[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 1

POST

In the deep east of the continent, in Kaminari no Kuni, a band of four individuals arrived cloaked by the darkness of the early dawn. The determined meeting place: Sencho, the capital of the nation. They gathered outside the entrance, a caravan of goods preparing for the journey nearby.

A crew of civilians were working to fasten straps and cover the stock: by public appearance, this was a completely normal caravan - and that was certainly a helpful boon at play when the contents of the group's mission happened to be so heavy.

Four Shinobi: Nakahara Yuushi, Senju Kazuyuki, Saeko Ayukawa, and Burokon Zakku, had all been given very simple directives - deliver the Kaminari merchant caravan from the capital of Kaminari no Kuni to the Hono forges on the man-made island of Nokoribi on Nohara no Kuni. Failure was not an option.

Tetsu no Kuni had extended an olive branch to all four nations - Hi, Kaminari, Kaze, and Nohara no Kuni, despite its' century long isolation. It was a groundbreaking opportunity. Something far heavier than goods rode within that caravan: the course of history to come. The outcome of the mission, of which their group was but one of four, would define relations between nations for decades to come.

The weight of the task was heavy in the air, carried in on the seabreeze. All the group had for knowledge of the area and navigation was a simple map and the help of the merchants. Soon they would be on their way, heading southwest until they reached a port from which they would cross the Yu-Shimo-Kaminari bay, before the long, long trek to Nohara no Kuni.

But their direction for the time being was clear: reach the port. That alone would be a long journey. The caravan had finished its preparations, and now the group had a moment to interact with one another as they began to set off.

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[Saeko Ayukawa]

Forging from the Group up "....." Ayukawa would watch as the caravan was made ready, her expression calm as she remained back with the others. Despite their band being more of a gathering of different nations together, it had been a bit more quiet than most settings. Often, in such silences, Ayukawa would be the first to try and interact and get others to engage with one another. Though this seemed a bit different as her head was clearly not in the right mindset to even attempt at being that vocal. Which, clearly was a sign of just how much had happened in the recent months. With having reclaimed what could be seen as her name, the girl wasn't exactly jumping for joy at the cost that came with it. She was Saeko again, but something clearly had been lost with such a prize. She felt it... She honestly wished Issei was here so that she could talk to him, but she wasn't even sure if he could help her feel better about just how far she had gone. It hadn't been right...and she felt guilty for having even considered it then. Still, this was neither the time or place for such thinking... As she continued to watch, she'd look on toward the group with a blank expression, allowing herself the most briefest of smiles before attempting her usual demeanor of cheer. "Soooooo.....since we're gonna be traveling together we should probably get to know one another right?" Shrugging her shoulders, the girl would extend her hand up with a sheepish grin. "My name is Ayukawa Saeko!" In doing so, she'd look toward Zakku with a calm expression, lowering her hand before then resting it behind her back.

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BRY of W&&R and CAUTION

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-Item's used-
xPuppet Arm
x1 kunai
-S.A Used-

[Burokon Zakku]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


This was new.  Not only was Zakku part of a team responsible for the safety of some merchants.  But him and Ayukawa were being trusted with representing Sunagakure.  Maybe the new Kage had been buying some of his herbs.  He'd have to check when they got back.  He did like that they were in the land of Lightning.  That much felt right.  

Watching the Merchant carts Zakku let out a snort at Ayukawas recommendation.  It was nice to hear the Saekos typical cheery self even if he could tell it was forced.  Flicking the ash from his blunt he pushed off the wall he was leaning on.  "Zakku Burokun."  He stated plainly and took another drag.  "But i've also been known to go by, Yes sir that's him the one in the bushes."  Zakku joked and exhaled his skunky smoke through his nose.  "So we're all the troublemakers from our villages huh?"  

Glancing at Ayukawa he'd remind her.  "We need to remember to grab souvenirs for Miori, Asahi, Arashi, Shigeru, and Senshi.  Senshi especially won't let us hear the end of it if we go back empty handed."  He flicked more ash from his blunt and blew smoke circles from his mouth.  He knew Senshi would want a souvenir she'd told his as much.  The others it would just be nice to.   

