[Shihōin Eko]

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Eko while not a true shinobi had to deal with the same issues that they did, and such an issue had just recently arisen. The Hot Springs Country had called for the aid of all the shinobi villages, after a very strange event of what seemed on the cosmic scale. A strange meteor had come and crashed onto the lands causing a great change in many parts of the country. The job here was simple and that was to investigate the strange occurrences.

While Eko was normally tasked with guarding the Tsuchikage, the fair lady must’ve thought it was more important for Eko to use her skills helping with this mission. She had no clue who she would be paired with for this job, or even what this exact mission detailed. However she knew that she would do her best, if she did nothing more.

According to the little information she had received, she would make her way to a meeting point specified. She would be equipped with all her normal gear, which would include her pitch black cloak and all of her bodily seals. As she approached her hood and mask was pulled up, hiding her identity from the unknown ninja she was sure to encounter. Upon her arrival she would simply take a meditative position on the ground, as she would wait for the rest of the team.

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Peak Human Strength
The user’s strength is at the highest limit of human potential. Their strength allows them to perform feats not possible by the average member of their species. Eko is able to throw powerful hand to hand attacks and lift very heavy objects using her immense strength. More specifically for her though this allows her to swing her sword with immense power.
Araikettei Clan Hijutsu
As a member of the Araikettei clan, Eko has access to the clan's many hijutsu techniques and use of the life blade. Eko's life blade takes the form of a simple katana.
Peak Human Reflexes
The user's reflexes are at the peak of human potential and perfection; this means that their reactions are comparable to those of a feline. With her reflexes she is able to do moves with her sword that the average swordsman could not.
Enhanced Chakra Reserves
Although Eko is constantly splitting her chakra between her and her life blade, she can gladly afford to do this as she has a very large reserve of chakra. Between the chakra in her and her sword some people have said that she has the means to go on in a fight for hours.


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[Nue Benjiro]

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I hadn’t thought much of it when I’d seen the comet burning across the night sky. To me it seemed like just another random occurrence in a universe ruled by chaos. Then I dismissed it as exaggeration when a merchant traveling south through the desert warned me of the unnatural disasters that now blighted the people of the hot-springs country. However, I was minding my own business in a crowded pub when I overheard two shinobi discussing the lord of Yugakure’s call for aid. It was then that I was spurred into urgent action as I determined I could no longer ignore the severity of the situation.[break][break]

The last thing I wanted to do was surround myself with shinobi of every nation. I knew there was a very good chance I could run into some familiar faces that like me would come to provide humanitarian aid. I’d lived through quite a few historical events at this point in my life but none quite as all encompassing as this. The world was watching and I, Nue Benjiro, would not allow the paralyzing fear of being caught to convince me to stand idly by while others suffered. I had no way of knowing what I was getting myself into as I made my way up to Yugakure but, in this rare moment that the path to my redemption and the way of the ninja intersected, I was willing to dance with my demons.[break][break]

I arrived in Yugakure early in the morning and after going through the tedium of registering under false pretenses, I was assigned to a mission that befitted my level of skill. There was only one figure present when cautiously I approached the meet up location for my makeshift team. The person was hooded and cloaked to obscure any notable features and had the distinct vibe of someone that didn’t want to be disturbed. Naturally, I introduced myself right away. [break][break]

"Sato Jun, wanderer from the Land of Birds, at your service.” I offered my most charming grin and bowed with a flourish of my own white cloak.
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[Muramasa Uemon]

a tear from above

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Ryō was in short supply and he was in dire need of it, for himself, and for his ward.

The wanderer had little idea of what to expect when he accepted the job, only that a star had apparently fallen to earth and that it was causing strange phenomena. Another? He thought, recalling his mission in Kuma no Kuni. Odd.

It seemed the heavens were just as unsettled as the earth below. Nations and their leaders who were normally at each other's throats had momentarily set aside their differences to help those affected. Strange times. The journey to Yugakure was uneventful enough, but when he learned of their objective a light frown graced his features.

