade
Due to its nature as an unbreakable blade, Samidare bears a cutting edge that is of particular note, which allows it to slice through even steel with little in the way of resistance, so long as the proper force is applied. Additionally, this edge never needs to be resharpened, as it never grows dull or rolls, thus making it perfect for frontline combat.

Light as Spring Rain
Perhaps a quirk of its forging (or perhaps an intentional feature), Samidare is considerably lighter than a blade its size and length ought to be; while this would normally result in a less effective weapon, Samidare loses none of its integrity or cutting power, as it is somehow able to leverage the same amount of force through less mass. This lightness allows the user to swing the weapon about with much greater speed for the same amount of physical exertion.

Chakra Conduction
Being Chakra Conductive, Samidare is capable of channeling all types of Chakra for use in Bukijustu, and, more particularly, it has a slight affinity for Raiton chakra thanks to Sora’s constant use of the blade for that purpose. This affinity does not do anything of real note, but it does feel as if the blade were more eager to drink in Raiton Chakra than other types.

[Sourei Zaizen]

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OOC Note(s):

Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni

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His barrier had been enough to stop the first wave of attacks, but taking out the enemies in the back didn't exactly go as planned and as a result, they remained standing, from what Zaizen had witnessed from having been struck by the raiton attack of Sora it seemed to confirm they were indeed Hozuki. Obviously, this didn't 100 percent confirm the fact it just pointed to it or could simply be something else.

Zaizen's eyes would suddenly became bright as if Ichigoni's flash had worked on them, but he had been behind them so had could that have worked on them, the answer was likely genjutsu, while Zaizen didn't use kai for now he simply closed his eyes and relied on his other sensors available to him as well as his chakra sensory. feeling the chakra attacks coming towards him, he of course reverted from the use of his current clan abilities almost instantly as he used his reaction time, coupled with his chakra senses to dodge the attack and moved to the side of the room. Zaizen was at the flank of the west of the five enemies as he could feel the locations of the five chakra signatures as well as the main enemy behind them, who still had not moved, but felt at this time another chakra signature be revealed as it moved over the five enemies and went after the main enemy. Not totally sure of its signature yet, Zaizen took mental notes as he performed a single handsign, as he right hand started to fill with raiton chakra as his hand summoned a wolf made from raiton chakra, it was now under the direct control of Zaizen as he used it to charge forward to the five chakra signature he could sense before him. He would aim to attack the closest one first and if successful would try to go after the rest, while unlikely to take them all out in one go as his attack did not work that way, his plan if it worked on taking out the first enemy would that the water from the first enemy's body might conduct the lightning wolf's raiton chakra better onto the other targets, but that was an uncertain outcome at this time.

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[IC COMBAT INFORMATION]

[Skills/Traits In Usage]:

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[Mitsudo Soujū]

A Kekkei Genkai that revolves around manipulating one's internal density, this enables him to become nigh indestructible containing enough mass that movement becomes impossible while bending metal easily. It also enables him to phase through matter with ease, possessing an outstanding control over this Kekkei Genkai to the point he can modify one finger to his own body, a part of a sword only. Zaizen is a master of his clans abilities having been using it since he can remember and has full control over it. He has to keep to the time limits which would be nighty seconds before having to wait as long to use his clans abilities once again, though using them once is often more than enough for the Sourei.

[God-Like Chakra Control Prowess]

It's difficult to describe his control over his chakra. It is as if the chakra itself is his very breath. He can manipulate it to such a degree that every technique is perfectly executed with zero wasted chakra yet potent enough that the maximum potential of that technique is always released.

[Prodigious Speed]

Zaizen is quick. His dashing movement mimics shunshin no jutsu, and while utilizing Shunshin no Jutsu, his speed reaches a level rarely seen, due to few being able to see it. It isn't an understatement to say he is one of, if not, the fastest Kirigakure shinobi of his generation. While most focus on training speed & strength to an certain degree, he excelled in training his speed and stamina. Capable of traveling long distances in little time without breaks. This movements translates to his maneuverability as well. The speed at which he punches, kicks, dodges, flips, and dashes are what his entire physical conditioning is about - reaching optimal speed in every aspect of combat. Due to his speed, he was dubbed: [Mist's Bullet].

[Prodigious Reflexes & Reaction Time]

Both instinctual & conscience reflexes are beyond staggering. It is this coupled with his speed that he's reached his level of command. He reacts to stimuli almost instantaneously, this gives him ample time to give a reply. There isn't much that can dash out of his vision without him knowing, or strike him directly where he can't react. It is due to this and his Kekkei Genkai that his level of evasion is top class.

[Silent Killing Mastery]

Steps hold no sound, breath holds no sound, existence can disappear at will. That which makes us shinobi is the fact that a majority of their task takes place in the shadows, and Zaizen has refined and perfected the craft of stealth, lurking within the shadows, hiding one's presence, and covering one's tracks. He can even slow his heartbeat to a near halt, decreasing his body need for oxygen, and hiding his very beat within silence.

As one trained within the shadows, and exemplifying the existence of being one, he is arguably the greatest stealth assassin in his Kirigakure holding the title of ANBU Captain and more. If compared to all in the world, he may just be within the tops. It's even been noted that in a battle of sheer silence, not even the trained Kirigakure can match his lack of presence. This coupled with his physical capabilities is why he's regarded as the [Ghost of the Mist]. He kills at such a speed and moves with no evidence of his existence that one never knows they were killed until he's behind them with a blade in their heart. Even while in actual direct combat, if he's not in view, his presence is impossible to detect via sound no matter how skilled.

[Sensory Capabilities & Awareness]

The ability to detect/sense other's presence by their chakra. Zaizen is particularly skilled at sensing other individuals, capable of sensing/tracking a chakra signature over five kilometers. He could also discern between various populations, capable of pinpointing their country of origin. It was this very ability that enabled him to know that his son's killer derived from Konohagakure. Zaizens also has the ability to sense passively for a one kilometer range without the need to concentrate a great deal. It can be used to sense if his natural senses were blocked somehow.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][On Back gathering chakra]
[Techniques Executed]:

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NAME: Nagare Kekkai no Jutsu [Flow Barrier Technique]
RANK: B-Rank
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Kekkai Ninjutsu
DESCRIPTION:
The user expands an invisible barrier filled with hints of their chakra in a circular diameter of 70meters. Within this barrier, their presence is completely filled with chakra, making sensing them in this area via chakra means is impossible. Eye Techniques such as the Sharingan would simply see a shroud of chakra within the barrier. Once utilized, the barrier is self-sustaining for 15 minutes. The barrier also acts as a means to defend themselves. By performing the Tiger[Handseal], a thin chakra dome instantly forms around the user about 3 meter radius, protecting from C-Rank Power Level Techniques. If a B-Rank were to disregard their power for some other ability, it would also protect them from that as well. This can only be utilized three times.
[charges remaining 2 from last post barrier still lingering since it lasts 15 IC minutes so is still around to use if required]



NAME: Raijū Hashiri no Jutsu [Lightning Beast Running Technique]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium [Continuous] / Exponentially increases beyond 35 meters from user.
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: Raiton
HANDSEALS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
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.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Sourei Zaizen Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni

Ichigoni managed to protect himself from the discs by using his toad summon who disappeared soon after, taking the initiative to summon someone new who would jump over the row of five towards their main enemy in an attempt to keep him occupied. But two could play at that game. The man drew a blade in response and started to parry the toads attacks, but unlike the little toad he was going in for the kill each time he struck back. It seemed that he was skilled with the blade too, and the toad would be quick to note that his strength was absolutely out of the creatures league, definitely someone who could punch clear through someone's skull if he desired. Those parry's were not of any joke and if Gamakichi did not pull back soon he would find himself getting killed for sure. Though for a few moments he did manage to keep the man distracted.

