[Senju Minazawa]

Minazawa never thought she'd find herself where she was now. Along the world's rockiest boat with her face turning green. Vomiting over the side. It would seem this Senju girl was not meant for the sea as she leans over and expels the contents of the morning's meal as well as bile and crimson phlegm of which built up inside of her. A painful feeling for her, as the few brief moments she had, she spent gasping for air. It was official. The ocean sucked. Beautiful to look at, and wonderful to experience along a calm beach. It didn't help the fact that the stench of fish permeated the boat as the fishermen loaded their catch and gutted and salted several fish then and there.

"I-Itaiiii!" She says. At this point, never mind protecting the fishing vessel and its crew. Someone was going to need to protect her so it felt like. Slowly slumping against the deck, she could feel the equilibrium shift as she slowly adjusts the headband around her neck, feeling the cloth caress her throat as she tries to feel a little bit more lively. Huddling and caressing her knees as she brings them to her chest, one of the sailors looks down upon her, and shuffles, before they call out. "Move it! If you want to take a nap, go below the deck! Can't have little girls like you getting in the way!" To which they grumble. To think that their money was going to employ kids like this?

Takato would have never. They needed strong men. Not children.

[Uzumaki Ataru]

In contrast Ataru was having the time of his life as her companion out on the open sea, as it swayed back and fro so did the young boy weather the vertigo-inducing conditions weather it be out on deck or clung to the side of the mast's netted ladder rigging spun like knotted webs on opposing sides of the sail. Perhaps it had something to do with his elemental affinity or the fact he hailed from a land encompassed by a veritable sea or rivers but the boy was fine in contrast the much more land lubber Senju but no matter his resistances the Uzumaki contented themselves through comforting Minazawa through her violent throes of sea sickness. "Yosh, yosh... get it all out!" Patting the woman on her back and holding back their hair out of the mess she was expelling overboard, it was certainly a sight to behold and not a good one but reasonably understandable.

After all, not everyone took the waves as well as those from Uzishiogakure. Standing up against the curtain of wooden walling as she slinks down to the floor boards of the poop deck he gives her a small smile as he peers out across the glistening waves their ship glides across in a cleaving crescent like motion. Taking in a deep breath drinking in the smell of salt as well as freshness in the air, the boy felt on top of the world and might be shouting from the crow's nest hooping and hollering if they weren't currently on a mission or doing his best to keep his partner afloat especially through the spate of negativity. "Sorry you're feeling so sick, Minazawa-san. You should rest for now, I can take first watch!"

[Senju Minazawa]

As she feels the hand caressing her back, there was the offer from the younger genin to take first watch. "H-Hai." She says, running her hand along her forehead. "Get to the crow's nest, and let me know if you see anything." She says, taking deep wheezing breaths as she seats herself back along the railing of the ship. The burning sensation in her chest was one thing. The churning acidity of her stomach was another. However, she had duties to uphold. Firmly securing the headband around her neck, she felt the soothing feeling of the fabric before she slowly begins to stand.

"Let me know if you see any strange vessels out there. It'll be hard to tell the difference between merchant or pirate vessel until they approach." Securing herself, she did feel a little bit better after loosing her stomach contents all over the side. Though the fishy smell amongst other things didn't help contribute to that. Her own eyes scan over the blue horizon, and she could admit. For her first time seeing the ocean, as well as venturing out upon its depths? It was a beautiful place. Vast. Terrifying in how large it was, but beautiful all the same. Watching several ships come and go, she did wonder though. How well could she fight on a ship?

[Uzumaki Ataru]

"Hai, will do." Leaving her to take their rest, Ataru hops up onto the wooden railing and moves with the sway of the ship cutting through the waves unbothered by the vertigo and bending his knees appropriately as the vessel carves like a knife through the burgeoning sea. Running along the smoothly varnished wood until he clamors up the rigging like a spider monkey effectively making his way up and into the crow's nest after a handful of seconds. The feeling of the wind rushed over his body and fresh air were breathtaking but no less freeing and enjoyable, perhaps in another life he would have been a sailor seeing how well he had taken to life aboard a ship and gotten his sea legs.