A reconnaissance mission was rather suited to his abilities, but any civilians that had been left behind were possibly a threat. The smallfolk abandoned to their fates, victims of ill fortune... a musing trailed even as he begrudgingly agreed to the job's parameters. Either through foolish wars waged by bickering lords or random chance, it seemed the common man was doomed to suffer. If it pays— so be it, he thought. Saving people is not my area of expertise, anyway.

Once, the thought of selling his sword to the highest bidder would have turned his stomach. He could no longer afford such scruples. After the briefing concluded, he departed for the staging area right away. The faster they completed their objective the faster he could return. He was dressed in the traditional garb of his homeland, sporting a grey yukata, charcoal-colored hakama, and dark blue haori with his clan's symbol emblazoned in white on its back. Straw zori covered his feet, and though they should have clacked as he walked, his footsteps were silent. An ornate kodachi hung at his right hip, dangling from a maroon obi tied around his waist. Notably, he walked with a slight hitch in his step, indicating a recent injury to his left side. It ached, but did not seem to slow him down much.

By the time he arrived at the rendezvous point two others were already present. A cloaked, masked figure and a pleasant-looking man with white hair. He caught the end of the other wanderer's introduction and decided to follow suit. "Muramasa Uemon," he said quietly. "Of Tetsu no Kuni." His tone was flat as it typically was, and he did not stare overlong at either of them. But he did take note of their chakra while he waited for the others to arrive.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Shihōin Eko Muramasa Uemon Nue Benjiro

Kaguya Toru arrived unceremoniously, silently, like a ghost. He had been on the ground helping as he could, against his bodyguards wishes and constant anxiety. The Mizukage appeared a simple teenager as he showed up onto the scene with a mysterious person with a cloak, a vaguely familiar white-haired individual, and a man carrying the name of Muramasa. The only one that struck Toru as interesting in the moment was the one with white-hair, in appearance a gentle soul, and yet it was scratching something at the back of Toru's mind. Yet the teen was certain that he had never properly met this man in his life.

It appeared that there was a bit of an introduction going on.

"Kaguya Toru."

If they were aware of world politics they would know his name immediately as that of the Mizukage and Daimyo - though at the very least as Mizukage.

Their mission was simple, find the edge of the crater. There was some suggestion that there would be hostiles - animals and people alike - but with a group this large Toru did not feel a particular concern. He wondered why the mission assignment had been given out to so many when three would have been perfectly fine...? Perhaps they felt a full team was needed.

"I can lead the team, unless someone else wishes to take the mantle."

It seemed only right to suggest himself, as they would need a solid team dynamic and an order of report if they wanted to succeed.

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[Gurē Reiashi]

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The strange mutations of Yugakure and it's nation were a startling news to Reiashi, especially as they had opened the request for aid to all villages. Usually, shinobi missions were a buyer's market, with those involved either already having a village in mind or shopping around as it were. To not only allow any village to answer, but also continue to keep it open- even if it meant dealing with warring shinobi- spoke to the dire situation. So, to the surprise of no one in his village, Reiashi was quick to send not only his own shinobi- but himself to the village's aid.
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Most of his time thus far had been spent simply trying to organize his own shinobi, preventing the Hokage from participating in the field. Team Aya did not help either, although Reiashi could hardly blame them for doing their job. Now however, Reiashi had finally found a mission that was important enough for him to take part without arguments of wasting effort. So, inscribing a few formula and learning a few extra fuinjutsu before heading out, the Hokage was dispatched to the Fire Zone.
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Clad in a modified version of his normal mission garb, the red armed Gure wore a thin black coat resembling a light military uniform in cut and design, crimson thread lining the cuffs and edges of the fabric. A badge rested on the left side of his pectoral, the Konohagakure symbol engraved upon it. Where it not for this, one likely would not have recognized him as a Konohagakure shinobi. A polite smile on his face, Reiashi approached the group as he observed them. For each, his eyes seemed to pass over them as if he was looking over the entire group.
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From Reiashi's point of view of course, his fast paced mind was absorbing large amounts of information in what most would consider a short time frame.The first was a shinobi hidden behind a mask and cloak, clearly hiding their identity and consequently making them hard to read. Still, the fact that they were hiding so much said a lot about them. They clearly had a reason to hide such an identity, and yet the fact that they were here meant they had either been assigned a mission and refused to disobey orders- or they had a personal reason to be here. The next, whom had introduced themselves as Sato Jun, had a steeled and focused expression. Knowing that he was from the Land of Birds- whom had been offered no such pleas for aid, combined with such a determined expression, meant the shinobi was purely here for some strong emotional reason. Reiashi could recognize the expression of one acting on their own morals, even if he hid his own behind a smile.
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The samurai was next, his gaze more calm and distant than the traveling from the Land of birds. True as it was that this Muramasa also had no one to force him to be here, the more controlled and casual expression likely meant this was just a job to him. The final one however, was an individual Reiashi had not expected. The Mizukage himself was present at the mission, and unknowingly alongside the Hokage as well. So with a small smile, the Hokage would introduce himself with a small bow to the group. "Gure Reiashi."
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As the Mizukage suggested himself taking up a leader, Reiashi knew that he could offer himself as well, being a very collected and focused shinobi himself. At the same time however, Reiashi was aware that relations between Kirigakure and Konohagakure were strained due to past interactions. So, instead of feeding into the overly prideful impression some of his shinobi doubtlessly gave off, Reiashi would choose to rise above it. "Sounds fine to me. Are the rest of you okay with this?"