Sora would dodge narrowly against the discs and then close her eyes and swing a bit haphazardly towards the remaining back row and in an attempt to circumvent the situation they would very suddenly seep into the ground.

Just in time for Zaizen's wolf attack to just narrowly miss them - well four of the five. But now the chakra signatures for Zaizen would seem as if they were underground. But they were moving even if they were not visible to the naked eye... It was just hard to determine where they were going because they seemed to be slipping around in different formations.

At this point Gamakichi might desire a retreat as suddenly there was a crackle coming from the man's sword that would be unleashed towards the room at about medium range for the jounin and close range for Gamakichi if he does not move.

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Notes: The back line of five become four as one is taken out by Zaizen's wolf attack. The other four use Sora's attack and the momentary reprieve to dip into the ground. Only Zaizen can tell what they are doing but it seems pretty nonsensical at the moment.

Gamakichi engages with the main opponent, but finds his strength and speed to be significant. The main unleashes a substantial raiton attack again from the sword. Being hit by it will reveal an SA and also cease the effects of the genjutsu.

Main Bad:
Unknown Spec

SAs:
- Strength [Known to Gamakichi]
- Speed [Known to Gamakichi]
- ?

Known Affinities:
Raiton

NAME: Raiton: Zangeki [Lightning Release: Slash]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low - Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: Raiton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
Requires a bladed weapon that can conduct nature chakra. Once Lightning chakra has been molded into the blade, the user can make a 'slash' through the air with their weapon, creating and releasing a speeding, sharp arc, or 'blade' of electrical energy towards the user's target. This works by using the coating of chakra already on the blade to form a projectile blade of energy. The range depends on how much chakra is used, and as it travels it looses energy.

At Short Range (0-5 meters) it has the power to create a deep torso wound or dismember a focused limb. At Medium Range (6-15 meters) the attack could cause a decent sized and painful gash, but not severe limbs.

At Long Range (16-30 meters) the attack can cut through clothing, thinner armor, and the human skin, resulting in a superficial shallow cut. An electrical shock effect is given at any range, from a powerful shock at close range, too an annoying stinging and lingering burning feeling at long range. Due to being used with another jutsu, and a weapon, there is no need for a handseal to use--the chakra already molded throughout the weapon.

OWL

[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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くたばれ
Gamakichi found himself outclassed, and with one of the man’s blocks he lost one Tanto, followed by the other in a following attack. As the man brought down the lightning charged blade, the toad jumped diagonally back.

Ichigoni perked up at the sound of crackling electricity. He stepped in front of the others with his unfurled bandana held out and made a single hand gesture to activate his storm seal that was prepared just moments before. He’d suck in the lightning attack like a vacuum and nullified it within the confines of his headband. There was still room for more as well within the storm seal.

"Take cover!” the toad called from mid-air as he made five hand seals.

Toad oil from his gullet mixed with the flame of chakra to make a large fireball. Stone was unlikely to catch fire so the building's integrity wouldn’t be challenged here, but the blast centered around the man’s position would move like a wave that would likely encompass much of the room.

Ichigoni held his hand up, the light of the fire made worse by the genjutsu he was under. Although he’d taken care of the lightning, he had no means to protect himself from the backdraft of the fire.

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Aforementioned Storm Seal activated to seal the raiton technique into Ichigoni's headband

Chakra Reactive [Fuinjutsu]: The headband can seal as much content as a large scroll.

NAME: Katon: Gamayu Endan [Fire Release: Toad Oil Fireball] ❖
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
After performing the necessary hand seals, the user will mold a large amount of oil within their gullet before releasing it at full force. Simultaneously, they will ignite the oil using their fire chakra, or even with an exlpoding note. The result is an enormous fireball, spanning dozens of meters around in front of them which is large enough to incinerate a two story house in an instant. Because it is composed of both oil and fire, it is incredibly difficult to put out by regular means.

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[Sourei Zaizen]

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OOC Note(s):

Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni

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Zaizen's lightning wolf had managed to take out one of the Hozuki, but as it was about to move on other targets the chakra signatures of the remaining four would suddenly feel like they had gone underground obviously it was harder to determine without his eyes to verify what was happening, while his chakra sensory worked well enough it seemed as if the four remaining Hozuki were moving around below the ground in different pattern and was hard to follow them all at once as good of a sensor as Zaizen was, it made it hard to know everything at once. It had been something to keep track of, but if they were to surface, Zaizen would have advanced warning thanks to his chakra sensory. Zaizen had been in two minds to now attack the large signature at the back of the room, with his still-functioning raiton wolf, but the word of take cover from Ichigoni, caused Zaizen to cancel the raiton wolf stopping the jutsu and then move to the centre of the room. Close to his allies once again.

The chakra within the toad began to surge as Zaizen knew an attack was coming, of course, Ichigoni helped with his own words, So Zaizen held up the tiger hand sign as before a dome chakra would surround him and his allies protecting them from the aftereffects of the toads jutsu. Now covered in the dome, Zaizen took a few seconds to tell his team what he could sense. "The chakra signatures of the Hozuki have gone underground, but they are moving around all the time so be aware of them popping up from the ground I can follow the movements but will try to give warning of them incoming when possible." Zaizen had said with his eyes still closed from the genjutsu used before, he could use Kai, but the same thing could happen again for now he could fight with his eyes closed and could rely on his chakra sensory. At this time Zaizen's clan abilities were ready to use as well.

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[IC COMBAT INFORMATION]

[Skills/Traits In Usage]:

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[Mitsudo Soujū]

A Kekkei Genkai that revolves around manipulating one's internal density, this enables him to become nigh indestructible containing enough mass that movement becomes impossible while bending metal easily. It also enables him to phase through matter with ease, possessing an outstanding control over this Kekkei Genkai to the point he can modify one finger to his own body, a part of a sword only. Zaizen is a master of his clans abilities having been using it since he can remember and has full control over it. He has to keep to the time limits which would be nighty seconds before having to wait as long to use his clans abilities once again, though using them once is often more than enough for the Sourei.

[God-Like Chakra Control Prowess]

It's difficult to describe his control over his chakra. It is as if the chakra itself is his very breath. He can manipulate it to such a degree that every technique is perfectly executed with zero wasted chakra yet potent enough that the maximum potential of that technique is always released.

