[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

...

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

Now that introductions and the exasperation were out of the way, further instructions were delivered to Kuni by a courier. "I guess you're right, again. We are delivering some medicine from Taki to you guys." The Chūnin stated at Toru as she read over the scroll one last time. If Toru wanted to read it, she'd toss him the scroll, if not, she'd drag the scroll into her arm, storing it... somewhere in the cadaver that is now her being. She fought and teamed up with Toru more than a year ago. He should still remember how fucked up her boy is, none of this should be a surprise, but if it was, he'll have to deal with it for however long it takes to get across.

"Where's the shipment?" The girl asked, unaware of the driver and the cargo handler behind her tending to the horses. "Still as sharp as ever, Zangyaku kōi." The threads that made up the girl shot out of her back, as Kuni turned to face that voice. "Matsui, you needed protection so I recommend you shut up and drive." The Clan Apprentice warned, eyes peering into the soul of her kin before she shuddered and took her seat, grabbing the horse reins.

Kuni could only rub her temples before reaching a flank of the caravan. "Tell me you're ready, Toru."

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SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
N/A
EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Toru was ready to leave, out of the muggy air and after a brief foray into Takigakure - or the alleged Takigaure - a quick lunch the two would be receiving their official orders. He was just ready to go, he was certain his hair that of a dandelion right now due to how humid it was. Did people around here have special hair ointments to prevent their hair from standing on end with little regard for how it might make an individual feel about their outward appearance? Toru preferred to look menacing, but with a puff of hair on the top of his head, he wasn't sure he would look anything of the sort.

Either way, he would also read the scroll before handing it back to Kuni. He wasn't shocked by her odd flesh physics, he had seen it before and frankly, it was just as gross as the last time... At least there was an improvement in that she was wearing trousers. Finally, a step into being an actual shinobi by wearing clothes. It had been so unseemly when they had first met. The memory brought up was horrifically unpleasant.

He would sit on the caravan, legs folded in a comfortable seated position.

"Ready," He murmured to Kuni, leaning back a bit.

She's a weeeeiiird one.

You missed out on her no-pants-wearing phase.

What?

I'm not even sure...

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[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

...

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

She still found it amusing, so many people need to eat or drink tosurvive, how so very weak. Even more was the fact that Toru was so not used to the humidity that he looked like an unkempt afro samurai. It amused Kuni that his mane made him appear like a toy rather than a stone cold killer she had met in Yuki no Kuni. The Mikatakujira received the scroll and looked it over, handing it to the boy who looked it over in turn. Kunikunosaku did not like having to work with him again, something told her he wouldn't help her try to kill the one dumb chick again.

Such repressed anger for a member of their same home. Kirigakure was, as respectfully as possible, fucking weird. Still, the cargo of mostly her clan's medicine needed guarding and a clear escort for some hundred miles. It was ridiculous how certain it was they needed directions, such a new avenue with so much uncertainties awaiting them. "Glad you're sitting with Matsui, guide her and pretend to be the sorry sap that is her imaginary boyfriend." Kuni scoffed, a bit of annoyance in her voice. "At least some psycho isn't the one putting a ring on me." "Just shut up and drive."

This was going to be a long journey, obstacles, animals, bandits, possibly some criminals, Kuni had high hopes they didn't even need Toru more than a guide. Of course, it was all dependant on how swiftly and quietly they moved. "Well, if you're ready, let's get to it!"

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SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
N/A
EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Toru barely blinked at the commentary or the jibber-jabber that went on between Kuni and the Matsui. He was bored with it, so he just sat back and waited.

Some little while later, they were on their way moving at a steady but rocky pace. An occasional bump in the road causing them to slow and check to make sure the medicine was still okay and secured, mostly Toru looking over his shoulder to see if anything was leaking. Otherwise, he kept Saigo no Iki in his lap, a hand on its hilt, the other on its sheath in silence, his fingers idly scrapping at the insignia upon it turned red with old dried blood from enemy after enemy. Life after life.

It was not until Forest Country, that he spoke up, but by then it was well into the afternoon, but they had covered quite a bit of ground having only stopped once to water their hardest workers - horses.

