[Ren]

As the clone moved from boulder to boulder, it would notice something odd: a red creature left the top of the tower, flying towards the bog in the distance. It was too far for the man to properly see it, but it seemed to have large wings, like those of an insect, and the direction it was going would match where the clone expected the original to be at, while a smaller creature, now too small to be properly seen, flew further north. Whatever they were, they were definitely not good news.

Then, the clone would focus on reading their exchange, and he would be able to make up the following conversation:

"Man, that flooding really sucked... We were so close from crushing those Leaf assholes."

"No matter, we will strike soon enough. With an united front."

And as the other man came out, the two spearman would move their heads to look at him, as he started speaking. "Seems like we have a little intruder venturing to the bog. But Kenshirou already sent our regards their way. Hehehehe... The bastard will die in that bog!" he man bragged, and while one of the guards laughed, the other one seemed more concerned. "What about the others, we are informing them, right?" he asked, and the man scoffed. "Why are you so concerned? It is just one guy, he will be killed by that thing. But yeah, Kenshiro is cautious, so he sent word to the boss." he added, finally making the concerned guard look more relaxed.

Meanwhile, Kazuto and the wolves could already see the end of that bog, they were almost there.

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S-Rank Count [16/40]</sup>

[Senju Kazuto]

The clone stopped as he saw something leave from the top of the watchtower. Its facsimile eyes following the shape the creature as it flew to the bog where the real Senju was, whatever it was, it didn't seem human, it seemed like a strange amalgamation of an insect and a bird, but from this distance he could not see it. Another smaller animal flew from the watchtower, bound to the north, the clone could only surmise that it was a form of a messenger bird. Its eyes quickly moved to the conversation between the spearmen and a new comer. Yet from what he had seen and read, he could assume that the creature was sent to dispatch the real Kazuto. Only one course of action was clear. Suddenly the clone would emerge from behind cover, arm plucking a kunai as he would aim on the run and hurl the weapon into the trio, holding a single sign as chakra worked its way and the clone vanished like if he hadn't existed at all. As the Kunai would clatter against the outer wall of the watchtower, the clone would materialize from the thin air, not in the intension to fight, but simply to detonate. For the trio it would seem that the shade in the form of a man shone with an internal light as if the sun resided within its bosom, until a blinding light enveloped them. A explosion blossomed outside of the watch tower, debris would fly like a dangerous shrapnel as the blast from the chakra would would attempt to demolish part of the tower, at the very least attempting to bring it down through structural damage, the clone however died and with it, whatever chakra remained returned, alongside information. Kazuto stopped as the sonic boom from the blast echoed in the distance and column of smoke began to rise to his north. As chakra returned to him, so did the memories of his clone and with it he would set his eyes to the sky, trying the shape that had been sent to deliver his doom. He and the wolves where almost out of the bog, his hands beginning to forge a technique as his chakra began to flare within him, the muddy ground shook, the dirtied water shook as life was created in a place of entropy and a forest emerged where a bog had been, shooting forwards to meet whatever evil the foe had conjured.

-tag- Ren -words- 421 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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Jutsu Used:

SA Used:

The Branching Path

A true-born Senju, Kazuto has mastered Mokuton. Hailed as the one greatest master of the Kekkei Genkai, his abilities with Mokuton are held in high regard, mastering the many techniques for which the clan is renown whilst also bending his ingenuity to create a discipline of his own referred by those within the clan as merely the branching path and by him as Senbonzakura. His techniques can either be great in power and scope or subtle and deceptively simple, creating either durable wooden constructs, imaginative tools for a wide range of occasions or deadly hails storms of cherry blossom petals which Kazuto wields with great mastery.


Might of Heroes

Descendant of a great lineage, the blood of great and legendary heroes of the clan courses through the veins of Kazuto as they do with any other Senju. As such he has been bestowed with robust pools of chakra upon his birth. Through intense training and countless missions these pools of chakra have expanded quite considerably, becoming a Furnace of Might within him, allowing him to fight for longer periods of time and casting powerful techniques without much concern to run out of stamina. Although this chakra makes his control suffer, his impressive reserves make up for this deficit in control.


Paragon of War

His mind is as keen and sharp as blade recently sharpened by a whetstone. Through the learning of tactics, records, on field experience and on the fly ingenuity, the Senju is able to plan before, during and after a fierce fray. It is thanks to this that he can discern the correct course of action and what stratagems and actions should he take. He is able to read and keep the Flow of Battle as flexible as possible. His tactics range from the most subtle ambush within dark corridors to even the most brutal and grim battlefield.


Fell-Handed

After much study and training, Kazuto achieved the ability to weave hand seals and cast techniques with just One Hand. A rare skill among shinobi and a sign of great prowess, the Senju is able to form hand signs forgoing the need to bring the digits of both his hands together, he is able to string a number of techniques without worrying during a fray to be unable to complete techniques if someone targets his hand, as he is able to defend himself with the off-hand by either the use of a technique or by wielding a weapon.


