[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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Dispatching the motley crew, or most of them at least, didn't turn out to be too much of a task. Asahi's hunch that none of them were even remotely trained in the shinobi arts was correct as he watched them helplessly flail around in the strong winds. He hoped that would take them out of commission for good but at least until he was able to find Arashi. With the pup running off to find her owner the Kyokujitsu would turn his attention to the only remaining pirate who looked to be... weaving... seals? Eyes widened at the sight of a flurry of ice birds careening across the deck heading straight for him.

Dodging too far left or right ran the risk of accidentally jumping off the ship given the smaller dimensions of a ship compared to an open battlefield; it almost reminded him of fighting those boars in that cramped maze during the exams. Alas these weren't some silly tests put on by the village but instead an actual fight against someone who was actually trying to kill him. Dodging was out of the question and getting hit by those things didn't seem like too pleasant an option which only left getting rid of those ice birds altogether. A quick set of seals with another inhale, but this time instead of a powerful blast of wind there would be fire, and a lot of it.

A wide cone of fire would emanate from the chunin aiming to meet the frozen birds and halt their advance, and if he was lucky continue forward to catch the pirate. Blasting fire on a wooden ship may not have been the wisest move but Asahi needed to end this fight quickly so he could hurry up and find Arashi. There might have been more shinobi on board which was keeping her busy and if the boy was having issues with the cramped deck he could only imagine what it was like trying to fight down below.

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NAME: Shakuton: Kasaiha [Scorch Release: Conflagration Wave]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Shakuton
DESCRIPTION:
Fire Release and Wind Release chakra are both saturated in the lungs as the user inhales. The user will then exhale a powerful flamethrower-like stream from their mouth, igniting targets in a sudden wildfire. This fire may not be as destructive as most Fire Release techniques, nor does it cut or buffet its targets as expected of Wind Release techniques, but its true strength lies in its incredible speed; the Wind Release chakra simultaneously fans and expands the fire as it’s exhaled, resulting in the creation of a rushing stream of fire that can reach its targets almost immediately after being released.

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

As his flock of birds were dissolved into water upon the ship's deck, the shinobi of mysterious note seemed to watch as the crew looked, their expressions more lost at this display of elements than maintaining their air of confidence. Yet, the man cloaked in blue, his face now partially revealed, seemed to smirk behind his veiled features, stepping down from the helm.

"It has been some time since I have seen a fellow shinobi from the East...the westerns know very little of our ways....so you'll have to forgive them boy...for their..ignorance…"

His tone was calm as he gestured toward the sailors, each seeming to be trying to brace themselves or simply save face after being so easily pushed off by a mere boy.

"Still..you must understand that I am paid to complete a task....which is to handle those from this part of the world....meaning...you....and if the captain wishes to take your friend...I see no possible means of you to stop me..."

His monotone voice seemed to ring out across the ship, soon prompting his hands to weave in an almost fluid motion, seeming to summon up the water left behind by his previous attack, launching it across the surface of the floorboards at a pace that seemed to rock the very ship itself, attempting to latch their ice like tendrils across the Chunins limbs to hold him in place.

"Get him off the ship..."

That call to action was all that needed to be said, the five remaining men seeming to break into one last charge, their forms hoping to overwhelm the boy as he did his best to avoid the frozen chains trying to take hold of him.


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Ai seemed to still be on the hunt, whining briefly as his paws scuffled to keep balance as the vessel rocked to the side. Though in ducking into one of the room, he'd see a large figure coming toward it's entrance, prompting the canine to swiftly find cover behind what looked to be a barrel. As the Captain, unaware of the stray, moved on to one of his crew, he'd seem to note the action happening overhead, causing the small hound to peek it's ears out to listen in.

""Whatcha mean we've been boarded!?"

"We're holdin em off..but he ain't budgin..."

"Argh! Eastern folk! Keep em from comin below deck..I'll plan somethin special for em...something only that can come the deep!"

With the bearded man distracted, Ai would finally push forward, his body rapidly propelling him to the cells, where he finally found his owner.

"Ai?...Ai!"

As the pup yelped, jumping easily through the bars and into the girl's arm, she'd feel his rapid kisses against her face, prompting the teen to laugh slightly as she then held him back with the palm of her hand.

