The fight with Aimi and Kaito had left Katsu wounded, frustrated, and hungry. Though it had ended rather abruptly it had been decisive. Katsu still had MUCH work to do. More skills to develop, and more control over her own bloodlust to gain. And so she sat in the clearing without augmentation. She sat without weapon or fang, claw or armor. Her wounds patched up by a provided food tablet, courtesy of her ANBU watchdog and the blood washed away. But what wasn't clean was her mind. It pounded with agitation and distraction as evidence by a bouncing leg. The distraction and movement only made what she attempted to practice now even more difficult. Something Varu had attempted to teach her, the art of meditation. And it was a lesson she failed repeatedly and miserably.
"Miss Katsu, your body spasms and moves with latent agitation. It betrays your mind and makes focus difficult. Without focus you lack precision like that of your mother and the general." Even if she now recognized he spoke with compassion the memory of his voice was still tinged with patronizing venom. So many times she had tried to simply be still like he suggested. Only when Arsa was near did it work. Something about her calm and bubbly voice touched something within her mind and heart. Was the reason the woman was allowed as a close mate and not just another of the pack. But she wasn't here now, and that was part of the problem. The worry of where the shaman was now was one of the myriad thoughts that danced on fiery annoyance through her thoughts.
"My pretty beast just needs a good meal and to exercise that energy. Look at her, she's practically buzzing with lust. For blood or love I don't know. Why don't we find out? The voice of Arsa's teasing did allow Katsu to focus on just her for a moment, attempting to banish the concern and merely enjoy the memory. Even if the teasing comment made her wish the woman was here just to retaliate in kind for the jab. Granted, them play spatting usually always ended the same way. Both of them exhausted and merely gazing up into the night sky to enjoy each other's company. And even then sex was only involved maybe half the time. The other half they ended up covered in paint from her ritual bag and never ending desire to make art.
Katsu found the memory doing the trick though as her leg had stopped bouncing. Now she lay back in the grass letting the sun crest over the tree line. Rays of light pierced to the forest floor in spots and created a peaceful scene. The sounds of birds singing also did the trick and the primal woman simple lay there for a moment, letting the memory of her lover's embrace offer some comfort from the hunger and frustration. "You're getting better at this Miss Katsu. Some do better with a calming stream and tea, others with the memory of their loved ones. The violence will forever be a part of you, but this is another part. Glad to see it being fostered." The imagined voice of Varu offering praise actually made her offer a husky laugh.
"Yeah, well. Just wish you were here to give your actual thoughts you poetic fuck-nugget. But, that'll be fixed eventually. Still got a promise to keep." she said to no one in particular. With a thrust of her arms she sat up, hand in grass and legs out front. The voice of Arsa was right though, she did have an abundance of energy that needed worked out more. And if that fight with Aimi and Kaito proved anything it's that her body wasn't back to snuff. Since the leash was being kept tight she couldn't work it out with hunting and slaughter. So instead, perhaps a lesson from the old days in Kiri. Time to actually exercise.
Katsu laid back and bent her knees up, hands behind her head. Sit-ups were in order and with each one she tapped elbow to opposite knee. Without the burden of augments, in base human shape, the workout was actually easier, though after the thirtieth rep it finally began to burn. Once the core was properly tired she flipped over and began to do push-ups. Her shoulders cracked and back protested but she didn't let up, going until muscle failure. From there, squats followed by jumping jacks. Then repeating the entire routine until she couldn't move anymore. At least, that was the intention. If anyone else had a better idea, well she wouldn't notice them coming to see some naked goliath of a woman working out and say it less they made it obvious.
More Work is Needed
More Work is Needed
A-hunting we will go…
Hanayo bound from tree to tree, heading towards the outskirts of the village. Rumors of the new addition to the Konoha bestiary had brought her into the deep woods. The gossip had been around for quite some time, but spread feverishly now that the ANBU had decided to lengthen its leash. She wore her uniform, though she was not operating in a professional capacity. She’d told no one of this rendezvous, her purposes well-guarded. She wasn't sure if this beast could be of use to her, at the very least she hoped this novelty would be the antidote for life’s monotony.
A-hunting we will go…
Hanayo alighted upon a branch when she spotted the giant in a placeless forest clearing. The amazonian seemed too preoccupied with exercise and cursing aloud to notice the intrusion. It speaks? She noted with surprise. The gossipers rarely remarked on the creature’s sapience. The brunette patiently observed the specimen with an almost voyeuristic enjoyment. Who or what did this to you? Her form was clearly augmented, bordering on something beyond mortality. But was the seven-footer more than muscle? It remained to be seen and the ex-medic had no qualms peeling back the skin to see the secrets of her anatomy for herself.
The jounin waited until the giant wore herself out (it was a long wait) before swooping down to the grassy floor. We’ll catch a bear… Blades of grass crunched beneath her feet as Hanayo approached her prey, left hand concealed behind her back. A caution that an observer might misinterpret as fear. But there was no hesitation in her movements, only a healthy respect for the wild animal before her. Cut her hair… She held out an offering in her right hand– a cloth wrapped bento. They had mentioned the creature had a locust’s appetite, that eating healed it in some way. She wanted to witness this ‘beast’ at full capacity. Though she didn’t quite trust her cooking to do the trick. "You've worked up an appetite, huh?" The nin dropped the bundle on the ground between them and toe’d it towards Katsu. “I hope you don’t mind furikake.” she said with a smile, her keen yellow eyes narrowing intently. And never let her go…
Hanayo bound from tree to tree, heading towards the outskirts of the village. Rumors of the new addition to the Konoha bestiary had brought her into the deep woods. The gossip had been around for quite some time, but spread feverishly now that the ANBU had decided to lengthen its leash. She wore her uniform, though she was not operating in a professional capacity. She’d told no one of this rendezvous, her purposes well-guarded. She wasn't sure if this beast could be of use to her, at the very least she hoped this novelty would be the antidote for life’s monotony.
A-hunting we will go…
Hanayo alighted upon a branch when she spotted the giant in a placeless forest clearing. The amazonian seemed too preoccupied with exercise and cursing aloud to notice the intrusion. It speaks? She noted with surprise. The gossipers rarely remarked on the creature’s sapience. The brunette patiently observed the specimen with an almost voyeuristic enjoyment. Who or what did this to you? Her form was clearly augmented, bordering on something beyond mortality. But was the seven-footer more than muscle? It remained to be seen and the ex-medic had no qualms peeling back the skin to see the secrets of her anatomy for herself.
The jounin waited until the giant wore herself out (it was a long wait) before swooping down to the grassy floor. We’ll catch a bear… Blades of grass crunched beneath her feet as Hanayo approached her prey, left hand concealed behind her back. A caution that an observer might misinterpret as fear. But there was no hesitation in her movements, only a healthy respect for the wild animal before her. Cut her hair… She held out an offering in her right hand– a cloth wrapped bento. They had mentioned the creature had a locust’s appetite, that eating healed it in some way. She wanted to witness this ‘beast’ at full capacity. Though she didn’t quite trust her cooking to do the trick. "You've worked up an appetite, huh?" The nin dropped the bundle on the ground between them and toe’d it towards Katsu. “I hope you don’t mind furikake.” she said with a smile, her keen yellow eyes narrowing intently. And never let her go…
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| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The voice echoed out to startle Katsu. Splayed out in near exhaustion that she was, the woman forced her aching muscles to respond and sit up. Instinct brought her to all four limbs. Thankfully, she caught sight quickly and recognized the individual coming as Konoha. The signature jacket gave the titan reason to relax the suddenly built tension. It also allowed her to control the instant rage and instinct that came to the surface in reflexive defense. Instead she stood, her knees cracking in protest yet forced to do so all the same.