By Clone:

NAME: Hiraishin no Jutsu [Flying Thunder God Technique]
OWNERS: Kawai Niko | Senju Kazuto
TRAINED: --
RANK: S
CHAKRA USAGE: Low to Very High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: N/A
RESTRICTION: Konohagakure Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:
To activate this technique, the user places a special seal or "technique formula" (術式, jutsu-shiki) to mark an intended destination. After this is done, they can enter a dimensional void at will that instantaneously transports them to the location of the seal. The mark can be applied to almost any area through brief physical contact, including an opponent or some other surrounding feature. Because this technique is able to affect anything that is in contact with the user or somehow connected to their chakra, they can also use this technique to teleport other objects or people, though the size of the object dictates the amount of chakra required. Additionally, the marking formula never disappears from a marked target.

Chakra Use for Distance:
Short Distance - Low to Medium
Medium Distance (across a village) - Medium to High
Large Distance (across a country or to another country) - High to Very High

Chakra Per Type of Object:
Sentient - High to Very High
Huge / Large Object - Medium to High
Regular / Small Object - Low to Medium



NAME: Moku Bunshin Daibakuha [Wood Clone Great Explosion]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Mokuton
HANDSEALS: 4
DESCRIPTION:
A technique initiated in a similar manner to the typical Moku Bunshin no Jutsu. The user will form the seals necessary for this technique. The clone itself functions as per normal until destroyed by the enemy. Once this happens the bunshin explodes outward in a fiery eruption of splinters. Alternatively the user can remote detonate the clone with at will, or the clone can even sacrifice itself by performing the same seal. If the enemy is within a close enough proximity to the clone, sever injury or even death may result. However the chakra that would usually return to the user is halved to power the explosion, meaning this jutsu is easily capable of severing one's stamina several leagues if the clones are allowed to detonate.

By Kazuto:


NAME: Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan [ Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees ]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Mokuton
DESCRIPTION:
A KG technique where the user forces trees to grow on any surface, easily creating a dense forest anywhere they choose. A small plant can grow into a forest in an instant. By generating chakra, the user manoeuvres it as they see fit for attack and defense; and furthermore, this omnipotent technique even allows them to capture the enemy at the same time. With their tremendous life force, the trees can pierce through earthen walls, and extend their branches at their prey in an instant.

Item Used:

By Clone:

1x Kunai

[Ren]

The trio barely had any time to react. When one of them pointed out to the flying kunai, directing the gaze of the other two, thinking they had avoided this sudden attack as the kunai clattered on the outer wall, someone appeared out of thin air, as if they had just materialized there, and before they could do anything, the individual exploded in a blinding flash of light, taking the lives of the man, and also a large chunk of the entrance structure, making the tower tremble and almost collapse right away. Fortunately for whoever was still inside, it didn't come down immediately, so whoever was still up there would have a chance of trying to prevent some serious injuries.

With the death of the clone, the remaining chakra - and its knowledge and information - would immediately travel to the real Kazuto, who was just a few hundred metres from the end of the bog. Quicklky reacting to the incoming foe, Kazuto used his Wood Release technique to intercept the creature. The branches created by Kazuto were met by a powerful blast of Wind Release, cutting some of the branches as if the creature was using invisible blades, but after a few cuts, the creature was forced to dodge the remaining attack, and keep itself midair.

Now that he was closer, Kazuto could take a proper look at the humanoid insect creature that stood before him. The monster was rather imposing, and it stood at around 20 feet tall. It definitely looked like a boss summon, if the Senju were to guess.

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S-Rank Count [18/40]</sup>

Technique used:

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NAME: Kaze no Yaiba [Blade of Wind]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Fūton
DESCRIPTION:
This technique is a pinpoint slashing strike, where the user emits chakra from their fingertips and materialises it into an near invisible weapon that assaults the enemy in a gust of wind. If the Sickle Weasel Technique can be regarded as a swarm of wind kunai, then this technique is akin to a longsword which can leave the target's body mutilated. Just being in close proximity to the technique can cause minor cuts. The wind blades can be created and thrown, like projectiles, in rapid succession.

Creature information:

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NAME: ?
ELEMENT: Wind Release
TYPE: Mosquito (Aedes Aegypti)
SPECS: ?/Ninjutsu
RANK: S

SA: ?