"You have someone trying to marry you?" He would grumble towards Kuni, wondering who in the world could have even so much as a thought to marry Kuni. She was not exactly marriage material in his opinion, not with all those threads, tendrils, and quite a strange attitude. Not to say Toru's attitude wasn't strange, but Kuni had a way of acting superior on and off in a way that he couldn't imagine anyone wanting to marry her.

Then again, Toru could probably be read as acting quite superior, but... He didn't. His attitude had been checked several times, though the most notable of which had been Arizo the man that he could call his 'father', and yet, he did not simply because the two did not share much fondness for each other. Though Toru's heart as any child's heart did long for a father figure, he had not found a figure in Arizo.

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We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

Unlike her teammate, she took to running next to the caravan, mainly to reach the cargo in case something were to happen. And with Matsui driving, it saw Kuni constantly checking if the medicinal cargo was intact. Unlike what Kunikunosaku had worried, most of the jars were safe. It was relieving to know Matsui wasn't a horrible driver, but, if she could just avoid the occasional pothole, that'd be awesome. After quite a ways, they need to stop, let the horses catch a second wind.

And stop they did. Matsui took the horses to get a drink from the pond. Kuni took straight to the canopies, using the caravan as a boost to jump into the treeline. Watching out for predators, the Kunoichi glared at the area surrounding them. It was peaceful and tranquil. Wild boars did come to the edge, but they were definitely more focused on water than territory. Matsui fed the horses sugar cubes before leading them back to the caravan. Kuni was just about to turn tail but shot out her whip of an arm, crashing into the mud of the boars, intimidating them back to whatever corner they called home. Retracting her arm, Kunikunosaku rejoined the caravan just as Matsui tied in the horses. A few seconds later a loud Hyah! resonated from her kin and back to running, Kuni went.

Unlimted stamina and no muscles to strain was awesome, it left Kuni wondering though why didn't horses get a variety of Jiongu. Once outside of Bonchi no Kuni, Matsui sighed in relief, no jaguars this time. Toru spoke once there were in Forest country, the timing frightened Matsui but signaled Kuni to jump atop the caravan, holding on tight. "Hmm? Oh yeah, my former Genin teammate, the guy that got himself disqualified for... eh... fighting that Jin. You can say it is like a fatal attraction."

Kuni jumped away back to running, as Matsui leaned to whisper to Toru, "Clan Heir to Clan Apprentice. It's a unique deal within both clans if I remember." The woman returned her attention to the horses, while Kuni, she just held on to her blade, Hisan while running alongside, unaware of what Matsui whispered and frankly couldn't care less.

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SPOILER: Click to show

SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
NAME:Nagai-shi no Jutsu [Long Limb Technique]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu | Hijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
By utilizing their kinjutsu, the user will extend on of their limbs. They can then direct the limbs to attack opponents with the maximum length of the limbs being 35 meters. Along with lengthening the limbs themselves the user can move a mass of tendrils and a heart with them into the limb, allowing it to act independently from the main body.

EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Toru felt that a versatile approach was important, if they were to be targeted by anyone they would likely underestimate them for Toru's relaxed posture sitting in the wagon as opposed to helping guard the situation alongside Kuni. It was likely for the best, at least, it was in his opinion. Running undercover missions had been his forte up until most recently where things were loosened upon him in some ways and tightened up in others. The reigns on his life had become more strict, but, not so much that he wasn't allowed on missions. That would have been detrimental and far too obvious as to what had occurred to him, so he continued to be a tool of outreach, as well as general mission activity.

The white-haired boy had all but forgotten the match between the Yukigakure jinchuuriki - who had been his teammate for the second round - and the genjutsu wielder of Takigakure. It had been a strange battle, but the lack of control displayed... At the time, Toru had nothing but a passing judgment, now he understood a little better what it took to control a creature inside, or at least how difficult it was so he couldn't fully fault the Yukigakure genin for having lost control as he did. Granted, he probably could have not bought into his own emotions as he had.

Easier said than done.

Toru let out a small sigh through his nose letting off some heat from the environment, which was slowly depleting, fortunately.

"Can't imagine anyone wanting to put a ring on it, I suppose, good for you... But, you are kind of young, no?" In his opinion, both he and Kuni were far too young to be marrying anyone. They were at the prime of their career, there was no point in settling down... Though, if Minako turned around tomorrow and told him to marry someone as some kind of diplomacy move, he'd do it. If only because he was constantly looking for ways of solidifying his place in the woman's heart, especially in recent months where she had been acting extraordinarily strange towards him.