Finally "civilized" Katsu analyzed this new person. The lanky frame spoke of potential dexterity and speed. It lacked bulk though which usually meant easily broken and not good for a meal. The hair was practical and tied up, something Katsu took as lacking a wild nature. Clothing was tight and form fitting, probably for ease of mobility. All things taken in so far, another soldier. Probably one of higher rank. "Get sent by the shitheads on babysitting duty? Complete with lunch box too. Damn, they really are taking care of me." Katsu said with obvious sarcasm in her voice. However, the eyes did lock as she finally stopped sizing up this new person, and Katsu met the gaze fully with defiance and primal dominion.
She stared back and simply walked up to the food on the ground, sniffing the air to garner what it was. Well seasoned, but lacking significant protein. Less of a rejuvenation and more a belly filler. But it'd do the job just the same for some light exhaustion. Without breaking eye contact, determined to win this sudden staring contest, Katsu used a foot to pick it up and bring it to her hands as she approached. "Or are you here for something else? To peak slack jawed at what passes for a monster. Probably disappointed to just see some naked cunt out in the woods if that's the case. Either way no one is dead here but me. I haven't hurt anyone, and I'm behaving to our agreement. Just doing what I said and getting back where I need to be."
Katsu stopped only a few meters away and kept staring her down, emerald eyes locked upon the predatory yellow. She attempted to pear behind them and garner just who this new person was. As she did she extended a hand in greeting before pulling it back and scratching her head. "Sorry, something from my pack. Called a hand shake, learned it from someone coming from far away. Anyway, what do you need?"
Finally "civilized" Katsu analyzed this new person. The lanky frame spoke of potential dexterity and speed. It lacked bulk though which usually meant easily broken and not good for a meal. The hair was practical and tied up, something Katsu took as lacking a wild nature. Clothing was tight and form fitting, probably for ease of mobility. All things taken in so far, another soldier. Probably one of higher rank. "Get sent by the shitheads on babysitting duty? Complete with lunch box too. Damn, they really are taking care of me." Katsu said with obvious sarcasm in her voice. However, the eyes did lock as she finally stopped sizing up this new person, and Katsu met the gaze fully with defiance and primal dominion.
She stared back and simply walked up to the food on the ground, sniffing the air to garner what it was. Well seasoned, but lacking significant protein. Less of a rejuvenation and more a belly filler. But it'd do the job just the same for some light exhaustion. Without breaking eye contact, determined to win this sudden staring contest, Katsu used a foot to pick it up and bring it to her hands as she approached. "Or are you here for something else? To peak slack jawed at what passes for a monster. Probably disappointed to just see some naked cunt out in the woods if that's the case. Either way no one is dead here but me. I haven't hurt anyone, and I'm behaving to our agreement. Just doing what I said and getting back where I need to be."
Katsu stopped only a few meters away and kept staring her down, emerald eyes locked upon the predatory yellow. She attempted to pear behind them and garner just who this new person was. As she did she extended a hand in greeting before pulling it back and scratching her head. "Sorry, something from my pack. Called a hand shake, learned it from someone coming from far away. Anyway, what do you need?"
More Work is Needed
Hanayo studied the ogreish woman as she pulled herself off the ground. She displayed good reflexes, a righting instinct, and some low wit. All of which the Jounin took as a sign that so far her effort was not in vain. Another small spark of joy– the beast didn’t turn down the offered meal.
She wet her lips, admiring the sinuous muscle that rippled with the giant’s every move. The rumors had not done her justice. A few words could never capture the totality of this creature; the earthy, animal scent, the rageful heat that radiated off of her, or the sharp tongue. But for all her bluster it seemed the Leaf had succeeded in taming her. Hanayo saw through the vulgarity. She appeared threatened by Hanayo’s presence, like a child who knew the sting of a rod all too well. Could it be that beneath the hard exterior there was a soft, fleshy inside to be prodded?
“Disappointed? Well, let's say I'm reserving my judgement for now. You think too lowly of yourself, though. You’re actually a huge naked cunt.” she replied with a dissonant monotone. Beautiful eyes, though. Something she had observed while the monster was ogling her with a glint of something more base than lust. Her attempt at a staredown revealed a masculine competitiveness which Hanayo matched until staring up for so long gave her a kink in the neck.
Her naked appearance left Hanayo undisturbed, on the contrary, it sparked interest. Yellow eyes traced the giant’s frame, her gaze clinical. This body told a story. Scars, bruises, misaligned bones. Clearly, she never had a healer, or at least not a half-decent one. “I think we share a common goal. We both want to see you at your full potential.”
“My name is Hanayo Kusanagi.” the woman said, then, after reflecting on her comments about a ‘pack’, reached out for a handshake. “Hana.”
She wet her lips, admiring the sinuous muscle that rippled with the giant’s every move. The rumors had not done her justice. A few words could never capture the totality of this creature; the earthy, animal scent, the rageful heat that radiated off of her, or the sharp tongue. But for all her bluster it seemed the Leaf had succeeded in taming her. Hanayo saw through the vulgarity. She appeared threatened by Hanayo’s presence, like a child who knew the sting of a rod all too well. Could it be that beneath the hard exterior there was a soft, fleshy inside to be prodded?
“Disappointed? Well, let's say I'm reserving my judgement for now. You think too lowly of yourself, though. You’re actually a huge naked cunt.” she replied with a dissonant monotone. Beautiful eyes, though. Something she had observed while the monster was ogling her with a glint of something more base than lust. Her attempt at a staredown revealed a masculine competitiveness which Hanayo matched until staring up for so long gave her a kink in the neck.
Her naked appearance left Hanayo undisturbed, on the contrary, it sparked interest. Yellow eyes traced the giant’s frame, her gaze clinical. This body told a story. Scars, bruises, misaligned bones. Clearly, she never had a healer, or at least not a half-decent one. “I think we share a common goal. We both want to see you at your full potential.”
“My name is Hanayo Kusanagi.” the woman said, then, after reflecting on her comments about a ‘pack’, reached out for a handshake. “Hana.”
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
Free from the staring contest and with a cocked eyebrow Katsu puzzled at the woman for a second. That gaze had changed a bit. Predatory, still as intense but with something different behind them. If the giant didn't know any better she'd assume this girl was checking her out. Granted, Katsu had no weapons, no fangs, and no armor atm. Her body wasn't mangled into some horrific shape and she had indeed regained some of her old tone. Perhaps she was something to behold even if only for now. "Be held is more like it. My pretty beast is truly a marvelous sight." "Oh what I wouldn't give for you to be here to hold me right now, Arsa."
Breaking out of her thoughts for a moment Katsu shook the woman's hand, grasping the wrist tight before releasing. "Katsu. Introductions out of the way, how do you intend to help with that? Sparring, training, drills, or maybe just working out together? Judging from what I see and smell maybe you just wanna fuck till we're too tired to even pull out of each other. If that's the case then I'd be worried about splitting you in half little girl." Another crude jab launched was followed by opening of the box and once again sniffing the contents. The rice was less than appealing but the fish smelled good at least. Not bothering with any utensils Katsu began slowly eating and watching Hana as the titan paced a bit.
Breaking out of her thoughts for a moment Katsu shook the woman's hand, grasping the wrist tight before releasing. "Katsu. Introductions out of the way, how do you intend to help with that? Sparring, training, drills, or maybe just working out together? Judging from what I see and smell maybe you just wanna fuck till we're too tired to even pull out of each other. If that's the case then I'd be worried about splitting you in half little girl." Another crude jab launched was followed by opening of the box and once again sniffing the contents. The rice was less than appealing but the fish smelled good at least. Not bothering with any utensils Katsu began slowly eating and watching Hana as the titan paced a bit.
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More Work is Needed
Hanayo tested the name on her tongue. "Katsu."
“I'd be worried about splitting you in half, little girl." The woman’s smile twitched at the amusing threat, appearing oblivious to the inherent danger in Katsu’s flirtations. “I’m a bit more durable than I look.” This creature could only comprehend violence. Even her proposition centered exclusively around domination. Pleasure wasn’t even an afterthought. So be it. Hanayo was more than willing to play her game if it brought her closer to her goal.