[Senju Kazuto]

As the initial dust from the first clash settled, and the branches and splinters fell down, the Senju couldn't quite believe his own eyes of what he saw. In his years of service he had seen many stomach turning sights, many moments that had hardened his perception and had burned away the softness and innocence of childhood. But the creature that flew above him was... He didn't know what it was. Its shape being an unholy transfiguration of a human and an insect, far larger than either of them, far larger than anything he had ever fought. Just what had gone into creating it? And who had ordered that such being had been created. When calm began to reign over the bewilderment of the enemy before him, Kazuto gave a cursory glance. The damage to the trees that had reached to spear them had been produced for a technique, and one that he himself knew, so it was capable of attacking and using chakra. Now he wondered if the corpse in the bog had been at the receiving end of that slash of air, bisected by the sheer shock of the creature. The size obviously heralded a monstrously insane strength that would splatter them to the bog if he wasn't careful. But it wasn't invincible either, had it been a mindless animal it would've charged straight ahead, pierced and snared by the living forest that was the only thing between either of them. He last settled on the eyes and proboscis, the eyes were likely compound, just like those of a mosquito or a fly, which meant that attacking it would be difficult and that the needle-like appendage likely served not only as a deadly weapon but also as a feeding apparatus. There was only one thing he couldn't guess. How maneuverable that thing was. As the trees continues moving, inviting an end to his enemy, the Senju would weave hand signs, chakra changing within him as he breathed flames and released them towards the giant bug man, taking the form dragon heads, searing the air around them, each moving at different trajectories to test how nimble that thing really was.

-tag- Ren -words- 399 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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Jutsu Used:

SA Used:

The Branching Path

A true-born Senju, Kazuto has mastered Mokuton. Hailed as the one greatest master of the Kekkei Genkai, his abilities with Mokuton are held in high regard, mastering the many techniques for which the clan is renown whilst also bending his ingenuity to create a discipline of his own referred by those within the clan as merely the branching path and by him as Senbonzakura. His techniques can either be great in power and scope or subtle and deceptively simple, creating either durable wooden constructs, imaginative tools for a wide range of occasions or deadly hails storms of cherry blossom petals which Kazuto wields with great mastery.


Might of Heroes

Descendant of a great lineage, the blood of great and legendary heroes of the clan courses through the veins of Kazuto as they do with any other Senju. As such he has been bestowed with robust pools of chakra upon his birth. Through intense training and countless missions these pools of chakra have expanded quite considerably, becoming a Furnace of Might within him, allowing him to fight for longer periods of time and casting powerful techniques without much concern to run out of stamina. Although this chakra makes his control suffer, his impressive reserves make up for this deficit in control.


Paragon of War

His mind is as keen and sharp as blade recently sharpened by a whetstone. Through the learning of tactics, records, on field experience and on the fly ingenuity, the Senju is able to plan before, during and after a fierce fray. It is thanks to this that he can discern the correct course of action and what stratagems and actions should he take. He is able to read and keep the Flow of Battle as flexible as possible. His tactics range from the most subtle ambush within dark corridors to even the most brutal and grim battlefield.


Fell-Handed

After much study and training, Kazuto achieved the ability to weave hand seals and cast techniques with just One Hand. A rare skill among shinobi and a sign of great prowess, the Senju is able to form hand signs forgoing the need to bring the digits of both his hands together, he is able to string a number of techniques without worrying during a fray to be unable to complete techniques if someone targets his hand, as he is able to defend himself with the off-hand by either the use of a technique or by wielding a weapon.

Jutsu Ysed

Name: Katon: Karyuu Endan [Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet]
Rank: B
Chakra Usage: Medium
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon
HANDSEALS: 7
Description: After performing the necessary hand seals, the user emits a giant stream of fire which takes on the form of a long dragon. As it approaches its target, it can split into three or four smaller but similarly shaped dragons, attacking from the left, right and top (and bottom if four), a tactic used to surround and then incincerate the target in a matter of seconds. This requires a good degree of chakra control in order to keep the wild flames under control due to their fast pace and incredible power.



NAME: Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan [ Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees ]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Mokuton
DESCRIPTION:
A KG technique where the user forces trees to grow on any surface, easily creating a dense forest anywhere they choose. A small plant can grow into a forest in an instant. By generating chakra, the user manoeuvres it as they see fit for attack and defense; and furthermore, this omnipotent technique even allows them to capture the enemy at the same time. With their tremendous life force, the trees can pierce through earthen walls, and extend their branches at their prey in an instant.

[Ren]

The creature was intimidating, almost a thing brought to this world from a nightmare. And it looked very strong, as it had demonstrated when using a powerful technique to destroy part of Kazuto's attack. The conclusion as to who was the culprit behind the death of that shinobi now seemed rather obvious, especially considering the technique the monster had used a short while ago. It's antennae moved slightly, facing Kazuto now as the creature remained midair, analysing the situation, and deciding on its own course of action.

To test the enemy's mobility, Kazuto continued to attack with the tree branches, and instead of slashing them with his Wind Release, the creature moved at an impressive speed for its size, one that matched that of a trained Jounin, perhaps slightly faster? And that was not the only thing: it seemed like the creature had extremely sharp reflexes, or maybe a means of anticipating attacks, for it would move before the attack was fully completed, which it did as it anticipated the direction of the fireballs and avoided it, putting some additional distance between it and Kazuto, and approaching the land.

