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- Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:05 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Crossing the Threshold
- Replies: 0
- Views: 57
Crossing the Threshold
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/523929164344983552/1208688820027916308/Untitled.jpg?ex=65e4322f&is=65d1bd2f&hm=0f0a2a730d26b92c700ffef456dd7e6ac2f5432b66d2c93fd6ed1e43679985f4& Oushi looked up at the daunting sight ahead of him, his plaited ponytail whipping about in the wind. A world of whi...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:40 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
"I suppose our first course of action is just getting there." Oushi chuckled, raising an eyebrow at his new companion. This would be a good chance to test out the older man's abilities in a way that wouldn't be too intrusive; Tousha would share whatever was comfortable, and Oushi had almost nothing...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
An aquiline glare shot up from the workbench at the movement out on the unpaved street, and Oushi felt the eyes land on him like a doujutsu as a penetrating gaze roved fearlessly over his person and a wickedly sharp chisel switched its grip in one hand with unconscious purpose, shifting from tool to...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:33 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Of Two Different Worlds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 507
Of Two Different Worlds
"No, no. No trouble at-... okay a little trouble. That could've been a lot worse." Oushi stood as the pair levitated above the churning waters, confirming with his eyes that the shoreline had cleared and confirming with his bare foot that the surface he stood on was indeed solid, making a heavy, cl...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:28 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Of Two Different Worlds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 507
Of Two Different Worlds
Oushi quite literally floundered as he struggled to right himself in the deepened gloom and clouds of roiling bubbles. This had been the issue with hunting the taimen, his strength was almost entirely wasted in an environment where his movements were almost as smooth as they were in open air, but wi...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:49 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Of Two Different Worlds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 507
Of Two Different Worlds
The water at the lake's edge had been churning with starving taimen gorging themselves on their kin's offal and driven mad by the congregation. The sight was a perpetual source of amusement for Oushi, terrifying maneaters all clambering over themselves like fat coi in a noble's pond. The clamor was ...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:46 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Of Two Different Worlds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 507
Of Two Different Worlds
Where in Rock Country was Sekitan Oushi? At that exact moment, breaching the surface of Lake Notoro like an orca, a massive, serpentine taimen in his mouth as he paddled for shore like the world's ugliest water dog to the jubilant cheers of a dozen children. "HOO HOO HOO HOO." he trumpeted through c...
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:34 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
So this wasn't the Carver Nakamura? How strange, small wonder the monstrous little town had proven too much for a presumably average group of bandits with all these hidden experts lying about. Then again, it made sense that a harsh life would breed harsher people. So caught up in this revelation was...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:15 am
- Forum: Introductions & Departures
- Topic: I'm Out of Here
- Replies: 2
- Views: 712
I'm Out of Here
I miss him too buddy. RIP to a real one.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:46 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
There was a long silence after the request, Oushi not bothering to break the silence with the 'natural' sound of his footsteps as he studied the broad back in front of him. From the way he'd pulled his tunic tight about his middle to ward off the cold, the older man's ribs were visible to the traine...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:15 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
Deadpan, Oushi nodded somberly and followed along behind, trailing smoke as he went but not leaving a single footprint in the muddy road behind him. So, not Nakamura then? Was this man hiding his skills behind the three village council members? Terrifying if true, although it seemed an odd choice, t...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:45 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
Well look at that. Old bastard still had some steel in his backbone to spare, a beaten black dog baring its fangs because it was too exhausted to expend the energy needed to go for the throat. Still, a hand stuck out too far would deserve to be bitten. So... "I came to respectfully exchange pointers...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
Death. That's what death looked like. That was only thought Oushi could muster watching the black clad, skeletal farmer trudge back along the logging road, a massive bale of rice stalks slung over both shoulders because threshing them out in the open fields was asking for lost product, something the...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1074
The Brigand Hokage
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/542072512041844786/1129530686156582982/village_frontier.PNG Ishikari, a scenic logging village nestled in the foothills of the Western Fangs was a picturesque, idyllic setting that showcased the harmonious coexistence between nature and human habitation. Chara...
