[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Shouki Kumori Sourei Kobashi Shimizu Asuka Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni

The world grew still for the five jounin on the rooftop, all of them in different forms of battle worn. As they took a very short moment to catch their breaths, a clapping sound started echoing across the entire area in which they were fighting. It was hard to pinpoint where exactly but Kumori would be able to discern more than the rest, Zaizen would be able to locate only the beacon of light in his field of sensory but even that was difficult just due to how incredible the chakra pool was, it was almost seismic now as it got closer and closer.

Just as quickly as the clapping had come, it had gone and now in a flash of brilliant of water coming up from the sea that backed the Keep their greatest enemy would appear standing on the edge of the rooftop.

"Very good, you have taken on all of my soldiers. But here, you will fall." He stated before raising his hand. From behind him a large dragon head formed, clearly from the sea. It twisted and danced before opening its maw and beginning to come towards the five elite shinobi in an attempt to swallow them whole.

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Enemy Known Info:
Large Chakra Supply; Suiton Affinity

NAME: Suiton: Watatsumi [Water Release: Deity of Water]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
By focusing their chakra into a large available water source, the user creates a huge dragon head-shaped projectile which swallows up anything in it's way, wide and deep enough to consume small groups of people. Whatever is swallowed is then forced down the neck of the dragon head at incredible speed and pressure, enough to turn a normal human's bones to mush. Is the water source used to facilitate this technique is a deep body of water such as a lake, whatever is swallowed is shot out of the bottom of the neck into the water, making it very useful for combination techniques.

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[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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Ichigoni’s gaze locked onto the figure standing at the edge of the rooftop while he continued to clutch his left hand against the exit wound on his back, clutching the scarf packed into the wound tightly trying to keep himself stable. Adrenaline was still pumping and the incoming jutsu seemed to be in slow motion. He recognized the jutsu, an older cousin of his favored technique.

The Uzumaki had a grim realization that the enormous water dragon would spell death if it made contact. Already pushing himself through shock through sheer willpower, Ichigoni felt the pit of his stomach twist as fear washed over him. His vision began to blur.

Biting his lower lip, he brought his hands in front of him and made another hand seal. Flickering to the opposite end of the rooftop from the enemy, Ichigoni felt the muscles in his legs starting to become sore from his third flicker. He didn’t have many more of those left in him. Worse, his makeshift bandage didn’t survive the movement and fell out of his jacket, leaving both his entry and exit wounds bleeding again.

As he stopped and turned to face the aftermath of the attack and the actions of his allies, Ichigoni coughed. Blood dripped from his laugh lines, but he wasn’t done yet. He hoped that the medic on the other team would be able to maneuver towards him to stabilize his condition.

If not, he always had that jutsu.

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[Shouki Kumori]

Kumori’s injured foot sure didn’t like using the Body Flicker Technique. Given his transformation earlier, however, it was likely that Asuka was running out of chakra faster than the others, but that was also why he entrusted prince charming with a chakra pill prior to entering the Keep. Still their trusted lifeline-

Clapping… so the big guy finally showed himself. Turning towards the roof’s edges, Kumori looked around and met the eyes of whoever meant to catch their attention – from the edge hugging the seaside, a figure stood in front of a display of destructive Water Release Ninjutsu. With such a huge amass, there was no sugarcoating it – they were all going to get washed off the roof, if not destroyed along with it if they didn’t brace against that Suiton.

And since keeping the Keep intact was pivotal to the mission’s success…

The man began congratulating them for coming this far, thus Kumori took that moment to roll down 2 scrolls and use the Generic Sealing Technique to unlock their contents – a lot of spreading, gentle water to reach about 50 or 60 meters out in total. A Suiton Jutsu of that caliber called for this demanding technique to be used, but he didn’t have much time to weave a whole 20 handseals afterwards.

The pool of water he spawned was lifted by his hand dug into it like a mirror, reflecting the Deity of Water and launching its own to collide with the enemy’s Jutsu. Kumori immediately felt the large dip in his chakra pool from that high-ranked Suiton Jutsu, but he hoped it’d save the Keep’s roof, themselves and grant the others an opening to close the enemy’s distance.