Its hand would then grab a tree and effortlessly rip it off the ground. "If you like them so much, take this!" the creature spoke with a rather guttural tone, as it launched the tree as if it was a large and thick spear towards Kazuto, with very good precision. The speed it travelled a testament that it would not be a good idea to be hit by it.

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<sup>Word Count: 261

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S-Rank Count [20/40]</sup>

Creature Information:

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NAME: Ichigo
ELEMENT: Wind Release
TYPE: Mosquito (Aedes Aegypti)
SPECS: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
RANK: S

SA:
- Titan’s Strength: Ichigo is an extremely strong creature even for its size. His enormous strength makes him capable of creating craters with his punches, carrying multiple people on his back while flying, lifting a small building, and leaping to incredible heights.

- Extra Sensorial Perception: Ichigo is capable of "sensing” creatures in an area of 500m around him due to his antenna, which is extremely sensitive to small air velocities, allowing him to pinpoint the direction someone is moving at, or where they are coming from. This also helps him to react to attacks, and makes it almost impossible to execute a surprise attack on the creature.

- ?

[Senju Kazuto]

That thing was fast and nimble. Dodging the raging dragon heads almost as if it had been child's play. His eyes narrowed at the evidence given, at the ability to move and even almost predict the trajectory of the attacks. It almost confirmed his theory about the compound eyes of the creature. But the speed alone seemed to be far too much for a being of that sized, something that big had no right to move that fast, let alone be able to flight with such agility. Where it was by virtue of chakra or some other design that had altered how physics worked, the creature had needed to shed weight in order to fly. A plan formed in his mind, his hand dropped to the holster on his leg, a seal was formed as the creature came again, its arms seizing one of the trees. A terrible crunch was heard as the being yanked the tree from the ground, just as Kazuto flicked the kunai towards the end of the bog , holding a sign as he did just as the amalgamation of human and insect hurl the impromptu spear towards him, trees reaching to attempt to seize its legs and arm even as it tried to hurl the spear, just to slow it. The tree became a blur, whistling through the air and striking where, hitting the ground with a crunch as wood, water and debris shot to the sky, yet no blood, nor gore, not remains of the the enemy that had been there would be in the as the final epitaph for the nuisance, almost as if he man would have never been there at all. In the midst in a grey, transcendental void a figure would fly, its hand outstretched as chakra began to form into an orb, on its palm. Reality would form again around him, the orb in his hand whistling in his hand as he would hurl it towards the creature well aware that it would never reach, another seal flicked quickly as he did, taking in the air through the filters of his mask before releasing a golden flame that flew towards the creature, almost lazily, as if it were a token gesture. However, as the flame would fly, the orb would strike the trees beneath the creature. One long, terrible shriek would be heard as a terrible shriek echoed in the bog, shaking the water and trees. Suddenly an orb emerged and with it a localized maelstrom that began to suck in the air, as it began to yank the trees from the very route and would combine with the lazy golden flame into creating an unholy conflagration. Watching away from the radius of the technique, hoping that it had been enough to defeat his enemy, yet preparing another technique. "Burn." His voice would rattle through the grill of his mask.

-tag- Ren -words- 491 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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SA Used:

The Branching Path



A true-born Senju, Kazuto has mastered Mokuton. Hailed as the one greatest master of the Kekkei Genkai, his abilities with Mokuton are held in high regard, mastering the many techniques for which the clan is renown whilst also bending his ingenuity to create a discipline of his own referred by those within the clan as merely the branching path and by him as Senbonzakura. His techniques can either be great in power and scope or subtle and deceptively simple, creating either durable wooden constructs, imaginative tools for a wide range of occasions or deadly hails storms of cherry blossom petals which Kazuto wields with great mastery.



Might of Heroes


Descendant of a great lineage, the blood of great and legendary heroes of the clan courses through the veins of Kazuto as they do with any other Senju. As such he has been bestowed with robust pools of chakra upon his birth. Through intense training and countless missions these pools of chakra have expanded quite considerably, becoming a Furnace of Might within him, allowing him to fight for longer periods of time and casting powerful techniques without much concern to run out of stamina. Although this chakra makes his control suffer, his impressive reserves make up for this deficit in control.

Paragon of War

His mind is as keen and sharp as blade recently sharpened by a whetstone. Through the learning of tactics, records, on field experience and on the fly ingenuity, the Senju is able to plan before, during and after a fierce fray. It is thanks to this that he can discern the correct course of action and what stratagems and actions should he take. He is able to read and keep the Flow of Battle as flexible as possible. His tactics range from the most subtle ambush within dark corridors to even the most brutal and grim battlefield.


Fell-Handed

After much study and training, Kazuto achieved the ability to weave hand seals and cast techniques with just One Hand. A rare skill among shinobi and a sign of great prowess, the Senju is able to form hand signs forgoing the need to bring the digits of both his hands together, he is able to string a number of techniques without worrying during a fray to be unable to complete techniques if someone targets his hand, as he is able to defend himself with the off-hand by either the use of a technique or by wielding a weapon.