[Prodigious Speed]

Zaizen is quick. His dashing movement mimics shunshin no jutsu, and while utilizing Shunshin no Jutsu, his speed reaches a level rarely seen, due to few being able to see it. It isn't an understatement to say he is one of, if not, the fastest Kirigakure shinobi of his generation. While most focus on training speed & strength to an certain degree, he excelled in training his speed and stamina. Capable of traveling long distances in little time without breaks. This movements translates to his maneuverability as well. The speed at which he punches, kicks, dodges, flips, and dashes are what his entire physical conditioning is about - reaching optimal speed in every aspect of combat. Due to his speed, he was dubbed: [Mist's Bullet].

[Prodigious Reflexes & Reaction Time]

Both instinctual & conscience reflexes are beyond staggering. It is this coupled with his speed that he's reached his level of command. He reacts to stimuli almost instantaneously, this gives him ample time to give a reply. There isn't much that can dash out of his vision without him knowing, or strike him directly where he can't react. It is due to this and his Kekkei Genkai that his level of evasion is top class.

[Silent Killing Mastery]

Steps hold no sound, breath holds no sound, existence can disappear at will. That which makes us shinobi is the fact that a majority of their task takes place in the shadows, and Zaizen has refined and perfected the craft of stealth, lurking within the shadows, hiding one's presence, and covering one's tracks. He can even slow his heartbeat to a near halt, decreasing his body need for oxygen, and hiding his very beat within silence.

As one trained within the shadows, and exemplifying the existence of being one, he is arguably the greatest stealth assassin in his Kirigakure holding the title of ANBU Captain and more. If compared to all in the world, he may just be within the tops. It's even been noted that in a battle of sheer silence, not even the trained Kirigakure can match his lack of presence. This coupled with his physical capabilities is why he's regarded as the [Ghost of the Mist]. He kills at such a speed and moves with no evidence of his existence that one never knows they were killed until he's behind them with a blade in their heart. Even while in actual direct combat, if he's not in view, his presence is impossible to detect via sound no matter how skilled.

[Sensory Capabilities & Awareness]

The ability to detect/sense other's presence by their chakra. Zaizen is particularly skilled at sensing other individuals, capable of sensing/tracking a chakra signature over five kilometers. He could also discern between various populations, capable of pinpointing their country of origin. It was this very ability that enabled him to know that his son's killer derived from Konohagakure. Zaizens also has the ability to sense passively for a one kilometer range without the need to concentrate a great deal. It can be used to sense if his natural senses were blocked somehow.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][On Back gathering chakra]
[Techniques Executed]:

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NAME: Nagare Kekkai no Jutsu [Flow Barrier Technique]
RANK: B-Rank
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Kekkai Ninjutsu
DESCRIPTION:
The user expands an invisible barrier filled with hints of their chakra in a circular diameter of 70meters. Within this barrier, their presence is completely filled with chakra, making sensing them in this area via chakra means is impossible. Eye Techniques such as the Sharingan would simply see a shroud of chakra within the barrier. Once utilized, the barrier is self-sustaining for 15 minutes. The barrier also acts as a means to defend themselves. By performing the Tiger[Handseal], a thin chakra dome instantly forms around the user about 3 meter radius, protecting from C-Rank Power Level Techniques. If a B-Rank were to disregard their power for some other ability, it would also protect them from that as well. This can only be utilized three times.
[charges remaining 1 from last post barrier still lingering since it lasts 15 IC minutes so is still around to use if required]
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[Sora Minami]

As Sora’s eyes cleared, she saw two distinct but very odd things. The first was that five of the six remaining foes simply melted into the floor as a large wolf made of nothing but Raiton charged at them, seemingly dispersing them. The second was that the toad who had been summoned by Ichigoni was taking a man on in a swordfight… and losing. Moving without thought, the Jounin channeled Raiton chakra through her blade, gritting her teeth through the pain as she cut a wide, diagonal slash through the air in front of her with one hand.

Samidare flashed in a circular arc, left to right, launching a blade of pure Raiton at the man’s side at the exact moment he was distracted by the toad’s attacks. If it hit (which it ought to given how focused the man was on fighting Gamakichi), it would be a painful blow, likely severing a limb outright, or at least leaving a deep enough gash to let the rest of her team finish him off. Additionally, the instant her cut was flung, Gamakichi leapt up, warning the entire team to take cover as he formed hand seals, only to spew a colossal ball of oil-empowered fire at their foe, the bak was surging towards them…

Only to be stopped by another one of Zaizen’s barriers, which just barely formed in front of her. The Jounin nodded once at the information the Sourei relayed, but didn’t take her eyes off of their main target; the instant the barrier was down, if he was somehow still alive and the flames weren’t too hot, she was going after him. Hard.

Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni Kaguya Toru

Jutsu/SA's/Equipment Used

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Jutsu:
NAME: Raiton: Zangeki [Lightning Release: Slash]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium cost used
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: Raiton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION: Requires a bladed weapon that can conduct nature chakra. Once Lightning chakra has been molded into the blade, the user can make a 'slash' through the air with their weapon, creating and releasing a speeding, sharp arc, or 'blade' of electrical energy towards the user's target. This works by using the coating of chakra already on the blade to form a projectile blade of energy. The range depends on how much chakra is used, and as it travels it looses energy.

At Short Range (0-5 meters) it has the power to create a deep torso wound or dismember a focused limb.

At Medium Range (6-15 meters) the attack could cause a decent sized and painful gash, but not severe limbs.

At Long Range (16-30 meters) the attack can cut through clothing, thinner armor, and the human skin, resulting in a superficial shallow cut. An electrical shock effect is given at any range, from a powerful shock at close range, too an annoying stinging and lingering burning feeling at long range. Due to being used with another jutsu, and a weapon, there is no need for a handseal to use--the chakra already molded throughout the weapon.

Special Abilities:
The Kunoichi That Goes On And On And On… [Endurance SA]
Perhaps part of her genetics or simply a random quirk of fate, Sora is unnaturally resilient, be it to physical pain or the toils of extended combat. While most Shinobi would collapse in exhaustion at having used all but the smallest sliver of their chakra reserves, she pushes on; while most Shinobi would wilt beneath the weight of sleepless night after sleepless night, she keeps going. This does not mean she does not feel pain/the strain of extended combat, but rather that her threshold for shutting down because of it is far higher than others. To give an example, if she were to be stabbed through her abdomen, she would still feel the pain of the injury, and it would hinder her ability to move/act, but it wouldn’t stop her, whereas a normal ninja might freeze up or shut down from the pain.

Bet You Didn’t See That Coming [Speed SA]
A byproduct of her enhanced endurance, Sora (despite what many would think) dislikes being injured- and with that dislike comes the intense desire to avoid getting hurt, a desire that has pushed her to hone her body until it could move faster than most others of her rank. In short, Sora is fast- very, very fast.