Stationing themselves comfortably within the confines of the crow's nest, his size ensured that there was more than enough room and as he settled he began scanning the horizon and surrounding waters gazing outwards in respective directions from bow to stern as well as port to starboard. Ensuring he kept up a fully encompassing sense of situational awareness, the boy remained vigilant quieting his mind and focusing on the task at hand. The vastness of the open ocean was a welcome respite and offered a fantastic vista but it did not dull the sense of purpose he closely held onto nor the job they had before them.

[Senju Minazawa]

The mission by its principle was simple. Guard the ship and the cargo and be mindful of encroaching threats. Pirates. As Ataru found himself along the mast, climbing to the crow's nest, one might wonder if he could use a box. The sea was a clear and easy view, and it was there that as they sailed for the next hour, vessels came and passed them. Traveling from one port to another. However, it was not so long in wait that there was one such vessel, a galleon that would close the distance between them. Closer than usual, as their land of fire vessel flag drops. Displaying them the jolly roger. Their own branded sigil emblazoned on a field of black. These were true and proper pirates. Marauders. It was hard to make out what was said.

However, it soon became clear that conflict was inevitable. The sailors, primarily noncombatants scrambled and shouted out as they drop what they're doing. Looking to the ninja their employer hired to guard them from the imposing threat. It was time for Minazawa and Ataru to rush to their battle stations and prepare for combat. For it was very soon that combat would ensure. Minazawa coughed lightly into her sleeve, and would stand along the right broadside, standing unsteadily as she weaves a few short handseals. "Protect the crew." She declares, as she coughs in another short fit. 

[Uzumaki Ataru]

The sea offered a stunning view but Ataru remained focused, scrutinizing the vessels that come and go out of their sight. Visibility was high and the Uzumaki remained cautious of the passing ships as one that looked to come close likely had less than altruistic aims. An hour came and passed with the boy keeping vigil up within the bounds of the crow's nest, though out of the corner of his eye he saw as a ship began drawing closer much to his wary concern eventually after enough time the boy began ringing the warning bell up in the crow's nest.

Waiting until he was sure before grapping the tassel and letting it rip about a minute after he had started doing so he watched as their hi no kuni flag dropped now replaced by the telltale jolly roger. The boy frowned at the sight of the marauders closing in, preparing themselves now that the crew had been alerted Ataru breathes out a steady breath, proceeding to build a well of usable chakra allowing it to condense and knead increasing in potency as he draws it in. Allowing it to flood the insides of mouth and fill their gums, as the pirate vessel closes in and begins to board Ataru would unleash a barrage of water shots onto the cast that seek to invade their vessel further enhanced by the gravity of their trajectory.

Their job wasn't only to protect the ship and cargo but the crew too who were practically defenseless and at the mercy of these lawless reavers, they had chosen not only their way of life but course of action in attempting to loot this vessel. This would likely be his first taste of real battle and the boy was ready as much as he could be... ready even if he needed to take life in order to save it.

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Passive Abilites

Chakra Reserves SA
Enhanced Hand Seal speed SA
Enhanced Reflexes SA
Enhanced Speed SA


Active Techniques

NAME: Suiton: Teppōdama [Water Release: Gunshot]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
The user kneads chakra, and converts it into water, and then spits it out in the form of condensed balls. The high-speed water ball attack possesses just as much power to kill as an actual gunshot. While this is a water release technique, it can still be employed someplace where no water is available, which is a great advantage. It is also possible to increase the power of destruction of the spheres themselves by building up the chakra inside of them. The number of bullets is determined while kneading chakra. By taking advantage of gravity, the bullets can brutally increase in power.

[Senju Minazawa]

When the bell was rung, it became clear that it was the ringing noise in the background that would be memorable for the both of them. Minazawa found herself looking out along the side as the ship came ever closer. The visage showed there were men with broad flatswords, axes, a few spears, and katana. The coasts of Konoha were often subject to raids from foes abroad, but likely often from Kirigakure's seas in the land of water. The marauders along their ship numbered some fifty, sixty perhaps, one might imagine as a standard crew, and it was not long before grappling hooks were hurled and tossed, latching onto the sides of their vessel and beginning to bring the two ships closer together.