"I'm okay! I'm okay...sorta....but how the hell did you...Oh no..."

Her expression went blank, realizing the actual answer.

"Wheres Asahi?"

Though the bark was the only response she'd receive, it was enough to reveal the truth.

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Ice Style: Earth Chain Ice:The user, either through physical contact or remotely, causes ice particles to form on a target. If used on a living creature, the target will freeze to death unless they are able to mold chakra. By coating themselves with chakra and dedicating all their energy to keeping themselves warm, they can avoid death; if they use their chakra to perform a technique, they will start to rapidly freeze again.

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by sixsmith.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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So the guy was a hired hand, shinobi no less, who was the trump card of these pirates and instead of selling wares they were stealing them. Great. Just Great. Did they know about Arashi and her special friend? It didn't seem likely especially for a group that was from the other side of the world but this had already been a strange day so there was no telling what they did and didn't know. Whatever, the only thing that mattered right now was getting past these guys and making sure Arashi was safe, which was looking less and less likely after every minute passed.

Another set of seals but instead of an attack emanating from his person the pirate would utilize the water left over from the ice birds earlier. How the water hadn't evaporated from Asahi's own attack was a mystery but could just be chalked up to chakra laden wader or whatever. The tendrils that shot across the bow of the ship were quick and keeping track of them all to try and dodge was going to be a near impossible task in limited space. Any big counters would take far too much time to set up which left Asahi in a bit of a pickle. Alas, a compromise of sorts would be made for he couldn't dodge all of the tendrils but at the very least he could try and leave some of his body free to defend himself.

A quick set of seals would precede a literal whip of Shakuton chakra forming in his right hand. He'd lash out at any of the chains attempting to wrap around his upper body but leave his legs exposed. So long as his arms and hands were free then there was a chance to free himself later. This would also prove useful since the other sailors had found their second wind and were beginning to charge in once more. The Kyokujitsu would use the whip to lash out at any who dared get too close, inflicting burns and dehydrating areas of exposed skin to the poor souls who got hit. He hoped this would at least keep them at bay for a few moments but not being able to move around was going to cause problems sooner than later so he had to find a way to free himself quickly.

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NAME: Shakuton: Kogatsue [Scorch Release: Flare Whip ]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Shakuton
DESCRIPTION:

: Shakuton chakra is focused in the user's hand in the form of a hilt, which is used as a focal point. The user then channels Shakuton chakra through the focal point and outwards to generate a string of chakra 5 meters long. With this technique, users can sweep their foes with the flare-whip, which can evaporate water, and burn and dehydrate living tissue upon contact.

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

Though the mysterious shinobi's trap had made contact, it had not come without some draw backs. The boy was quick and able upon his feet. More so than that, his techniques were proving to be more than enough to contend with those of his more chilling nature. In the end, while had him pinned the ground. The ice tendrils crossing the leg of his ankles, branching out much like roots before seeming to slowly inch more and more, soon encasing his feet, the Sunagakure shinobi was still hard at work. Though in this, he was now brandishing a scorching whip of intense heat.

But while it seemed as if he were wildly whipping the heated weapon around, it was well timed in it's strikes, lashing out at the incoming sailors, many narrowly avoiding the whip-like blows, while others would feel it's fiery string, screaming in pain as their flesh would crinkle much like paper at it's lash, the sensation enough to cause it's victims to jump overboard into open water.

Before long, only two sailors remained, both seeming to realize more and more the dangers of crossing this teen and his ninja games. Though what was they to do now? Before long, another crewmate would swiftly push upward from below deck, seeing the sight before him in horror. His crew mates were near gone and now this boy was wielding a weapon like he was a demon from hell. Still, he would only be fearful for so long, soon hearing the lumbering steps of the ice shinobi, seeming to make the approach himself, this time holding the flat of his hand close to his chin, unassuming as he then stopped before the teen.

"So...you are of the Kyokujitsu Clan...interesting...you are a long way from home....But then...so am I..."

Removing the veil, his face would show almost a pale white visual, yet a deep red-like scar crossing the length as he continued to keep his hand raised.