POWAH! UNLIMITED POWAH!! [Chakra Reserves SA]
After a lifetime of utilizing nearly every ounce of chakra in her body just to survive, Sora’s chakra reserves have expanded a considerable amount to compensate- while she’s no Jinchuuriki, her ability to toss out jutsu after jutsu and still have enough chakra to keep going is quite remarkable, a testament to just how much of the stuff she actually has.

I Am Not Left-Handed [Kenjutsu Mastery SA]
Sora is not merely a Kenjutsu specialist- she is a master when it comes to the art of the sword; after over two decades of training, her skills are unrivaled within Kirigakure, falling short only to the Seven Swordsman themselves… some of them, anyway. This mastery allows her a distinct advantage when fighting other Bukijutsu specialists of similar or lesser rank.

If You Try For Speed, You Do Not Achieve Speed [Bukijutsu Speed SA]
Beyond being a master of Kenjutsu, Sora has practiced for decades to become the faster swordswoman she can be. As such, her Kenjutsu techniques come out faster and move quicker than those performed by others of her rank.

Equipment: Samidare | Spring Rain Blade (Drawn)
SA’s
Unbreakable
Whatever metal and forging process was used in the creation of Samidare, it worked; Samidare is utterly unbreakable by most any means, capable of being engulfed in an S-Rank Jutsu and remaining unscathed. Though it is possible that the blade could potentially be broken by a sufficiently powerful attack (such as, say, a Bijuu-dama), this has never been tested, so it is not known if it would survive.

Sharper Than Your Average Blade
Due to its nature as an unbreakable blade, Samidare bears a cutting edge that is of particular note, which allows it to slice through even steel with little in the way of resistance, so long as the proper force is applied. Additionally, this edge never needs to be resharpened, as it never grows dull or rolls, thus making it perfect for frontline combat.

Light as Spring Rain
Perhaps a quirk of its forging (or perhaps an intentional feature), Samidare is considerably lighter than a blade its size and length ought to be; while this would normally result in a less effective weapon, Samidare loses none of its integrity or cutting power, as it is somehow able to leverage the same amount of force through less mass. This lightness allows the user to swing the weapon about with much greater speed for the same amount of physical exertion.

Chakra Conduction
Being Chakra Conductive, Samidare is capable of channeling all types of Chakra for use in Bukijustu, and, more particularly, it has a slight affinity for Raiton chakra thanks to Sora’s constant use of the blade for that purpose. This affinity does not do anything of real note, but it does feel as if the blade were more eager to drink in Raiton Chakra than other types.

[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni Sora Minami

Gamakichi has lost both tanto's. Ichi vacuums up the raiton attack into storm seal. Gamakichi summons fire ball burning up any fabric or wood in the area - like torches. Zaizen cancels raiton wolf to take cover. Sora attempts an attack while Gamakichi is fighting the main bad...

With Sora approaching to the side the flash of light is enough to warn the enemy and push Gamakichi back to allow the lightning to clearly slice through the air. Though there is some backfiring, which would result in both Gamakichi and the opponent to get shocked by the lightning. This push back was a blessing in disguise as hitting the enemy with an arcing attack such as this would have inevitably also really hurt Gamakichi with friendly fire.

Now Gamakichi is in the air, performing hand seals and the man does not squander the moment to do something himself. Two forces collide then, the fire of Gamakichi and an invisible force. It seems to extremely slow down the particles of the fire, and condense the air in such a way that it would cause issues for everyone on the receiving end. The barrier would likely crack and cave under the pressure of the A-Rank technique.

The man wasn't done though, he did not have a lot of time to stop the fire technique, it would eventually subsume the room which meant he had to do the damage now before he himself was taken out.

He does not care for ruining the room, he has no reason to care. If they win today, he could just rebuild it. So another set of hand seals are formed as quickly as he can...

And now the jounin are met with another technique a concussive blast of wind spheres pushing the ball of fire back a bit but also making it hotter. THIS would certainly break Zaizen's barrier, they would have to find a way to survive in these moments right before the fire pushed through becoming hotter than ever from the wind chakra colliding with it and condensing the air around it.

The man would be taken by the fire, but the jounin would have to deal with not only a state of suffocation and immobility, but also a blast of fuuton so powerful that it had a general concussive force that if the original attack did not take out, the second line would explode outwards, taking the fire with it and their opponent too. Like a suicide bomber move.

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Notes: Main bad pushes the toad back to avoid the raiton though he gets smacked by remnants of it anyway. He retaliates against the fire by condensing the air in the area substantially before performing another attack that is an explosive wrecking ball of fuuton meant to really put a huge amount of damage on the jounin if not take them out entirely. This effects the entire room and exponentially increases the heat of the fire sending it multiple directions as opposed to just in one. This COULD burn or feel very hot to the jounin if they are not careful.

The condensed air and suffocation/difficult mobility last for five minutes.

The trajectory of this could change depending on how the team reacts. However Ichigoni's mobility to bring up a storm seal in time may be hindered significantly at this junction and Zaizen's shield only withstands C-Ranks / B-Ranks (unclear wording on the technique itself) and these are two A-Ranks.

Potential Options: Take significant damage and injury but let the main bad take himself out too (thus concluding this battle stage); continue fighting / continue tiring self out for the next stage.

Main Bad:
Unknown Spec

SAs:
- Strength [Known to Gamakichi]
- Speed [Known to Gamakichi]
- ?

Known Affinities:
Raiton
Fuuton

NAME: Seppaku [Pressure]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Fuuton
DESCRIPTION:
Performing two hand seals, the user claps their hands together. This jutsu makes any wind in the area condense, making the field//wind area or attack pressurized [20yards]. This makes not only breathing harder, but moving and performing jutsus harder as well. Also, if an attack is coming toward the user, this jutsu can slow down the attack due to the condensed air, or even disperse some attacks [weaker lightning based attacks only]. This will stay active for five minutes.

NAME: Fūton: Shinkū Taigyoku [Wind Release: Great Vacuum Sphere]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Fūton
DESCRIPTION:
This technique is an advanced version of the Vacuum Sphere technique. Whereas the Vacuum Sphere technique is designed to cause controlled damage in a restricted attack pattern, Vacuum Great Sphere is a linear, head long attack. The Shinobi will take a deep breath while forming the Tiger hand seal, simultaneously infusing their Fūton chakras into the air and kneading them together. At the formation of the Dog hand seal, the chakras woven together very tightly to form one, dense mass. Upon exhaling, the chakras are released in the form of an air tight sphere the size of a wrecking ball. The sphere is astonishingly fast and carries high piercing potential, being able to rip through most any material with momentum to spare. If the sphere meets a force that it can't pierce, a secondary attack will occur as the sphere will naturally explode, releasing all of the potential energy within the "vacuum" in the form of a powerful explosion with unmatched concussive force.