Item(s) Used:

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NAME: Mizu Sukurōru [Water Scroll] [x]
CLASSIFICATION: Supplementary
ELEMENT: Suiton
DESCRIPTION:
The Water Scroll is a blue, small sized scroll that holds copious amounts of water. On it's surface, the kanji for water can be found.
ABILITIES:
This version of the scroll is more readily used in combat. The user must open up the scroll and place it on the ground then step on the proper kanji while they perform the Generic Sealing Technique. Afterwards, water will be released to all sides. The water holds no true concussive force as it spreads to the ground, making it unlikely to combat powerful jutsu. However, with ample amounts of water covering a 30 meter radius the scroll makes it easier to perform Suiton jutsu and strengthens the effects of Raiton jutsu.

Jutsu(s) Used:

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NAME: Hikin Fuinjutsu - [Generic Sealing Technique]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
ELEMENT: N/a
DESCRIPTION:
The most basic of sealing techniques, in which the user creates a simple seal upon a medium (such as a scroll) for which a multitude of objects can be stored. The sheer number and scale of items that can be sealed depends on the size of the seal itself, as basic shuriken and kunai can be placed within small scrolls, but giant shuriken or massive swords require thick torso-sized scrolls. This technique is what one requires if they wish to tap into such basic seals, though there are always other ways to unseal objects.


NAME: Suiton: Mizukagami no Jutsu [Water Release: Water Mirror Technique] x
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Low to Cast (Chakra Cost to reflect is equal to jutsu being opposed)
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 20
DESCRIPTION:
The user creates a large, flat, circular pool of water in front of their opponent. Its surface acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the attacking targets. By then hooking onto and rotating the "mirror" 90°, the reflections emerge and materialize from the mirror, where they collide with the mirrored targets. As these reflections use the exact same technique as their counterpart — regardless of its type — they counter the attack completely, while repelling them in the process. However, upon impact, the reflections disperse into water.

[Sourei Zaizen]

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Sora Minami Uzumaki Ichigoni Kaguya Toru

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Zaizen felt almost immediately the chakra signature coming out of nowhere the signature had been impressive while not on the same levels as the Mizukage, it had been a high signature and had been hard to miss, though Zaizen wasn't exactly sure how the enemy had been masking his signature that was another story for another time as the enemy had been forming a huge dragon head from using the water behind the keep as his water source. Now formed he had launched it right for the group including Zaizen, lucky Zaizen had seen this justu used before on another mission so had some experience with it not that he would be able to deal with it exactly but the man was naturally quick and his reflexes on par with other top shinobi so moving out of the way of this justu wasn't impossible for someone with Zaizen's capabilities. While he moved he kept an eye on the enemy's chakra signature it was hard to miss now with how beaming his chakra reserves were. Zaizen has also used a chakra pill to give himself another boost prior to the water dragon being used.

Zaizen was still a distance away from him but had managed to move out of the jutsu's way as Kumori had used something to try and counter the huge water dragon for now though Zaizen wasted no time in pulling out his Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword] from his back, Zaizen had been storing chakra to use in the blade for a time now and would now use the blade for a while at least till the situation changes. Using the special ability of the blade Zaizen would start to form for now three chakra needles which would look light blue and look like fish bones as he swung his blade to fire them at the enemy, The chakra needles would be large moving projectiles, but fast ones. Zaizen clan abilities were also ready in case of blowback or for the dragon trying to change directions which he can activate at will without hand signs making it useful

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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 to increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][In Use, had stored chakra in the blade from last thread]
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NAME: Sōtōkeisei: Hohenuki [Twinsword Forming: Bone Mutilation] x
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Low (per projectile)
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu/Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
REQUIREMENTS: Hiramekarei
DESCRIPTION:
Using Hiramekarei’s special ability, the user creates and fires up to twelve light-blue chakra needles, each approximately one foot in length, which are reminiscent of fish bones by swinging the sword, which are then all sent flying at the opponent. Once impaled, the needles disrupt the victim's nervous system, causing a localized form of paralysis in the area struck. If struck in the torso, it renders breathing difficult (though not impossible) in addition to restricting movement. [Three created]

[Extra Details[OOC]]: One chakra pill remaining he got from Sora. [Used chakra pill number two. Used last thread at the end if missed] Body Flicker Technique 1/4

[Shimizu Asuka]

It seemed their work was not yet done. As clapping echoed across the rooftop and their final enemy revealed himself, Asuka couldn’t help but think he definitely wasn’t getting paid enough for this. And then the enemy used a jutsu he was intimately familiar with. If that hit any of them, they would die, plain and simple. Popping the extra chakra pill Kumori had given him, he saw that the older man had begun preparing a counter jutsu of his own. The technique would definitely hit the old man’s reserves hard, but it would keep them all alive, so Asuka couldn’t complain.