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But what remained unseen, was what was happening from below. The branching ice seeming to draw itself downward, much like a long icicle. It's length seeming to become one with the wood, not piercing through it, but seeming to grow harder and more dense. As if a living being, it would dribble downward soon peeking out as Arashi even felt a strange chill, seeing the long shard of ice peering from the ceiling over her, inching down as she then looked around.


She had to get out of here...and soon...

With Ai seeming to snarl again, the teen would quickly put the dog down upon the ground, taking off her jacket as she soon tossed it over his head as she signaled him to sit. Before long, the Captain would return once more into the room, his arm seeming to be holding what looked to be a sack.

"Look...if you're trying to stop whats coming...ya gonna need more than just a bunch of weapons and ..I'm gonna guess rope?"

Her comments seemed to fly on deaf ears, soon hearing a heavy thud, the floor shaking as the large male would pull out what looked to be a small cannon. A blank expression resting over her face, she'd watch as he seemed to grin in her direction, prompting her to watch him seem to make his way to the upper deck once more. This was getting intense...she had to do something!

Looking around, Arashi would finally make out what appeared to be a set of keys, a smirk crossing her lips before turning toward the covered canine.

"Ai..I think I got a way out...."

Her words would be heard, presented as the small pup would poke his nose out from beneath the fabric, their tongue lapping against the ground as a small bark followed.

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While the ships lower level were seeming to become encased in a thin layer of frozen water sheen, the only notice of the change was likely the soft creaking of the wooden panels. But, distraction was hardly what remained on the minds of the two main combatants.

"Continue if you wish....but I warn you...that your actions have consequences...such as what will become of you if you continue to act recklessly....you may find the results to be...quite chilling..."

He imagined the boy could feel it, his body getting colder with his continued movements. Though that was nothing compared to what the hired shinobi had ready for him next, creating the perfect end for the youth, just beneath the surface...preparing itself for the final strike to end it all.

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Ice Style: Earth Chain Ice:The user, either through physical contact or remotely, causes ice particles to form on a target. If used on a living creature, the target will freeze to death unless they are able to mold chakra. By coating themselves with chakra and dedicating all their energy to keeping themselves warm, they can avoid death; if they use their chakra to perform a technique, they will start to rapidly freeze again.

Hissatsu Hyōsō[Shattering Ice Spears]:A technique in which several large ice spikes emerge from below to impale anything in their vicinity. The rate at which this occurs is so sudden that it's considered to be a certain kill. When used inside an enclosed area like a cottage, it leaves very little room for escape.

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by sixsmith.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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Had his opponents been at least a little competent then voluntarily giving up his feet to the ice chains would have been a problem, but the sailors new bravado made them stupid and quite a few of them felt first hand what a whip made out of Shakuton chakra could do. The pain, and associated visual, of skin being both burned and rapidly dehydrated was surely intense and rightfully so three of the sailors first instinct was to try and quell the ailments by finding the nearest source of water they could. How the salt content in the water would affect their wounds was a different story but they'd find out soon enough.

Two sailors and the shinobi among them remained, and now with Asahi pinned in place the ice user saw fit to close the gap between them. His face was one that had seen many battles in his lifetime, some wins, some losses, but with those experiences came knowledge as he was able to pinpoint the boys clan. "H-How did you.." The chunin would reply in a slight stutter, the chill from the ice chains beginning to make its presence known. His clans survival training all those years ago helped some, and spending many nights in the frigid desert nights was definitely not being taken for granted right now, but that was a wholly different experience than one's feet and legs being covered in ice.

Another threat from the pirate and while he may have been haughty with his words the man wasn't an idiot as he stood just outside the range of the Shakuton whip. At this point it was a war of attrition as the pirates seemed content with waiting for the Suna-nin to succumb to the frigid temperatures. Alas, that wasn't something Asahi could allow to happen. 'Think, think. You gotta free yourself and take care of these guys quick!' The chunin would think to himself as he raced through various strategies. Assuming that Arashi was still on the ship he couldn't do anything dramatic, especially if she was hurt and didn't have a way to save herself should the ship be wrecked, but if big moves wouldn't work then perhaps a more subtle, gradual approach would suffice instead.