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[Nakahara Yuushi]

Yuushi loved meeting new people, and he liked talking, and just being around others. So why wasn't he carrying this conversation, breaking the quiet that had stretched over their walk, ingratiating himself to allies and possibly new friends. Because he hated smoking. It was a family tradition for him, his clans entire hijutsu was based on smoke. It was a wondrous thing, impressive, he'd wanted nothing more than to learn it as a kid. Then the sickness set in, his lungs constantly failing him, his clan relatives visiting him in the hospital smelling like smoke, something that was enough for his weak lungs to cause coughing fits that could last for hours. Doctors forced to be on stand-by because if they turned their backs he might cough up so much blood he'd risk drowning in it. No one liked the visiting smokers back then, and it'd left a big impression on the teen. He never did learn his clans hijutsu, and right now instead of making friends he was as on the opposite side of the smoker near the rear, yet still unable to hold back a small cough.

Then the group would huddle, one of them finally cutting the tension. A girl with black hair who introduced herself as Saeko. At least she was happy, a grin on her face as her hand calmly retreated behind her back. It wasn't too dissimilar to how he could get, but unfortunately the smell of smoke was even stronger here. Especially when the boy talked next, Zakku, taking another hit from his cigarette. This time the green haired boy's sleeve went to his mouth and nose, hanging loosely from his arm. In fact, that was kinda a theme for the spiky, green haired teen. His clothes fit loose, his body very thin looking, almost frail. Another side-effect from the majority of his childhood being spent in a hospital. It contrasted with the two scythes on his back, both larger than him.

Troublemakers?... His voice was muffled by the sleeve covering his mouth, already quiet at that remark. Was everyone here troublemakers? He wasn't. Another small cough would disguise his murmur even more, before the teen spoke up. I'm Nakahara Yuushi. Sorry. Smoke tends to bug me. He was pretty sure Shin would've put emphasis on bug, but unfortunately he didn't think his audience would get it if he did it. Anyways, it's nice to meet you all.

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-Yuushi really likes people, but he really doesn't like smoke
-He's a smol boi with very big scythes
-Wait is this the troublemaker group? Oh no
-Introduces himself, but he's covering his face due to smoke

[Senju Kazuyuki]

Kazuyuki was used to being sent on escort missions like these. He was a proper young prince, one of the spoiled members of the Senju clan. He’d been trained on managing his emotions; stating polite and genial and the definition of an elegant young master. He was pretty good at hiding himself behind a facade in front of clients. What he wasn’t really used to was working with shinobi from other villages. Yet here he was, on a temporary team of four paired off for an escort mission. This was incredibly important from a political standpoint, a potential door to working with iron more in the future. A gesture of goodwill.

He could see why he’d been sent, though their allies from the other villages were certainly… interesting. Inclining his head just enough to be seen as a respectful nod to anybody with etiquette training, he pulled out a delicate paper fan. He covered his face, though his smile from behind the fan seemed almost… coy, with what little his teammates would be able to see. ”My name is Senju Kazuyuki. Thankfully, I’m not well known outside of my village by any one moniker. Call me Kazuyuki, if you must call me at all”

He stood still for a second, taking his team in and committing their names to memory for the time being. The comment about being troublemakers was… interesting, though not wrong. Kazuyuki would certainly enjoy this chance to stretch his legs, and maybe compare his strategies with those from other villages. ”I recommend letting me stay in the front during combat… I’m a lot more durable than I look.”

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 2

POST

The merchants settled into their places for the journey, split between two wagons. There was a driver and a passenger in the front of each, with four more in the opposite bed to mirror the ones the Shinobi had been instructed to take places on. When everyone had settled in, the wooden wheels slowly turned forward at the pull of the oxen, and they were on their way.

The goods for the trip were packed in between those in the back and the front, leaving the four shinobi rather isolated from the merchants, though if they called out, they could speak to them easily.