Jutsu Used:

NAME: Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan [ Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees ]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Mokuton
DESCRIPTION:
A KG technique where the user forces trees to grow on any surface, easily creating a dense forest anywhere they choose. A small plant can grow into a forest in an instant. By generating chakra, the user manoeuvres it as they see fit for attack and defense; and furthermore, this omnipotent technique even allows them to capture the enemy at the same time. With their tremendous life force, the trees can pierce through earthen walls, and extend their branches at their prey in an instant.


NAME: Hiraishin no Jutsu [Flying Thunder God Technique]
OWNERS: Kawai Niko | Senju Kazuto
TRAINED: --
RANK: S
CHAKRA USAGE: Low to Very High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: N/A
RESTRICTION: Konohagakure Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:
To activate this technique, the user places a special seal or "technique formula" (術式, jutsu-shiki) to mark an intended destination. After this is done, they can enter a dimensional void at will that instantaneously transports them to the location of the seal. The mark can be applied to almost any area through brief physical contact, including an opponent or some other surrounding feature. Because this technique is able to affect anything that is in contact with the user or somehow connected to their chakra, they can also use this technique to teleport other objects or people, though the size of the object dictates the amount of chakra required. Additionally, the marking formula never disappears from a marked target.

Chakra Use for Distance:
Short Distance - Low to Medium
Medium Distance (across a village) - Medium to High
Large Distance (across a country or to another country) - High to Very High

Chakra Per Type of Object:
Sentient - High to Very High
Huge / Large Object - Medium to High
Regular / Small Object - Low to Medium

NAME: Fūton: Uzu Rasengan [Wind Release: Vortex Spiraling Sphere]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: High
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
REQUIREMENT: Knowledge of Rasengan
ELEMENT: Fūton
HANDSEALS: None
DESCRIPTION:

After creating a normal Rasengan, the user infuses wind-nature chakra unto it, causing it to turn a aqua surrounded by a ring of white and green. Under this nature change, the Rasengan can be tossed away as a projectile from up of a distance of thirty meters while still retaining its shape and rotation. Upon contact the Rasengan explodes, at first releasing its energy in a blast that creates a significant vortex to then implode and contract creating a vacuum force in a radius of thirty feet, the vacuum that drags enemies and objects up to ten tons in weight into the core of the swirling vortex.

Name: Katon: Endan [Fire Release: Fireball]
Rank: C
Chakra Usage: Low
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon
HANDSEALS: 4
Description: After doing the necessary hand seals, the user molds a large amount of oil within their gut before spitting it out, simultaneously lighting it aflame with their charka. The result is a giant fireball, fueled by oil, which burns everything engulfed in it. Since it is both fire and oil mixed together, it is even difficult to be put out by water.

1 Jutsu Prepared

Items Used:

1 Kunai

[Ren]

Kazuto threw his kunai towards the end of the bog just before the monstrous mosquito launched the tree as a projectile in his direction. The tree branches tried to snarl the creature, but it showed once again its ability to anticipate his movements and it flew higher and away from the reach of the tree branches; he was not an opponent to be taken lightly, that was for sure. When the projectile hit the ground, the creature looked at the spot, and saw no blood, which intrigued it, prompting it to start looking around, his antennae moving frenetically, more so then its eyes.

Then, when he finally found Kazuto, who had appeared at the end of the bog, he had already launched the sphere towards it. The mosquito flew backwards, to avoid being hit by it, but the sphere didn't get close enough to him, and he humphed. "Wind release of that level, a shame you misjudged the distance." he said in a rather confident tone, as it moved its hand to launch an attack of its own.

But the technique had more to it, and when the flames were launched beneath it and the sphere exploded, the creature was hit by the attack, and screamed in pain. A deep, horrible scream, as it was engulfed by the wind and flames, but not before he launched his own blade of wind at Kazuto's direction. Two of them, one aimed at his legs, and the other one aimed at his core.

The creature would then crash into the bog, injured, but despite the extent of the damage, it stood up again. Its wings were broken, seriously damaged, enough so that it could no longer fly, but it still had fight in it.

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Senju Kazuto

S-Rank Count [22/40]</sup>

Creature Information:

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NAME: Ichigo
ELEMENT: Wind Release
TYPE: Mosquito (Aedes Aegypti)
SPECS: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
RANK: S

SA:
- Titan’s Strength: Ichigo is an extremely strong creature even for its size. His enormous strength makes him capable of creating craters with his punches, carrying multiple people on his back while flying, lifting a small building, and leaping to incredible heights.

- Extra Sensorial Perception: Ichigo is capable of "sensing” creatures in an area of 500m around him due to his antenna, which is extremely sensitive to small air velocities, allowing him to pinpoint the direction someone is moving at, or where they are coming from. This also helps him to react to attacks, and makes it almost impossible to execute a surprise attack on the creature.

- ?