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[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

...

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

While running, Toru spoke up again, and Kuni made her way back, eyes on Matsui as she looked as if the weight made her lose control, fortunately this was not the case. It was only her shock at the appearance of Kuni yet again, listening as Toru spoke. This time, he was commenting on the fact of their age. The magenta hues of the Chūnin kept their gaze on the road while she tried her best to maintain conversation with the Kirigakure denizen. "Yep, I should definitely hit up older gentlemen without aging a day."

"Matsui, explain as he won't believe me." Kunikunosaku stated as he merely told atop the caravan, watching for anything inbound, or at least, trying to. Matsui sighed as her gaze remained on the road. "Once selected as Clan Apprentice, they die during the symbiosis process. Apparently the chakra within transfers the conscious, which in some ways is good, but in some ways... well, you've seen why, I think. Basically, she died at 13. The only reason she looks older two years later is that she willed her... tendrils to look like that. Age for her now, and time in general, are fictitious concepts. She's undead, hell, not even human. But her conscious still is there, and that lets her feel... some-" "Enough. It's quiet... there were animals, now nothing. Shut up and be on your guard, I'm not wasting chakra on a hunch."

Kuni barked, both at Matsui and Toru, as she slowly looked around. Was it really just a hunch or were people suddenly braver?

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SPOILER: Click to show

SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
N/A
EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Toru didn't really blink or bat an eyelash at what Kuni had said, and ironically her words towards Matsui were not really necessary. As he didn't really see why Kuni would lie to him. Either way, an explanation on the clan was well met and he listened in silence. If she could herself look older, that was certainly interesting. But, time was not fictitious. Perhaps for her physical body, but if she was trying to enter a marriage in any way, that meant time would be real for her. That, Toru would not believe. Time came for everybody, and if it didn't then someone would come eventually to kill you.

Kuni barked than about being quiet, and Toru's gaze turned lazily towards Kuni. Words on the tip of his tongue, almost cascading from his lips to bite back. But then, the anger subsided and he felt himself returning back into his shell. A breath in and out. He couldn't lose control like he used to.

Good to know, that at least your control is getting better...

My emotions?

Yes.

Well, they were never really that bad... Except for anger, I suppose.

That's the only one you need... She's an odd one though. Asking for her to explain and then telling her to shut up.

You're telling me.

Toru would look out into the wilderness. The animals were quiet, if there were any animals, his grip on his sword grew tighter as he prepared to unsheath it. Never a dull moment on a mission such as this.

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[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

The Threat is Real

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

For the most part, Kuni was oblivious to the reactions of Toru, her mind was on other things, namely the lack of sound. But, as the daylight burned, the uneasiness Kuni habored, once restrained, could easily be seen. A seemingly, overwhelming presence, one of pure dread permeated the air. It clearly sent Matsui into a wide-eyed fear, while Kuni's threads poked out, flailing angrily at the unnerving presence. The girl could understand that things went eerily quiet, something definitely wasn't right. "Toru, is this normal travel? Matsui, keep dri-" A crossbow bolt shot straight through Kuni's head and out of her mouth, causing the girl to fall to her knees in a stunned daze.

The shooter if they looked back, held a cross-bow perpendicular to the ground in one hand, a crude machete in the other, adorning a soulless, make-shift mask that screamed inhuman. The figure cackled before loading a new bolt, oddly tied and shaped like a hook. Tied to what though? Matsui squealed in horror before grabbing and whipping the reigns of the horses to drive. The wagon would lurch to an immediate race, only to lurch into a stop. Wood creaking on both sides, sounding like they'd break at any moment.

The figure cackle in a slow, sinister tone as he grabbed the chain and pulled at it, pulling himself closer against the stagnant caravan. Who exactly was this?

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Enemy Encounter:

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Known Info:
Male, 6 feet in height.


SAs-

Unnerving Presence: The desire and bloodlust emanating from this individual is enough to put those in a 45 Meter radius into a form of shock, the mere chakra presence begetting a sense of dread and fear.