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As everyone had gathered Eko would simply continue to sit and meditate, however her interest was peaked when both the Mizukage and Hokage appeared. She made note of the other 2 people as well, one being a samurai and the other who seemed very out of place here. She knew not much of the land of birds but from what she did know she did not expect them to be there. As a bodyguard for the kage of her own village, maybe she had just developed a liking for people of high status.

It would not take long for the Mizukage to offer to lead the group, with the hokage easily allowing it. Eko thought this was indeed interesting and showed something of both their character, none of it was negative mind you. Now that everyone was here she would rise to her feet before saying "I have no problems following the Mizukage, in fact it would be my honor.” A simple bow before introducing herself. "Kururugi Eiko, from the Land of Iron.” The lie left her lips in such a way as if it was true. However Eko rarely gave her name to people outside of iwagakure, she was just prone to always hiding her identity.

After expressing her pleasure to follow the mizukage she would simply stand at the ready waiting to follow the man. She would move whenever he and the group did and that is simply how it would be. She would act when ordered and say nothing unless spoken to, and that was in her best interest as she didn’t do well in large group settings.

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20 | Shuriken(In right hip pouch)
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01 | Bandage Roll(In right hip pouch 3)
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Peak Human Strength
The user’s strength is at the highest limit of human potential. Their strength allows them to perform feats not possible by the average member of their species. Eko is able to throw powerful hand to hand attacks and lift very heavy objects using her immense strength. More specifically for her though this allows her to swing her sword with immense power.
Araikettei Clan Hijutsu
As a member of the Araikettei clan, Eko has access to the clan's many hijutsu techniques and use of the life blade. Eko's life blade takes the form of a simple katana.
Peak Human Reflexes
The user's reflexes are at the peak of human potential and perfection; this means that their reactions are comparable to those of a feline. With her reflexes she is able to do moves with her sword that the average swordsman could not.
Enhanced Chakra Reserves
Although Eko is constantly splitting her chakra between her and her life blade, she can gladly afford to do this as she has a very large reserve of chakra. Between the chakra in her and her sword some people have said that she has the means to go on in a fight for hours.


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[Nue Benjiro]

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"This IS an intriguing assortment of individuals!” I said as I rubbed my palms together eagerly. I couldn’t wait to get to know more about each of these people and it was a compelling group dynamic as well. There was so much being left unsaid by all parties involved. I recognized the name Kaguya Toru; It had been thrown around Castle Black like confetti a few years ago. I also recognized the name Gure Reiashi as Uzumaki Keisuke’s successor. I’d spent some time around the Land of Fire but at that time I was hidden inside Hotaru’s body. The mysterious figure claimed in a feminine tone to be Kururugi Eiko but I had a difficult time believing that someone wearing a mask would be honest about their name. It was the young man that introduced himself as Muramasa Uemon that caught my eye and set my analytical mind racing. [break][break]