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[Sourei Zaizen]

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OOC Note(s):

Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni

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Well things didn't go exactly as they had foreseen as Zaizen felt the chakra of the man at the end of the room surging before him as he used his chakra sensory, while still in the dome-like chakra defence Zaizen had formed before he would hold a single hand sign as a clone of himself would pop right in existence next to the real Zaizen at this time the clone would start to form hand signs as itself moved forward away from the real Zaizen to get a little distance between the ball of them. Knowing the previous chakra defence was likely to fail within moments the clone had reached close to the end of the previous barrier as water started to shoot from its mouth. it used jets of water to create jets of water to form a water wall with high walls the previous barrier failed as the water was erected to form a new water wall that kept being fed water from Zaizen clone. The temperature in the room had gotten hotter as well as the air pressure a familiar feeling that Zaizen had felt before, as experienced on a previous mission and knew how hard it was to fight the pressure, With any luck the water would be enough to weaken the fire if not put it out completely, it was unlikely to fully block the new attack coming but at least it was a first defence.

Meanwhile, while the clone had moved to set up the water wall defence the real Zaizen had moved back slightly so there was a gap between the clone Zaizen and the real one, the real Zaizen had pulled his blade from his back and without delay used the chakra in the blade using Hiramekarei’s special ability, Zaizen would create a semi-spherical barrier of densified chakra before him, giving him another defense against attack. "Ichi get behind me and you will be fine." He said hoping that Ichi would have gotten the picture already after the water wall was formed knowing something not good was on its way for the team.

Then make sure even further before taking a deep breathe, Zaizen would use his clan abilities to near-instant change his density so he couldn't move, but would all but make sure that he took no damage as it would make his body temporarily indestructible. While using these jutsu would surely play its part on Zaizen later on he could not risk the team getting further damaged as Sora was in no shape to take a blast like that having been hurt already, he just hoped she would not let her pride get in the way and get herself killed.

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[IC COMBAT INFORMATION]

[Skills/Traits In Usage]:

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[Mitsudo Soujū]

A Kekkei Genkai that revolves around manipulating one's internal density, this enables him to become nigh indestructible containing enough mass that movement becomes impossible while bending metal easily. It also enables him to phase through matter with ease, possessing an outstanding control over this Kekkei Genkai to the point he can modify one finger to his own body, a part of a sword only. Zaizen is a master of his clans abilities having been using it since he can remember and has full control over it. He has to keep to the time limits which would be nighty seconds before having to wait as long to use his clans abilities once again, though using them once is often more than enough for the Sourei.

[God-Like Chakra Control Prowess]

It's difficult to describe his control over his chakra. It is as if the chakra itself is his very breath. He can manipulate it to such a degree that every technique is perfectly executed with zero wasted chakra yet potent enough that the maximum potential of that technique is always released.

[Prodigious Speed]

Zaizen is quick. His dashing movement mimics shunshin no jutsu, and while utilizing Shunshin no Jutsu, his speed reaches a level rarely seen, due to few being able to see it. It isn't an understatement to say he is one of, if not, the fastest Kirigakure shinobi of his generation. While most focus on training speed & strength to an certain degree, he excelled in training his speed and stamina. Capable of traveling long distances in little time without breaks. This movements translates to his maneuverability as well. The speed at which he punches, kicks, dodges, flips, and dashes are what his entire physical conditioning is about - reaching optimal speed in every aspect of combat. Due to his speed, he was dubbed: [Mist's Bullet].

[Prodigious Reflexes & Reaction Time]

Both instinctual & conscience reflexes are beyond staggering. It is this coupled with his speed that he's reached his level of command. He reacts to stimuli almost instantaneously, this gives him ample time to give a reply. There isn't much that can dash out of his vision without him knowing, or strike him directly where he can't react. It is due to this and his Kekkei Genkai that his level of evasion is top class.

[Silent Killing Mastery]

Steps hold no sound, breath holds no sound, existence can disappear at will. That which makes us shinobi is the fact that a majority of their task takes place in the shadows, and Zaizen has refined and perfected the craft of stealth, lurking within the shadows, hiding one's presence, and covering one's tracks. He can even slow his heartbeat to a near halt, decreasing his body need for oxygen, and hiding his very beat within silence.

As one trained within the shadows, and exemplifying the existence of being one, he is arguably the greatest stealth assassin in his Kirigakure holding the title of ANBU Captain and more. If compared to all in the world, he may just be within the tops. It's even been noted that in a battle of sheer silence, not even the trained Kirigakure can match his lack of presence. This coupled with his physical capabilities is why he's regarded as the [Ghost of the Mist]. He kills at such a speed and moves with no evidence of his existence that one never knows they were killed until he's behind them with a blade in their heart. Even while in actual direct combat, if he's not in view, his presence is impossible to detect via sound no matter how skilled.

[Sensory Capabilities & Awareness]

The ability to detect/sense other's presence by their chakra. Zaizen is particularly skilled at sensing other individuals, capable of sensing/tracking a chakra signature over five kilometers. He could also discern between various populations, capable of pinpointing their country of origin. It was this very ability that enabled him to know that his son's killer derived from Konohagakure. Zaizens also has the ability to sense passively for a one kilometer range without the need to concentrate a great deal. It can be used to sense if his natural senses were blocked somehow.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][On Back gathering chakra]
[Techniques Executed]:

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NAME: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu [Shadow Clone Technique]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: None
HANDSEALS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
The Kage Bunshin technique evenly distributes your chakra between one or more clones with form and substance.

The clones created by this technique are able to utilize any jutsu the original ninja knows, has all of their special abilities, as well as their kekkei genkai. Typically a clone's equipment doesn't retain any special abilities and the clone itself is dispersed when hit with a single attack or incapacitated, although the clone can also choose to disperse itself or be dispersed by the user.

When the clone finally disperses, any new knowledge it has gained along with it's remaining chakra are passed back to the original ninja and any additional clones.
[ One clones formed used hand signs to perform water wall]


Name:Suijinheki - [Water Encampment Wall]
Rank:B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:Suiton
HANDSEALS: 5
Description:
Suijinheki is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Water Element. The ninja will first do a string of hand seals and then proceed to blow out a jet of water from their mouth to act as a water barrier from incoming attack.

[clone used water wall]

NAME: Sōtōkeisei: Fugu Kyūsai [Twinsword Forming: Blowfish Salvation]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium (per post), Low (Spike extension)
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu/Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
REQUIREMENTS: Hiramekarei
DESCRIPTION:
Using Hiramekarei’s special ability, the user creates a semi-spherical barrier of densified chakra before him, able to block jutsu of similar strength to itself. At the wielder’s discretion, this jutsu is able to project spikes from the barrier in order to perforate or lacerate would-be attackers, causing anywhere from low to significant damage, depending on how thoroughly the target is caught by the spikes and how fast they were moving toward them when they were struck.

[Real Zaizen protected himself and Ichi if he chooses moved behind Zaizen with this in the back way from the water wall]

NAME: Yō tsukuru Kōkyū [To Make Enduring]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low Initial [Low Drain]
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Raiton
HANDSEALS: None
DESCRIPTION:
By manipulating the bonds that hold matter together, the Sourei's unrivaled utilization of raiton allows them to affect their own matter and the matter of non-chakra filled materials. This technique focuses upon them strengthening the bonds that tie the matter of their bodies together. By doing this they make their bodies and whatever they pass their chakra into temporarily indestructible and increase the mass making them nearly unmovable.