Demonic Strength: This foe has inhuman amounts of strength, able to hold a horse-drawn caravan to a standstill. The true extent is yet to be seen but it is theorized of Tai Primary strength of a Jōnin.

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Equipment:
01 | Crude Machete
01 | Standard Crossbow Bolt
01 | Modified Crossbow
01 | Chained Grappling Hook Bolt

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
N/A
EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Toru-chan, do you get the feeling...

It's quiet?

Mhmm.

Yeah.

I don't like this, Toru-chan.

It'll be okay.

Toru's hand remained fixed upon the hilt of his blade with diligence, he listened quietly to the world around him his body still as stone. His breathing even slowed, to the point that he appeared almost to disappear from the area. He didn't, but his training of becoming one with the environment came to the forefront.

That was when something shot through Kuni, and at first, his grip on the sword intensified, but he remembered that Kuni wasn't overly bothered by things stabbing her, there was only one point of weakness in the girl. The way the arrow shot, however, had Toru's head turning towards the back.

He would stand immediately upon getting a visual verification on their target, how he had gotten so close was beyond him but now there was a grappling hook being shot at the wagon. Toru would jump off the wagon before it could lurch uncomfortably to a stop, and before the mysterious individual could approach further the boy would bring a hand up to his lips as he created the seals for the hidden mist technique.

The entire area would now be coated in a thick mist to make visibility impossible. He would unsheath his sword to cut through the chain to unhook the wagon from the grappling, which would allow Matsui to keep going straight. Whilst Toru and Kuni took on their foe.

The next thing Toru would disperse would be an extra layer on top of his hidden mist jutsu, which would allow him to detect the target in the mist as well as Kuni and Matsui, until she left the mist.

"Matsui-san, go." He would murmur hoping that the female would hear and be on her way. For now, the mist would be finding its way towards the target and Kuni, wrapping itself around like invisible molecules, rendering the two visible whilst his target would continue to be blind.

I didn't know you could do that.

I can do a lot of things.

An impressive boy, you are, Toru-chan.

No, just had to survive somehow.

Toru was holding Saigo no Iki now firmly and would begin moving towards the attacker at a steady pace, his footfalls totally silent.

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[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

Inhuman

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

It didn't take much for Kuni to shake her head in denial. Jiongu should have warned them but he did not... Did she quell his lust that much? It was even quicker that the carriage lurched to a stop. The white-haired Kunoichi was knocked flying off onto the ground, standing back up to walk towards the back of the wagon where Toru was, twisting her hands so both the Ikari and Hisan blades were in her hands. She saw it, that freakishly tall monster, that mask and machete matched the figure intensely before the whole battlefield got covered in a thick mist.

"Hey fucker, you missed!" Kuni stated as she weaved handseals, forcing an eruption of tendrils of black, writhing in the air like they were pissed off. The Kunoichi turned to the direction of Toru as he told Matsui to go ahead. "Yeah, catch up guys. Hyah!" And like that, the wagon vanished forward. The giant individual let out a guttural growl from its chest as the mist enveloped everything. Another set weaved and a pulse sent highlighting the target for Kuni. It was odd though, either the mist was interfering or this individual was on the lower almost empty side of chakra.

The pulse returned such a weak echo but Kuni was able to see both it and the closing in Toru. She didn't precisely know who was who but the larger signal was probably Toru, probably. The third set was weaved and the girl felt a decent size of her pool consumed. She dashed forward at blinding speed, both daggers aimed low to slash at both Achilles tendon. The threat isn't a threat if it can't move.

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Enemy Encounter:

SPOILER: Click to show

Known Info:
Male, 6 feet in height.
Theorized Primary: Taijutsu
Theorized Secondary: Bukijutsu


SAs-

Unnerving Presence: The desire and bloodlust emanating from this individual is enough to put those in a 45 Meter radius into a form of shock, the mere chakra presence begetting a sense of dread and fear.

Demonic Strength: This foe has inhuman amounts of strength, able to hold a horse-drawn caravan to a standstill. The true extent is yet to be seen but it is theorized of Tai Primary strength of a Jōnin.

Theorized Religious Threat: ??

??