The kunoichi remained motionless. Moving only her eyes, she watched the hungry beast prowl the forest clearing. The sight stirred a ravenous appetite within her, one to rival Katsu’s. “I want to understand all of the secrets hidden with your body, towards that end I’m going to dissect you. Break you down and rebuild you as many times as it takes until I am satisfied. Consider it a way to earn your keep in my village. If you survive the knowledge gained might prove useful to you as well.” she said matter-of-factly, before adding: “How is it? Yummy?”
Hanayo had never been one to mince words and doubted Katsu would appreciate tact, on this front they were kindred spirits. She forgoed any attempts to cajole her. The giant woman was at best a prisoner, and Hanayo, unconcerned with ethical considerations, would give her no choice in the matter. For the jounin, this was beyond village politics. It was a matter of grave scientific importance: uncovering the truth behind the beast's supposed immortality. Katsu could be the key to the elixir of life, sought after since the first days of death. In this way their meeting was kismet.
“I'd be worried about splitting you in half, little girl." The woman’s smile twitched at the amusing threat, appearing oblivious to the inherent danger in Katsu’s flirtations. “I’m a bit more durable than I look.” This creature could only comprehend violence. Even her proposition centered exclusively around domination. Pleasure wasn’t even an afterthought. So be it. Hanayo was more than willing to play her game if it brought her closer to her goal.
The kunoichi remained motionless. Moving only her eyes, she watched the hungry beast prowl the forest clearing. The sight stirred a ravenous appetite within her, one to rival Katsu’s. “I want to understand all of the secrets hidden with your body, towards that end I’m going to dissect you. Break you down and rebuild you as many times as it takes until I am satisfied. Consider it a way to earn your keep in my village. If you survive the knowledge gained might prove useful to you as well.” she said matter-of-factly, before adding: “How is it? Yummy?”
Hanayo had never been one to mince words and doubted Katsu would appreciate tact, on this front they were kindred spirits. She forgoed any attempts to cajole her. The giant woman was at best a prisoner, and Hanayo, unconcerned with ethical considerations, would give her no choice in the matter. For the jounin, this was beyond village politics. It was a matter of grave scientific importance: uncovering the truth behind the beast's supposed immortality. Katsu could be the key to the elixir of life, sought after since the first days of death. In this way their meeting was kismet.
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| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
Katsu stopped pacing and looked at Hana closely, letting just a bit of her primal state come into focus for a moment. The scent of lust had actually been pegged, and now things got interesting. The sheer audacity to speak so bluntly about such a thing also struck home in a refreshing way. The instance caught her off guard and all she could do is swallow the food and start chuckling. It started low as she turned to face the woman until it began to grow into a deep a almost manic full belly laughter. In that instant the veil of civility was cast aside and the woman resumed her wicked grin, chest beginning to heave with the effort of such sadistic mirth.
After several moments of laughing and growing more elated by the second Katsu finally caught her breath enough to wheeze for a second before regaining herself. "So some of you bitches do have some balls after all! Oh I was fucking worried y'all were blue blooded pups. But to see one of you cunts just come out and fucking say it, say the obvious and state your intentions clear. Oh this is refreshing. You want to cut me up, figure out what makes me tick and why I'm still around? Alright, I can get behind that. I want to eat you and wish there was more meat on those bones to make the meal worth it. I'd also DELIGHT in stripping you of that gear, bringing you down to your skin, and seeing just how feral I can make you. Seeing you battered and caked in blood, both yours and mine. And see that fire you have now still there. I'd revel in nothing more pure than that. You and all of your pack!"
Katsu took a moment to reclaim herself, being entirely unable to relinquish the giddiness that was already building. The last fight had landed her on her ass, and this one proved to probably do exactly the same. Just be infinitely more painful. That wasn't appreciated, but the thought of just getting that one solid bite off. Of just tearing a single pound of flesh to prove she still had that fight in her. It was enough to make anything worth it. And that made her practically bounce with anticipation. "Just so you know, I already promised to make your Alpha's pet bitches into me so long as they help me find my people. I won't break that word. But I'll give you a demonstration up close and fucking personal. Yeah, might kick my ass. I died not too long ago. But I'm just dying again to get a taste of your pretty little ass." The sound of cracking bone and tearing sinew came from her. Her hip sundered at the rear and the scorpion-like blade came forth, striking forward in reflex. Her maw unhinged as rows upon rows of predatory teeth shaped. Nails became talons and no longer did the woman stand but the beast beneath. From her maw came the demonic pink swarm, spreading itself out across her body. The parasite began to emanate it's crimson glow. "So why don't you whip out your dick and stick it in me. Just take care I don't bite it off, little girly."
After several moments of laughing and growing more elated by the second Katsu finally caught her breath enough to wheeze for a second before regaining herself. "So some of you bitches do have some balls after all! Oh I was fucking worried y'all were blue blooded pups. But to see one of you cunts just come out and fucking say it, say the obvious and state your intentions clear. Oh this is refreshing. You want to cut me up, figure out what makes me tick and why I'm still around? Alright, I can get behind that. I want to eat you and wish there was more meat on those bones to make the meal worth it. I'd also DELIGHT in stripping you of that gear, bringing you down to your skin, and seeing just how feral I can make you. Seeing you battered and caked in blood, both yours and mine. And see that fire you have now still there. I'd revel in nothing more pure than that. You and all of your pack!"
Katsu took a moment to reclaim herself, being entirely unable to relinquish the giddiness that was already building. The last fight had landed her on her ass, and this one proved to probably do exactly the same. Just be infinitely more painful. That wasn't appreciated, but the thought of just getting that one solid bite off. Of just tearing a single pound of flesh to prove she still had that fight in her. It was enough to make anything worth it. And that made her practically bounce with anticipation. "Just so you know, I already promised to make your Alpha's pet bitches into me so long as they help me find my people. I won't break that word. But I'll give you a demonstration up close and fucking personal. Yeah, might kick my ass. I died not too long ago. But I'm just dying again to get a taste of your pretty little ass." The sound of cracking bone and tearing sinew came from her. Her hip sundered at the rear and the scorpion-like blade came forth, striking forward in reflex. Her maw unhinged as rows upon rows of predatory teeth shaped. Nails became talons and no longer did the woman stand but the beast beneath. From her maw came the demonic pink swarm, spreading itself out across her body. The parasite began to emanate it's crimson glow. "So why don't you whip out your dick and stick it in me. Just take care I don't bite it off, little girly."
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Aspect of the Beast: Maw
D - Parasite
The jaw slightly deforms as each tooth is rearranged. The host's teeth is replaced my predatory pointed teeth that resemble a mix between a caynid's and a monitor lizard. These teeth range from a quarter of an inch to a full inch in length, with the k-9s being the longest at an inch and a half.
Aspect of the Beast: Talons
D - Parasite
The nails on each of the host's fingers and toes grow out to between one and three inches in length, with the middle finger being longest. These newly formed claws shape and harden to be sharp enough to puncture and rip through nearly any material they have the strength to damage.
Aspect of the Beast: Wicked Blade
B - Parasite
The host's spine elongates beyond the pelvis to roughly their full height in feet beyond it in length. This structure is then covered with muscle, sinew, and skin to create a fully functioning tail with full range of movement. The top ridge of this tail is covered with serrated bumps of hard caratin to act as force amplifiers. However, the bottom eighteen inches are replaced with a bone plate that's shaped to create a sharp serrated blade on the top and bottom portions, coming to a triangular point.
D - Parasite
The jaw slightly deforms as each tooth is rearranged. The host's teeth is replaced my predatory pointed teeth that resemble a mix between a caynid's and a monitor lizard. These teeth range from a quarter of an inch to a full inch in length, with the k-9s being the longest at an inch and a half.
Aspect of the Beast: Talons
D - Parasite
The nails on each of the host's fingers and toes grow out to between one and three inches in length, with the middle finger being longest. These newly formed claws shape and harden to be sharp enough to puncture and rip through nearly any material they have the strength to damage.