The Mizukage offered to lead the group and it seemed like we were sliding towards a consensus on that front. I had no qualms with letting him call the shots for now but I wasn’t sure yet if I would consider serving under him to be an honor. "I’m okay with that.”[break][break]

I glanced at the samurai who’d yet to confirm his willingness to follow the Mizukage. I wasn't sure why he was pretending- maybe he needed the ryo- but it was time for some tough love. "Are you planning to tell anyone you’re injured or do you just expect us to believe you always look like shit? Don’t bother denying it… the pained limp, the yellow parlor, the shallow breath. A laceration to the pancreas- no, the kidney? With respect, you should be dead or dying.”[break][break]

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It did not take long for the rest of their team to arrive, though he remained at a slight distance even as the others began to assemble. The Mizukage, he thought as a white-haired boy arrived. Sora's leader... younger than I expected.

He kupt up with current events as be could, but a life on the road and a ambivalence towards shinobi affairs left him lacking for some information. In truth, he knew little of Mizu no Kuni beyond the few places he had seen and that his cousin lived there. There was something odd about his chakra... but little worth noting beyond that.

A second man joined them soon after, with equally as stark hair. The Hokage, as well? He thought as he introduced himself, his eyes narrowing just slightly. One leader of a Hidden Village was unexpected, two seemed excessive, but two at opposing ends of some feud was just poor logistics. I suppose it matters little... Uemon thought. ...so long as they leave us out of their quarrel. The rest of the introductions were made, as the masked figure parted with their name and place of origin he cast a discerning glance their way. I know of no Kururugi clan, he told himself.

Tetsu no Kuni was vast and home to hundreds of samurai families. A commoner, perhaps. Or a newer family that was raised up. Clans were made and unmade rather regularly at the shōgun's discretion, so for now, this Eiko was only a passing curiosity. Toru offered to lead and the others agreed readily enough, the Hokage even asking if all present were satisfied with the choice. "It makes little difference to me." Came his assent... just before the smiling man addressed him directly. "..." At first he was silent as Jun cut into him, seeming to have noticed his limp and his apparent shoddy appearance. He glanced down at his midsection, frowned slightly, then met the man's gaze.

Despite having rather poor social skills himself, somehow, the depths of others' never ceased to surprise him. "Are you an iryō-nin?" He asked flatly, not even bothering to wait for the man's response. "If so— consider rendering aid rather than wagging your tongue." The way he spoke seemed archaic even as he bit back, an artefact from his homeland that seemed to resurface whenever he was aggravated. "If not... be silent and focus on the task at hand." If he were looking for help, he would have sought it out beforehand.

Jun's concerns were not wholly unjustified, as a look at him made it clear that he had seen better days... but he was mobile, and faring far better than weeks past. The still-healing wound did bother him, and the patchwork treatment could have been much better. Though he would not have traveled here if he thought himself incapable.

Uemon would allow Jun to help if he so chose, otherwise he kepy quiet and ready to proceed. If the group moved, he would follow. 'With respect'... the man's words echoed in his head. ...and now I am the one quarreling. Miraculous. No matter where he went, it seemed he was fated to be talked down to by strangers. Ninja in particular.

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[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world Gurē Reiashi Shihōin Eko Nue Benjiro Muramasa Uemon

The Hokage.

A strange addition, perhaps a mistake on behalf of those who were putting together the missions themselves. After all, it was not uncommon for shinobi to have to work with those outside of their own villages, but this? Toru did not comment, he remained perfectly still in the moment as everyone made themselves known and agreeable to his leadership.

But there was it seemed already an argument between two individuals.

"If Muramasa-san is unbothered by his injuries and can perform then it does not matter. If you are a medic Sato-san then please remain to the back in case a situation arises in which we need your services, stay out of combat. Offensive specialists to the front, defensive to the middle. As you may be aware, we are expecting potentially mutated opponents stay vigilant. Is anyone willing to take notes of the area?" Toru would pause and wait for an arrangement of formation and for someone to offer themselves as the notetaker, if not, Toru would do it in an empty scroll for the mapping of the area as part of their mission.