Equipment:
01 | Crude Machete (on hand)
01 | Modified Crossbow (on hand)
01 | Chained Grappling Hook Bolt (Destroyed)

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SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
NAME: Shukuteki [Nemesis]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High + low drain
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 9
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
DESCRIPTION:
An evolutionary adaptation powered by chakra, Shukuteki by itself does nothing except unlock the malevolent adaption Jiongu can accomplish in Kunikunosaku's body. A visual identifier this is utilized is a seeming explosion of thread activity crawling and flailing around the user. Before the user strikes, there can be a feeling akin to dread and murderous intent in a ten meter radius around the girl. Like a predator ready to pounce, this stance allows any and all 'Nemesis' jutsus to work, without this, none of the techniques that require this stance can even work.


NAME: Shukuteki: Asashinsutoraiki [Nemesis: Assassin's Strike]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 9
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
Shukuteki (ACTIVE)
DESCRIPTION:
Malevolent Jiongu activated and in a frenzy, Kunikunosaku readies her body for an individual quick and precise movement. This boon allows Kunikunosaku to increase her drastically increase her speeds within Jiongu's limits. This burst of speed only lasts an extremely short duration (one post) and thus is only meant for a singular killing strike, hence the name. While this gift still allows her to access all her abilities, it will stun her for a post following as the threads need to reconvene from their chaotic activation. Another limit is she can only do this around five times per thread, due to wearing of the body beyond limitations.

NAME: Shukuteki: Karu [Nemesis: Hunt]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 5
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
Shukuteki (ACTIVE)
DESCRIPTION:
Within the ten meter radius of Shukuteki, the Jiongu parasite allows the girl to tap into the more primordial nature of the beast. This temporary boon allows Kuniknosaku to detect any living organism only within the 10-meter radius via an enhanced version of echolocation laced with chakra. This is disrupted easily by any chakra suppression jutsu, as long as it can completely erase the signature. Even trace amounts will send back a 'vibration' that the girl can feel.

EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

It seemed as instead of a slow approach, Kuni decided a faster one. Toru preferred to do things a bit more quietly, so his approach in these sorts of scenarios were often a lot quieter. But, with Kuni, she was trying to take this enemy out quickly. Which, based on the difficulty of their mission it was unlikely that they would be getting away without at least the slightest of battles.

Toru wasn't scared though, he didn't often feel scared in these types of situations, instead quite excited.

As Kuni approached from the front in an attempt to cut at the Achilles tendon, Toru would continue walking waiting for the outcome of her attack. If it didn't work he had another idea. He had some mist jutsu he could play with, but he didn't want to affect Kuni in the process it wouldn't be a good idea especially if the two of them had no proper medical experience aside from the obvious basics. Plus would sucking up chakra work? It was doubtful since they had no idea if their enemy even used chakra to battle as thus far there was no indication of such a thing.

Once Kuni was successful or not, Toru would form hand seals with one hand whilst holding his blade in the other.

"Move." He would tell Kuni, they were close enough that she should be able to hear, and hoping that she would jump into the air or move out of the way entirely he would place his hands onto the ground whether the large enemy moved or not it wouldn't matter as Toru's goal would be to lock him in place with a sealing technique.

Something that Kuni would probably find as very familiar... Toru seemingly made a point of learning a few techniques that he had faced against in the exams.

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

[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

Own Counter +1

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

The Mikatakujira closed her eyes, focusing on the vibration she felt rather than her eyes. Once she felt she was near, the girl opened her eyes and aimed. It was a hardly discernible blur, but the figure was still able to react just the same. As the mist formed thick enough to conceal vision, the behemoth of a figure turned around and tried to walk away, hearing the girl's taunt, confused as that shot should have killed her, maybe his aim was really off. All the same, a deep, guttural growl emanated from the man's chest. That girl just knew how to tick him off. A tinge of a back threat came and like the monster was, with unholy speed, he moved to the side. H tried an elbow strike but saw the rapid blur moving low; instead, he skipped the elbow a threw a heavy backhand at the girl.

Both attacks happened so quickly, but the mist was so thick. It was pointless to try and see the end result. Bitch slapped away, from her opponent, Kunikunosaku tried hard to get up, but with the stun of using her Assassin's Strike. It was a bitch to even try to move. To put it frankly, the girl didn't even expect him to react, he has heard of people reacting to impossible things, but she had no idea this guy was one of those lucky few. The man-beast seemed to be searching for her, but all Kuni could hear was the heads-up that Toru gave. "Do it!" The girl shouted, grabbing the figure's attention, but hopefully keeping him still. Even as some of the threads calmed down, Kuni found it practically impossible to rise from her knee.