"Prepare yourself!" Arrows began to rain down along the deck, and with it, people screamed and scrambled for cover. The warriors aboard their own ship were few, but a few men sought to defend themselves in the case their Shinobi defenders faltered. With it? Came the gangplanks. Three as they begin to roar, men beginning to run along its length. It was there that Minazawa found herself beginning her counterattack. As she holds her right arm outwards, she calls out.

"Mokuton: Daijurin no Jutsu!" Her arm twitches and then rapidly grows outwards, dozens of interlocking pillars and wooden columns bursting out of her arm and stretching out, slamming into the pirates, a few with sharpened stake like ends to either knock them off the gangplanks, and or impale them with sharpened stakes. A level of shock and surprise. For pirates, even if dealing with ninja before, have likely never seen the Mokuton. As her wood obstructs and blocks their efforts to cross at least along the gangplank she focused. Leaving two others.

Snapping the wood off along her arm, she dashes and hurls forth a handful of Shuriken out across the length of the center gangplank, the throwing stars sinking into the first few pirates that dared to cross. "We need to hold the line! Don't let them get across!" She declares, though for some reason. That felt a lot easier said than done.

[Uzumaki Ataru]

Materializing a series of Kunai Ataru would slap on a series of explosive tags one onto each pommels and let them loose while also flying downwards using a piece of rigging to slow their descent. As the gangway planks and hooks connect to their ship there's a series of explosions that rack the bridges between them as a handful are blown away likely sending men careening back either into the water or on their own ships rife with shrapnel, blown apart or suffering from concussive injuries born by the successive blasts. Landing onto the deck about ten paces apart from his Senju companion the boy readies to fight off the pirates that board from what avenues are left.

His amber eyes sharpen as the adrenaline begins to pump and the boy enters instinctively into a focused trance brought out by the fight quickly instigating, looking to the marauders as they come he prepares to meet them weaving a trio of hand seals causing his hair to nettle like the quills on a porcupine's back. Coalescing together until a salvo of crimson hair turned senbon sail out from the circle of his crown riddling a score of pirates that are bunched up together and rushing forward attempting to make their way onto their vessel.

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Passive Abilites

Chakra Reserves SA
Enhanced Hand Seal speed SA
Enhanced Reflexes SA
Enhanced Speed SA


Active Techniques

NAME: Tategami Hari [Mane Needles]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 3
DESCRIPTION:
By sending chakra through their hair, the user is able to launch up to 20 senbon-like projectiles from it. The projectiles are strands of hair, sharpened and made rigid by chakra.

[Senju Minazawa]

There was only one traversable gangplank left thanks to the efforts of the two Genin. For as Ataru sends his explosive tag laden Kunai along the gangplank, it blows in a fiery blast. "AAAHAAGH!" As the fiery blasts envelop the area. The fire rages and the momentum of their would be assault halts. With the remaining gangplank, Minazawa and Ataru both let out their throwing weapons, or in this case, his hair out towards the enemy as to halt their assault. "Arrows you fool! Shoot them! Shoot them!" With strung bows, the Senju girl weaves a short series of handseals before calling forth.

"Mokuton: Mokujoheki!" The jutsu cast creates forth a weaving of wood, multiple beams locking in a formation to create a half dome wall, the arrow sinking into its sides, before she swiftly weaves another seal in a fluid motion. "Mokuton: Mushoku Maina!" Calling out, holding the snake seal, the wood begins to warp and twist. The gangplank of which makes up the ship begins to warp and twist, snapping and getting jagged "teeth" as holes open and sink down, snapping onto a few men's legs, crunching them before the planks and in another man's case, his torso, the teeth chomping and ripping into their forms and pinning them into place, as her previous wooden wall launches out , the beams stretching and slamming down on the bandit's heads like a hammer.

Shattering them and their plank, it leaves the two vessels floating along the water, and with it, Minazawa pants as she displays her prowess with the Mokuton. To do the jutsu one after another despite their relatively low costs, it was a straining experience. It seemed as if the pirates were more than pissed, but in but a single moment, the two of them had displayed why the Konoha ninja were feared.