There'd be plenty of time for them to talk further - hours passed by as they descended steep mountainside roads, traversed by the sides of valley creekbeds, wrapped around the winding roads of central Kaminari no Kuni. The sun had risen high into the sky above them by the time they were passing through a wide valley in the southwest.

From on high they'd seen the ruins that littered the bottom of the valley, and now the caravan pulled to a stop beside a half-fallen wall. The merchants disembarked for a moment, heading over to a nearby stream for water and to wash, leaving the Shinobi to guard the shipment.

The ruins that surrounded them were of some long-forgotten clan fortress - burnt and toppled early in the Warring Clans Period, nearly a thousand years ago. The valley now was desolate, nary the sound of a bird call. A thick silence filled the area, leaving the shinobi to look about at the numerous cave openings that dotted the mountainside to their west and east.

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[Saeko Ayukawa]

Forging from the Group up "He's kidding!....I hope..." Ayukawa would attempt to try and hopefully clear things up as to not create that assumption so quickly within their group. While there was still much time before any of them could be for certain of just what to expect from their merry band, the last thing anyone needed was to believe themselves to be makers of trouble and mischief. Yet, considering her own recent history and actions, there was some truth to the claim. As the merchants appeared to be making their move, Ayukawa would pout in Zakku's direction before watching the others begin to make their way after them, swiftly moving behind them. With their journey in motions, their venture would take them into the mountains and overseeing ruins of various nature. With such states of old destruction around them, aligned with cave entrances, Ayukawa would hardly take note of them considering her oblivious understanding of such things. To her, it was simply the remains of what had been war. She didn't need to note them to be reminded of their effects. It was simply the way of the world, and as the world turned, it returned to take claim of it and allowed it to return to it. In truth, her focus was on the previous mention of souvenirs that they would need to bring back, her hand cupped beneath her face as she considered their options. As she trailed next to Zakku, she'd speak to him briefly. "Senshi is still in the academy....maybe we should bring her some candies? I know I want some! I should have brought more food with me for the trip...I even completely forgot my bean buns..." Groaning slightly, she'd look toward Yuushi with a blank expression. "Do you happen to know what we'll find when we get to our location? I know with the merchants carrying so much, we'll likely hit a huge bazaar with a whole lot of things!" In doing so, she'd look toward Zakku with a calm expression, lowering her hand before then resting it behind her back.

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-Item's used-
xPuppet Arm
x1 kunai
-S.A Used-

[Burokon Zakku]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


Moving downwind so his smoke wouldn't Disturb Yuushi Zakku made more of an effort to keep the smoke from going towards their teammate.  Sticking his tongue at Ayukawa as she threw a pout in his direction Zakku brought his book out of his pack flipping it open to where he'd left of and started reading.  Finishing his Blunt on the trip he'd stub it out on his palm and tuck the remains into his pouch.

Seeing the ruins on their journey made Zakku want to explore them like he had a few of the ruins of Sunagakure.  He wondered how much lost history was hidden in them but he knew better than to just go exploring another countries ruins when he was supposed to be on his best behavior.  Maybe he could do it on his own time afterwards but he wasn't going to get his hopes up on remembering.  Chances are once this was done he'd want to grab the gifts and leave.

As Ayukawa brought up souvenirs for Senshi Zakku thought about given the tiny Kyokujitsu more sugar and he decided that that would be the funniest option.  "You forgot the bean buns again?"  Zakku said exasperated lowering his book.  "We'll share what I brought."  Zakku always kept snacks on his person mostly Jerky and candy.  Once again he was going to have to share with his companion.  As Ayukawa asked about where they were going Zakku began to wonder what types of books he could find in this nation.  Expanding his knowledge of other cultures and places was fun but learning about other lands writings was even more fun to the blue haired shinobi.The silence of the area they were made Zakku uneasy.  Even in the desert he could still hear the sands moving but this felt different to him.  Letting out a low hum he examined the cave entrances.  "Do you have bears in this country?"  Zakku asked getting a flashback to the chunin exams.