I don't know if I should feel honored or frustrated... probably both. Kuni thought as she sent what threads could come out out of her back, taking with them her heart of lightning. Once formed, the grudge looked at Kuni before grabbing her and pulling her until the threads stuck to the ground ripped off, hoisting the Kunoichi on its shoulders. The Grudge looked at Kuni before looking back forward, where was the figure. "Give me a minute, just need to get my focus straight." Kuni whispered to the grudge as it looked for enemy hostiles.

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Enemy Encounter:

SPOILER: Click to show

Known Info:
Male, 6 feet in height.
Theorized Primary: Taijutsu
Theorized Secondary: Bukijutsu


SAs-

Unnerving Presence: The desire and bloodlust emanating from this individual is enough to put those in a 45 Meter radius into a form of shock, the mere chakra presence begetting a sense of dread and fear.

Demonic Strength: This foe has inhuman amounts of strength, able to hold a horse-drawn caravan to a standstill. The true extent is yet to be seen but it is theorized of Tai Primary strength of a Jōnin.

Stacked Against: As a God of War, a Berserker revels in war and finds strength in it. For every extra opponent on the battlefield that poses a threat, a Berserker's offensive power (strength, speed, and reflex) increases. The bonuses are capped by rank with Genin capping at double, chuunin at triple, and jounin at quadruple and are increases only to the practitioner's base.
attack | Genin (25% increase per opponent), Chuunin (50% increase per), and Jounin (75% increase per)
defense | Genin (25% increase per ally), Chuunin (50% increase per), and Jounin (75% increase per).

Nerves of Steel: Moving a large body, the individual needs rapid-fire muscles, tendons, and ligaments to maintain full control of their body granted by the boon of its god. Along with a faster musculoskeletal system, the individual has heightened durability to this, allowing for his muscle fibers to be near steel strength.

Jutsu(s):
NAME: Seijin-ki Niokeru Keikai [Wary in Adulthood]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
Facing away from an attacking opponent the user shifts their body so that their opponent’s attack will miss, after their opponent misses the user will drive their elbow back into the attackers ribs before spinning around and delivering a hard backhand to the attacker’s face.

Equipment:
01 | Crude Machete (on hand)

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
NAME: Shukuteki [Nemesis]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High + low drain
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 9
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
DESCRIPTION:
An evolutionary adaptation powered by chakra, Shukuteki by itself does nothing except unlock the malevolent adaption Jiongu can accomplish in Kunikunosaku's body. A visual identifier this is utilized is a seeming explosion of thread activity crawling and flailing around the user. Before the user strikes, there can be a feeling akin to dread and murderous intent in a ten meter radius around the girl. Like a predator ready to pounce, this stance allows any and all 'Nemesis' jutsus to work, without this, none of the techniques that require this stance can even work.

NAME: Kowai Samashi [Scared Awake]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu, Kinjutsu
HANDSEALS: None
DESCRIPTION:
A basic technique used to create a 'Grudge' from any number of hearts a user is storing.

With a small pulse of chakra, threads will push the corresponding mask(s) from the user's body, creating a 'Grudge' in the shape and size of a larger-than-life man. The first of this line of techniques with considerable ability, along with the strength to create more than one, a user can use it as a medium for C-Rank or lower techniques of its affinity. Possessing physical strength lesser than that of it's creator, they can be used to perform basic tasks, some even choosing to grant their 'Grudges' weapons. At this stage, the amount of chakra used to maintain a grudge is still near unnoticeable, but can become tiresome if maintained over an extra-ordinary amount of time.

EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)

[Kaguya Toru]

if i'm a danger to myself Just think what I could do to you Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku

Kuni shouting back was enough for Toru to do exactly what he had planned on doing. Hand on the ground the seal would disperse across the soil, and hopefully locking their enemy into place. Of course, the behemoth still had the opportunity to get out, simply by smashing the seal, that was if he could figure out that was how one got rid of the magic. He didn't seem particularly intelligent though, so Toru hoped that the berserker wouldn't be able to figure it out, at least long enough that he and Kuni could do some damage.