His plan, however, would be cut short before it even started as an unintnded consequence of being motionless was that Asahi's passive sensory skills would come into play. He could of course since the ice laden chakra surrounding his lower extremeties, but he also felt it all underneath the immediate area they were standing in and growing with each passing second. Allowing himself to be captured only helped the pirate set up for his next move which meant the Kyokujitsu would need to work a whole lot faster if he didn't want to die!

Slowly but surely the shinobi would begin to pump out Shakuton chakra from his tenketsu into the surrounding area in roughly ten meter radius. The air temperature would begin to rise rapidly not only melting but evaporating sources of water in the immediate area. "If you know so much about my clan then you should know that any sudden movements might catch you on fire." The boy would speak with a sudden bass to his voice. "I know the ice is, or rather, was, forming below me but there won't be much water left in any of you let alone for your techniques in a few moments so I'd suggest if you want to see another day you go get the girl now."

Asahi wasn't much of an intimidator, but what was supposed to be a mini vacation of sorts had turned into the kidnapping of someone he cared for a great deal and hurting those he had love for was always going to bring out his less than pleasant side.

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NAME: Shakuton: Kansouchi [Scorch Release: Arid Wasteland]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Shakuton
DESCRIPTION:

Shakuton chakra is created within the user’s body and constantly released from various tenketsu, its immense heat through the air in a ten meter radius. The temperature of the air will have increased to the point of singing flesh through clothing if exposed for too long, gradually evaporating sources of water, and with extensive friction against this atmosphere, will leave lasting burns on the enemy’s body. This makes moving quickly within this range impossible without potentially bursting into flames. While the technique is usually deployed to affect the surrounding area, it can also be used to greatly heat the air of the user’s Wind Release techniques. Its user must carefully control the circulation of this heat with their chakra to ensure they and their allies are safe from the heat’s effects.

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

The sudden change in tempature took the crew some time to notice, but as it felt as though their flesh were peeling beneath a heavy sun, the two remaining crewmen began to panic, seeing their skin turn pink, bubbling as if in a boiler. With fear reaching them, even the foreign ice user, the pale faced individual would grit his teeth, feeling the sweat seeming to appear and then hiss away as if it were a puff of smoke. The ship was heating up, even the floorboards seemed to be starting to molder. Yet as the sailors prepared to make their own attempt at escape, they could see that even the water was trying to reach a boiling power, threatening to roast them alive if they dared to jump in.

Sadly, their hesitation was met with only more pain, their body seeming to notice what even the shinobi could see. Despite the fact that the chains of ice were trying to move up, they were melting away within seconds of each other, the branched out formations turning to puddles at the boy's feet.

"Youuuuu….."

His words were cut short, feeling his mouth becoming dry with each word. Liquid..of any kind...he needed...time. Something that may very well have come...in the form of his employer, brimmed hat and all and carrying..what looked to be a miniature cannon

"Argh!! Enough of this!!!"

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"What the hell?!"

Though Arashi was attempting make her own escape, the sudden shift in temperature had caused a sudden change in her current area of occupancy. While at first, it had gotten quite chilly, a shell coating of ice seeming to have begun creeping along the surface of the ship, had now become what felt like a small lake. Water was dripping everywhere, and she began to feel as if she were being slowly submerged into it. Feet slushing around, look out from between the bars, noting Ai at least now had a better chance at getting the keys, though she didn't like his chances.

"Ai! Come on boy..just...keep going...don't...don't..."

Seeing the dog, she'd watch as the pup would start playing around in the water, seeming to dive his body beneath it before popping back up with a yipping sound of delight.

"AI! Seriously?!"

With a small whine, the creature would then seem to remember his mission, beginning his paddle toward the wall as he seem to whine further as some unknown force was starting to make the water start to grow even warmer. Arashi noticed it too, soon seeing more pieces of eyes flak off, causing the depth to grow even more, her eyes growing wide with panic. It was no secret that Arashi hated water...despite learning how to swim in it previously. It was just the idea of it that still haunted her, especially if it was against her own choice in being in it in the first place. The waves seeming to rise even more, she'd feel the heated liquid now up to her chest, prompting her to keep encouraging her companion to keep going.