Technique used:

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NAME: Kaze no Yaiba [Blade of Wind]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Fūton
DESCRIPTION:
This technique is a pinpoint slashing strike, where the user emits chakra from their fingertips and materialises it into an near invisible weapon that assaults the enemy in a gust of wind. If the Sickle Weasel Technique can be regarded as a swarm of wind kunai, then this technique is akin to a longsword which can leave the target's body mutilated. Just being in close proximity to the technique can cause minor cuts. The wind blades can be created and thrown, like projectiles, in rapid succession.

[Senju Kazuto]

Kazuto remained silent to the taunts that came from the creature. Eyes fixed on its obscene, monstrous form as it ignored the orb that would spell its doom. As the orb touched the soil and exploded into a maelstrom, and then a conflagration that sucked him into a burning abyss, pummeling it into bog beneath with a thud and splash, not before it would manage to attack, sending two blades of wind towards the Senju as the monster was taken into the roiling inferno that had been localized. The eyes of the Senju shifted to the distortions of air that rapidly came towards him. His pose began to tense, his muscles coiling as fingers opened to their full extend. The ANBU took a step forward, his chakra coursing through his body as he gave it shape and meaning, slashing the air with his finger tips as he released two blades of identical shape in front of him. Both air distortions would clash with a bang, his own technique parrying the air blades, cancelling each other out as an explosion would follow and cloud of dust and water emerged from the impact. As the dust settled, the shape of a man would become visible. Kneeling but unscathed as the impact of both techniques had scarred the land before him. The demonic mask raised its sight, finding the shape of the creature that had attacked him still alive, but wounded, standing in the brackish water, where the flames and wind had made a scar in the midst of the bog. Whatever this abomination was, it was indeed hard to kill. But its wings has been plucked off and with it, any ability it would have to take flight, making it little else than a an oversized gnat. His fingers began to twitch. One hand making hand seals, the other extending forward. The air around him began to vibrate with ionization and the scent of burning ozone as his chakra transfigured into raw energy, as waves of lightning spilled into the the water from the bog, energy arching from one place to the next as it blindingly began to race towards the drenched creature.

-tag- Ren -words- 371 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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Might of Heroes


Descendant of a great lineage, the blood of great and legendary heroes of the clan courses through the veins of Kazuto as they do with any other Senju. As such he has been bestowed with robust pools of chakra upon his birth. Through intense training and countless missions these pools of chakra have expanded quite considerably, becoming a Furnace of Might within him, allowing him to fight for longer periods of time and casting powerful techniques without much concern to run out of stamina. Although this chakra makes his control suffer, his impressive reserves make up for this deficit in control.

Paragon of War

His mind is as keen and sharp as blade recently sharpened by a whetstone. Through the learning of tactics, records, on field experience and on the fly ingenuity, the Senju is able to plan before, during and after a fierce fray. It is thanks to this that he can discern the correct course of action and what stratagems and actions should he take. He is able to read and keep the Flow of Battle as flexible as possible. His tactics range from the most subtle ambush within dark corridors to even the most brutal and grim battlefield.

Fell-Handed

After much study and training, Kazuto achieved the ability to weave hand seals and cast techniques with just One Hand. A rare skill among shinobi and a sign of great prowess, the Senju is able to form hand signs forgoing the need to bring the digits of both his hands together, he is able to string a number of techniques without worrying during a fray to be unable to complete techniques if someone targets his hand, as he is able to defend himself with the off-hand by either the use of a technique or by wielding a weapon.

Jutsu Used:


NAME: Kaze no Yaiba [Blade of Wind]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu
ELEMENT: Fūton
DESCRIPTION:
This technique is a pinpoint slashing strike, where the user emits chakra from their fingertips and materialises it into an near invisible weapon that assaults the enemy in a gust of wind. If the Sickle Weasel Technique can be regarded as a swarm of wind kunai, then this technique is akin to a longsword which can leave the target's body mutilated. Just being in close proximity to the technique can cause minor cuts. The wind blades can be created and thrown, like projectiles, in rapid succession.

RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General]
ELEMENT: Raiton
HANDSEALS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
After the handseals are completed, the user will generate a large amount of Raiton onto their hands which could be discharged onto a person or object they are in close contact with. The electricity from this jutsu has enough power to intensively damage and electrocute the opponent. Due to it's short range, conductive materials are often used to lengthen it's range, and even improve the electrical power of the technique. Methods such using streams of water or ninja wire are common ways to improving the jutsu's range.

[Ren]

The creature's taunts were ignored, showing the experience that the Senju had; he wasn't going to let an enemy easily provoke him, as he knew that being provoked would make him more prone to errors, and that could end up costing his life. This was not an opponent to be taken lightly, as he had already proven it. And still, the Senju managed to get the advantage in battle as he had essentially grounded his opponent now, thus reducing his maneuverability considerably.