Realistically, he could’ve cast Watatsumi himself, but that would’ve left him less chakra to treat what was sure to be some heavy injuries after this battle. Their opponent was not weak by any means, most likely. There was a reason why two jounin teams had been sent. Positioning himself safely behind Kumori, he noticed one of the other team’s jounin attacking, and the other flickering away. It was then he noticed the trail of blood coming from the Uzumaki, and just how bad off the man was.

Staying behind Kumori was the safe option, but if he did that, the Ichigoni would likely die. He didn’t have the ability to Shunshin, so he ran, attempting to grab at the man to haul him behind Kumori so he could heal him. His own chakra reached desperately for the water of the lake, his own water dragon roaring to life to protect himself and hopefully Ichigoni, in case the man decided to attack them. The hit to his chakra reserves was significant, but hopefully the distraction it caused would be worth the chakra drain. This did mean he’d have less chakra to heal his comrades, though.

Ripping a strip off his shirt as he reached Ichigoni, the man would push his chakra into it to form a temporary bandage.

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NAME: Gantai no Jutsu [Bandage Technique]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [Medical]
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
The user pushes chakra into a substance such as clothes, paper, bone, or stone. Thereby forming it into an adhesive, sterile strip that’s reminiscent of a bandage. Once formed and applied, the makeshift bandage will remain without the need of extensive chakra input.

NAME: Suiton: Watatsumi [Water Release: Deity of Water]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
By focusing their chakra into a large available water source, the user creates a huge dragon head-shaped projectile which swallows up anything in it's way, wide and deep enough to consume small groups of people. Whatever is swallowed is then forced down the neck of the dragon head at incredible speed and pressure, enough to turn a normal human's bones to mush. Is the water source used to facilitate this technique is a deep body of water such as a lake, whatever is swallowed is shot out of the bottom of the neck into the water, making it very useful for combination techniques.

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Perfected Control (Chakra Control)
Asuka has never had huge chakra reserves like many clanned shinobi. Because of this, over years of practice and training in the medical field, he’s gained a more efficient understanding and use of his own chakra. His control is greatly enhanced, enabling him to more effectively make use of his smaller reserves.

Medical Training
Asuka was a medic long before he was a sensei, and has been training and learning for medical procedures for 16 years. His abilities and comprehension are high enough to perform basic procedures and surgeries with or without chakra, though of course chakra and jutsu usage help greatly. His understanding of medicine in general enables him to perform more complicated procedures with the aid of his chakra.

Oceanic Child
The Ama clan is one known for it’s high adaptability and overall survivability underwater. Asuka has gained a high mastery of his clan’s aquatic abilities after years as an active shinobi and avid lover of water, and because of this, can use them to an even higher degree than many of his peers. Beyond simply being able to breathe and speak underwater, or withstand the oceanic pressure, Asuka’s body is practically made for the water. As thus, while using his clan’s aquatic adaptation (and only while using his clan’s aquatic adaptation, his streamlined scales allow him a rather unique resistance to wide-scale Suiton attacks, slippery enough that lower ranked techniques simply slip past him, or cause less harm than they normally would.

Toxicology Research
As a medic, Asuka has been training for 16 years to learn to heal as many things as possible. Among the other things he has researched and learned to heal, he has studied poisons and their effects rather closely. Because of this extensive research, he is able to create antidotes for poisons, venoms and toxins he has a sample of, after observing the effects of said poison at least once. Higher ranked poisons take longer observation periods, and lower ranked poisons take less time to analyze.

Aquatic Stealth Training
Not dissimilar to the technique commonly used by ANBU everywhere, Asuka’s training with water-related activities has enabled him to create his own version of the technique. In water his stealth is all but unparalleled, making him able to move silently and efficiently. Diving into water hardly produces a ripple or even a slight noise, and underwater he’s found himself able to blend into the various shadows with ease, making it much harder to find him in deep or murky water.