"Come on boy...come on...pleaseeeee…"

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There it was...now five men on deck...the Strange hired Yuki...the two crewmen seeming to now having finally fallen over in exhaustion....and the captain, who's large frame seemed to be struggling with the rapid loss of moisture. Time was of the essence, and with his hand swiping for a match, the Yuki's eyes as he reached out as if to stop the foolish man, watching as the match seemed to flare up and bounce from his hand and begin to cross down the length of the captain's body. Screams of high pitch rang out, prompting the pirate to wheeze and cough, smoke rising off him as he seemed to be roasting alive.

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by sixsmith.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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This was for all intents and purposes torture for most of those involved. Arashi and her pup would be spared a tad longer given their distance from the epicenter and also the ice turned water providing a small bit of relief but it would begin to heat up in due time as well. For those on deck not of Kyokujitsu blood they would feel an unquenchable thirst and a dryness that probably couldn't be achieved other than standing in the middle of a desert for hours on end, if not days. Asahi would watch as the two sailors contemplated their fate: they could either jump into the bubbling sea below and hope they didn't boil to death before getting out of range, or stay aboard and suffer a heat death. Neither option would save them, after all, but perhaps if certain demands were met then the technique would be ended and they'd be left with wounds that over time could heal.

Unfortunately their direct charge was a stubborn fool and grit his teeth as he may the proof of his pain was literally bubbling on the surface of his skin. Gritted teeth could only do so much and if he didn't act quickly he, too, would suffer a fate worse than death. The chunin was ready to speak once more when the sound of heavy steps clammoring towards them caught his attention. It was the captain, a portly fellow holding... a cannon? Well shit that couldn't be good. From the looks of him the heat had more than taken its toll and if not for his larger constitution he probably would have already turned to ash. Alas, in all his rage and confusion the man sought to end the calamity in one fell swoop with his hand held assault weapon, but to ignite the gunpowder required fire and any sort of combustion in this environment was nothing short of suicide.

The ice pirate seemed to recognize his captains folly and tried his best to stop the man, but as quickly as the man lit the match he, too, went up in flames. Asahi wasn't sure if seeing a person burn alive or hearing them burn alive was worse, but as the crimson flames reflected off his glasses neither was a sight he'd ever get used to.

The Kyokujitsu would once again turn his attention to the one remaining pirate who had yet to fall to his jutsu. "The girl, now, I won't ask again." He didn't care how the man went about freeing Arashi: if he had to jump over his still screaming captains flame-engulfed body or whatever, but the time for bravado was long gone and if the man wanted to see another sunrise he'd find a way to oblige Asahi's request.

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

The Yuki had tried, it was only a shame that perhaps his employer was indeed the most foolish man on the face of the planet. With his body rolling, trying his best to unignited, the flames were starting to spread, crossing the surface of the ship as they began to catch fire. There was now even less time, and the heat had not ceased..not till the boy's words were met. It was shame too...considering the royalties that were awaiting to have such prize taken overseas. Of course, it wasn't worth the fact that then they arrived, it would be with a dead captain and no goods.

"You want her?...Go get her...but you may find that your time is short...Kyokujitsu…"

That said, the ice wielding shinobi would soon jump toward the side of the ship, his body still reeling from the lost of any real moisture. Of course, he did have a decent floating device to aid him, seeing the captain seeming to slow in his weaving from one side to the next, he'd disappear with a single leap, seeming to land upon one of the already laid out bodies still incapable of finding relief from dehydration from the salty water. But, he was now long out of reach and there were more pressing matters to attend to.

Such as the ship now going up in a blaze of glory...

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"That's it Ai...come on...good boy...Good...boy...ah! Okay..Ow!"

The water was starting to boil, but at least it looked as if Ai had managed to get to the keys. Though now the situation was for him to get back. The last thing she wanted was for the pup to get hurt, and now he was holding on to his position to the last unsubmerged shelf in the room. Whining, he'd continue to bark, still keeping the keys close but unable to move for fear of the now simmering liquid.

Meanwhile, Arashi was starting to feel the heat across her skin, her body now floating up to her neck in water, struggling to stay above it, but feeling her flesh starting to slow broil. She was starting to panic, but the last thing she wanted to show it. A shinobi didn't die with fear, but with some sense of peace and knowledge knowing that they died for a cause bigger than themselves. Of course, in this case, the cause had been for a gift for someone really special.