In response to the creature's attack, Kazuto responded in kind, and the two blades of wind crashed against one another. Due to the nature of the blade, there was some leftover slashing force that still managed to pass through the clash, but it was only strong enough to scratch Kazuto's chest, and do a little less to the creature, due to its hardy constitution. Nothing really concerning, however.

And while the creature still had its antennae to ward it of dangers, he was not fast enough to react to a lightning attack, one that Kazuto prepared after assessing the area, and finding the water of the bog as conduit. The arching lighting struck hard, and the creature howled in pain. It was so intense it would eventually poof out of existence. Being a summoned creature, it had the option to forfeit the battle more easily than most. Kazuto had triumphed against such a terrible foe, but this was hardly the end of it; if they had creatures of this calibre at their disposal, it meant that whoever was behind this group had some serious power at their disposal. And despite the Senju's large reserves, he did waste some chakra in this preliminary battle.

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[Senju Kazuto]

Kazuto narrowed his eyes as a puff of white smoke followed the lightning that struck the beast. As the electricity dissipated and the scent of ionization faded away, the Senju would rise to his full height. Rather than the carbonized corpse of a creature that was more beast than man he would see the dispersing sight of a all too familiar cloud of white haze. Behind his mask he would frown. A summon? He quickly considered. Impossible as it may seem, he had seen stranger things during his career as ANBU. It meant whoever that whoever had send the creature had been at the tower that his clone had damaged and possibly collapsed. Another concern took his mind off the combat and its implications. Wincing behind the mask, the Senju would bring a hand to his chest. It seemed the wind blade he had parried had not been successfully blocked entirely. A gash had cut through the first layer of plate, deforming it and breaching part of the under suit. A slightly trickle of blood emerged as he pressed the wound upon his armour, all to superficial but something to take into account. Hopefully the body suit would heal and reknit as it was intended. The fight itself had tested him, and the creature had been a credible thread that had put him through his paces. He had enough supplements to keep him going, and he estimated that he had used about a fourth of his chakra, give or take. The wolves would return to him, awaiting for his order to continue tracking the scent they had detected. With a nod, the Senju would allow him to carry on, perhaps this road would take them towards the tower. But regardless, each step would take him close to his target and to unravel this mystery.

-tag- Senju Kazuto -words- 314 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

[Ren]

This battle was over, but the mission was still far from it. And with the knowledge that whoever these people were, they had access to a strong summoning contract, meaning they were not to be underestimated in any way. Kazuto had suffered some injuries, and spent a not insignificant amount of chakra, but he was still fit to fight, he was an experienced and hardened shinobi, aftet all.

As he and the wolves continued their path, finally leaving the bog, they would continue to follow their target's track for the next few hours. And the sun began to set on the horizon, a small encampment nestled atop a distant hill came into view. From a distance, it was barely visible, hidden by the surrounding trees and shrubs. But as Kazuto and his wolves drew closer, they would be able to make out the outlines of several small huts made of wood and straw, arranged in a circular pattern around a central clearing.

As the group crested the hill, they would see that the encampment was inhabited by a group of dangerous looking shinobi, and some other regular soldiers. It was large, in a rough count and estimate, Kazuto could could at least fifteen individuals, although not all looked like they were warriors.

Now, the Senju would have to choose if he would try to sneak in closer to spy on the camp, or decide on a more direct approach. As of now, it was too far to see in details what they were doing, but there was clear movement within the encampment.

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[Senju Kazuto]

Kazuto followed the wolves as the day began to slip away into the darkness of the night. The treacherous path of the bog gave way to a distant hill, sparsely crowned by bushels and trees and tree stumps and on top what would seem to something in between an outpost and community fashioned from the resources harvested from the surroundings. The huts themselves remaining the Senju more of jagged teeth that shot upwards. The lambent from roaring flames making the illicit campsite to be almost a beacon, an invitation or a warning to those that were enemies of this rebel faction. The Senju remained holding his position, using the distance to get some preliminary information. His eyes looking at the stances, deciphering any information that could be given from distance. He saw some of them, their stance, their demeanor told him that the were shinobi. And given what he had recently fought, likely they were the dangerous sort, others seemed to be trained mercenaries, not shinobi but dangerous in large numbers. Opportunity came disguised as danger, the ANBU thought. He could attempt to storm the collection of shacks, try to take down the defenders. Shock and awe could serve him. But he could also infiltrate. His armour whilst having sustained damage had repaired, the seals reestablished and he could in a sense operate in the shadows as he eavesdropped and then, should he be found, strike. Placing his hand on a tree, the Senju would leave the mark that would bind it as a jump location. Quietly he engaged the seal of his armour, his presence reduce to that of a small animal. This booths making no noise as he advanced up to the hill, hugging to the darkness as the dying sunlight receded to the west and the warm light of camps shone, his wolves keeping a prudent range away just in case he required their aid, as he would lean against the palisade, the Senju would begin to listen intently, his senses sharpen should things take a turn for the worse.