That was all the Mizukage would say though before taking up a position at the front and beginning to walk, in truth he could do both defense and offense in this situation but as the agreed upon leader he felt he needed to be the first line to insure the safety of the entire party - hopefully in this simple formation they would not end up fracturing though there was always a chance of this especially on an unpracticed team, and the alleged lava rivers that could split them up if they were not careful where they stepped.

As they walked forward the heat would begin to rise the temperatures seemed to be almost unbearable here, like boiling the skin, an unpleasant sensation. The further they went the more bursts of lava would bubble all around them, threatening their safety.

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Reiashi was doubtful of the claim that a masked individual would give their real name, but he was also aware that he had no reasons to suspect she wasn't wearing the cloak to hide some gruesome injury, even if that particular reasoning was far less likely than the former. Still, the answer of her name came a bit too easily for Reiashi's liking. The others felt like they were saying something that identified them, and one rarely said their actual name save for introductions. The cloaked figure, one supposed Kururugi Eiko, had said the name as if she introduce herself to strangers with it often. A pseudonym? Highly likely, but given the current situation, it mattered little. As long she did what needed to be done, what name she gave was of little relevance.
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The shinobi from the Land of Birds was the more vocal of the two, energetic and inviting. Their reaction would elicit an amused chuckle from the Hokage, which was quickly lost when the shinobi called attention to the Samurai's injury. Reiashi had no doubt everyone else had noticed, and had planned to leave it to the Mizukage to point it out given he had volunteered as leader, but the way the shinobi handled it left a bad taste in the Hokage's mouth. They easily could have simply called him out on it, and left his own self preservation to answer rather than insulting him as they did so. Still, the shinobi showed an astute level of medical knowledge. To gain such information at only a glance was impressive to say the least. Still, one had to wonder where he had gained such knowledge to call someone on it so casually.
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Speaking of that Samurai, it had not escaped Reiashi's notice that the man had gotten stressed for a moment when both he and the Mizukage had arrived. To the others it might have been dismissed as a part of the injury he was hiding, his brow furrowing for a moment before returning to normal. Yet Reiashi had noticed the glance cast his way, it was clear the Samurai expected the two Kage to bicker amongst each other... Well, if there was to be bickering, it would be one sided. Reiashi would be sure of that. But saying such things out loud would hurt the effectiveness of the team, and Reiashi was not the type to do so without reason. Still, there was another piece of information the Hokage was able to gleam from the Samurai. His gaze lingered on the cloak- Did she say something to rouse his suspic- the name.[/i] So either he he hadn't been home in a long time and a very young girl was under that mask and hood... or Reiashi had been correct.
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Eko was here to do the bare minimum and that was to complete the mission. She had no time for any battering r bickering that others may or may not do however the mission would be complete and she would do her part. She would reach into her cloak and pull out her life blade from its sheath holding it in her hand. She thought to herself *Normally I would use a regular katana, but for the level of difficulty we may face here I must not play around. I must cleave through whatever enemies we may cross.*

The mizukage had gave out formation orders which immediately put the medic ninja Jun straight in the back. The remainder of the formation consisted of the offensive based ninja to the front and the defensive ones to the middle. Eko would hear this and move to the front, standing directly behind the mizukage as she would say "Let us complete the objective and finish this quickly…” As she stood behind the teenage kage she would realize that she probably would have very little offensive work to do being behind him, however she wouldn’t let this stop her from still doing the best she could to help the team.

While the Mizukage had offered for someone else to take lead in the formation, Eko had no desire to contest. She would allow the man to lead the team fully in formation and leadership. For today she would treat it as if she was his bodyguard instead of the tsuchikage’s. Whenever the group would move she would too, following directly behind the mizukage with her sword at the ready.