Though now she was starting to think that didn't matter too much anymore. This whole day had literally been a disaster. All because she....

Her skin was on fire, and she could feel herself starting to succumb to it, but still she remained aware, her instincts keeping her alive.

"Ai! ...Just...stay there! Don't come...just..Ah! Just stay..."

Ai wanted to come..he wanted to help, but he could smell it too, as the water began to give off a wave of steam that only showed just how hot it was becoming. The moment he jumped in, he'd be more than a hot dog. But what could he do? What could any of them do?

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by sixsmith.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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The thing about fighting on a wooden ship was that even while floating in water the exposed parts were still succetible to fire, especially if all the moisture around it was literally being evaporated. They were basically standing on a large tinderbox and the now engulfed captain was the equally sized match it needed. Alas, the ice wielding shinobi would break first and dart off of the ship leaving the chunin as the only one standing left standing on the deck. "... Oh no, Arashi!" He'd exclaim while ending the technique. Though the temperature of the air would cease to continue rising through his own means there was a much different problem to worry about: the flaming ship!

Finding Arashi and getting off the death trap was now top priority, well, it had always been, but now instead of pirates to deal with it was a boat set ablaze. Running past the downed bodies the Kyokujitsu would descend into the underbelly of the ship wading into less than pleasant waters that must have come from all the ice that had been forming beneath his feet earlier. The fact that it hadn't evaporated meant that the sheer amount of ice was massive; it was a wonder the ship didn't crumble under the weight.

"Arashi! Arashi can you hear me?!" He'd call out frantically searching for the woman. Assuming the worst would presume that she was hurt, or worse, and didn't have a way to free herself, and if they couldn't get clear of the area soon they'd both be spending eternity at the bottom of the sea.

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

Arashi was gonna die down here...

It wasn't exactly how she had expected death to feel....

Her fear of death had always been at the hands of Shukaku, it was just strange to think that it would be due to her being unable to breath, rather than being placed into a deep sleep. With her body struggling to get any air at all, her eyes were starting to dial back, feeling her strength giving out with every passing moment. There was no more room to move, and the water was pushing itself up to the surface of the deck. But with no means of escape, it was simply collecting itself, much like a miniature lake. She could barely make out Ai, the pup now seeming to sense the decreased temperature, but still unable to get to the girl as he rocked upon the slowly loosing shelf. He could barely make out the girl, her body still struggling to remain above water, but unable to escape her cell.

Though he could something, a voice calling out for his owner's name. Barking rapidly, he'd attempt to get the teen's attention, to draw him into this quarter of the ship. But would it be enough? Would they have enough time? Everywhere around the boy was a pool, which would soon force him to begin the swim. Yet with the echoes of frantic barks coming from the long hall, it would hopefully be just as good as a visual.

Meanwhile, Arashi would find herself starting to fade, her mind blanking as she could see a flash between color and darkness. Her vision was blurring, and she began to choke as she could on longer maintain the air she had been holding to for dear life. She just hoped that perhaps Ai would make it for the surface.

Still, being near death did bring some sense of peace as well. A heavy weight seeming to lift from her shoulders, even knowing what she was about to lose as well. She wanted to cry out, to break out of this cell, to live...but she was trapped.

She was just...trapped...

Before long, Arashi soon felt her eyes closing, her body seeming to sink as she fell slowly, her body bouncing down upon the watery depth, arms seeming to levitate as she seemed lost to the world around her. Unable to hear Asahi's calls or Ai's attempts to get him to come their way.

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by sixsmith.

[Kyokujitsu Asahi]

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Yell and yell as he might there was no response and as the waters rose Asahi feared that he might have done the unthinkable. "No no no no, please don't be.." There was little time to think in all the commotion. A burning deck above and a flooded one below, he'd have to find her quick before they either burned to death or drowned; the latter of which may have already claimed one of them. Amidst the sloshing of water a small yip could be heard every now and then, one that sounded like it belonged to a certain canine who had been tasked with finding its owner. Asahi had no choice to to delve into the heated liquid to get closer to the sound and after a bit of swimming would see Ai barking, key in mouth.