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NAME: Mokuton: Mainā Shūsoku [Wood Release: Minor Convergence]

RANK: C

CHAKRA USAGE: Low

CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu

ELEMENT: Mokuton

HANDSEALS: 1

NOTE: This technique is universal

DECRIPTION:

The user can clasp their hands into a single seal. Thus allowing one to manipulate wood by a minor effort. Thus either creating it, or using nearby sources to fuel the wooden creations. Minor creations such as vines for immobilization, enlarging or moving branches, but only a handful at a time(roughly five). This is for last moment creations, reactive or otherwise innovative on-the-go creations. They are all quick, easy and simple. All costing low costs, but can add up quickly if used excessively. This can be used for last minute defenses, often useful in close range and changing the terrain quickly. Only in a vicinity(diameter) of five meters though. Since it's a lower cost and skilled technique it doesn't grant the ability of long range.

NAME: Mokuton: Mokujōheki [Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall]*

RANK: C

CHAKRA USAGE: Low

CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu

ELEMENT: Mokuton [Wood Release]

HANDSEALS: 3

DECRIPTION:

An extremely versatile move, this technique uses chakra to activate the roots in the ground and, using the user of the technique as a reference point, makes wooden pillars appear from left and right. The wooden pillars join together in a dome-shape with the user at the center. This process can be used to catch the enemy in a double sided attack. Also, in case one confronts the enemy at a short distance, the enemy can be locked up inside the dome, setting the situation for a one-on-one fight. This dome can also be collapsed or burnt with the enemy inside to inflict damage. Furthermore, it functions as an easy shelter against the enemy's long-distance attacks, like shuriken and kunai.

[Uzumaki Ataru]

Hearing as the arrows plink against the Mokuton dome shifting around them as a form of protection against the storm of projectiles the boy smiles and gave a thumbs up at the Senju girl's quick thinking and as a gaggle of other pirates attempt to file across the last remaining gangplank Ataru watches as the long wooden walkway forms pitfalls and as the group fall subject to it are subsequently caught by gnashing wooden teeth that cleave them into pieces. It was a gnarly technique one that made the boy wince somewhat from the sheer gore on display causing screams and wails to be shouted aloud with blood curling cries. Deciding to capitalize on their momentum and neutralize the archers and other men aboard the enemy deck, the Uzumaki hops up onto the starboard rail that lays in the direction they're being boarded from weaving two seals before calling forth "Suiton: Mizu Shuriken!"

The jutsu materializing ten shuriken crafted out of a mixture of chakra and water, the ensuing storm is followed closely with ten proper shuriken, five delivered from each hand altogether delivering a fusillade of ninja tools straight into the ranks of the would-be marauders. Seeking to cut them to pieces and thin out their numbers before they carry the assault over to their ship; after all capturing not only their foe's vessel but what was left of the pirates would secure this waterway from further incursion - at least from this particular crew. 

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Passive Abilites

Chakra Reserves SA
Enhanced Hand Seal speed SA
Enhanced Reflexes SA
Enhanced Speed SA


Active Techniques

NAME: Suiton: Mizu Shuriken [Water Release: Water Shuriken]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu, Shurikenjutsu
ELEMENT: Suiton
HANDSEALS: 2
DESCRIPTION:
The user creates 10 shuriken, made out of water, and throws them at the opponent in quick succession. These water shuriken have the same cutting power as their metal counterparts.

[Senju Minazawa]

The mission never specifically details the need to destroy their enemies entirely. However, anyone could grasp and put together that destroying an enemy entirely was an ideal. It prevented recovery. It prevented retaliation. And at least for a while, it made the seas safer for a time. As Ataru utilized a longer range option, Minazawa takes a few breaths and takes the option to recover. The Senju girl found herself lost in the moment, and with it, she finds herself aggressively coughing into her arm, into her fist before she follows after him. Leaping a long distance from along the ship's guard rail.