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[Senju Kazuyuki]

Hours passed in what seemed like no time at all, and while Kazuyuki was putting up a cool front; he was bored out of his mind. Stopping for a break was hardly a bad thing, though, and he stood from his place and stretched, he gave a seemingly innocuous whistle. If his teammates startled easily, they’d probably jump as a huge moose emerged from behind the shipment they were guarding, stepping up to Kazuyuki with nary a glance at any of the other shinobi. Quirking an eyebrow at Zakku, the young man had an amused, easy grin on his face

”Even if there are bears, I’m pretty sure they’d be a little hesitant to attack us with Itsuki around. He’s about as big as it can get.” he pointed out, hiding a yawn with his fan as he straightened his posture. ”Come to think of it, bandits with brains probably won’t like the idea of fighting a huge moose either,” he added, somewhat thoughtful.

Glaring around the ruins, he watched for any signs of life that wasn’t them. Just because they hadn’t noticed anything on the way in didn’t mean there was nothing at all, and he would prefer not be caught off guard. The moose, standing next to him, mirrored his master’s actions, though he seemed decidedly more impatient as he did so. The ruins were impressive, no doubt about that… but they were also good for hiding an ambush.

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 3

POST

The merchants claimed they did not know if the land had any bears - many weren't native to Kaminari, evidently, and even those that were had never seen any themselves. Perhaps in valleys such as this, they had said.

Now the merchants were down by the creek, a small waterway that ran by the base of the mountain. It was down a small hill from the Chuunin, only accessible by passing through the ruins, and past the Shinobi.

Wood creaked in the distance, wind blowing through the collapsed beams of the place. As if to confirm Kazuyuki's suspicions, a thin hand crept around the corner of the nearest building, then a pale face with dark eyes.

The man stepped around the corner, soon followed by three of his fellows, and another four from behind a different building. All were haggard and dirty, and carried long, sickly misshappen knives. "What've you got there, kids?" Said the eldest, a middle aged man with unkempt stubble, as he scratched his jaw with the knife.

"Something good in those wagons?" another questioned, before eyeing the merchants that were down the hill. A large, fat one chuckled, then spotted the massive moose and shut up. He turned to the man beside him and whispered that they were shinobi, based off their headbands, but was punched quiet by the other man. "There's eight of us."

"You're trespassing, y'know. These here're are our family's lands. You owe us a toll, or a tax or 'tareef" or somesuch." A stupid-looking one drawled out as the eight men approached the caravan that the four Shinobi had ridden in.

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[Nakahara Yuushi]

Huh? Oh, yeah, sorry. Of course. His face was revealed finally, the sleeve slipping down and revealing his youthful face that matched his smaller body. But it was also one filled with concern, not having meant to create a scene to where the girl with short, black hair felt the need to chip in. Ayukawa, she'd said. But luckily, the conversation moved on, talking about what they should get as gifts for some kids they knew. Which is when Ayukawa once again turned to him, asking if he knew anything about their destination. Asking with a completely unreadable face, causing the teen to slightly hesitate in his answer at first even. He wasn't used to such intensity, not from humans anyways.

Oh, ummm, no. Not really, sorry. I've only heard about this place, I actually haven't left my village much, sorry. But it's supposed to be mostly Honō and blacksmiths there, where they use lava to make stuff. I guess the blacksmith part was pretty obvious, since that's what we're escorting right? But yeah, from what I've heard it's mostly metalwork you'll find there. Yuushi didn't get quiet when feeling nervous or surprised like how Ayukawa had caught him off guard, instead he did the exact opposite. He started talking more. Which made sense, he found noise more comforting than quiet. An empty quiet, in an empty room, broken only by coughing and blood.

Thankfully he could stop himself before he started really embarrassing himself, able to enjoy the mountains around them. The scenery so different from what he was used too. Not in a bad way, while he loved the forests these mountains were quite scenic, and the ruins! This was interesting, and he also ended up wandering off alongside the blue-haired companion, Zakku he'd said. Though he was more interested in the ruins than caves, poking around, trying to see if there was anything interesting. It was neat, old things like this. He'd never seen anything quite like it, and it'd managed to pique his curiosity as many things did. And it took his mind off the whole troublemakers thing.