"W-Where's Arashi?" He'd ask like the dog would be able to answer before dipping his head under the water and seeing that she was near motionless at the bottom of a cell. Eyes widened at the sight of his friend and what may have already happened but he had to try and save her! Popping back up to the surface the chunin would grab the key from Ai's mouth before taking one last breath and diving down once more. Though he was used to being in and controlling fiery conditions it was a different story when the medium he was surrounded by was near boiling. The water nipped at his exposed skin, was none too pleasant on the eyes and if he didn't hurry they'd both go the way of lobsters in a pot soon enough.

Getting to the cell the Kyokujitsu would use the key to unlock it before swimming in and grabbing Arashi. She didn't seem to be conscious and was looking worse for wear, but perhaps a little air would change all that. Together he'd bring them back to the surface --what was left of it anyway-- before beckoning Ai to follow suit; whether that meant a pup sitting on his head or shoulder didn't really matter. He didn't get much practice in swimming considering the location of their home but the great thing about water was it made things a whole lot less heavy so pulling his own weight along with Arashi's wasn't too difficult.

Upon reaching the stairs Asahi would lay the girl down flat for a moment, he knew they needed to get off the ship quickly but the longer Arashi went without breathing the less chance she had of surviving. Basic survival training had been taught to them all during their academy days, and the Kyokujitsu's infamous training gave the boy a little knowledge on the means to resuscitate a person. Compress the chest and breath in. Well, it wasn't how he envisioned their first kiss but it shouldn't have been surprising given who he was hanging out with. With one hand over the other he'd press down on her chest three time before opening her mouth and providing breath. Wash, rinse, and repeat would be the process a few times and with each the boy hoped to hear his friend spring back to life.

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

While it wasn't uncommon for Ai to be excited at seeing a familiar face, the pup seemed particularly in this case, barking just as the boy seemed to ask just where Arashi was, wasting little time to inspect the obvious answer for himself. Upon returning only for a brief moment, he'd take the keys that had been secure inside of the canine's mouth, vanishing once again into the scalding depths. This left the dog to only wait, his whines seeming to be the only sound to come from his surroundings, though the air seeming to now hold some trace amount of smoke. It would have been natural for him to take the chance at swimming to higher ground, but he had no intention of leaving Arashi. Not until he saw her...

Thankfully, such a sight came along with that of Asahi, bursting out from the water with her in tow. In beckoning Ai to come, the small hound would pull his ears back briefly, but soon barked as he found himself leaping up along the boy's exposed back, though the hot sting of the water prompted him swiftly upon Asahi's head. With the teen now moving, the canine seemed to shiver, looking down at the unexpressive face of his owner, whining all the more with concern.

With the three now in motion, it only took movements for them to arrive to the last remaining dry area at the lower deck, though the movement of the water would likely change that. The ship was clearly starting to feel the weight, and with the flames starting to move toward their escape route, it was only a matter of time before they either were forced to deal with the fire above, or be stuck below to a watery grave. Still, Asahi's concern seemed to remain with Arashi, and after some brief examination, he seemed to know what needed to be done. Ai would watch on, his body standing close to the girl's head, looking at the teen as he attempted to resituate her.

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These flashes of memories would soon come to her, her body jerking forward with a cough and a gasps. Air returning to her lungs, the wet faced teen would hold her neck, rubbing it gently as she looked up from her damp hair, pushing the strands back as she saw Asahi staring back at her. Still rubbing her neck, she'd feel her face somewhat red, though clearly starting to get her senses to return as she began to speak, her voice raspy in tone.

"Next time I come up with the idea to get on a ship....please hit me..."

Flopping backward, her back would hit the edge of the stairs, causing her to groan in pain before then feeling the rapid licks of Ai's tongue across her face. As a smile formed, it soon faded upon seeing what looked to be flames at the top of the stairs, prompting her upright within seconds.

"IS THE SHIP ON FIRE!?"

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To be honest Asahi had never actually had to use this technique on an actual person before so the anxiety was really on another level. What if there was a chance to save Arashi but the compressions weren't correct? What if he wasn't providing enough air to push out the water from her lungs? These thoughts and others raced through his mind as he silently wished for the girl to spring back to life. If it didn't work in time, however, he might have had to just grab the girl and go before the entire ship went up in flames. Alas, the boy would worry no longer as he watched Arashi cough back into this plane of existence.

