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Nayu watched Saito with wide eyes as he struck his pose, his voice ringing out over the winds that swirled through the Raiton zone. His energy was infectious, and she couldn’t help but feel a small surge of excitement at the prospect of working with someone so full of life. His introduction was certainly dramatic, far different from the quieter, more restrained manner she was used to, but there was something about his confidence that put her at ease.
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The sand around her hands stirred once more as she responded to Saito's grand introduction. A soft swirl of grains lifted into the air, forming the characters of her reply.
"Nice to meet you, Futago-san," the sand spelled out.
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Nayu allowed herself a small, amused smile behind her bamboo cover, her eyes reflecting her genuine appreciation for his enthusiasm. She hadn’t worked with someone like him before—someone who seemed to embrace life so boldly—but she could already tell that this partnership would be anything but dull.
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She extended her hand towards the miniature sand cloud she had formed earlier, causing it to disperse and reform into a map of the surrounding area. The sand etched out the landscape with surprising accuracy, marking the mountains, valleys, and rivers they would need to monitor for changes in the weather.
"I can use my sand to help track the storms in real-time," she explained through the swirling grains.
"It will help us give accurate reports to the other shinobi."[break][break]
The sand fell gently back into her palm, and she allowed it to slip back into her bamboo mouth cover. She gave Saito a nod, signaling that she was ready to begin.
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As the last grains of sand settled back into her bamboo mouth cover, Nayu gave Saito a nod, signaling that it was time to head out. The sky above them was a swirling mass of dark clouds, a clear indication that the storm was gathering strength. With a sense of purpose, the two shinobi began their trek across the rugged terrain of the Raiton zone, their task clear: to track the storm’s movements and relay vital information to the other shinobi forces.
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Nayu moved with a quiet grace, her eyes constantly scanning the horizon. Her senses were attuned to the smallest changes in the environment, the way the wind shifted or the way the clouds darkened. As they walked, she occasionally paused, drawing a small amount of sand from her mouth cover to create floating shapes and patterns that would help her relay her observations.
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After several minutes, she stopped, her gaze fixed on the sky. The clouds above were thickening rapidly, forming a dark, ominous mass that stretched across the horizon. Nayu quickly drew some sand from her mouth cover, which swirled and formed a series of symbols in the air. The message read:
"Storm intensifying rapidly. Winds are increasing from the southeast."[break][break]
She gestured for Saito to take the radio, then pointed toward the sky, indicating the direction of the oncoming storm. With a focused expression, she formed another message in the sand:
"We need to warn the others. Can you report this?"[break][break]
砂操作 | Suna Sōsa [lit. Sand Manipulation]
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Having embraced the Aiel Clan's Hijutsu from a tender age due to her inability to communicate through speech, Nayu has meticulously honed her skills over the years. Demonstrating a remarkable proficiency, she seamlessly commands any available sand with ease, showcasing her abilities both in and out of combat situations. What was once a skill demanding intense concentration has evolved into second nature for Nayu, reflecting an instinctual understanding acquired through a combination of theoretical knowledge and dedicated practice.
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玻遁 | Haton [lit. Glass Release]
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Nayu has inherited her father's Ōshi clan's KKG. This exceedingly rare fusion of Doton, Katon, and Raiton enables Nayu to manifest an array of glass formations, from protective barriers to reflective surfaces and even animated constructs. These creations exhibit diverse capabilities, often culminating in explosive bursts or the unleashing of searing molten glass.