She lands along the deck, and with it, she lands with a clack along the wooden surface as she lunges fearlessly, finishing a handseal sequence as she summons forth a wooden spike from her hand, utilizing it as a makeshift shortsword, sliding and thrusting it into a man's stomach with a twist, rotating it about, before she wrenches back, hurling the same weapon behind herself into a pirate with a bow, watching as it sinks into his throat as his body flops back, only for her to form a singular seal. A mass of gross rippling spikes to burst out from his back and head, impaling his comrade beside him.

Before she dashes forth, leaping high along their mast and sticking to it's surface, dashing along a circle, as she feels a piercing and sharp pain in her chest. She wanted to stop to cough, but instead, she moves with a natural swiftness, as if she was well accustomed to climbing in such environments and was able to adapt quickly. She hurls forth the last of her Shuriken and Kunai then down below, hitting haphazardly another pirate or two as she holds her hand along her blade. Only for her to cough. Cough harder than she had in a long time. Blood spurting from her mouth and nose as she finds herself pausing for a moment. Feeling a momentary clear up, but also a lingering burn.

It hurt less for a moment.

She holds her free hand to her nose for a moment and sees the crimson stained along her hand, and she hopes. Hopes that Ataru did not suspect it to be her own. The battle would be over soon.

[Uzumaki Ataru]

Using the guard rail as a springboard, Ataru launches themselves across the chasm created between their segmented ships clearing the climbing hooks and gangway plank turned Mokuton trap. Rolling onto the deck back onto his own two feet he immediately starts engaging the remains of the pirate party in close combat, but first decides to clear out the section of the deck he makes landfall upon with a handful of Kunai. Materializing a set of them, one between each finger throwing them like darts into the bodies of the marauders with fight still left in them.

The sound of wood creaking slightly under the weight and activity that idents the breadth of its surface. Landing a series of punches into one man’s groin, gut, and throat after he dodges their billhook with some rapidly performed evasive footwork. The billow of the wind and sound of fighting clashes within the young boy’s ears as they take flight toward fighting these enemies. Moving with a quickened pace and mounting swiftness, it proves enough to dance between his opponents pouncing from pirate to pirate amidst the first of close combat.

A feint exchanges hands into a kick that sends another man screaming overboard unintentionally landing straight onto a jagged piece of Mokuton sticking out and finally the last person is sent careening smashing face first into the mast with a loud thunk.

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Passive Abilites

Chakra Reserves SA
Enhanced Hand Seal speed SA
Enhanced Reflexes SA
Enhanced Speed SA


Active Techniques

NAME: Suidou Ge [Tunnel Strike]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: None.
DESCRIPTION:
The user will either use their fists or their palms and perform three consecutive and really fast strikes. These strikes are either done into the same spot consecutively (three fists to your face) or can be done one to the face, one to the gut and one to the groin.


NAME: Konoha Senpu - [Tree Leaf Whirlwind]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: N/a
DESCRIPTION:
A taijutsu where one launches a succession of high kicks and low kicks. Firstly, the opponent's evasion margin is restrained upon seeing the high kick, thus augmenting the chances for the low kick to hit the mark. So originally the high kick is little more than a feint.

[Senju Minazawa]

Honestly. All things considered. There were worse ways to die. As Minazawa rest long the mast, she finds herself taking deep breaths and slowing down for a moment, taking a deep breath as she feels a swathe of tension. The irritation was made all the worse for her, as she grits her teeth and feels the inflamed feeling engulf her chest. As a few arrows are sent flying towards her, she scrambles to move, doing a rotating twist along the mast as the arrows sink. Before long, she sends herself hurtling down, leaping towards her opponent as she holds the length of her kodachi blade. As she closes the distance, she draws her blade using the draw and sheath technique. Iaigiri.

As she slips past him, she has her thumb along the Tsuba as blood spurts from the archer, before she immediately turns towards the next man and slashes forth with a ferociousness, leaning inwards in a side step and slashing upwards along the man's torso and chest. Pivoting past him as her blade drags through his flesh. There was one more for her. She lunges forward to go for the kill. Only for her to feel that hurtling pain again. She gasps for air and coughs hard, as a small globule of blood spills on the floor, only for her opponent to look upon her and seize the moment.