It seemed though, that with Kuni still in the mist there was something else with Kuni... Odd. He wasn't sure what, but he decided it wasn't worth the questioning yet as he moved in across the seal free to move having been not touching it when it had been activated across the ground. Saigo no Iki drawn as before, coming to a prepared position as Toru flew forward to unleash a deadly attack. Chakra would flow towards his stabbing arm, amplifying his speed to an almost entirely invisible attack. For, Toru was demonically fast as it were, and this attack was only meant to increase that existing speed.

One hundred or more thrusts of the sword to stab the man over and over, to catch him would entirely deadly for their target.

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NAME: Jōzan Surasuto [Multiplying Thrust]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
A fairly simple, yet deadly technique. By flowing chakra to the muscles in their arms the user is temporarily capable of stabbing their weapons with incredible speed, capable of performing roughly a hundred thrusts in just a few seconds. While this can prove deadly to anyone caught within the range of their weapon, it is also limited by that range. Additionally while the user's striking speed is increased, that is the only speed increased. Lastly this technique can only be utilized four times per engagement before the user begins to destroy the muscles in their arm(s).

[Mikatakujira Kunikunosaku]

Kaguya Toru

Fatality

We're no hero inside, we're the monster you need.

Only more annoying. The monstrous man couldn't move, letting out blood-curdling yell in frustration. His senses honed in as he realized he became the prey now, and like a cornered animal, he was going to fight as much as he can. Kuni opened her eyes before digging her hands in the Grudge. "Thank you, old friend." The girl said as the threads and the heart returned to her. The Grudge nodded before Kuni was the only one left standing with new legs and free movement, she ran forward and created a new pulse, eyes narrowing as she found her her target. She ran to the signature and attempted to slide between his legs.

The monster attempted to slam and stab Kuni, pinning her hand at the final moment. It seems that even with the mist, he had reflexes of immense proportions. What sounded like a laugh came quickly before he saw the hand rip apart, threads seeming to wrap his body. When Toru's sword appeared, he tried his best to reach and block it, but failed as Kuni's tendrils wrapped tightly around him, leaving him open to the full attack. The laugh now came from Kuni as she pulled her arm and threads back, exposing him even more.

"Finish him and let's get going!" The Chūnin stated in between her laugh, while this man's full power was not seen, the two shinobi proved their powers were far more greater. A power he could have easily shown if it weren't for Toru's quick wits.

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Enemy Encounter:

SPOILER: Click to show

Known Info:
Male, 6 feet in height.
Theorized Primary: Taijutsu
Theorized Secondary: Bukijutsu


SAs-

Unnerving Presence: The desire and bloodlust emanating from this individual is enough to put those in a 45 Meter radius into a form of shock, the mere chakra presence begetting a sense of dread and fear.

Demonic Strength: This foe has inhuman amounts of strength, able to hold a horse-drawn caravan to a standstill. The true extent is yet to be seen but it is theorized of Tai Primary strength of a Jōnin.

Stacked Against: As a God of War, a Berserker revels in war and finds strength in it. For every extra opponent on the battlefield that poses a threat, a Berserker's offensive power (strength, speed, and reflex) increases. The bonuses are capped by rank with Genin capping at double, chuunin at triple, and jounin at quadruple and are increases only to the practitioner's base.
attack | Genin (25% increase per opponent), Chuunin (50% increase per), and Jounin (75% increase per)
defense | Genin (25% increase per ally), Chuunin (50% increase per), and Jounin (75% increase per).

Nerves of Steel: Moving a large body, the individual needs rapid-fire muscles, tendons, and ligaments to maintain full control of their body granted by the boon of its god. Along with a faster musculoskeletal system, the individual has heightened durability to this, allowing for his muscle fibers to be near steel strength.