[Real Zaizen used clan abilities to change his density and stop himself from being moved, knocked back, or damaged if the previous defences failed]

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[Sora Minami]

Chaos.

That was the only word she could have used to describe what was happening as their enemy moved into action, avoiding the brunt of her Raiton slash but still suffering a shock nonetheless. Ichigoni’s summon spewed a roiling of flame at the man, and something in her said that wouldn’t be enough- the man had proven too tricky, too resilient to be taken out so easily. So when Zaizen (or rather, a clone of him) shot forward in her peripheral vision, furiously forming hand seals, the pink-haired Jounin took a breath… and let the storm inside her heart loose.

Move. The pain did not fade, but for her it was a distant throb across the crackling energy that drove her limbs forward, Samidare flashing up as Zaizen’s first barrier broke beneath the weight of the Futon jutsu the man had used.he Her limbs slowed then, the very air itself pushing against her, heightening the flames and making them nigh suffocating in their intensity. Chakra surged through her blade, forming an edge meant to cut, not through steel or stone, but flame and air, lighting and water. Kiretsu was a dangerous move to use in any circumstance, as it always carried the risk of failing, but instinct told her she had no other chance. That they had no other chance.

So Sora swung, her usual speed slowed by the intense air pressure… but not enough to keep her from slamming Samidare down on the wrecking ball sized projectile of air that blasted through Zaizen’s water wall, her chakra flaring as she slammed her blade into and through it, forcing it apart in a burst of chakra that taxed her reserves… and, more than likely, saved the lives of her team.

Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni Kaguya Toru

Jutsu/SA's/Equipment Used

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Jutsu:
NAME: Ittoryu: Kiretsu [One Sword Style: Crack]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Very High
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION: A unique variant of the Saaberu no Jutsu, Kiretsu is a Jutsu based around a singular idea- to cut through even the most ethereal of Jutsu, splitting it in half and therefore keeping it away from the user. This is achieved by coating their blade in chakra, which is then honed into a razor point, capable of slicing through Jutsu such as Katon: Endan or Raiton: Gian without bringing the user to any harm.

As a rule, this Jutsu cannot be used on any Jutsu greater than A rank, or against Jutsu that affect an area wider than the user's total body length. In addition, the Jutsu costs an amount of Chakra equal to one level higher than the Jutsu that is being cut/split (so a Jutsu that uses a Medium amount would take a High amount to split, while one that costs High would cost Very High to split), and cannot be used at range.

Special Abilities:
The Kunoichi That Goes On And On And On… [Endurance SA]
Perhaps part of her genetics or simply a random quirk of fate, Sora is unnaturally resilient, be it to physical pain or the toils of extended combat. While most Shinobi would collapse in exhaustion at having used all but the smallest sliver of their chakra reserves, she pushes on; while most Shinobi would wilt beneath the weight of sleepless night after sleepless night, she keeps going. This does not mean she does not feel pain/the strain of extended combat, but rather that her threshold for shutting down because of it is far higher than others. To give an example, if she were to be stabbed through her abdomen, she would still feel the pain of the injury, and it would hinder her ability to move/act, but it wouldn’t stop her, whereas a normal ninja might freeze up or shut down from the pain.

Bet You Didn’t See That Coming [Speed SA]
A byproduct of her enhanced endurance, Sora (despite what many would think) dislikes being injured- and with that dislike comes the intense desire to avoid getting hurt, a desire that has pushed her to hone her body until it could move faster than most others of her rank. In short, Sora is fast- very, very fast.

POWAH! UNLIMITED POWAH!! [Chakra Reserves SA]
After a lifetime of utilizing nearly every ounce of chakra in her body just to survive, Sora’s chakra reserves have expanded a considerable amount to compensate- while she’s no Jinchuuriki, her ability to toss out jutsu after jutsu and still have enough chakra to keep going is quite remarkable, a testament to just how much of the stuff she actually has.

I Am Not Left-Handed [Kenjutsu Mastery SA]
Sora is not merely a Kenjutsu specialist- she is a master when it comes to the art of the sword; after over two decades of training, her skills are unrivaled within Kirigakure, falling short only to the Seven Swordsman themselves… some of them, anyway. This mastery allows her a distinct advantage when fighting other Bukijutsu specialists of similar or lesser rank.

If You Try For Speed, You Do Not Achieve Speed [Bukijutsu Speed SA]
Beyond being a master of Kenjutsu, Sora has practiced for decades to become the faster swordswoman she can be. As such, her Kenjutsu techniques come out faster and move quicker than those performed by others of her rank.

Equipment: Samidare | Spring Rain Blade (Drawn)
SA’s
Unbreakable
Whatever metal and forging process was used in the creation of Samidare, it worked; Samidare is utterly unbreakable by most any means, capable of being engulfed in an S-Rank Jutsu and remaining unscathed. Though it is possible that the blade could potentially be broken by a sufficiently powerful attack (such as, say, a Bijuu-dama), this has never been tested, so it is not known if it would survive.

Sharper Than Your Average Blade
Due to its nature as an unbreakable blade, Samidare bears a cutting edge that is of particular note, which allows it to slice through even steel with little in the way of resistance, so long as the proper force is applied. Additionally, this edge never needs to be resharpened, as it never grows dull or rolls, thus making it perfect for frontline combat.

Light as Spring Rain
Perhaps a quirk of its forging (or perhaps an intentional feature), Samidare is considerably lighter than a blade its size and length ought to be; while this would normally result in a less effective weapon, Samidare loses none of its integrity or cutting power, as it is somehow able to leverage the same amount of force through less mass. This lightness allows the user to swing the weapon about with much greater speed for the same amount of physical exertion.

Chakra Conduction
Being Chakra Conductive, Samidare is capable of channeling all types of Chakra for use in Bukijustu, and, more particularly, it has a slight affinity for Raiton chakra thanks to Sora’s constant use of the blade for that purpose. This affinity does not do anything of real note, but it does feel as if the blade were more eager to drink in Raiton Chakra than other types.

[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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くたばれ
Ichigoni heard Zaizen’s words and his eye was open wide as adrenaline began rushing through his body. The Uzumaki looked to Sora for a moment, who seemed to have a solution of her own, and so he followed the orders he was given. Tucking his shoulder and rolling, he’d plant himself behind them with one knee. His breaths felt heavy.

Worrying that the suiton technique being used to save them might become an electricity hazard, Ichigoni took no other actions than to carefully ready himself to open the storm seal once more if the enemy decided to capitalize on it. He didn’t have the knowledge that the air pressure was dampening the effects of electricity.

While he was canted, he looked to the substantial hole he’d left in the stone door to get inside. Part of him thought it might be better to start to withdraw away from the effects of the jutsu. But he couldn’t waste the breath to speak now and he would trust in the leadership of the senior jounin to decide what was right.