Aspect of the Beast: Wicked Blade
B - Parasite
The host's spine elongates beyond the pelvis to roughly their full height in feet beyond it in length. This structure is then covered with muscle, sinew, and skin to create a fully functioning tail with full range of movement. The top ridge of this tail is covered with serrated bumps of hard caratin to act as force amplifiers. However, the bottom eighteen inches are replaced with a bone plate that's shaped to create a sharp serrated blade on the top and bottom portions, coming to a triangular point.
More Work is Needed
Hanayo had awoken something in the monstrous woman. The proof was in her slitted eyes, the laughter that was both mocking and euphoric– the beast was practically dripping with excitement. Hana cocked head curiously, weathering the murderous tirade with an implacable smile. “Now, now… Don’t threaten me with a good time.“
Her bloodlust was infectious. Katsu wanted to drag her down to a base level and Hanayo was ready and willing to meet her there. Part of many warrior’s strength was in their barbaric combat philosophy. The willingness to shake off the facade of humanity and return to their true animal self. Katsu’s transformation was simply more visible. Her jaw dislocated. She grew talons and fangs. A muscular, plated tail bursting from the base of her tailbone completed her chimeric evolution. Incredible. Just when she thought Katsu was out of surprises, she showcased something more than mutation: an infestation of some sort of glowing parasitic creatures.
Suppressing curiosity, the jounin leapt out of range of the tail, setting a distance of ten meters between them. As soon as Hanayo planted her feet, she would finally show the hand she’d hidden behind her back the entire encounter. She whipped it forward, releasing a shuriken from her clawed grip. Then, with a single hand seal, ‘poof!’ a storm of ninja stars filled the space between them. Flying with lethal speed and sharpness to rend the flesh off of the beast.
The nin had no intentions of holding back against this animal, though Hanayo would prefer to draw the battle out in order to gain as much intel as possible. She was particularly interested in seeing its response to repeated lacerations. Would substantial blood loss be enough to incapacitate her, or was her hide too thick? If she did kill it by accident, then the question of her immortality would be answered. It didn’t exist at all. Otherwise, this would be only the first box to check.
Her bloodlust was infectious. Katsu wanted to drag her down to a base level and Hanayo was ready and willing to meet her there. Part of many warrior’s strength was in their barbaric combat philosophy. The willingness to shake off the facade of humanity and return to their true animal self. Katsu’s transformation was simply more visible. Her jaw dislocated. She grew talons and fangs. A muscular, plated tail bursting from the base of her tailbone completed her chimeric evolution. Incredible. Just when she thought Katsu was out of surprises, she showcased something more than mutation: an infestation of some sort of glowing parasitic creatures.
Suppressing curiosity, the jounin leapt out of range of the tail, setting a distance of ten meters between them. As soon as Hanayo planted her feet, she would finally show the hand she’d hidden behind her back the entire encounter. She whipped it forward, releasing a shuriken from her clawed grip. Then, with a single hand seal, ‘poof!’ a storm of ninja stars filled the space between them. Flying with lethal speed and sharpness to rend the flesh off of the beast.
The nin had no intentions of holding back against this animal, though Hanayo would prefer to draw the battle out in order to gain as much intel as possible. She was particularly interested in seeing its response to repeated lacerations. Would substantial blood loss be enough to incapacitate her, or was her hide too thick? If she did kill it by accident, then the question of her immortality would be answered. It didn’t exist at all. Otherwise, this would be only the first box to check.
JutsuShow
[Ninjutsu • Shadow Clone Shuriken]
C-Rank Ninjutsu
The user will channel chakra into a projectile as they throw it. Then the projectile will emit a puff of smoke that reveals a cloud of that projectile in a [40]m^3 area moving at the same speed and strength. These projectiles cut just as sharp as the weapon thrown, and disappear after they've hit a target.
Moving at 20 Strength/Speed
C-Rank Ninjutsu
The user will channel chakra into a projectile as they throw it. Then the projectile will emit a puff of smoke that reveals a cloud of that projectile in a [40]m^3 area moving at the same speed and strength. These projectiles cut just as sharp as the weapon thrown, and disappear after they've hit a target.
Moving at 20 Strength/Speed
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The serrations of flying steel would rend flesh and tear sinew, the pain biting deep as the beastial woman unleashed her primordial roar of defiance. While many would embed themselves in meat and tissue a few would be caught in fang and claw. The weapon being wielded with lethal intent. She'd hurl them back, less intent on causing damage and more distraction. With the launch she'd surge herself forward with all the speed she could muster, ignoring the pain and crimson splash of blood that now flowed freely. A wicked grin on her face, she'd close to only a meter before her target and leap into the air to keep herself chest high from the girl and unleash the coiled tension in her legs outwards, aiming to strike her in the core and send her flying backwards. Upon landing on the dirt Katsu would coil herself up, all fours and hind raised. The lethal weapon splayed out and twitching in the air above her.
"Stop trying to kill me and kill me!"
"Stop trying to kill me and kill me!"
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Vorashu's Fury: Drop Kick
D - Tai (Maneuver)
Katsu charges her opponent and jumps slightly at the end. She'll whip her legs around and keep her body perpendicular with her target. At precisely the right moment she will violently thrust her legs outward, adding her strength, velocity, and mass to the power of the strike.
D - Tai (Maneuver)
Katsu charges her opponent and jumps slightly at the end. She'll whip her legs around and keep her body perpendicular with her target. At precisely the right moment she will violently thrust her legs outward, adding her strength, velocity, and mass to the power of the strike.
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Hanayo winced as the sudden cry scared a flock of birds into flight. Someone’s sensitive.
Side-stepping the returned weapons with minimal effort, she marveled at the beast’s reckless aggression. Despite the assault and added biomass, Katsu’s movements were perfectly fluid. Clearly, she had a high pain tolerance, still capable of commendable speed even while spurting blood. Let’s test her limits then.
The feral woman closed the distance. Hanayo began making hand seals, focusing her chakra until a spike of fear and intrigue stopped her as Katsu’s sudden leap caught her off guard. Clever girl. She was a giant, whose physicality the lanky nin couldn’t hope to match. Katsu had the advantage of reach and hand-to-hand combat experience. If she’d lived and died as many times as she said, then she must have seen hundreds of battles. Hanayo had no hope in close quarters.
Nevertheless, Hanayo crossed her arms over her middle, rolling with the dropkick to deflect some of the damage. It was a jarring, bone-rattling strike that lifted her off her feet. Fortunately, she had managed to complete her hand seals. The blow carried the jounin back a short distance but she landed a few inches above the forest floor, gliding atop a cushion of air. Hanayo sucked her teeth. She couldn’t let herself get distracted like this. While her goal was scientific, self-preservation was still of the utmost importance.
She circled towards her target's rear to get a better look at the prehensile tail. She would maintain a tempting distance, wanting Katsu to chase her. If she took the bait, like the wild animal Hanayo knew she was, the nin would try to kite her deeper into the forest. Forcing her to move at a desperate pace in order to keep up. It would likely earn her more verbal abuse, but frustration and exhaustion was exactly what she wanted. “Come on, please tell me there is more to you than tough talk and a pretty face.”
Side-stepping the returned weapons with minimal effort, she marveled at the beast’s reckless aggression. Despite the assault and added biomass, Katsu’s movements were perfectly fluid. Clearly, she had a high pain tolerance, still capable of commendable speed even while spurting blood. Let’s test her limits then.
The feral woman closed the distance. Hanayo began making hand seals, focusing her chakra until a spike of fear and intrigue stopped her as Katsu’s sudden leap caught her off guard. Clever girl. She was a giant, whose physicality the lanky nin couldn’t hope to match. Katsu had the advantage of reach and hand-to-hand combat experience. If she’d lived and died as many times as she said, then she must have seen hundreds of battles. Hanayo had no hope in close quarters.