Equipment:
01 | Crude Machete (on hand)

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(S) USED:
Jiongu | Earth Grudge Fear

After having to recycle the roots that ended up killing the previous Apprentice just to transfer Jiongu to Kunikunosaku, the mass of black roots recollects most of its abilities from the Apprentice previous while forming new ones with its new master/host, Kunikunosaku. As far as the roots are concerned, like any organism, it desires to feed and survive, all else is not required, nor necessary to function. As for the Symbiotic Relationship benefits Kunikunosaku can control the thread-like roots however she wishes. The thread are quite versatile, acting much like surgical threads they can be used to sew up wounds stretch, or harden for attacks akin to squid tentacles, as well as being equally flexible and significantly dexterous. In time, Kunikunosaku will learn that as long as they keep a heart attached to at least some of the roots making up her body at all times, she is functionally immortal, only dying once all the threads are completely removed from any living hearts, and is unable to be poisoned. Because all of her vital organs and their corresponding systems are gone, Kunikunosaku has no need to breathe, eat, or sleep. The roots are sufficiently maintained by storing hearts that are pumping and living, in turn drawing sustenance from them. These roots also allow Kunikunosaku to utilize the inherent nature of any hearts she adds to their body, allowing them to perform jutsu of that element as if it was their natural affinity.

Symbiotic Relationship: Mutualism

After gaining knowledge on how Jiongu behaves and acts, Kunikunosaku developed a strong bond with the Jiongu entity. Accepting both live in her now; that both are what makes up Kunikunosaku. As a result of this understanding and bond, Jiongu aids her in combat - despite being a small boost. When conditions are met, Jiongu can provide an aided strength boost to Kunikunosaku during combat. It is still relative to her natural strength at the time. While this has no speed benefits, this boost of strength can put her up to par with the max strength of her peers at the same rank level. As she matures and gains new skills and new statuses. So too does her strength grow.

Symbiotic Bond: Strong Mind, Strong Body
As Kunikunosaku developed a stronger relationship with Jiongu, the creature bestowed Kunikunosaku an additional gift. That which is bestowed grants her the body as strong as her will. As long as she has the will to fight and keep pushing forward, Kunikunosaku has attained a sense of a strong body. She can still feel all the pain she receives, however, her will will push through it; literally making her body push through the pain and maintain functionality despite the egregious wounds she may receive. Overwhelming pain at one time or other will breaking input can debilitate the girl's will-driven tolerance to falter to the degree of an average shinobi, opening her up to common pain. It is this will that allows her to force the tendrils/roots/threads to repair themselves from injury or stitch back together. This will increases with her skill as she becomes more confident and driven to satiate both her needs and Jiongu's.

Power of a God:
After a great time learning how to control Jiongu, Kunikunosaku has learned to store chakra in each of her threads so long as they continue to be attached to at least one of her hearts. This extra storage capacity allows the girl to amass greater amounts of chakra within herself, expanding her reserves beyond that of the normal shinobi her rank. As with many other abilities, this ability continues to grow as the girl does through the ranks and years.

JUTSU(S) USED:
NAME: Shukuteki [Nemesis]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High + low drain
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 9
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
DESCRIPTION:
An evolutionary adaptation powered by chakra, Shukuteki by itself does nothing except unlock the malevolent adaption Jiongu can accomplish in Kunikunosaku's body. A visual identifier this is utilized is a seeming explosion of thread activity crawling and flailing around the user. Before the user strikes, there can be a feeling akin to dread and murderous intent in a ten meter radius around the girl. Like a predator ready to pounce, this stance allows any and all 'Nemesis' jutsus to work, without this, none of the techniques that require this stance can even work.

NAME: Shukuteki: Karu [Nemesis: Hunt]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
HANDSEALS: 5
REQUIREMENT: EGF Hijutsu SA
Large Chakra Reserves
Shukuteki (ACTIVE)
DESCRIPTION:
Within the ten meter radius of Shukuteki, the Jiongu parasite allows the girl to tap into the more primordial nature of the beast. This temporary boon allows Kuniknosaku to detect any living organism only within the 10-meter radius via an enhanced version of echolocation laced with chakra. This is disrupted easily by any chakra suppression jutsu, as long as it can completely erase the signature. Even trace amounts will send back a 'vibration' that the girl can feel.

NAME: Jigoku Haaku [Hellish Grasp ]
RANK: C.
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: --
HANDSEALS: --
TRIGGER: --
DESCRIPTION:

At any point on the user’s body, hundreds of tendrils will quickly burst from their body to attempt to envelope a nearby opponent (within 5 meters). The tendrils will wrap around their body, or parts of their body and burrow into their skin.


EQUIPMENT USED:
01 | Ikari to Hisan (Continuous)