And as the spiky, green haired teen got his very clean looking jacket and undershirt dirty playing with rocks, another question was asked. Another question he didn't really have an answer too. Sorry. I don't know that either. I know they have wolves though, so that might become a problem at night. He said it very casually, the chance of a wolf attack. But wolves shouldn't be much of a problem for them, right? Especially when a moose suddenly joined them. Oh! He hadn't seen it approach, in fact where had it come from nowhere. Though it seemed to be with their third, Kazuyuki. Did you summon that? That's pretty neat, I've never heard of a contract like that before. Yuushi's experience with fellow summoners was minimal, so he was always happy to meet fellow contract users, his experience with familiars even less so.

Though soon they'd be moving on, though they would at least get confirmation thaf they were unlikely to get eaten by bears here at least. Oh, that's good. Now all they had to woiry about were the wolves. But that was a potential problem for the future, now to his excitement they were travelling deeper through the ruins! The older teens attention jumping from story to story, each ruin having one of its own. Then the problems of the future became the problems if the present, as the excitement and adventure of delving into these old stories were interrupted. Not by a bear, but by an older, messy man with a knife, looking eagerly towards the wagons as he was joined by three more, asking just what was in them. Yuushi wasn't talking anymore, apprehensive at this interruption. Though from the looks of things they were apprehensive as well. Still, he didn't do anything, and only spoke up when he brought up taxes. That's a lie! If it were taxes you wouldn't need knives, so you're lying! He looked at his companions, as if proud of this deduction, reaffirming what was hinted at with the whole 'troublemakers' debacle. He was a pretty unworldly and somewhat naive person all things considered. But he wasn't attacking the lying bandits, not yet anyways.

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-Yuushi reveals his face from his sleeve as Ayukawa reassures him the trouble maker thing was a joke
-Is taken aback by her intense expression when she asks what's at Nokoribi, causing him to ramble. He's not really sure, just knowing it's mostly metalworkers there
-Gets distracted by the ruins. Each one has a story! It's neat!
-Knows there's wolves since he's met the wolf sage, but isn't too sure about bears
-Moose appears! He thinks it's a summon
-Gets confirmation, probably no bears. Yay
-Traveling through the ruins! Also yay!
-Bandits appear. Less yay. But if did get him to shut up.
-He might've believed them if not for the whole knife thing
-Is also very proud to catch them in a lie. Also it took everything I had to resist having him pull out his wallet believing them

 

[Senju Kazuyuki]

”I’m not a summoner, Itsuki is my… let’s go with companion. I’ve raised him as a shinobi animal from a young age,” Kazuyuki responded to Yuushi. He let out a bemused chuckle at the merchant’s response to the question about bears, though he didn’t quite relax. Bears weren’t what the chuunin was worried about, and his suspicions about the area were quickly proven right.

The men who showed up, however, were a bit of a disappointment. Raising a judgemental eyebrow, Kazuyuki tucked his decorative fan into his sleeve, instead replacing it with a pair of simple iron war fans in a similar size. ”Are you sure you want to do that, bandits?” he asked, casually unfolding both fans as he walked forwards about 10 long strides, Itsuki the moose at his side as he did so. These men weren’t very intimidating, not in the slightest. ”Eight of you there may be… but I can promise you, you don’t want the fight we’ll give you,” he stated, his smirk mean as he very pointedly ran a finger along his war fan, the finger turning solid and grey only a moment later. Raising his hand to where it was clear for both bandits and merchants to see, he let the metallic texture extend, going all the way down what was visible of his wrist and arm.

”What will you do, if your opponent can turn to solid metal, hmm?” he asked, sweetly as could be. Altogether, he was casual in his words, but poised to jump into a fight as needed.