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:59 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Two Thousand Days
- Replies: 8
- Views: 616
Two Thousand Days
"Oh?" Politely licking his fingers clean of the sauce resulting from the cooking, Oushi now held his hand directly in the open flames, the gag now clearly not any sort of intentional bluff but simply an unconscious habit. He snatched up a handful of snow with a hiss, letting the steam and water dis...
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:24 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
"So it was a rogue spirit..." the warrior looked disappointed at the news of the conquest, and seemingly to excuse himself for his selfishness, added, "They did well to stop it and save lives." He brightened at the talk of agriculture, he refilled his cup and raised it in a half toast. "I have ofte...
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:58 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Two Thousand Days
- Replies: 8
- Views: 616
Two Thousand Days
"Mmm," the beggar mumbled through a mouthful of smoke, letting it escape like a bird from a cat's mouth a moment later, "North around Shirosato, got family up that way. Apparently there's some big boom going on, a massive demand for coal? Mother offered me a job in the mines!" This was apparently a...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:05 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
"Oh, you've been? Hah! You probably traipsed right past my ravine." he chuckles, listening with interest to the developments in the underground, "How odd though, they told us stories about naughty academy students disappearing, but to think it was actually true. I should take a look myself, maybe t...
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
For the first time there was an actual sense of threat about the shinobi as he chuckled, grinning wolfishly at the mention of the north's megafauna. "Mastodons and territorial kirin in the plains, wolves and mountain cats the size of mountains themselves further in. It's like the spirits have been p...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:41 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Two Thousand Days
- Replies: 8
- Views: 616
Two Thousand Days
The big shinobi puffed out a chuckle of smoke, either unfazed by bravado or bluffing himself. "Fair enough, no harm meant." he reached down, palming the little pot as it steamed, still hissing in his hand before producing a cup from his sleeve... but the slightest flash of fuuin made it clear what a...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Two Thousand Days
- Replies: 8
- Views: 616
Two Thousand Days
"Hm?" the wild hair shifted as the squatter tilted their head slightly, the nata paused in midair. Turning, he stood up. And up. And up. That was a whole lot of human. His head still cocked, he looked first from Eijiro to his meal, then back to the man before whirling the stumpy blade carelessly ar...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:25 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
As the kage finished speaking, there was a long silence. The big man seemed to prefer those over reaching for immediate reactions, politely reaching instead to take several small biscuits and placed them in his free palm like a dinner plate before methodically picking and choosing his way through th...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:46 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Two Thousand Days
- Replies: 8
- Views: 616
Two Thousand Days
In the crisp clear air of the mountain morning, the sun had still managed to begin burning away the worst of the chill in the air even if it still froze on one's breath. In the old Sekitan compound, only the sounds of breathing and short, quick strikes could be heard. Normally there was much more fu...
- Wed May 31, 2023 2:42 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
The vagabond gave a miserable nod and complied lamely, sitting in the lefthand chair with his elbows on his knees... about head height for a normal person. His eyes swiveled to the intercom, watching the device carefully and either in answer to the Kage's question or perhaps out of an overwhelming c...
- Sun May 28, 2023 9:44 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
"That's him!" Oushi pointed enthusiastically, still dangling in the window with his free arm like a gibbon. As the redhead continued however, it became quickly clear that whatever hamster wheel was turning behind his eyes was grinding to a halt. He visibly flinched at the mention of seven years, tr...
- Thu May 25, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: La Mazzolata's Return
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1081
La Mazzolata's Return
The door to the palatial, rotund office in the east district never opened, but the figure crouched there all the same, grinning in the window like a naughty child despite the wild beard, wilder hair and scarred face. Only those most familiar with the man behind it would even recognize the once prist...