[Sourei Kobashi]

Kobashi heard the words of the enemy echo out across the rooftop and like many of his comrades prepared himself for the fight to now continue. It seemed that since his allies had been rendered dead or ineffective he was prepared to wipe everyone upon the keep's roof from sight with a massive attack.

Immediately Kobashi used the *Body Flicker Technique to move himself with great alacrity into the doorway which had led them up to the roof earlier. This would have given him some hard cover against the titanic mass of water rushing to flood the roof, but even with that being countered by Kumori the movement servered another purpose. Specifically this gave Kobashi the time to render the necessary hand seals to use the *Water Clone Technique to create five doppelgangers who in unison turned their backs to face him. The Jounin proceeded to pull out the Shibuki and tear a line of tags several times, placing each line on one of the water clones backs.

Once the preparation was finished the water clones would be rushing out of the doorway and towards the edge of the roof their enemy had appeared at. The plan was for them to dive off the side the keep which faced the sea. If Kobashi had timed it correctly the tags would detonate as they got close to the surface of the sea. Kobashi did not expect the explosions to injure their enemy, but at the very least it would scatter the water of the sea violently and make it more difficult to control and use for further attacks for a short time potentially. Perhaps that might be enough of an opening for the rest of his comrades to further whittle down the target.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Sourei Kobashi Shimizu Asuka Shouki Kumori Uzumaki Ichigoni Sourei Zaizen

Chaos ensued as every jounin tried to retaliate in a different way against their new enemy. Ichigoni being the only one who flickered away to try and save himself, but he was not in a good state. Perhaps it would be best if he stayed out of the battle for now... Asuka's attempts to grab and help him seemed to be working but the wounds were pretty deep so more than bandages would most likely be necessary.

Kumori's mirror technique worked with the dragon colliding with itself, scattering water everywhere in a blast of water colliding with water sea foam covered the rooftop, this was all coupled with Asuka attempting his own similar technique that caused their enemy to dive off of the side of the rooftop towards the water below, managing to avoid both fish bones and Asuka's water deity all in one go.

It was immediately obvious that he was quite fast...

Now once he arrived on the surface of the water he saw five clones charging towards him and upon impact would explode magnificently. The salty sea water was disturbed with the explosion, but the man quickly hydrified himself to avoid any bad burns as the explosive fire turned to steam upon the surface.

It wasn't over yet, though they were no longer looking at the man directly -

He focused his chakra and five meteors would appear over the jounins heads flying towards them like missiles with Asuka and Ichigoni being the most vulnerable they needed to get somewhere like where Kobashi was out of direct battle if they hoped to survive the onslaught. Fortunately this technique gave them exactly such an opportunity.

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Enemy Known Info:
Large Chakra Supply; Suiton Affinity; Speed

NAME: Mizu no jutsu: Ryūsei Shawā [Water Element: Meteor Shower]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Meduim-High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
With this suiton technique, the shinobi cast several condensed spheres of suiton around their body. Each sphere of suiton chakra is highly condensed and powerful, with the ability to cut through rock and as strong as metal. The shinobi can control these spheres of suiton in a certain direction to charge an attack of powerful suiton. They can cause smash boulders, create huge holes on the ground, rock and ultimately if attacked directly can turn out quiet devastating. The shinobi can create as many of these spheres as their chakra can take at once, however the standard is around five powerful orbs - more will lead to a less powerful attack per orb, while less while create a more powerful sphere. These orbs travel at high speeds and are a powerful hit, making it possibly a deadly technique if hit with all five consecutively.

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[Shouki Kumori]

So much water everywhere – the Keep’s roof was covered in sea foam, but further damage was prevented. Good, but the enemy also sought off from the roof and returned to the waters back down on the surface, and he did so at high speed – Kobashi’s clones managed to get to him in time, however, and Kumori watched the explosion occur from the edge of the rooftop himself-

Until water orbs began forming above them, to which Kumori unsheathed Jigōjitoku at long last. Judging that he couldn’t evade it with his injured foot in time, he instead tried to cut the water orb apart with that-

Met plenty of resistance from the descending water meteor-

Remembered Yashura, Shizuka, his young clansmen and his village-

And realized that his old, old life hadn’t fulfilled its purpose just yet. He had a clan to change, remember?!

