[Assault] Many Blades

[Ace Trainer]

The target point was about a mile away from where the group of shinobi had rallied. Just as Kozan had finished the mission brief, yet another shinobi had arrived to join them - the newest dagger Hisato. Kozan barely acknowledged his presence, simply guiding the entourage with him through the dense forest canopy until they were all within the trees a mere 50 meters away from the building they were assaulting. They were coming at it from the south, and from where they were they could see two individuals walking around the perimeter of the building. It was situated in a clearing, a thin road leading up to the northern face of the building suggesting they were at the back of it.

Kozan would turn in the canopy, looking back at the faces peering out into the clearing with him. Pulling the cloth gas mask normally around his neck up to his face, he would allow it to cover his nose and mouth before gesturing to Hisato and Mondai.

”You’re the forward prong, you push. Ignore the ones patrolling, get inside, take out anyone inside.”, he instructed.

Pointing to Yuuto, ”Youre with them now instead. Same direction.”

His eyes turned to Nozomi and Asuna, ”The two on the outside are yours.”

A small adjustment, but Hisato and Mondai were better equipped to handle unseen enemies. Nozomi and Asuna could descend on the two patrolling and eliminate them quickly.

”Renji with me. We’ll flank and come in from the north. Take them at their backs while they’re engaged with those two.”

The same plan. His eyes went to each of them, his gaze boring into them to confirm their understanding of the mission. This crew had killed a jounin, perhaps this entire group of swordsmen and daggers was overkill, but it was just as much an opportunity for them to develop as it was a display of Kirigakure’s strength.

”Go.”, he ordered.

With a final nod to Renji, Kozan too would push to the east, beginning his portion of the mission to get around the building unseen so they could flank from the north. The rest of them had their task. It was just a matter of how well they could do it.

[King of Cats]

Dressed in his white tunic, Renji followed behind Kozan as they made their way to the objective. They had just left the rally and it was clear to them all, the mission was simple. Renji felt like him and Kozan could have done the majority of it on their own, though it was certainly helpful to have a crew of killers at your backside. Renji was eager to prove himself to Kozan and the other Swords, to his delight, this mission seemed like it held the potential. The objectives were clear and the enemy was out in the open. The team was free to kill whoever stood in their way. Renji was eager to shed some blood as a Dagger. He had yet to make a kill, but that would soon change.

As the group descended on the site, Kozan gave directions. He gave each member their directions and then proceeded east with Renji following close behind him. Renji didn't pay much attention to what the other ninja had to say or ask. He understood his place in the mission and was more than ready. Right on Kozan's heel, Renji was as prepared as a ninja could be for this retrieval.

[Zao]

Hisato had barely made it to the tail end of the rally point as the units were moving out, but not truly because of being late but more so because of his own persona of not wishing to reveal himself. But the strange presence of fear put off by the other masked youth was enough to cause the hair on the back of his neck to stiffen slightly. 'Seems I'm still a bit below this one...' The tailed shinobi shook his head, out of the current group only two of them really gave in pressure to the Tsukino, but the one that concerned him the most was definitely Kozan. Without a word towards the other shinobi, he quietly followed along tailing the group as they moved almost as a singular unit toward the target.

It only felt like a few moments before the gathering found themselves within visual range of the target buildings, the youth's dull grey eyes mused over the building seeing a window on the corner of the upper story of the building, but he didn't move just yet and simply turned giving a feint nod towards both Kozan and Mondai. The tailed swordsman would observe a bit of tactical patience as the other two were assigned to deal with the pesky two-man patrol that was passing between them and the objective building. As soon as they went into motion the dark clothed 'genin' would also do the same. Flashing forward at top speed before leaping up onto the literal wall of the target, his feet gently emitting chakra as they stuck firmly onto the wall, hand seals having been in the words since he moved from the tree line causing a shroud of mist to encircle him as he slipped directly into the cracked window without a sound.

The mist clung to his movements as from the sheath on his left shoulder his recently upgraded crystalline blade slipped effortlessly from its own sheath into the man's left hands, his own tails curled up tightly to make his body smaller as the mist slowly flooded the hallway startling a man around the corner from the window but before he could do more than muffle a sound of surprise and question the nigh invisible blade slipped through the mist. It came with uncanny speed and accuracy due to his unique form of vision that resonated from the special hairs inside the ears of the Tsukino, a single stash came and went before the body went limp and crumpled into a ball on the ground. In this man's mind, there were no friendlies...either they were the target's that they had been assigned to rescue or a dead person along the way.