Nevertheless, Hanayo crossed her arms over her middle, rolling with the dropkick to deflect some of the damage. It was a jarring, bone-rattling strike that lifted her off her feet. Fortunately, she had managed to complete her hand seals. The blow carried the jounin back a short distance but she landed a few inches above the forest floor, gliding atop a cushion of air. Hanayo sucked her teeth. She couldn’t let herself get distracted like this. While her goal was scientific, self-preservation was still of the utmost importance.
She circled towards her target's rear to get a better look at the prehensile tail. She would maintain a tempting distance, wanting Katsu to chase her. If she took the bait, like the wild animal Hanayo knew she was, the nin would try to kite her deeper into the forest. Forcing her to move at a desperate pace in order to keep up. It would likely earn her more verbal abuse, but frustration and exhaustion was exactly what she wanted. “Come on, please tell me there is more to you than tough talk and a pretty face.”
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*Fuuton • Wind Skating
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the needed hand seals, the user is able to glide on air as if they were skating on ice. This allows them to move faster (+3 speed) but lowers their ability to translate force (-3 Strength). This doesn't allow them to fly, but rather to travel over things like land, water, and ice with greater ease. The user is only held several inches off of the ground. This Jutsu does not expire until the user’s chakra supply runs out or the user shuts it off. The fuuton passive is not applied in this technique.
Strength 17
Speed: 28
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the needed hand seals, the user is able to glide on air as if they were skating on ice. This allows them to move faster (+3 speed) but lowers their ability to translate force (-3 Strength). This doesn't allow them to fly, but rather to travel over things like land, water, and ice with greater ease. The user is only held several inches off of the ground. This Jutsu does not expire until the user’s chakra supply runs out or the user shuts it off. The fuuton passive is not applied in this technique.
Strength 17
Speed: 28
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The bloodlust Katsu felt was different from before. Anger was no where to be found for now, only excitement and anticipation. So when the smaller woman moved around behind Katsu she didn't respond rashly. Instead, she swayed her hips so the tail could move in an exaggerated manner. The motion wasn't an attack, but a distraction. A taunt for sex, dominion, and interest from Hana. As she did so a hand grasped another shuriken and tore it from her belly so Katsu could spin on her heel and throw it at her opponent.
Hana's taunt would hit home though as she blitzed off into the forest, into Katsu's home territory. The speed was clearly too much for her weakened frame to keep up, but there was an option. With the primal woman sprinting on all fours she would grasp branches, leaves, bugs, even the odd small furry critter. Oh the beast would chase, but she'd be damn sure to outlast. Each new piece of debris was scarfed down quickly and the biomass put to work. Shuriken forcing their way out of her body and wounds closing, followed my refreshing energy filling her. Between each scarfed meal Katsu would simply smile at Hana. "Oh trust me honey. I can do this for days. Figured you'd want a closer look though. After all you got a real close look at my ass and gash, wanna try again?"
Hana's taunt would hit home though as she blitzed off into the forest, into Katsu's home territory. The speed was clearly too much for her weakened frame to keep up, but there was an option. With the primal woman sprinting on all fours she would grasp branches, leaves, bugs, even the odd small furry critter. Oh the beast would chase, but she'd be damn sure to outlast. Each new piece of debris was scarfed down quickly and the biomass put to work. Shuriken forcing their way out of her body and wounds closing, followed my refreshing energy filling her. Between each scarfed meal Katsu would simply smile at Hana. "Oh trust me honey. I can do this for days. Figured you'd want a closer look though. After all you got a real close look at my ass and gash, wanna try again?"
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Aspect of the Beast: Hunter's Hunger
C - Parasite
Should the host get access to a source of biomass, be it a carcass, fungus, or plant life, of significant mass they may spend time consuming it. For each full post doing so they effectively double their natural regeneration speed as the new mass is immediately put towards repairing structures. This is not a sustained augmentation.
Vorashu's Fury: Beast Sprint
D - Tai (Stance)
Katsu lowers to use her hands and feet in her basic movement. Doing so allows her greater handling at the upper levels of her speed, able to maneuver and stop much more quickly.
C - Parasite
Should the host get access to a source of biomass, be it a carcass, fungus, or plant life, of significant mass they may spend time consuming it. For each full post doing so they effectively double their natural regeneration speed as the new mass is immediately put towards repairing structures. This is not a sustained augmentation.
Vorashu's Fury: Beast Sprint
D - Tai (Stance)
Katsu lowers to use her hands and feet in her basic movement. Doing so allows her greater handling at the upper levels of her speed, able to maneuver and stop much more quickly.
More Work is Needed
Hanayo weaved around the base of a tree which absorbed the thrown shuriken with a thunk! The former medic studied the way the beast’s wounds sewed shut as she feasted. Though she’d heard the rumors before, she counted herself lucky to be able to witness it firsthand. Assimilating life as a means of regeneration. Plants, animals, decay. It all became fuel. Hm. There’s an idea…The nin pondered this while surfing across fallen trees and broken terrain, the dense forest flying past her in a stream of greens and browns.
Now traveling under a shaded canopy and over a floor of dry, fresh tinder, the two combatants had entered a new stage for their combat. This is her territory. She realized. Knowing Katsu would have the advantage if the beast somehow managed to corner her, Hanayo decided it was time to adjust her approach.
She flashed through a series of hand seals, holding the last: Tiger. “Katon,” she warned preemptively. “Flame Jet!” Her chest ballooned, eyes burning from the built-up smoke and heat before she released it all in a bright gout of flame. She had provided ample time to react as Katsu was not her sole target– though the threat of first- or second-degree burns was present. Hanayo would use her enhanced mobility to maneuver around her prey and surround it in a burning cage. Once engulfed in a ring of fire, the effect would be twofold: providing an exciting ambiance, and depriving Katsu of sustenance and oxygen.
After ending her jutsu, the arsonist would ground herself, stopping at a safe distance of twenty meters. As the flames went higher, climbing to the treetops, Hanayo inhaled the smoky balsam scent. There was a sweet undertone to it. The heat and effort had caused her to sweat resulting in the passive release of her natural poison. She chided herself mentally. Where is your self-control? On the other hand, it would be interesting to see how Katsu’s body reacted to the biotoxin, that is, if she didn’t asphyxiate first.
Now traveling under a shaded canopy and over a floor of dry, fresh tinder, the two combatants had entered a new stage for their combat. This is her territory. She realized. Knowing Katsu would have the advantage if the beast somehow managed to corner her, Hanayo decided it was time to adjust her approach.
She flashed through a series of hand seals, holding the last: Tiger. “Katon,” she warned preemptively. “Flame Jet!” Her chest ballooned, eyes burning from the built-up smoke and heat before she released it all in a bright gout of flame. She had provided ample time to react as Katsu was not her sole target– though the threat of first- or second-degree burns was present. Hanayo would use her enhanced mobility to maneuver around her prey and surround it in a burning cage. Once engulfed in a ring of fire, the effect would be twofold: providing an exciting ambiance, and depriving Katsu of sustenance and oxygen.
After ending her jutsu, the arsonist would ground herself, stopping at a safe distance of twenty meters. As the flames went higher, climbing to the treetops, Hanayo inhaled the smoky balsam scent. There was a sweet undertone to it. The heat and effort had caused her to sweat resulting in the passive release of her natural poison. She chided herself mentally. Where is your self-control? On the other hand, it would be interesting to see how Katsu’s body reacted to the biotoxin, that is, if she didn’t asphyxiate first.
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*Katon • Flame Jet
D-Rank Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user draws in a deep breath before exhaling out a cone that is up to five meters long and three meters wide at its base. The cone travels at a speed equal to [20] and impacts with a strength equal to [20].
D-Rank Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user draws in a deep breath before exhaling out a cone that is up to five meters long and three meters wide at its base. The cone travels at a speed equal to [20] and impacts with a strength equal to [20].
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
"Oh fuck you."