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01 | Bandage Roll(In right hip pouch 3)
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01 | Cloak of Darkness(Sealed onto body)
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Araikettei Clan Hijutsu
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Peak Human Reflexes
The user's reflexes are at the peak of human potential and perfection; this means that their reactions are comparable to those of a feline. With her reflexes she is able to do moves with her sword that the average swordsman could not.
Enhanced Chakra Reserves
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"As a matter of fact, I am an iryō-nin." I responded with an apologetic grin, "And since I seem incapable of keeping my mouth shut or my foot out of it, I will render aid.”
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I stepped closer to the samurai and spoke quietly, "I’m sorry if I offended you. I’m accustomed to very stubborn patients.” We locked eyes and as my pale violet irises shifted to gray, Murumasa would find himself paralyzed where he stood. I placed a blood pill on his tongue to dissolve and lifted his shirt to press around on his abdomen. Quickly I knelt in front of him and placed my medical bag on the ground before me. I used an antibacterial wipe to clean the area before pulling out a sharp scalpel.
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I regarded the Mizukage absentmindedly as I worked, "I don’t mind bringing up the rear and since I won’t be doing much fighting I’d be happy to take notes of the area…” I noticed Eiko draw her blade out of my periphery as I ran my blade under Muramasa’s rib cage, deftly slicing in a ruler straight line about an inch and a half in length. I set the scalpel aside and made a couple of quick handseals. A bubble of liquid chakra formed in my hand and I pressed it into the incision. It spread out rapidly and as I slowly extracted it the once clear bubble was dark with viscera, clotted blood, and puss. I let it splash onto the grass beside me before channeling chakra into the incision and watching it close rapidly. "I don’t mean to correct you, Lord Toru, but I think you meant civilians. You said opponents but the mission brief said civilians. We are here to help the common folk- are we not?”
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I backed off and released the binding. Murumasa would find he could move under his own power once again and that the sharp pain he’d felt for the past couple months was diminished to little more than a dull ache. I couldn't help but feel I could have done better but revealing my Nue abilities in front of two Kage would have been next level stupid. I retrieved a notebook and pen from my bag before packing it up and falling in line behind the others.[break][break]

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[Muramasa Uemon]

o'er the onsen

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He half-expected further exchange of harsh words after he responded to Jun, but for once, there was none.

Perhaps he should have been grateful... but the subtle frown on his face endured even as the man apologized and agreed to help. Such an odd prelude... he thought, loosening his yukata to allow the medic access to the injury.

Along with the puncture wound, there was a long diagonal scar on the right side of his midsection that stretched from his ribcage to his hip. A tattoo of a wing on his collar bone would also now be visible. "Aye," he replied to Jun's apology. "And I am accustomed to bothersome physicians." Ineffectual ones as well, between the Jashinist priest and the many-eyed doctor. But as his mind wandered and their gazes met, his body froze. What?! 

Worry flooded his brain at first as his instincts took over, but try as he might to move, it was no use. Thankfully the iryō-nin did not appear to be plotting anything nefarious and he could only assume whatever technique he employed was used to keep him steady... though he still disliked it. Grinning jackal... he thought, his expression stuck in a permanent frown aimed at Jun while the medic worked. Though he was paralyzed, the jutsu did little to dull the pain as the man began his treatment. He could not even wince, only suffer in silence as scalpel met skin.

In a matter of minutes he was sliced open, had whatever infection that set in drawn out of his body, and was healed once more with the use of a glowing orb. While this was going on, the Mizukage laid out formation plans and the Hokage and Jun both seemed to agree to take notes. Uemon's brain processed every moment of pain during the procedure and expected to double over after, but when the jutsu was finally released, he felt... Better?

The throbbing in his side and the pain which spread throughout most of the left half of his body was gone. He was still a bit sore... but not dragging his leg anymore. "..." The wanderer kept quiet as he closed his yukata, sparing only a piercing glance in Jun's direction. "Warn me next time." He grumbled, then prepared to set out. Uemon took his place behind Eiko in the marching order, able to keep up with the rest of the team with much more ease now. His footsteps made no noise as the five of them made their foray into the target area, but took little outward action as they moved. Jun spoke of civilians, and he cast another quick glance at him. Fretting over innocents... he thought, returning his gaze forward to keep an eye out as they moved. ...foolish. Though... perhaps I have the wrong measure of him. It was certainly possible, but if he had any opinion on the matter, he kept it to himself for now.