"You filthy whoooore!" He calls out, smashing his bow against her head, to send her knocking back as she collapses and falls back along the deck. Her hair shadows her eyes as she gasps and coughs as her back collides with the rail guard of the ship.

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NAME: Iaigiri - [Iai Beheading]

RANK: C

CHAKRA USAGE: Low

CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu

ELEMENT: N/a

DESCRIPTION:

The user performs a quick and powerful slash with their sword, appearing almost like a blur, in order to cur the intended target before immediately resheating the blade afterwards. In the hands of the right user, this attack can even cut clean through a boulder.

[Uzumaki Ataru]

Turning away from his defeated foes the rhythm of adrenaline sounds its rapturous beat within his head echoing in tandem with his heart. Emitting a cacophony of thrums akin to waves coming in along the shoreline, pulling in and subsequently receding out. Steadying out and absorbed within his blood, many described battle as things slowing down but to Ataru that seemed a crock of spoiled ramen. Things sped up and the Uzumaki was struggling to keep pace amidst the evolving chaos, as he clears their section of the deck and turns to look to his ally, teammate, and friend.

Amber eyes gaze forward falling upon the scene unfolding where it felt as if an irrevocable string was about to be cut, caught into a flow of implicit actions and reactivity he looked on stoically before deciding his next course of action. Keeping an evenly paced breathing as he presses two fingers together forming the Tiger seal with a singular hand.

Phasing out from his current position like a fizzling mist only to appear behind the Pirate abusing Minazawa, stabbing them straight into the spinal cord between two vertebrae. Burying the Kunai to the hilt he pulls and wrenches the trowel within their body letting them fall to wayside with an unceremonious thud.

"Minazawa-san, are you alright - what happened?! C'mon and get up... it's over now; we defeated them." The boy offers a hand down to his waylaid and somewhat teammate, wanting to get her back onto their own two feet and take in the aftermath of their battle together.

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NAME: Shunshin no Jutsu [Body Flicker Technique]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: None
HANDSEALS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
By invigorating one's entire body with chakra, a shinobi can seemingly disappear and reappear in another location faster than most people can see. Often times one's movements are disguised with the use of an extra element, be it a smoke bomb, leaves, water, sand, etc. in order to hide the user's trajectory from those with skilled eyes. Though it mimics teleportation, it is important to remember this jutsu merely boosts the agility of its user. As useful as this technique is, it can only be used 4 times in a battle thread, compounding in exertion and difficulty each time. with any more usages beyond that result in muscle tears in the legs from overexertion. The hand seal for this technique must be held until the shinobi reaches their destination, making it impossible to utilize other techniques regardless of any preparation.

[Senju Minazawa]

Slowly, Minazawa found herself slumping downwards along the railing, her back smoothing along the length of the wood as her head bobs forwards, blood spilling from her nose onto her pristine white clothing. It seemed like it was over, until Ataru came and stabbed his Kunai into the bandit, causing him to cry out in pain and fall upon the floor. Ataru was saying something to her, and with it, as she opened her mouth, her lip quivers, and a small amount of blood dribbles from her lip onto her robes. Her breathing slowed, and with it, she could feel it. The slowing of her heart. Itai.

Thump. Thump... Thump......

She began to slump sideways, and with it, her hand rests along the deck. "I'm...alright..." She says in a voice so quiet that one would strain to hear the whisper, before she slowly turns her head towards the deck. With it, she opens her mouth, and vomits out a small puddle of blood along the deck. The pain in her lungs had been both agitated and yet numbed, as she acclimated. Slowly forcing herself to stand, she felt cold. Her knees weak as she grasps onto the side rail. Resting her opposite hand on Ataru's shoulder, she props herself upwards. Looking out to see their ship coming to get the two of them and to requisition all of the equipment. Eventually, they were free to board. Given safety and familiarity with their fellow sailors. 

If Ataru looked into her eyes, he'd see how glassy dull they looked, and with it, Minazawa retired. Laying along a cot, closing her eyes for rest until they could return to port. She needed a doctor. A real doctor. Someone that could perform a miracle. The doctors estimated that she had two years to live without the respirator, and this was under normal circumstances. With the way she was pushing her body now? She was pushing herself into an early grave.

[Exit]