Katsu stopped running and simply watched the woman now with growing agitation. Apprehension finally seeped into her gaze now as the flames began to manifest. An old fear had come into her and it was threatening to make her lose control, but the woman simply could not. It was a struggle to keep the panic down, but she'd persist in the face of an old enemy and return with clearity, in-so-much as she was able. As the flames took form she'd do her level best to avoid the gout itself, coming close and singing hair and skin a couple times. However, she managed to avoid the brunt only to find herself surrounded in a fiery hellscape. Only now did it make sense, she wasn't the target anyway. She simply walked into a trap.
The flames had begun to climb into the canopy and block most paths, scorching anything she could use to negate the problems they'd provide. Smoke had choked out all other olfactory input. Even the continued almond smell of her swarm had been squelched, and thus the biotoxin gone unnoticed. For a moment Katsu reclaimed herself, mastering the fear and returning to a neutral mindset. It had worked since the woman was given the space to do so. And with that a plan had formed.
"Sure the dogs back home are gonna be pissed to see this. But I wonder, how far will you go?" Katsu turned and retrieved a burning log, ignoring the scorching upon her hands. She began to run the other direction, spreading the flames as she went. The burning in her lungs was almost ignored as it wasn't much different from what her own swarm did to her anyway. The singing of flesh would be kept managed to her hands from the burning log. Her goal now was to force the woman's hand. Katsu could survive without breathing, but could Hana? And could Hana put out the fires before they rampaged out of control and took over the entire countryside of the village?
Katsu stopped running and simply watched the woman now with growing agitation. Apprehension finally seeped into her gaze now as the flames began to manifest. An old fear had come into her and it was threatening to make her lose control, but the woman simply could not. It was a struggle to keep the panic down, but she'd persist in the face of an old enemy and return with clearity, in-so-much as she was able. As the flames took form she'd do her level best to avoid the gout itself, coming close and singing hair and skin a couple times. However, she managed to avoid the brunt only to find herself surrounded in a fiery hellscape. Only now did it make sense, she wasn't the target anyway. She simply walked into a trap.
The flames had begun to climb into the canopy and block most paths, scorching anything she could use to negate the problems they'd provide. Smoke had choked out all other olfactory input. Even the continued almond smell of her swarm had been squelched, and thus the biotoxin gone unnoticed. For a moment Katsu reclaimed herself, mastering the fear and returning to a neutral mindset. It had worked since the woman was given the space to do so. And with that a plan had formed.
"Sure the dogs back home are gonna be pissed to see this. But I wonder, how far will you go?" Katsu turned and retrieved a burning log, ignoring the scorching upon her hands. She began to run the other direction, spreading the flames as she went. The burning in her lungs was almost ignored as it wasn't much different from what her own swarm did to her anyway. The singing of flesh would be kept managed to her hands from the burning log. Her goal now was to force the woman's hand. Katsu could survive without breathing, but could Hana? And could Hana put out the fires before they rampaged out of control and took over the entire countryside of the village?
More Work is Needed
Hanayo pulled the neck of her shirt over her nose as the scent of cooked pork assailed her. She couldn’t see through the smoke and flames, but judging by the smell, Katsu was burning. The jounin hesitated as the fire snacked on the wood, wondering if perhaps she had over did it. No matter. She could blame any destruction on the impulsive animal the ANBU let roam the woods. Besides, there were plenty of excess Senju to restore the forest once the fire burned itself out.
Ah, there goes her proof now! A wild ember strayed from the blaze. Peering through the smoke, the shape became Katsu wielding a fiery brand. Her respiratory system appeared unaffected by a lack of oxygen, Hana was happy to see. Another box checked. So she could survive in even the most extreme environments. Hana smiled, a true smile, one of rare admiration at meeting someone who lived up to their boasts. You’re everything you said you were and more, Katsu.
Hanayo took to the sky, clearing the canopy, and gave chase to the streaking firestarter from above. Hopping from branch to branch, the jounin was quickly able to overtake Katsu in her current damaged state. She landed light on her feet. Planting herself just ahead of Katsu in the aim of blocking her path, while maintaining enough distance to avoid poisoning the creature. The beast would be effectively trapped between the kunoichi and the wall of fire she had created.
“Katsu, play nice, or I will have to end our fun here," she said, uncovering her mouth. There was a new scolding edge to her tone. While she enjoyed the woman's destructive nature, Hanayo did have a reputation to uphold and could not abide any more chaos. She shifted her stance, once more concealing a hand behind her back. “Drop that little stick at your feet and stomp its flame out. I’ll give you until the count of three.”
Ah, there goes her proof now! A wild ember strayed from the blaze. Peering through the smoke, the shape became Katsu wielding a fiery brand. Her respiratory system appeared unaffected by a lack of oxygen, Hana was happy to see. Another box checked. So she could survive in even the most extreme environments. Hana smiled, a true smile, one of rare admiration at meeting someone who lived up to their boasts. You’re everything you said you were and more, Katsu.
Hanayo took to the sky, clearing the canopy, and gave chase to the streaking firestarter from above. Hopping from branch to branch, the jounin was quickly able to overtake Katsu in her current damaged state. She landed light on her feet. Planting herself just ahead of Katsu in the aim of blocking her path, while maintaining enough distance to avoid poisoning the creature. The beast would be effectively trapped between the kunoichi and the wall of fire she had created.
“Katsu, play nice, or I will have to end our fun here," she said, uncovering her mouth. There was a new scolding edge to her tone. While she enjoyed the woman's destructive nature, Hanayo did have a reputation to uphold and could not abide any more chaos. She shifted her stance, once more concealing a hand behind her back. “Drop that little stick at your feet and stomp its flame out. I’ll give you until the count of three.”
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The dust up of brush and ash created by the landing came as no surprise. Katsu stopped running and couldn't help but smile at her, delighting in the edge that had now creeped into her voice. That meant she was winning. Maybe not physically, but in some way Katsu had gotten under her skin and that was enough. The log was cast aside as her hands began to mend the damage they took. She tendered them for a second and chuckled. "You're the one that started the fire, and last I checked I had an ANBU watchdog that's likely seen everything. Damned thing isn't allowed to let me out of sight. All I did was take a page from your book. After all, I don't need to breath, you do."
Katsu walked forward slowly with a swagger in her step, her chest pumped out just a little bit more than normal. Each movement was deliberate in this challenge. "You wanted to test me. What's the harm in testing you, girly? Your desire to win and push the limits of what it takes is being tested. We both know you can't kill me. And we also both know you have a leash of your own. You burn down the forest and you'll lose standing. It's a weakness of being a good bitch. You've got rules and standards. Besides that I can thrive in situations you'll die in, and I can probably outlast you in a slug fest."
Katsu looked back over her shoulder at the spreading fire and discarded log. It was truly growing exponentially at this point. The sight was discomforting to say the least but she couldn't allow herself to show that. Instead she turned her back on Hana, assuming the woman would strike out in rage and inflict another minor wound, or respond to her next words instead. "Seems you've got a choice. Your alpha knows I can't use ninjutsu so I couldn't have started this fire, and it's getting out of control. I also don't have anything that can put all this out. So what happens next?"
Katsu walked forward slowly with a swagger in her step, her chest pumped out just a little bit more than normal. Each movement was deliberate in this challenge. "You wanted to test me. What's the harm in testing you, girly? Your desire to win and push the limits of what it takes is being tested. We both know you can't kill me. And we also both know you have a leash of your own. You burn down the forest and you'll lose standing. It's a weakness of being a good bitch. You've got rules and standards. Besides that I can thrive in situations you'll die in, and I can probably outlast you in a slug fest."
Katsu looked back over her shoulder at the spreading fire and discarded log. It was truly growing exponentially at this point. The sight was discomforting to say the least but she couldn't allow herself to show that. Instead she turned her back on Hana, assuming the woman would strike out in rage and inflict another minor wound, or respond to her next words instead. "Seems you've got a choice. Your alpha knows I can't use ninjutsu so I couldn't have started this fire, and it's getting out of control. I also don't have anything that can put all this out. So what happens next?"