He remained silent, making use of his sensory capabilities to feel out the area in a one kilometer radius. If anything was lurking nearby he would detect it and warn the others as soon as he did. And then there is her, the samurai, he told himself as his gaze passed over Eiko's sword. Is she is a bakufu dog... why does she not try for my head? Self-preservation was the simplest answer, but the cloaked figure did not even appear to recognize a wanted criminal in Tetsu no Kuni. It makes no sense, Uemon thought, but let the matter alone as they marched to focus on his sensing.

Molten rock soon came into view, and a bit of sweat began to dampen his brow the further they traveled inland. As Toru suggested and as he always did, he tread lightly on the ground. He had never seen any landscape like this... but the possible danger of their task overshadowed any curiosity he may have had.

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片付け | KATAZUKE | CHOREOGRAPHY - E.C.C.
Puppeteers must maintain expert control over their wide selection of puppets and so too must a shinobi with their chakra. Necessary for his Puppet Ninjutsu and applicable to his other techniques, Uemon has trained extensively in order to mitigate the amount of chakra he uses for jutsu. Experience has allowed his skill in managing his energy to grow, making him even more stringent with his chakra. This both helps compensate for his average reserves and allows him to stay in the fight that much longer without much worry of tiring.

心掛け | KOKOROGAKE | READINESS - INTELLIGENCE
In Bushidō the Way of Thinking is quintessential. Taught by his sensei Hanagisa that all battles are fought in the mind, he was schooled in the art of warfare at a young age. Now a learned strategist, Uemon is always observing even in the midst of combat. This allows for him to find gaps and weaknesses in his opponent's techniques easier than some. It also allows him to formulate strategies and deceptions to take advantage of these shortcomings on the fly. Knowledge of battle tactics cues him in on which approach works best depending on his target.

足遣い | ASHIZUKAI | FOOTWORK - ENHANCED SPEED
Operating the legs of a puppet requires dexterity and agility. Much like moving one's own body. As a child in Tetsu no Kuni Uemon trained in Jujitsu and Kenjutsu, finding his aptitude for speed rather than strength. Honed after years of travel, training, and battle, Uemon is surprisingly light on his feet and his hand-to-hand strikes are faster than most expect. Able to strike and weave with deft swiftness he is capable of holding his own against Taijutsu specialists of his rank and outright overwhelming those of lower ranks in terms of speed.

署名 | SHOMEI | STAGE LIGHTING - SENSOR TYPE
Lighting is a crucial part of any play. Identifying the actors and drawing focus to them in the dark. With much training Uemon has become a Sensor Type, able to detect and hone in on chakra signatures akin to a sixth sense of sorts. A useful tool when it comes to tracking or surveillance. As of now, he is capable of passively sensing chakra up to one hundred meters from his body, or one kilometer if actively searching. This also allows him to more efficiently utilize his puppets without needing a line of sight to his targets. Knowing the placement of actors on stage at all times is essential.

黒衣 | KUROKO | BLACK CLAD - STEALTH
In bunraku, the puppeteers who manipulate scenery are known simply as 'Black Clad'. Invisible to the audience, undetectable while they operate, and able to move freely without fear of being seen. Uemon's constant training has granted him the ability to mask his presence to an expert degree. Able to move, attack, and even kill while maintaining stealth and reducing his visibility. To all but very highly trained ears, his footfalls are near imperceptible, his movements leave little trace, and his attacks are almost wholly silent.

[Kaguya Toru]

I would know him in death At the end of the world @--

Toru did not react at the correction except to respond in return.

"Civilians? No. They will be opponents. The suggestion is the closer we get to the center, the more likely the energy there will have altered any surviving living beings in the area to become aggressive - animal or human." To the Mizukage these would not be civilians, they would be beyond saving, and the most merciful thing would be to put them down if they did attack.

The group traveled further in, multiple individuals taking up some note taking duty, though Toru did not stop anyone from doing so, several sets of notes would be good as they would cross reference each other and might provide new insights and different perspectives. It was a good thing, not a bad thing in this case.

The heat would continue to rise as they entered the actual activity area. The group walked quietly, but even as they did their best to walk carefully their combined weight would unfortunately split the earth beneath them causing a river of lava to erupt.