Gamakichi started to get roasted, but then unsummoned himself to return home back to the safety of Mount Myōboku. He’d join Gama in the toad infirmary with a disgruntled Shima tending to their wounds.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Sora Minami @tadamtasu Sourei Zaizen

The water wall that was being licked at by the large fire ball was turning to steam, creating a sort of fog made out of hot steam in the room, but it wasn't really moving due to the state of suffocation that the entire space was put under. Meanwhile Sora would leap, being stopped almost mid-air she would find swinging the sword difficult and everything just very very hard. If not for her own limbs aching and the pain she was experiencing then certainly for the air pressure being so intense that it was stopping her from moving too much. But she would manage to get her jutsu off. Though the appearance of it was slowed, unlike she probably had ever seen.

Everything in slow motion, nobody able to breathe as one final giant explosion went off. Sora towards the front and center of it, she cut through the initial ball of fuuton but it activated the secondary which was a huge explosion of fuuton that would rip through the area. It would throw - though not damage - the dense Zaizen back likely into Ichigoni to some extent since he had not fully rooted himself with a technique aside from becoming dense.

Though the fuuton ball was not a piercing one, it had an unmatched concussive force and Sora would definitely feel the brunt of it - alongside their enemy. In that moment though the explosion too seemed to go in slow motion, and the fireball joined the concussive force outwards once the two forces met.

It took sometime, but it happened.

Their enemy fell back colliding the back wall and substantially cracking into it, the Keep rumbling all around them. Sora too would be flung back.

But with their enemy having passed away, they could suddenly take a deep breathe and no longer be in a state of slowed motion. Unfortunately to say that Ichigoni was totally out of harms way behind Zaizen would be unlikely simply due to the explosion that would probably send everyone standing in respective directions.

Now the squad had to recover and decide whether they should retreat and fix any wounds or continue forward and risk their lives more. Though at the least they had rendezvoused now.

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Notes: Sora has sustained many injuries. All three individuals are likely rattled, though Ichigoni and Sora are the most likely to have some kind of brain related rattling (like a concussion). Any exposed skin might have also received at most first degree burns, but these are still quite painful. The air is extremely hot and humid, and as they inhale for the first time since the air compression it may hurt lungs, though not deal substantial damage.

Main bad has been defeated. The peons from before have disappeared, or at least their chakra signatures don't seem to be in the vicinity as if they abandoned ship.

Sora *did* successfully chop into the wind ball but it kind of caused it to enter stage two automatically which is concussive explosion stage. Everything was slow-mo but everyone would be flung around quite significantly into walls. Zaizen defending Ichigoni - since he did not root himself in, in the last post that I saw with a jutsu - would smack into Ichigoni like a heavy indestructible wrecking ball. Sora would get the most damage dealt.

The group can choose to rest here, retreat and find the other party of jounin to advance (they have a medic) with OR continue forward however this may prove even more dangerous.

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[Sourei Zaizen]

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OOC Note(s):

Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni

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Zaizen's clone for the most part had managed to change the fire in the room into hot steam as it rose up into the room, but at a slow pace due to the previous familiar jutsu to Zaizen slowed everything down, as Sora's own jutsu seemed to slow down massively, but had managed to cut the fuuton ball in half only to be met with the concussive forces of the aftermath, since she was at the front of it all she would seem to get the most of it followed by Zaizen as even the concussive force of the explosion even moved Zaizen a little bit backward into Ichigoni who was behind Zaizen and crash into him a little, but at least the main brunt of the jutsu would not do any damage other than what Zaizen's own body would, while he wasn't knocked back fully since being so dense made it extremely difficult to move Zaizen in his dense state even with the concussive forces used.

Zaizen sensed that the enemy's chakra signature had disappeared meaning that he had likely died in the explosion, the other chakra signature below them disappeared as well meaning the team was in the clear for now. For now it would be best if the team gathered up and got some medical attention for Sora, as Zaizen returned to his normal state and gathered himself as he returned his blade to his back. He walked over to her and offered her a hand to her feet, knowing that anything else would be an insult to her as she was too proud to accept help in any other way. " Good work there Sora, let's head back for now and see if we can do something to get you fixed up." Zaizen said offering Sora a hand up. The other Jounin team has a medic if I remember correctly, so it's probably wise to seek them out. Sora by the way do you have any chakra pills in your kit? It would be helpful if I could get one from you as this battle took some hits on my reserves with the barriers I've put up.

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[IC COMBAT INFORMATION]

[Skills/Traits In Usage]:

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[Mitsudo Soujū]

A Kekkei Genkai that revolves around manipulating one's internal density, this enables him to become nigh indestructible containing enough mass that movement becomes impossible while bending metal easily. It also enables him to phase through matter with ease, possessing an outstanding control over this Kekkei Genkai to the point he can modify one finger to his own body, a part of a sword only. Zaizen is a master of his clans abilities having been using it since he can remember and has full control over it. He has to keep to the time limits which would be nighty seconds before having to wait as long to use his clans abilities once again, though using them once is often more than enough for the Sourei.

[God-Like Chakra Control Prowess]

It's difficult to describe his control over his chakra. It is as if the chakra itself is his very breath. He can manipulate it to such a degree that every technique is perfectly executed with zero wasted chakra yet potent enough that the maximum potential of that technique is always released.

[Prodigious Speed]

Zaizen is quick. His dashing movement mimics shunshin no jutsu, and while utilizing Shunshin no Jutsu, his speed reaches a level rarely seen, due to few being able to see it. It isn't an understatement to say he is one of, if not, the fastest Kirigakure shinobi of his generation. While most focus on training speed & strength to an certain degree, he excelled in training his speed and stamina. Capable of traveling long distances in little time without breaks. This movements translates to his maneuverability as well. The speed at which he punches, kicks, dodges, flips, and dashes are what his entire physical conditioning is about - reaching optimal speed in every aspect of combat. Due to his speed, he was dubbed: [Mist's Bullet].

[Prodigious Reflexes & Reaction Time]

Both instinctual & conscience reflexes are beyond staggering. It is this coupled with his speed that he's reached his level of command. He reacts to stimuli almost instantaneously, this gives him ample time to give a reply. There isn't much that can dash out of his vision without him knowing, or strike him directly where he can't react. It is due to this and his Kekkei Genkai that his level of evasion is top class.

[Silent Killing Mastery]

Steps hold no sound, breath holds no sound, existence can disappear at will. That which makes us shinobi is the fact that a majority of their task takes place in the shadows, and Zaizen has refined and perfected the craft of stealth, lurking within the shadows, hiding one's presence, and covering one's tracks. He can even slow his heartbeat to a near halt, decreasing his body need for oxygen, and hiding his very beat within silence.