[Trusted Grader]

Yuuto had been thinking about this mission the entire journey, he hadn't really spoken to Mondai, or rather it seemed that Mondai was the one to avoid it, he couldn't put his finger on it but no matter, what mattered now was that he saw his friend and they had been assigned to deal with a task together. Yuuto didn't have much to say other than to nod at Kozan's response, he reached for Liberation and pulled out his sword before he turned to face Mondai and Hisato.

"Let's make sure we save the hostages, if you guys have to kill, please don't let my philosophy stop you guys for what's most important now is saving the lives of those in need." Yuuto wasn't even sure if they were alive, but he sure wasn't just going to give up on them. He looked at Hisato nodded then stopped once his eyes met Mondai, a gentle smile would reveal itself before he quickly turned around and faced the building.

"Lead the way, Mondai." Yuuto pointed his sword towards the building before he let it rest on his shoulder, his shield was on his back for now as he wanted to preserve it a little, lately he had noticed that people had managed to cause harm to it, so he didn't want to rush in with shield in hand, besides if anyone hit Yuuto he was sure that he could regenerate from it.

Once Mondai gave the order he would follow it to a t, as always.

[Kaitos10]

Nozomi would be carefully listening to the instructions she was wondering if Kozan planned to try something like that or if it was just a coincidence either way, she wanted to avoid any more potential issues. As soon as Kozan said “go” She would immediately start the hand signs to activate her suiton armor jutsu. With control strength 50 control speed 30 right when her armor was half three fourths finished covering her, she would do hand seals to activate another two jutsu back to back. While everyone was still preparing or talking. Afterwards it was around the time when the first set of hand seals for the new jutsu was finished when everyone started to begin to act. She would then finished the second set of hand signs soon after the first and would then shoot a drop of blood into the air high above the 2 people they were going to target. Then at control speed 50 control strength 30 rain made of blood would begin to fall on top of the two people in a 15 meter area.

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Immortal Aegis
B ranked suiton ninjutsu
This jutsu creates a set of armor at control speed and has control strength that covers the user from head to toe. The Armor looks like the same type of armor that samurai wore. The faceplate on the armor looks like a typical oni mask. The mask still manages to provide the same range of vision someone without the mask would have while a suiton barrier prevents the user from having to sacrifice protection for visibility. The joints in the armor are covered in a suiton membrane that acts like stretchy fabric while still providing the same protection as the rest of the armor. When Nozomi transforms this armor will also cover her wings. Finally the armor enhances the suiton passive to the point that it can repair itself at control speed.

ninjutsu painful expansion
D ranked ninjutsu
Duration 5 posts
The user can either direct the poison into bodily fluids such as sweat and saliva because of that this jutsu is best used in close quarters. It makes a random body part swell up painfully feeling like it’s about to pop and becomes more sensitive to pain. The effects increase depending on control. Starts at a 50% increase in pain at 1-12 control lasts
At 14-25 control increases to double the pain and body parts now begin to swell to a additional half its original size limiting range of movements
27-38 control increases pain to triple the amount normal body parts now swell rapidly and can reach double there size and heavily restricts movement of the body and movement feels like your pulling a muscle even breathing can feel like your being stabbed at this point.
39-50 control increases pain quadruple and causes body parts to one by one rapidly swell until the skin and muscles literally explode leaving only the skeleton. It starts with the arms after 2 posts first one arm goes then 1 post after that the left arm goes then next post the legs then 1 post later the torso resulting in death. can only been treated with lijutsu that has equal or higher control and can be stalled but not cured with 1-9 less control


Bloody sky tears
D ranked chiton ninjutsu
The user of this jutsu launches there blood into the air causing it to rain blood down in a 15 meter area, this blood can later be used for other chiton jutsu. This jutsu lasts for 2 posts. The blood falls at [Control] speed and [Control] strength

[Kabu]

Without a word Asuna nodded as she was given her directive, briefly glancing over towards Nozomi who seemed to already be gathering chakra. She couldn't help but feel a bit of concern at expending chakra this early before they even knew what their opponents were capable of. Regardless she wasn't going to interrupt, it did provide ample opportunity to get the jump on their targets and perhaps gain an early advantage if not outright victory.

In any case without wasting a moment she dashed forward into the incoming rain of blood while making sure to avoid the droplets herself, beckoning Nozomi to follow as she channeled chakra, soon being encased in an aura of raiton. "I'll take one, you handle the other. Let's finish this quickly so the others can do their jobs more efficiently." she spoke firmly and resolutely. She wanted to tell the girl to be careful and to not overextend herself but that wasn't her place. These were lessons that needed to be learned firsthand.