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:28 pm
- Forum: Announcements and Information
- Topic: Weapon Lottery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7241
Weapon Lottery
I'ma getcha.
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:00 pm
- Forum: Finished
- Topic: Upper/Lower Body Concentrations
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6059
Upper/Lower Body Concentrations
Richard brought up a good point. Abilities were introduced to keep the snowflakes to a dull roar, while concentrations were introduced to enforce thematic cohesion. Erroneously so, I'd say. That idea has merit, but even genin should be able to punch, kick and have a maudicum of stealth with average ...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:58 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Off Guard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3483
Off Guard
<t>God, this was going to be a long assignment. The bodyguard turned as his charge addressed him. <br/> <br/> “It certainly beats tutoring some noble's pampered brat.” he said dryly. Technically still true, if only just. Sighing, the big man removed his spectacles and rubbed his nose, his expression...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:00 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Off Guard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3483
Off Guard
<t>Dammit. It was in her profile, sure, but this was ridiculous. She'd taken her sweet time in a busy market place and a scruffy young man had gotten tired of waiting on her, not that she'd care. Typical, everybody's time is more important than everyone else's. No, this wasn't even a particularly un...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:02 pm
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Off Guard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3483
Off Guard
<r>"Of course."<br/> <br/> Shino stood, clearing his throat as he turned and began folding his impromptu furniture piece. <br/> <br/> "Madame, my name is Koishinobu of clan Enkouten, A-Rank village asset. As of today your previous handler Masaharu Taiko has been promoted to a position within the Kin...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:49 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Off Guard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3483
Off Guard
<t>Almost exactly on time. The woman's trek from the compound to her hideaway had taken all of 15 minutes, same as usual, her footprints littering the dirt floor, heavy and purposeful with no caution or finesse. Much the same could be said of her personality, but then, that was expected. <br/> <br/>...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:39 am
- Forum: Iwagakure no Sato
- Topic: Off Guard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3483
Off Guard
<r>Shino hummed a soft but jaunty tune as he finished the knot and bit the thread clean with his teeth. The fine, dark thread wasn't very strong and would break with little effort, but not before making a hell of a racket by jangling and subsequently dropping the tin cans and garbage he'd strung fro...
- Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:07 pm
- Forum: Kumogakure no Sato
- Topic: Little Choices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3034
Little Choices
<r>With an ease that came only from repetition and not willpower, the boy shuffled to the sink with his dishes, pumping the handle several times on the spigot until a satisfactory amount of water spilled over them before beginning the arduous journey back to his room. <br/> <CENTER><s>[center]</s><F...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:32 pm
- Forum: Kumogakure no Sato
- Topic: Little Choices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3034
Little Choices
<t>Still somewhere between the sincerity of stupor and feigning it, Yuu's head loomed close to the surface of the table, snagging a piece of bacon from the side of his plate while his arms remained wrapped around his legs, tucked underneath his tunic in his chair. Still careful to eat over his plate...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:20 pm
- Forum: Kumogakure no Sato
- Topic: Little Choices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3034
Little Choices
<t>The shuffling sound of unenthusiastic footsteps in the hall behind her ended with two arms wrapped around her waist and a face buried in her side, less a show of affection than a silent request for guidance to a chair, and perhaps something to take off the morning's chill. <br/> <br/> Only last y...
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:23 pm
- Forum: Member Section
- Topic: Zordon's Jutsu shop of power and awesome
- Replies: 87
- Views: 12314
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:10 am
- Forum: Member Section
- Topic: The Best Village
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2246
The Best Village
If you wanna be like Fuji, go through and find the average per stat for each rank in each village.
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:27 am
- Forum: Member Section
- Topic: What color is this dress?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2343
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:17 am
- Forum: Member Section
- Topic: Need a Vote Please :D
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2256
Need a Vote Please :D
It's funny how many of those I've seen on either OPEX or OPRP. 3's nice, doesn't scream pirate quite so loudly.