More Work is Needed
”... Besides that I can thrive in situations you'll die in, and I can probably outlast you in a slug fest.” Hanayo nodded. It was all becoming clear. Her experiments had yielded fascinating results: an inhuman pain tolerance, regeneration, spontaneous mutation. A body that required nothing but impetus to survive. In that respect, the hell creature was a lot like the flames that silhouetted her. They would both burn forever so long as they had something to devour.
She watched the woman turn, exposing her back. The jounin knew that even in a seemingly vulnerable position Katsu wasn’t defenseless. The tail would still be an obstacle.
“Tch. The fire doesn’t concern me, it was only–.” The accuracy of the statement struck her dumb for a moment. Likewise if the ANBU held any concern, they would have intervened. The only one who paid the forest fire any mind was her. It'd been the only thing she had seen the creature run from. She’s afraid of it. Noted. “What concerns me is your lack of focus. All the gifts you’ve been granted and yet you behave like a mindless animal wreaking wanton destruction. Aren’t I the one you wanted to strip down and beat until bloody?” She goaded. Slyly withdrawing a kunai, Hanayo slid a sweaty palm along its surface to apply a healthy coating of poison. If I can get a little closer… “Let’s get back to that.”
Hanayo believed she understood the simple creature. She’d studied her habits, her strengths and weaknesses. Only now, confident she could defend or dodge on reaction, did the Leaf nin decide to close the distance. The jounin launched the glistening kunai, aiming for the center of mass. It was a small distraction. Something to bait a response while she dashed in after it. The true offense would come next.
She watched the woman turn, exposing her back. The jounin knew that even in a seemingly vulnerable position Katsu wasn’t defenseless. The tail would still be an obstacle.
“Tch. The fire doesn’t concern me, it was only–.” The accuracy of the statement struck her dumb for a moment. Likewise if the ANBU held any concern, they would have intervened. The only one who paid the forest fire any mind was her. It'd been the only thing she had seen the creature run from. She’s afraid of it. Noted. “What concerns me is your lack of focus. All the gifts you’ve been granted and yet you behave like a mindless animal wreaking wanton destruction. Aren’t I the one you wanted to strip down and beat until bloody?” She goaded. Slyly withdrawing a kunai, Hanayo slid a sweaty palm along its surface to apply a healthy coating of poison. If I can get a little closer… “Let’s get back to that.”
Hanayo believed she understood the simple creature. She’d studied her habits, her strengths and weaknesses. Only now, confident she could defend or dodge on reaction, did the Leaf nin decide to close the distance. The jounin launched the glistening kunai, aiming for the center of mass. It was a small distraction. Something to bait a response while she dashed in after it. The true offense would come next.
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
"Huh, I see." Katsu turned away from the flames now, aiming to put it out of sight though the heat and smoke made it impossible to put out of mind. It'd have to be suppressed still, the lingering fear that continually threatened to overwhelm Katsu. "Seems you don't know a fucking thing about me then. Cut me up, poison me, burn me and I'll survive. . . But that's all I'll do."
Katsu began to fade a bit, the determination finally sloughing away as she once again began to get lost in thought. The dominion upon her face had begun to falter as her mental ability was being pushed to it's limits. When the Kunai came out Katsu heard the weapon before she saw it and placed the wicked dagger of a tail in it's path. It strike the hardened bone and keratin but caused minimal damage. The true damage was the toxin entering her system unnoticed for now. "Make no mistake little one I am extremely fucking focused on the end goal. I fucking died twice. Once when a god was ripped from my body and trapped in another. And twice when your fucking whelp Yoru betrayed me. Now I've no fucking clue where my people are, how long as fucking passed, or what the fuck I am now. My entire fucking point in this cess pit of a country is to fix that."
Hana would begin to approach and Katsu's demeaner had begun to change. Any hint of giddiness was abandoned and the playful tone to her voice was gone. It was replaced by a sinister edge of actual anger. Her shoulders tensed and she now looked at Hana directly in the eyes, seeing the yellow orbs fully and matching them with desperation and growing rage. "I have humored you this entire fucking time, cunt! Faced you as a soldier. I have been turning your own bullshit against you. You call me a wild animal? A beast with nothing but bloodlust on her mind? Alright, let's show you what that looks like."
Katsu's back began to sunder open as the sound of fluid striking scorched ground could be heard. With a grunt and the sound of ripping flesh Katsu's skin would rip and tear as twin leathery wings began to form. The exertion was excruciating and made Katsu take a knee for a second, though her gaze never once dropped. The crimson soaked appendages would unfurl into wings each as long as she was tall, throwing the blood soaking in all directions. However, it wasn't done there as even the leathery membranes would sunder and tear, the ten knew spear-like points all aimed directly at Hana.
Katsu began to fade a bit, the determination finally sloughing away as she once again began to get lost in thought. The dominion upon her face had begun to falter as her mental ability was being pushed to it's limits. When the Kunai came out Katsu heard the weapon before she saw it and placed the wicked dagger of a tail in it's path. It strike the hardened bone and keratin but caused minimal damage. The true damage was the toxin entering her system unnoticed for now. "Make no mistake little one I am extremely fucking focused on the end goal. I fucking died twice. Once when a god was ripped from my body and trapped in another. And twice when your fucking whelp Yoru betrayed me. Now I've no fucking clue where my people are, how long as fucking passed, or what the fuck I am now. My entire fucking point in this cess pit of a country is to fix that."
Hana would begin to approach and Katsu's demeaner had begun to change. Any hint of giddiness was abandoned and the playful tone to her voice was gone. It was replaced by a sinister edge of actual anger. Her shoulders tensed and she now looked at Hana directly in the eyes, seeing the yellow orbs fully and matching them with desperation and growing rage. "I have humored you this entire fucking time, cunt! Faced you as a soldier. I have been turning your own bullshit against you. You call me a wild animal? A beast with nothing but bloodlust on her mind? Alright, let's show you what that looks like."
Katsu's back began to sunder open as the sound of fluid striking scorched ground could be heard. With a grunt and the sound of ripping flesh Katsu's skin would rip and tear as twin leathery wings began to form. The exertion was excruciating and made Katsu take a knee for a second, though her gaze never once dropped. The crimson soaked appendages would unfurl into wings each as long as she was tall, throwing the blood soaking in all directions. However, it wasn't done there as even the leathery membranes would sunder and tear, the ten knew spear-like points all aimed directly at Hana.
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Aspect of the Beast: Queen of Blades
A - Parasite
The host grows two bat-like wings each roughly as long as they are at full extension. The wings are fully flight capable but must follow flight rules. However, they are also capable of ripping the webbing between them and moving each "finger" individually from each other. The tips of each "finger" is hardened and sharpened to be used as stabbing weapons. The webbing will regenerate over the coarse of a post if allowed.
A - Parasite
The host grows two bat-like wings each roughly as long as they are at full extension. The wings are fully flight capable but must follow flight rules. However, they are also capable of ripping the webbing between them and moving each "finger" individually from each other. The tips of each "finger" is hardened and sharpened to be used as stabbing weapons. The webbing will regenerate over the coarse of a post if allowed.
More Work is Needed
Hanayo froze as her target began a new, bloody transformation. Her face twisted as she watched with curiosity, disgust, and a stirring of awe. The sound of raging fires dimmed as the demonic wings beat their smoke and embers beaten into flurry. She almost couldn’t believe it. Katsu had assumed the guise of a demon right before her eyes. Her attention stolen by the sight, Hanayo was caught off guard when the monster suddenly attacked!
Hanayo took a few leaping steps in retreat before dropping to a knee. The medic placed a glowing hand over the dripping puncture wounds where a few spikes had made their mark on her left arm and shoulder. Though the wounds were already closing, she couldn’t help but scold herself. It was embarrassing enough to have expended this much chakra on such an opponent. And then to be caught gawking... Let the pain be a lesson, Hanayo. Overconfidence kills.