Jutsu Used:

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NAME: Shinra Banshō Dōka no Jutsu [All-Covering Forests and Ten Thousand Things Assimilate Technique]
OWNERS: Oonakayama Arashi | Senju Kazuyuki
TRAINED: -- | --
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General] / Hijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
With this technique, the user can take on the properties of a nearby object, material, or substance they touch, and any of its special characteristics. For example, the user can turn his or her skin into rock, either entirely or partly. Not only receive a boost to their physical strength, but be capable of reassembling themselves if damaged. The user can essentially reform themselves if destroyed while using this technique, though they cannot reform injuries that occur when it's inactive. The technique can only be used on solid substances, such as minerals, metals, refined stones, soil, organic matter, but cannot be used in conjunction with water or energy based elements.

[Burokon Zakku]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


'Annoying..'  The blue haired shinobi sighed watching the bandits emerge.  He kinda wished for bears especially after seeing how lanky the men were.  At least Ayukawa was going to be able to let off some steam.  As an added plus, he could feed the dark passenger.  'What a lovely idea.'  A wicked smile began to slide across his face.

Zakkus hair started growing rapidly and splitting into four tendrils.  Zakku barely reacted except to reach up and take a drag on his blunt as the ends of his tendrils formed into Lion mouths.  As the bandit reached out for the wagon one of the tendrils would lash out and try to sink its teeth into the mans arm.  

"Sorry about that.  They have a mind of their own."  Zakku said sympathetically petting one of the tendrils the way one would a loving pet. The other two tendrils snapped at the other bandits as Zakku held up one hand threatening to snap his fingers.  "Hope I'm not stealing your thunder Kazuyuki, but I'm such a neglectful owner and i've been neglecting to feed these beasts.  Such a shame.  Ayukawa?  Please listen to me, don't hold back."  Zakku pointed his fingers at the man he'd ensnarled and snap his fingers letting the other tendrils dive in hungry for a meal. 

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Jutsu used: 

Ranjishigami no Jutsu - [Wild Lion's Mane Technique]
Chakra poured into the user's hair will extend violently, reaching out like many dense tendrils of fibers. The hair, becoming hard and tough like steel, aims to ensnare and bind targets within thirty meters, their sharpened tips boring into their bodies as it seemingly stitches them while knotting around them. This works well to halt the movements of even massive beasts, not to mention halt several dozen shinboi at once. These tendrils are capable of shaping their ends into what appears to be a lion's mouth, filled with a maw filled with razor sharp iron-rending teeth. Hungry for blood, the beastly endings to these binding tendrils work to finish off whatever prey the user may have caught. With the amount of hair created on average, shinobi are typically able toe create up to twelve individual massed tendrils of hair.

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 4

               4       2
   5          K    1 i 3
6 === Z
7 ===                8
             Y A
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# - Enemies (4 is the burly man, 8 is the lanky one with two knives)
Letters are PC first names, i is Itsuki
Equals is the wagons (the cargo is sturdy enough to not worry about, aside from any of the attackers getting away with parts of it.)

POST

"Your 'Keezoomi' woman doesn't rule here!" One of them spouted out, attempting to sound educated. "So we make the rules." The men all grew slit-eyed as they prepared for a fight - whether from greed or necessity, they weren't planning on giving up.

"Ya don't seem so tough to me," the largest of the group said while flexing his bicep. "I'll crack ya open like a lobster!" he taunted as he approached Kazuyuki, towering a foot and a half over him, and nearly twice his weight. He tossed his knife to the first man they'd seen, lanky and skinny.

That man cackled as he circled around them. "A little layer of metal won't help ya much against my brother." Three of the men, fairly average, warily surrounded Itsuki and pointed their knives at the moose like a hostage - but clearly seemed a little concerned about his size.

The man with both knives flipped them, caught them, and slowly started to walk towards Yuushi and Ayukawa. "Not gonna pay then? We'll just have to take it after the fact!" he growled as he pointed the knives at them and started to rush at them.

A yelp of pain rang out as tendrils of hair threaded their way through one of the men's arms, as he recoiled from the caravan. Caught by the steel-like strands, he fruitlessly clanged away on them with his knife, sending sparks flying. "Can't cut it!" he yelled out, before squealing in even more pain.