With that in mind she accelerated to full speed, in an instant bearing down on her chosen target and lashing out with a now electrically charged uppercut, intending to break or dislocate their jaw while delivering a nasty shock. Once done whether successful or not this would be followed up by ossifying the back of her hand, creating a blade of bone that she would thrust forward into her target's throat.

There was no mercy here, there was only a job to be done and she was going to do it.

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*[Iaido • Spectral Flight]
B-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite(s): 15 Strength, 25 Speed, *[Iaido • Ancestral Visage].
In order for Iaido to stand toe to toe with a variety of high-level opponents, refining fundamentals to a new height is necessary. This Discipline represents the practitioner's ability to quickly accelerate to max movement speed and decelerate to a full stop at a moment's notice. This does not offer protection against attacks that the practitioner does not know is coming.

~Death Bone Pulse • Hand Knife Edge
D-Ranked Taijutsu
The user’s hand will ossify and create a straight blade of bone that extends just past the fingertips, resting on the back of their hand.

*Raiton • Lightning Armament - formed at 20 speed with 20 strength
D-Ranked Ninjutsu
After the correct hand seals are performed, the user coats themselves in a thick layer of lightning. This armour of lightning forms near instantly and requires [Control] Strength to break. During this time, the user's physical strikes apply the Raiton shocking effect.

*This is a Library
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 10 Strength
The practitioner throws an uppercut or hooking punch, attempting to dislocate the opponent's jaw. The practitioner will twist on the ball of their foot to add some extra force to the strike. Striking the opponent's jaw will dislocate it, causing them to be unable to speak or move their jaw. It will also cause immense pain and swelling. The practitioner's Strength must be 5 points higher than the opponent's Endurance to achieve the desired effect of this technique.

[Mre-face]

As soon as the seventh arrived he would give no words sinply listening to the mission objective.

Mondai was to disgusted to even look at Kozan but as soon as the 'go' was given Mondai would give a short and cold "affirmative" as he turned around to his objective.

Yuuto began explain that they didn't need to follow his philosphy. Which irked Mondai slightly. What would compel him to believe that they did thought they would.

Mondai was likely overthinking it but wasn't aware of it subconsiously. "Just don't slow anyone down 'ait? "

It was said rather snide and coldly, perhaps uncessary, but only because of Mondai's current gripe with him putting the blame on Yuuto for him losing. However Mondai couldn't be too angry with him since the hero saved his life after all.

Mondai then lead the way before observing the area. "Ya 'now wha' ta do. Let's roll!" that little statement would be the extent of his 'command' rushing forward and drawing his massive greatsword. Keeping his shield on his back in similar vein to Yuuto, which was rather usual since his main fighting style revolved around his shield. A change in mentality perhaps?

Hisato would make great strides and Mondai would quickly follow behind targeting thr front gate ready to cut down anything that moved.

[Ace Trainer]

[Anime & Kabu are staying in this thread]

As Nozomi and Asuna had moved forward on the small building, the tow men walking the perimeter had crossed paths, putting them about 10m within each other as the bloody rain from Nozomi descended over them. The first would put his hand out, confused for a moment as he brought a finger to his face to confirm his suspicion. The scent of blood on his finger was met with a look of disgust that quickly turned into panic as he saw not one, not two, but five shinobi descending on the bunker he was meant to be protecting. He would give a shout, only for Asuna to practically teleport in front of him her fist colliding with his jaw. His head would rock backwards, but her follow up attack would be met with resistance as black markings spread from the point of contact along his face and down his neck.

"Cute."

He's face turned into a wide grin as he would lurch forward with his right arm, grabbing as Asuna's neck with one hand, and grabbing at the arm she'd attack him with the other. Hoping to hold onto her, he would suddenly heave her body upwards in an attempt to flip her over his body, suplexing her into the ground. If successful, he would flip his body over, mounting on top of her and trying to pin her to the ground.

The other guard would see this and pull from his back a strange weapon that looked like a circular short bow. His eyes quickly scanned the various attackers and then would lock onto Nozomi. Pulling the string of the bow back, large earthen pellets would form in the pad on the string and then be released at Nozomi like buckshot at [40 Speed] with [40 Strength]. The 6 pellets would fly forward at Nozomi, intending to crash through and destroy her armor and barrage into her body.

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Mook #1 has 10 of these seals on key vulnerable spots on his body.

Reverberate
B-rank Augment-Force Fuuinjutsu
When placed on a surface, this fuuinjutsu is activated automatically when force is exerted against it. The first time this happens, the force initial force is absorbed up to [Control] strength. Should the fuuinjutsu be struck again, it will push back against the second attack with [Strength] equal to the force absorbed from the initial strike.