-tag- Ren -words- 353 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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Items Used:

Shadow Raiment

SA Used:

Atramentar

An adept of shadows, Kazuto has shown himself to be quite proficient in the art of Assassination. He acts as a clinical apparition as he moves towards his enemies, driven by a relentless and ruthless zeal to dispatch his target and those that stand between him and his quarry with a cold and calculated fury that is unleashed in quick bursts as he launches himself against the enemy, striking fear as he leaves an ever present trail of vanquished enemies behind and very few, if any enemies behind at all.

[Ren]

Deciding for a more stealthy approach which would allow him to collect precious intel before the inevitable conflict, Kazuto would mark one of the trees with the Flying Thunder God seal, which would serve as a perfect escape route in case he needed it. Then, touching on his armour, he would hide his presence and proceed to the camp, hugging to the ever-growing darkness brought forth by the nightfall.

As he scouted the area, he managed to get a better understanding of their encampment. One of the huts seemed to be the central hub of the encampment. A thin trail of smoke rose from its thatched roof, indicating that a fire was burning inside. As he approached, Kazuto saw the three shinobi were gathered around the fire, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames.

At the edge of the clearing, he spotted a small training area where a few of the mercenaries were engaged in practice battles, honing their skills with a variety of weapons. Their movements were fluid and effortless, a testament to the countless hours they had spent perfecting their craft. Even though they were not shinobi, they seemed to be at their peak condition.

Despite the small size of the encampment, there was a palpable sense of camaraderie among the people there. They worked together seamlessly, each member of the group relying on the other to accomplish their mission. It was clear that this was not just a place of refuge, but a home for these skilled warriors.

They all spoke to one another, but they were aware enough that, even though they felt a sense of security there, they needed to be careful, especially considering their tower had collapsed, and the few sentinels scattered around were doing rounds around the camp. Where would Kazuto go to try and listen to them? The main tent, or the training grounds? Or perhaps a different spot?

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[Senju Kazuto]

Slowly, Kazuto would make his way through the camp. His movement silent by the armour, his presence made unknown by the seals that protected him. As he would find an opening through the palisade, the Senju would see the secrets that hid in the distance. As he would continue, stopping to get observe the area ahead of him. A small training yard bustling with activity, as several individuals seemed to be exchanging blows, a group of their companions looking as they made wagers, began to cheer an opponent over the other. They were well training, he had to give them that, well drilled, at the peak of their physical conditioning but they were not shinobi training, if anything they were cannon fodder for the shinobi that lead the operation. His eyes then drifted to the hut in the middle of the encampment. As what seemed to be something in between a large tent and a pavilion meant for a commander or a leader. The place seemed like a hub after all, a location from which troops could rest, regroup and rearm to be sent towards raids that would harass the enemy, continue sabotage operations. He could only fathom what sort of information the place could have. His eyes settled in the third possibility. Three shinobi sat by a campfire, engaged in a conversation that showed a certain level of comradery that even he could appreciate. There was much that could be learn, even if the conversation wasn't between those who had access to the information from the very top. Making his decision, he would hide a exploding tag behind a crate, close enough to make damage that would spread and away enough for him to make a quick escape. He moved in closer towards the shinobi, sticking to the shadows as he took cover between crates large enough that seemed to contain weapons or perhaps supplies, focusing his eyes on the movement of the lips that were illuminated by the faces, deciding that he could get a bit of information first, before he would begin moving to the larger shack in the middle of the camp.

-tag- Ren -words- 366 -notes- --- -music- ---

MADE BY VEL OF GS

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Jutsu Used:

NAME: Dokusho [Reading]
RANK: D
CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
For as far as the shinobi can see, this jutsu allows an ANBU operative to read lips. This technique allows the user to understand speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue when normal sound is not available. This rare skill proves helpful when they cannot get too close to their targets and need to retrieve important information.

Items Used:

Shadow Rainment

1 Exploding tag

[Ren]

With his ability to remain unseen and unheard, and the ability to read lips, Kazuto was able to make up a good chunk of what was being discussed by the apparent shinobis in charge of this operation:

"We need to strike soon. Whoever they sent, was able to destroy our watchtower and survived the Mosquito..."

"Still, we are ready to face anything, besides... Who could they really send? I know some of their heavy hitters are taking care of the land slide down south..."

"That was a god sent! A sign that our operation is the righteous one!"

"You and your gods... Anyways, I guess that is lucky. It leaves just the other brat who foiled our attempt to take down one of the towers... Or perhaps the guy who took down Shogo and his team."

"Indeed... It may as well be the guy who did take down Shogo. If it is, we need to be extra careful. Now... Until we make sure he is taken care of, we need to stay alert. And once he is taken care of, we need to strike quickly, before they can send reinforcements."

"We need to make sure the East is vulnerable."

And that was pretty much what he could understand from the conversation, before the man went more quiet. Shogo would be a familiar name to Kazuto, as it was the name of the Aburame he fought during the last waterway mission.

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S-Rank Count [30/40]</sup>