As one trained within the shadows, and exemplifying the existence of being one, he is arguably the greatest stealth assassin in his Kirigakure holding the title of ANBU Captain and more. If compared to all in the world, he may just be within the tops. It's even been noted that in a battle of sheer silence, not even the trained Kirigakure can match his lack of presence. This coupled with his physical capabilities is why he's regarded as the [Ghost of the Mist]. He kills at such a speed and moves with no evidence of his existence that one never knows they were killed until he's behind them with a blade in their heart. Even while in actual direct combat, if he's not in view, his presence is impossible to detect via sound no matter how skilled.

[Sensory Capabilities & Awareness]

The ability to detect/sense other's presence by their chakra. Zaizen is particularly skilled at sensing other individuals, capable of sensing/tracking a chakra signature over five kilometers. He could also discern between various populations, capable of pinpointing their country of origin. It was this very ability that enabled him to know that his son's killer derived from Konohagakure. Zaizens also has the ability to sense passively for a one kilometer range without the need to concentrate a great deal. It can be used to sense if his natural senses were blocked somehow.

He can also sense his immediate surroundings at all times, this in conjunction with his quick reflexes allows him increase his evasion rate.
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[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][On Back gathering chakra]
[Techniques Executed]:

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[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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くたばれ
Ichigoni was bludgeoned by the captain’s armor, he had been tucked into a crouching position from a roll, so the brunt of Zaizen’s damage to him came towards his head and upper left shoulder. In fact, his clavicle was hit hard enough to fracture, and without treatment forming hand seals or other fine movements of his arm was going to cause him some pain. The Uzumaki could also feel a ringing in his ears and an occasional blurring of his vision.

Wiping blood from one of his laugh lines, he stood up and tied his headband back over his damaged eye. The Uzumaki looked at Zaizen and Sora. The Swordsman of the Mist wanted to fall back for medical treatment, and he’d find no argument raised by Ichigoni.

He walked back towards the way they came in, where he’d taken a chunk out of the door with a sealing technique so that he could join the battle. Taking a peak past it, he didn’t see any immediate opposition on the other end.

"The way behind us seems clear, for now at least,” he said as he drew a sealing stake into his hand. "I’ll go in front for now.”

Assuming the others followed he’d take Zaizen’s directions towards the chakra signatures of the other team.

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[Sora Minami]

The moment Sora’s blade cut through their enemy’s jutsu, she knew it was over. Her sky-blue gaze watched as, almost in slow-motion, the ball of Fuuton exploded, slamming the man into the back wall even as it flung her back like a ragdoll. She impacted against the stone without sickening crunch, the rapid stop shattering her already fragile left arm, cracking every rib in a spiderweb of pain. Every inch of exposed skin blistered from the hot steam, swelling noticeably the longer she sat there. She’d managed, somehow, to hold onto Samidare through the explosion, hand wrapped tight around the weapon’s hilt in a death-grip… but her team was alive. That was what mattered.

Every breath came in as a painful, ragged gasp as Zaizen approached her, offering a hand up- a hand she failed to grab, her left arm simply not responding as she looked up at her former Captain, sky-blue gaze glazed over with pain. God this fucking hurts She thought, every muscle in her body protesting at the effort it took to lift her right arm up and stab Samidare into the floor. The pain was intense, but somehow the pink-haired Jounin managed to rise to her feet, stumbling into Zaizen as she pulled her blade from the floor.

"Gonna need a medic…" Sora mumbled, tasting copper as she closed her eyes, every muscle in her body going slack as she reached the absolute end of what her body could take…. And passed out.

Sourei Zaizen @tasamatsu Kaguya Toru

Jutsu/SA's/Equipment Used

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Jutsu:
Special Abilities:
The Kunoichi That Goes On And On And On… [Endurance SA]
Perhaps part of her genetics or simply a random quirk of fate, Sora is unnaturally resilient, be it to physical pain or the toils of extended combat. While most Shinobi would collapse in exhaustion at having used all but the smallest sliver of their chakra reserves, she pushes on; while most Shinobi would wilt beneath the weight of sleepless night after sleepless night, she keeps going. This does not mean she does not feel pain/the strain of extended combat, but rather that her threshold for shutting down because of it is far higher than others. To give an example, if she were to be stabbed through her abdomen, she would still feel the pain of the injury, and it would hinder her ability to move/act, but it wouldn’t stop her, whereas a normal ninja might freeze up or shut down from the pain.

Bet You Didn’t See That Coming [Speed SA]
A byproduct of her enhanced endurance, Sora (despite what many would think) dislikes being injured- and with that dislike comes the intense desire to avoid getting hurt, a desire that has pushed her to hone her body until it could move faster than most others of her rank. In short, Sora is fast- very, very fast.

POWAH! UNLIMITED POWAH!! [Chakra Reserves SA]
After a lifetime of utilizing nearly every ounce of chakra in her body just to survive, Sora’s chakra reserves have expanded a considerable amount to compensate- while she’s no Jinchuuriki, her ability to toss out jutsu after jutsu and still have enough chakra to keep going is quite remarkable, a testament to just how much of the stuff she actually has.

I Am Not Left-Handed [Kenjutsu Mastery SA]
Sora is not merely a Kenjutsu specialist- she is a master when it comes to the art of the sword; after over two decades of training, her skills are unrivaled within Kirigakure, falling short only to the Seven Swordsman themselves… some of them, anyway. This mastery allows her a distinct advantage when fighting other Bukijutsu specialists of similar or lesser rank.

If You Try For Speed, You Do Not Achieve Speed [Bukijutsu Speed SA]
Beyond being a master of Kenjutsu, Sora has practiced for decades to become the faster swordswoman she can be. As such, her Kenjutsu techniques come out faster and move quicker than those performed by others of her rank.

Equipment: Samidare | Spring Rain Blade (Drawn)
SA’s
Unbreakable
Whatever metal and forging process was used in the creation of Samidare, it worked; Samidare is utterly unbreakable by most any means, capable of being engulfed in an S-Rank Jutsu and remaining unscathed. Though it is possible that the blade could potentially be broken by a sufficiently powerful attack (such as, say, a Bijuu-dama), this has never been tested, so it is not known if it would survive.

Sharper Than Your Average Blade
Due to its nature as an unbreakable blade, Samidare bears a cutting edge that is of particular note, which allows it to slice through even steel with little in the way of resistance, so long as the proper force is applied. Additionally, this edge never needs to be resharpened, as it never grows dull or rolls, thus making it perfect for frontline combat.

Light as Spring Rain
Perhaps a quirk of its forging (or perhaps an intentional feature), Samidare is considerably lighter than a blade its size and length ought to be; while this would normally result in a less effective weapon, Samidare loses none of its integrity or cutting power, as it is somehow able to leverage the same amount of force through less mass. This lightness allows the user to swing the weapon about with much greater speed for the same amount of physical exertion.

Chakra Conduction
Being Chakra Conductive, Samidare is capable of channeling all types of Chakra for use in Bukijustu, and, more particularly, it has a slight affinity for Raiton chakra thanks to Sora’s constant use of the blade for that purpose. This affinity does not do anything of real note, but it does feel as if the blade were more eager to drink in Raiton Chakra than other types.