Toru moved out of the way quickly with a few steps to avoid the immediate threat of lava, and presuming everyone got everyone out of the way he would motion again.

"Back in formation, but spread out a bit so our weights are not so condensed so we do not create pressure points."

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[Gurē Reiashi]

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Reiashi observed the group's dynamic with calm attentiveness, his mind processing each individual's reactions and movements. Eiko's demeanor hadn't escaped his notice—steadfast, focused, and utterly uninterested in any distractions or petty disputes. She was here solely to complete the mission. Her blade drawn, few words spoken, and then back to keeping her senses on the here and now. Reiashi had seen that type of resolve before, the kind that warned of a shinobi who intended to cut through obstacles without hesitation. Useful, but sometimes dangerous.
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As the Mizukage issued the formation orders, Reiashi quietly fell into his place in the middle, his role being as much observational as it was protective. The mention of civilians brought a faint shift in his expression, though he didn’t speak up just yet. Aggressive altered civilians… Opponents by necessity, perhaps, but still living beings. He thought, his perspective differing from the Mizukage's more pragmatic view. Perhaps he could convince the Mizukage of liberating a few of the civilians under the guise of them being 'subjects' to study the effects of these strange meteors. A middle ground that could potentially save them while also preventing future events.
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That bridge could be crossed when the time came for it. For now, though, Reiashi was content to let the Mizukage lead, noting how Eko positioned herself directly behind him, practically adopting the role of his shadow. An interesting choice, yet it was there where she seemed... almost natural. Perhaps, outside of this masked shinobi persona, she played the role of guard to some important figure. A clan head perhaps, given her supposed story of being from Iron Country.. and yet... the earlier suspicion from the Samurai made such an idea all the more unlikely. Instead it was slowly becoming far and far more likely that this 'Ekio' was a member of a known shinobi village, whom had entered this mission under a heavy disguise. A bodyguard- but for which leader- it's unlike Kizumi or Ich- no guarantee she did this with orde- perhaps she does not like working with foreig- speaks to a militant and internally focused vill- Iwagakure perhaps?
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The Hokage mused, watching the way she wielded her blade with quiet intent. Ekio's mindset seemed to align with that of a bodyguard today rather than the more independent, mission-focused shinobi he had initially pegged her as. No contest for leadership, no pushback—just an efficient, focused approach. Yes she was certainly a shinobi bodyguard, that much was certain at this point. As to what village, Reiashi could only think of a few to fit his current profile of her. Still, dwelling on such things was pointless. It was best to remain vigilant in the hellscape they were walking into.
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As the team moved deeper into the active zone, the oppressive heat became impossible to ignore. Despite the sweat dampening his brow, Reiashi remained alert, his senses heightened by the strange fluctuations of the land. Molten rock stretched out before them, a foreboding sight that underscored the gravity of the mission. When the ground split beneath their collective weight, and a river of lava surged forth, Reiashi acted swiftly, flickering away with practiced precision. Strange. I don't recall Yugakure or it's nation being heavily volcanic.... perhaps now would be a good time to broach the subject.
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Once the immediate danger had passed, Reiashi landed lightly, his gaze sweeping over the group to ensure they had all avoided the lava unscathed. Toru’s quick orders about spreading out made tactical sense, and Reiashi nodded in agreement as he moved to his new position, adjusting his stance. "Understood. Everyone, mind your footing," he said, his voice calm but authoritative. After a short pause, Reiashi spoke towards Toru. "It seems we will be worrying about even greater alterations to the landscape than expected. Whatever this meteor brought with it, it's clearly not content to merely burn. Perhaps the capture of those affected by this phenomena could be used to research how exactly this is occurring."
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Reiashi would allow the suggestion to linger in the air, hoping to not cause descent among the group. Still, even if he ignored the more moral side of his mind, the logical argument was a sound one. They had no idea how this phenomena started, save that it began as a group of meteors struck the surrounding lands. Samples would be needed, and studies had to be made, lest they stumble in the dark and add grease to this already intense fire. If some innocents could be saved in doing so, it would certainly be worth it.

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