Now, he channeled his chakra through his long ōdachi and coated the blade in a beam of water that slithered out, spiraled around his blade and transformed into a dragon’s maw chomping down on the blade with its long watery body trailing around him, using the powered sword fused with the Water Dragon Missile Technique to cut the water meteor in a full half. Persistent bastard… if those bombs didn’t do him in-

"Chance is, he's a Hozuki too!” Kumori relayed to the others, horizontally cutting the air and having the water dragon’s tail curl defensively in a 1-meter radius around him with purplish, glowing serpent eyes of his ‘companion’ fused into his special ōdachi. No more words had to be spoken – they had just taken out several teams of Hozuki by exploiting their weaknesses. A super-skilled one ought to have some counter-procedures on the ready, and Kumori wanted to figure those out.

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Chakra-Reactive (Suiryūdan no Jutsu) - The blade has a special attunement with the element of water, and via Kumori's fondness for the Water Dragon Missile Jutsu, the blade allows him to cast that Jutsu through the weapon by channeling his Water Release chakra through it. The Water Dragon will follow the slashing direction of the blade, amplifying each slash with its destructive power, and it can even merge its fangs with the blade to increase its offensive power and make it sharp enough to cut through chakra constructs that the Water Dragon Missile is capable of. With the Jutsu's long, serpentine body following each strike, a lot of destruction can be caused through this ability. It can also be launched away by Kumori in one, powerful swing as well if need be.

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Name:Suiryuudan no Jutsu - [Water Dragon Projectile Technique]
Rank:B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:Suiton
HANDSEALS: 22
Description:
Suiryuudan no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Water Element. The ninja does a long string of hand seals which then causes a column of water in the form of a dragon to rise from the water and then strike their target. While being the same rank as Suikoudan no Jutsu, the two techniques have slight differences. Where as Suikouden is a slightly faster attack, Suiryuudan deals more damage against the target and has a farther range, but also requires more handseals to be performed.

[Uzumaki Ichigoni]

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くたばれ
Ichigoni didn't resist Asuka. Still in control of his legs, he followed them and allowed them to apply the medical bandages. The water bullet wound had barely missed his lung, and exited out of his back. The frontal wound was likely already sealed up by the bandaging, but the back would still require more attention as it was large enough that it would need stitching.

At least he was slowed from losing more blood, but his body felt sluggish and his vision remained blurred. The son of the Uzumaki and Ama wasn’t sure if he’d make it out alive.

"We never really met, but I’ve always been a little jealous of you,” Ichigoni said to Asuka in a sheepish voice as he watched the incoming meteor.

He regretted fleeing from the last attack. Had he been more brave, he could have gotten in close and summoned the shinigami. Now, unless someone intervened, he’d die here. The best that he could do was try to reduce the damage that the medic would take.

He forced himself in front of Asuka and did his best to use his own body to take the brunt of the incoming meteor. Unless someone intervened, it would likely be his end.

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[Sourei Zaizen]

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The huge water dragon had been countered by Kumori's water mirror causing the same justu to clash with the huge dragon causing a large amount of water to splash about the roof creating sea form around the jounin. Asuka rushed to the aid of Ichigoni to try and give him some treatment as he was suffering at that moment. Firing off a huge dragon head jutsu of his own. His justu had missed the enemy as did Zaizen's fish bones he fired from his sword, as the enemy seemed to be quick as evidenced by his movements and Zaizen's tracking him with his sensory. The enemy had jumped right off the roof only to be met by an attack Kobishi had used only to be avoided by his Hozuki abilities not that the group would know this information, but a lot of the evidence during the attack on the keep seemed to suggest the boss would be Hozuki with the amount of Hozuki enemies there had been its was a safe guess to assume.