Wrastlin'
C-rank Taijutsu Maneuver
When in close quarters, the user can grapple their opponent and then lift them into the air, flipping their body over his own in order to slam them into the ground behind him. This can cause disorientation to people who take the strike unprepared.

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David
A circular weapon modeled after a shortbow, this weapon is actually functionally closer to a slingshot. The bow string has a leather pad on it that can adjusted up and down along the string to modify the angular momentum prior to or even mid shot. The bow has [50 Strength] making it incredibly dangerous. However, most notable about the weapon is that when charged with elemental chakra, it creates pellets of that chakra nature, allowing the user to make a wide variety of different ammunition based on their own chakra types.

[Kaitos10]

As Nozomi is standing in the trees 50m away she soon sees Asuna head out as soon as her jutsu is activating while the man seems to be distracted with the blood Asuna heads in using a tricky Laido technique and strikes him before he notices. Meanwhile Nozomi would be watching and be channeling a jutsu as soon as the Bloody rain begins to fall but before she can finish channeling she is attacked and forced to flee as this man with a strange weapon shoots these dangerous looking pellets at her. Just in case she gets behind the tree she’s standing on and jumps to a new tree then would repeat this process until the pellets are gone.

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ninjutsu painful expansion
D ranked ninjutsu
Duration 5 posts
The user can either direct the poison into bodily fluids such as sweat and saliva because of that this jutsu is best used in close quarters. It makes a random body part swell up painfully feeling like it’s about to pop and becomes more sensitive to pain. The effects increase depending on control. Starts at a 50% increase in pain at 1-12 control lasts
At 14-25 control increases to double the pain and body parts now begin to swell to a additional half its original size limiting range of movements
27-38 control increases pain to triple the amount normal body parts now swell rapidly and can reach double there size and heavily restricts movement of the body and movement feels like your pulling a muscle even breathing can feel like your being stabbed at this point.
39-50 control increases pain quadruple and causes body parts to one by one rapidly swell until the skin and muscles literally explode leaving only the skeleton. It starts with the arms after 2 posts first one arm goes then 1 post after that the left arm goes then next post the legs then 1 post later the torso resulting in death. can only been treated with lijutsu that has equal or higher control and can be stalled but not cured with 1-9 less control

Advanced Venipuncture
C-Rank Ninjutsu
After performing the needed hand seals, the user will focus on a existing pool of blood they made causing five needles from the selected pool of blood to lash out into the target, pumping the existing blood source into the target. Follow up techniques can be utilized with this jutsu to attack the opponent from the inside out.

*[Yoshin • Skinning the Corpse]
C-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite(s): *[Yoshin • Prey's Anatomy].
Exceptional Yoshin practitioners move beyond the basic knowledge of the body and delve more deeply into the study of the body. This Discipline represents the practitioner's knowledge of the precise location of all major and minor joints and tendons and all smaller nerve clusters on both their body and the opponent's body. This allows the practitioner to accurately target those areas even in the heat of combat

[Kabu]

"Tch, fuuinjutsu." Asuna clicked her tongue in annoyance as her opponent proved to be stronger than she expected, however it soon turned to a smile. In stories patrols would often just be random low level mooks to be easily dispatched but of course reality wasn't so simple. In some ways however she preferred that, even if she did wonder just how it was that these folks had knowledge of ninjutsu. Of course she had a job to do so she couldn't play around too much but this way was still much more fun.

Anywho as he reached for her neck she ducked, in that same motion lashing out towards a rib with a palm strike and making use of the resultant force to push herself backwards and out of range as she stepped back. With any luck it would also at bare minimum cause the mook to stumble allowing for an easier escape. Of course she was always on guard, watching for potential sneak attacks and for any openings. WIth those seals it would be much harder to deal damage but perhaps there was a way to at bare minimum incapacitate him even if she couldn't deal heavy damage.

With that thought in mind she took several steps away from her opponent, pulling out her halberd and getting into position. "Come on, fight me like a man."

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Lightning Armament still active

*Cage Breaker
B-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: 20 Strength
The practitioner crouches under an opponent's strike before uppercutting them with an open palm strike to their lower rib cage, attempting to break the lower ribs and debilitate the opponent's breathing. If the full force of the blow lands, the opponent becomes short of breath, and the damage can possibly cause bones to put pressure on their opponent's lungs, making breathing even more difficult. The practitioner's Strength must be 5 points higher than the opponent's Endurance to achieve the desired effect of this technique.