The first words out of her mouth was a joke, and while this was hardly a joking scenario Asahi was happy to just hear the woman speak. While it took a little bit eventually Arashi would get a survey of the land and notice that their current location was ablaze at the moment. The Kyokujitsu would rub the back of his neck as a sheepish grin crossed his face. "Uh.. yeah, but I can tell you about that later. We need to get off the ship, can you walk?" He'd ask while rising to his feet. Asahi was oblivious to the seal currently locking off the girl's chakra which would make it next to impossible for her to use water walking, but if the chunin needed to carry her again then so be it; anything was better than being barbecued alive.

How would he explain the ordeal to Arashi exactly? Would mentioning the part about how it was his technique that melted the ice and caused the flood below deck that almost killed her? Mmm, might be best to leave that part out. Yeah, just the brave parts would suffice, but again if the duo and pup didn't make their way off the ship soon then there'd be no stories to tell except eulogies given by others at their funerals.

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

a falling star fell from your heart.

Somehow, Arashi had a feeling that this fire was connected to the Chunnin before her. But, considering that he had just saved her life, she was willing to look passed it..at least until they had made it back to shore. Of course, they had one problem. How exactly were they going to get back? With Asahi asking if she could walk, the teen would nod her head, slowly rising up as well though holding a serious expression on her face.

"Yea...but we got a problem..."

Reaching down, she'd swiftly lift up her torn white shirt, revealing the area of her stomach that was now imprinted on with a intricate two layered seal design. Though the interesting thing was where the lines seemed to lead, prompting her to turn around to show the Shukaku's seal on her lower waist.

"Whoever that one guy in the veil was managed to seal off my chakra..I can't do anything to get us out...not to mention get through the those flames...and considering neither of us are fire-poof...without Shukaku, I can't summon my sand shield to keep us from getting toasted..."

Her expression was serious, though she soon lowered her shirt once again, reaching down as she could see her jacket floating passed, holding the wet article of clothing in her hands before showing some clear disappointment at it's appearance. Of course, that was before he began to piece together something. Water, being the clear product of usage.

"But..maybe I can do something to help with that...can you...I mean...ya kinda already...but..think ya can give me another lift?"

Signaling for Ai to hop into her arms, she'd wait for the small dog to do so, using her free hand to wrap her upper body and head with the now soaking wet crimson jacket, staring back at the teen with a calm gaze. Feeling her hair still dripping, she'd imagine that by now the pieces would click in that her idea for them to get through the blaze at least was for Asahi to act as the shield this time, while she used her jacket to at least hold off most of the flames from directly touching all three of them.

Of course...that required a piggy back ride of sorts. The only question was if he could support the extra weight.

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Had this been any other situation Asahi would have been flustered at the sight of Arashi showing that much skin, but whether it was the burning deck above them or the flooded quarters below none of that was really on his mind at the moment. Seeing the seal explained why he couldn't sense her earlier and it also meant that any kind of water walking was out of the question for the girl. Perhaps there was a way to get rid of the seal but there was no time to experiment with it now and possibly make things worse.

"Well that's not good, but we'll manage... somehow." He replied thinking of possible escape routes. Futon would only make things worse, and they'd die of smoke inhalation before the waters down below drug the ship under enough to extinguish the flames on the deck. Alas, Arashi's quick wit would come up with a plan, not the safest one, but a plan nonetheless. While his clans genealogy did offer some resistance to fire this amount would be too much for the Kyokujitsu to withstand without suffering some major injuries.

"Ok, we can give it a shot. We aren't too far from the side of the ship so we shouldn't have to run through the flames for too long." Asahi would speak as he hoisted the girl up on his back. It had been a trying day but he needed to hold out just a little longer. With the jacket wrapped around them the chunin would begin to make his way through the burning deck, flames licking at their very features but somewhat held at bay by the saturated jacket. After a bit of running to clear the bottom deck Asahi would make an immediate right heading towards the side of the ship and with a leap would take them all overboard; chakra on his feet landing them on the surface of the sea.

They weren't too far from the shore but with the added weight Asahi wasn't going to be able to move as quickly as he normally could, but so long as Arashi and the pup were safe then everything was going to be ok. "You guys make it back there?" He'd ask checking in on his passengers.

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