Zaizen's sensory was quick to pick up on chakra forming above them he had not witnessed such an attack as this before knowing it only to be suited by its makeup, the balls forming seemed to keep their shape as well which likely meant they were dense and could cause damage. Zaizen was quick to form a single-hand sign to form two clones these would pop into existence and almost as soon as they appeared began to move towards Ichigoni and Asuka. While the enemy was quick in his own right, Zaizen was one of the fastest people in Kiri. As his clones dashed reaching the max speed quickly by using chakra at their feet to increase to max speed quickly within moments one clone would reach for Ichigoni to scoop him up and the second clone of Zaizen would try to scoop up Asuka each into their arms, while the increased weight from each person would slow the clones down, it should be enough to quickly evade the water meteors using the momentum of Zaizen's clones with max speed.

The real Zaizen meanwhile would have used his clan abilities to make his whole body turn into its dense state in this form the water meteor would strike him without fail, but wouldn't do him any damage in this form as he waited for it to hit him in his dense form.

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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 to increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][In Use, had stored chakra in the blade from last thread]
[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. [Made two clones]

NAME: Suimen Hokou no Waza [Act of Water Surface Walking]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low [Continuous]
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION:
A slightly more advanced version of the Tree Climbing Skill, this technique allows a shinobi to walk on water as if it were a solid surface. What makes this so difficult is a very precise amount of chakra ust be applied, as balance is harder to maintain on a not so tangible and even moving surface.


NAME: Kasoku Suru [Accelerate]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0

DESCRIPTION:
A very simple technique, by using chakra the user is able to instantly accelerate their selves to their max speed. This can be done in just about any condition, but any techniques that slow the user's movement (such as armor from jutsu or most jutsu that might slow an individual) will still affect them.

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 what ever they pass their chakra into temporarily indestructible and increase the mass making them nearly unmovable.

[Extra Details[OOC]]: One chakra pill remaining he got from Sora. [Used chakra pill number two. Used last thread at the end if missed] Body Flicker Technique 1/4

[Shimizu Asuka]

The resulting explosion from several high ranked Suiton colliding was impressive, and it shook his footing more than a little. However, he managed to stay on his feet, though he missed their enemy jumping off the roof. He don’t miss the chaos that ensued afterwards, though. The water bombs forming and hurtling towards them, Kumori dealing with his own, Zaizen coming to their aid. He wasn’t sure how to take Ichigoni’s statement, though he didn’t really have time to react, either.

He likely wouldn’t have been able to counter those water bombs with his own jutsu short of another Watatsumi, and he needed his chakra to heal the Uzumaki who’d decided to step in front of him. All he could really do was be grateful Zaizen had had the foresight to get them out, and prep to treat Ichigoni once the danger of the bombs had passed. ”As soon as the bombs are dealt with, I need you to bring us to a safer spot! If I don’t treat Ichigoni soon, he’ll bleed out.” he warned, eyes fixed on the clone holding him.

Asuka wasn’t strong enough to be in combat like this yet, he was starting to realize. A jounin he may be, but that was primarily for his own capabilities when it came to healing. He’d need to learn how to fight if he made it out of this alive. He wouldn’t endanger his teammates by being useless at fighting like this again. He didn’t want what happened to sensei to happen ever again.

[Sourei Kobashi]

From his position at the staircase entrance Kobashi could see the series of events play out, Kumori attempting to split one of the spheres in half while Zaizen interposed between the water orbs rushing at himself, the patient Ichigoni and the doctor Asuka. Understanding his own clan's bloodline he expected the three should survive so long as Zaizen did in fact take all the hits.

This left Kobashi his own water sphere to deal with and more importantly he also felt obliged to push the attack lest they give the enemy time to slip away. Taking only a moment Kobashi pulled the stave on his back and threw it towards Zaizen, Ichigoni and Asuka. While there was of course some measure of glory in being the one to raise the flag over the keep at the end of the day Kobashi was here to do a job, not win glory.

Moving out from his cover the Sourei kept his eye out for any water sphere that might target him while he ran towards the edge of the keep. If he was attacked with one his plan was to make use of the *One Sword Style's Crack technique. He easily could have increased his density, but his later plan of action required it and thus he would need to rely solely on his skill with the blade in such a situation.

If he was not targeted or managed to split such an attack, then his plan from there was to dive off the side of the keep much like his clones had with intention to yell to Kumori before he did so. "Kumori, make a path with the dragon!" He could only hope that the old man would provide aid and understand what Kobashi was going for. Given the Hozuki was now submerged in the sea it would be impossible to electrify enough of the water to incapacitate him. Furthermore the man might be a sore loser. Their only option was to try and deal enough damage to burn through chakra to the point where he couldn't fight or maintain his body any longer.