“I fear I struck a nerve.” the woman grunted in response to the giant’s ranting. Katsu may be invulnerable, but her feelings certainly weren’t. As monstrous as she is, she still thinks she's people. She would be wise to deaden that side of herself in the future. At the current moment, however, Hanayo was cataloguing this information away for use in a later battle. This one was as good as over.
Fully healed, the jounin rose to her feet and assumed a defensive posture. True to her nature, Katsu leaned too heavily on her unique physiology and had absorbed the impact of the kunai rather than dodge. Her blessing had become her curse. Now the countdown began. Still, Hanayo was curious to see what she would do with the time she had left, especially in this new form.
Hanayo took a few leaping steps in retreat before dropping to a knee. The medic placed a glowing hand over the dripping puncture wounds where a few spikes had made their mark on her left arm and shoulder. Though the wounds were already closing, she couldn’t help but scold herself. It was embarrassing enough to have expended this much chakra on such an opponent. And then to be caught gawking... Let the pain be a lesson, Hanayo. Overconfidence kills.
“I fear I struck a nerve.” the woman grunted in response to the giant’s ranting. Katsu may be invulnerable, but her feelings certainly weren’t. As monstrous as she is, she still thinks she's people. She would be wise to deaden that side of herself in the future. At the current moment, however, Hanayo was cataloguing this information away for use in a later battle. This one was as good as over.
Fully healed, the jounin rose to her feet and assumed a defensive posture. True to her nature, Katsu leaned too heavily on her unique physiology and had absorbed the impact of the kunai rather than dodge. Her blessing had become her curse. Now the countdown began. Still, Hanayo was curious to see what she would do with the time she had left, especially in this new form.
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*[Iijutsu • Mystical Palm]
A-Ranked Ninjutsu
One of the almighty and most highly coveted abilities of medical-nin, the *[Iijutsu • Mystical Palm] technique allows its users to heal wounds quickly and efficiently. After focusing chakra into his/her hands, the user will place them over the wound in question and begin to channel chakra through it. As the chakra interacts with the cells and tissues in the area, the wound will begin to regenerate and heal over until there's no remnant of it ever being there.
A-Ranked Ninjutsu
One of the almighty and most highly coveted abilities of medical-nin, the *[Iijutsu • Mystical Palm] technique allows its users to heal wounds quickly and efficiently. After focusing chakra into his/her hands, the user will place them over the wound in question and begin to channel chakra through it. As the chakra interacts with the cells and tissues in the area, the wound will begin to regenerate and heal over until there's no remnant of it ever being there.
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The rage had begun to cloud her judgement. Katsu's mind had begun to be surrendered to the parasite as the poison begun doing it's work upon her. The oxygen deprivation was nothing new. The little pink demons that currently swarmed over every inch of her body did that constantly. But the lack of self awareness, of self control, got worse. The titan began growling uncontrollably as she approached at full sprint. The wings splayed out in all directions and aimed to swarm in behind her target. Each point was aimed to impale a different part of the body. From between her legs came the wicked dagger of a tail aimed for the belly. Finally, her maw unhinged as she approached as well, aiming to clamp down hard upon the woman's shoulder. This attack was clearly no longer a test, but the reckless offensive of a beast who's mind was slipping.
More Work is Needed
As the beast growled, Hanayo surveyed her for outward signs that she had been compromised. It was difficult to gauge the efficacy of her poison on the already disordered mind. Though it seemed as if she had gone completely nonverbal. Judging her movements also proved fruitless as the new appendages altered her gait. Those wings were variables she had not accounted for, leaving the Leaf nin to question if the woman could actually take flight. Ever cautious, the kunoichi refused to leave the possibility to chance and so reverted to her default approach.
Calm and collected, she formed a quick series of hand seals, molding her chakra into shape as she faced down the demon. Before Katsu could enter into striking range, translucent blue walls would spring up from all sides. The barrier might be a bit cramped for the winged titan, but if successful in containing her Hanayo would exhale in relief. “I may not know how to kill you yet,” she said. “But do not ever confuse that with an inability.”
The smoke was growing heavy; Hanayo threw an arm over her nose and mouth. It was time to make herself scarce, but first… Her yellow eyes locked onto the beast’s green, peering behind the iris at the tortured soul within. “Are you still with me? Never mind... Sleep. We’ll continue our fun at later date.”
Calm and collected, she formed a quick series of hand seals, molding her chakra into shape as she faced down the demon. Before Katsu could enter into striking range, translucent blue walls would spring up from all sides. The barrier might be a bit cramped for the winged titan, but if successful in containing her Hanayo would exhale in relief. “I may not know how to kill you yet,” she said. “But do not ever confuse that with an inability.”
The smoke was growing heavy; Hanayo threw an arm over her nose and mouth. It was time to make herself scarce, but first… Her yellow eyes locked onto the beast’s green, peering behind the iris at the tortured soul within. “Are you still with me? Never mind... Sleep. We’ll continue our fun at later date.”
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*[Ninjutsu • Barrier]
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user forms a 5x5x5m barrier around a target up to 25m away from their position. The barrier forms at [40] Speed, has [40] Strength, and lasts 4 posts before fading away.
Poison Post Count: 1, -8 Will
C-Ranked Ninjutsu
After performing the correct hand seals the user forms a 5x5x5m barrier around a target up to 25m away from their position. The barrier forms at [40] Speed, has [40] Strength, and lasts 4 posts before fading away.
Poison Post Count: 1, -8 Will
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |
More Work is Needed
The beast smashed upon the freshly made wall. The instant left her completely splayed out. Humiliation and unbridled rage had fully taken the reigns as Katsu immediately got back up and began relentlessly striking at the cage she was in. Coupled with the smell of smoke and fire panic had begun to set in. The toxin had done it's work, her mind was gone. There was no sentience left within her. Desperation mixed with fear and unbound rage. A caged beast lashed out pitifully in all directions with unfocused strikes. It did nothing to the strong walls. Only a moment after the cage had gone up did Katsu lay in a battered heap. Her body was sundered from her own thrashing. Bone shown through the flesh. Wounds wouldn't heal as there was nothing to consume. She would survive, but temporary oblivion would come. The last thing she remembered as the beast fell into a coma, her mind beyond repair and body unable to keep up with everything, were those yellow orbs and a woman's voice. They'd be met only with crimson and jade orbs of hatred and defiance, if weakness and panic within them, and the low growl of a predator unwilling to stop, but forced too.
More Work is Needed
Hanayo stared down at the fallen woman with a slight ache of pity. Though she still waited a few beats before dropping the barrier. Just to be sure. Before she left, Katsu’s ANBU handler dropped onto the scene. The masked shinobi glanced at the holes in her top, the spots of dried blood, and the soot fluttering in the air. Hanayo shrugged. “All yours. See to it that the beast is fed. Extra rations. She’s earned a good meal.”
She made her return to the village with an acidic tingling in her midsection as her artificial organ settled. Even after all these years she still hadn't grown comfortable with the sensation. Thoughts of the encounter swirled in her mind as she imagined all the possibilities. While she had more tests for Katsu (could she survive decapitation? What about acid?) for the moment she was satisfied. A swathe of forest was a small sacrifice for the knowledge gained. She’s the real deal. Fukada, if only you could have met her... Alas, he, like the rest of the world, would have to wait anxiously for the results of her discoveries.
She made her return to the village with an acidic tingling in her midsection as her artificial organ settled. Even after all these years she still hadn't grown comfortable with the sensation. Thoughts of the encounter swirled in her mind as she imagined all the possibilities. While she had more tests for Katsu (could she survive decapitation? What about acid?) for the moment she was satisfied. A swathe of forest was a small sacrifice for the knowledge gained. She’s the real deal. Fukada, if only you could have met her... Alas, he, like the rest of the world, would have to wait anxiously for the results of her discoveries.
| Tenshi | Kumogakure no Sato | Genin | Team 5 |
| Kusanagi, Hanayo | Konohagakure no Sato | Jounin | Team Kusanagi |
| Bandō | Whirlpool Country | A-Rank | Merchants of Death |