The two nearest him panicked, quickly running away from the approaching tendrils and diving behind the front of the caravan. The sounds of linen being removed and of metal striking could be heard from behind, as the men presumably tried to light something on fire to use against Zakku.

The massive man rushed at Kazuyuki, trying to grab him in a giant bear hug and wrestle him to the ground, where he could grapple him and try to bend one of his arms and break it in an arm or leg lock.

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[Saeko Ayukawa]

Forging from the Group up "Seriously?" To say that Ayukawa was off at during this moment was truly an understatement. If nothing else, she was reeling and attempting to try and deal with bandits that were clearly not taking no for an answer did little to help matters. Especially since she couldn't even take in the joy of seeing an unfamiliar animal now joining their party. Still, that matter aside, the focus of her and Yuushi attacker remained on the forefront, prompting the teen to narrow her eyes as she drew herself back into a defensive stance. Knives were clearly not to be taken lightly, but a rush in such a way seemed to leave the man quite open to attack as the drew closer. This allowed for the girl to quickly apply chakra to her lower limbs, jumping upward as she landed upon the surface of the blade, briefly supporting her weight upon it as she then shifted to the side as she swept her foot forward to try and knock them back. Upon landing on the ground, the girl would narrow her eyes in her attackers direction, checking the air to see how the others were fairing before charging forward against her target. "I'm really not in the mood for this!" As she closed the distance, the nin would swiftly aim two hard strikes toward the man's shins, hoping to cripple him before then slamming the back of her puppet-appendage against their forehead as a means to knock them out.

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-Jutsu Used-
NAME: Wakamushi no Kama [Nymph's Bite]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0

DESCRIPTION:
As their opponent strikes the user ducks under while delivering two hard strikes to the opponent’s leading shin, bruising it and making it painful to walk or put pressure on. With subsequent strikes, the user is capable of dealing enough damage to make it agonizing for the opponent to walk, much less run or leap.

NAME: Toeken Dai [Sword Stand]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low - Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Taijutsu
ELEMENT: -
HANDSEALS: 0
REQUIREMENT: Mogura Tataki [Whack-a-Mole]

DESCRIPTION:
This being a more advanced version of the Mogura Tataki [Whack-a-Mole], the user focuses their chakra into the feet creating a thin layer under their feet that sticks and protects their feet. The chakra is strong enough to stick and protect the user for a second so the user is able to step/ jump on an incoming strike from a weapon being it a sword, spear or knife. The user would be able the step/ jump on in and balance on it for a second while delivering a counter-attack with the other foot.


-Item's used-
xPuppet Arm
x1 kunai
-S.A Used-
Lion's Sleep
Hunter instincts and experience on the hunt have granted Ayukawa insight into the minds of the prey she encounters. Animalistic encounters have allowed her to track and be capable of following those that she intends to target, at times giving her brief, but small insight into their intentions. While not fully developed, they have improved over her continued use and natural development, allowing her instincts to be heighten to a point where she isn't caught off-guard when activated or in an intense moment that requires a reaction. It also allows for her to at times get inside of the heads of her target, mostly due to their movements and their patterns once discovered. It is a skill that is constantly growing, though has yet to reach it's full potential.

In the Jungle
To survive in the desert, one must be able to keep up with not just the prey, but also to outrun the wild predators as well. Ayukawa training and life in the wilderness and vast landscape has prepared her for such events. Her genetics in relation to the Saeko Clan have given her an edge in physical combat, along with making her much more agile. Living out in the desert has also made her incredibly durable due to the intense environment surrounding her, along with possessing a high amount of physical stamina.

Law of the Jungle
The law of the jungle states that the strongest survive and the weak perish. In further effort to increase upon such a principle, Ayukawa has further increased her strength by the usage of training weights. Her constant runs, strikes, and combat acts have more impactful strides due to their instrumental usage. As such, while not yet strong enough to break boulders without applying chakra, she has improved the impact strength of her strikes to the point that she can fracture bones with more ease, much like the bite of a lion.