Ideally Kumori's dragon would be able to extend away from the keep using it's maws to split any incoming attacks while also providing an easy pathway for Kobashi to run along with water walking so as to get further out into the sea, away from the keep and closer to the Hozuki enemy where he might use the full strength of the Shibuki.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Shouki Kumori Sourei Kobashi Shimizu Asuka Sourei Zaizen Uzumaki Ichigoni

With a lot of force Kumori was able to slice through the water bullet, it exploded and sprayed water everywhere creating even more chaos and sea foam to cover the roof, fortunately with its split the chakra split too meaning that it turned back into just regular water.

Ichigoni stepped in front of Asuka ready to take on the brunt of the attack, and Zaizen was quick to impede the entire situation with clones, they grabbed both of the vulnerable members of the team. The water bullets collided with the roof leaving indents but it was definitely better than dead jounin.

Zaizen was able to take the brunt of the water bullet with his own dense state, but it left him momentarily vulnerable as he did this.

Kobashi darted out from his hiding spot and would immediately have to use the sword technique because the orb was definitely coming for him without any mercy but fortunately the ability would allow him to slice into it easily. But once the orb was sliced through it would have the same effect as Kumori's it would splash over the rooftop in sparkling water and seafoam.

Kobashi shouted towards Kumori to part a pathway in the sea for him and he ran down into the water where the waves were strong and their enemy stood.

The Hozuki jumped back and back upon seeing Kobashi approach, occasionally firing off water bullets to keep his enemy at bay hoping to actually really deal a great deal of damage towards the approaching one. But there was some frustration because with all the quick movements it was harder to aim and hit...

But he kept going, burning through chakra exactly as Kobashi had wanted, but he was definitely bold. He wanted to show just how MUCH chakra he had and so he kept going even though they kept going out into the sea where the waves got much rougher and harder to stand on.

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Enemy Known Info:
Large Chakra Supply; Suiton Affinity; Speed

Previously seen water bullets are being used in rapid succession.

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[Shouki Kumori]

Drenched in seawater wasn’t exactly a luxury, but they were proud Mist Ninja until the end. A little saltwater wouldn’t hurt them more than the injuries he was enduring, the internal ones that Asuka’s seal had healed, and the foot injury that kept bleeding – as a matter of fact, it stung like all sorts of hell in conjunction with the saltwater that he now had to stand on as the roof was pretty much covered in-

A path with the dragon… he he. Kumori cackled, if only for a brief moment, before he swung Jigōjitoku up in the air, followed by the dragon’s maw and body slithering around to grab hold of the blade again, only to be launched forward with a downward slash – and the Water Dragon Projectile was released, slithering through the air above the seabed that hugged the rooftop, flying clean off the roof’s edge and slithered underneath Kobashi’s foothold before advancing towards the Hozuki bastard’s location amidst the smoke from the previous explosives.

Channeling more and more of his chakra through Jigōjitoku, Kumori moved towards the roof’s edge himself, keeping track of his Water Dragon’s movements – allowing its maw to tear at the enemy’s water bullets, and applying a ‘slide’ for Kobashi to glide across with Water-Walking to reach the Hozuki without touching the waters on the lake that the boss had claimed for himself. "GO NOW!!!” he roared, now built a sliding bridge for Kobashi to claim his ‘path’ as requested.

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Chakra-Reactive (Suiryūdan no Jutsu) - The blade has a special attunement with the element of water, and via Kumori's fondness for the Water Dragon Missile Jutsu, the blade allows him to cast that Jutsu through the weapon by channeling his Water Release chakra through it. The Water Dragon will follow the slashing direction of the blade, amplifying each slash with its destructive power, and it can even merge its fangs with the blade to increase its offensive power and make it sharp enough to cut through chakra constructs that the Water Dragon Missile is capable of. With the Jutsu's long, serpentine body following each strike, a lot of destruction can be caused through this ability. It can also be launched away by Kumori in one, powerful swing as well if need be.

Water Dragon Projectile Technique:

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Name:Suiryuudan no Jutsu - [Water Dragon Projectile Technique]
Rank:B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:Suiton
HANDSEALS: 22
Description:
Suiryuudan no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Water Element. The ninja does a long string of hand seals which then causes a column of water in the form of a dragon to rise from the water and then strike their target. While being the same rank as Suikoudan no Jutsu, the two techniques have slight differences. Where as Suikouden is a slightly faster attack, Suiryuudan deals more damage against the target and has a farther range, but also requires more handseals to be performed.

[Sourei Zaizen]

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Zaizen's clones had managed to avoid the water meteor's that were aiming at Ichigoni and Asuka, from using the momentum of their max speed to scoop up both Ichigoni and Asuka in one fell swoop, not that they were clear of the water meteor the clones of Zaizen listened to Asuka about being moved to safety, so they would carry the pair for a little while more so they were near to the entrance of the roof. They would be able to use this as cover if they needed safety from another attack and would allow Asuka to now treat Ichigoni without interference. With that now done one of the clones of Zaizen would puff into smoke the remaining chakra returning to the original Zaizen. The clone of Zaizen would pick up the flag that had been left by Kobashi as he headed in the direction of the enemy on the ground, he seemed to have a plan. Kumori had used his blade to form a water dragon, the plan seemed simple and would allow Kobashi to slide down the water dragon to reach the enemy on the lake below them.

The real Zaizen while Kumori had been performing the water dragon justu using his sword to set up Kobashi.Had deactivated his clan abilities then Zaizen had moved closer to the edge of the keep using his sensory to track the exact location of the enemy below them, coming at an angle on top of the keep Zaizen formed a raiton lance in his hand that buzzed with raiton chakra. Zaizen would use his lance as a final distraction for either to boss to move or be impaled by it. Zaizen would launch the chakra-propelled projectile from the roof aiming right for the enemy below them on the lake. The raiton lance moved quickly and would need to be addressed but hopefully enough to keep the boss distracted so Kobashi could do whatever he wanted to do. The other clone of Zaizen was making its way to the real one.

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[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 to increase his evasion rate.

[Weaponry]: Hiramekarei | Sōtō [Twin Sword][In Use, had stored chakra in the blade from last thread]
[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 clone remaining]

NAME: Suimen Hokou no Waza [Act of Water Surface Walking]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low [Continuous]
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION:
A slightly more advanced version of the Tree Climbing Skill, this technique allows a shinobi to walk on water as if it were a solid surface. What makes this so difficult is a very precise amount of chakra ust be applied, as balance is harder to maintain on a not so tangible and even moving surface.

NAME: Yari no Zōn no Jutsu [Zone Lance Technique]
RANK: A-Rank
ELEMENT: Raiton
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
DESCRIPTION:
Requiring no handseals. The user generates Raiton Chakra, applying shape manipulation, that chakra is then condensed and formed into a 7 meter long lance. This lance can be thrown, however, despite being physically thrown, it's actually propelled via chakra acting as a incredibly fast and long ranged projectile. The user throws it which gives it a specific command upon launch, this enables it to have varying effects on desire.

The spear gives off a static sound when created and thrown, removing it's capabilities as an assassination technique. Max Range for any projectiles is 100 Meters, before dissipation.

[Piercing]: The user launches it as a piercing lance, which penetrates defenses of equal or lesser rank. With this, it's speed is at its highest, making it incredibly hard to dodge at close to mid range. [This version used]

[AoE]: The use launches the spear as an paralytic device, when it lands upon an object, it expands as a electric net over the surface spawning 15 meters in diameter with the point of impact acting as the center. Any living existence that touches it will receive a large electrical surge which acts as a temporarily paralytic. This can last from 2 post to 1 post time, depending the distance from the diameter. If at the center, or touched directly, 2 post paralysis is achieved, if at it's mid or outskirts, only a 1 post paralysis will occur.

[Controlled]: After launching the spear, the user produces the [Tiger] hand seal. This will allow the user to manipulate its movement, however, effectively cutting it's speed to enhance it's mobility and maneuverability. Allowing it to be easier to dodge.

[Extra Details[OOC]]: One chakra pill remaining he got from Sora. [Used chakra pill number two. Used last thread at the end if missed] Body Flicker Technique 1/4