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Hōrō-sha
Dream/Nightmare
Wanderer

Yume

Yami

"We are free in our dreams."

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Hōrō-sha The Wanderer	Hōrō-sha The Survivor
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General Information Age: 10.
Gender: Male.
Height: 122 cm.
Weight: 32 kg.
Physical Features:

• Face/head: Adorable youthful face, freckles, blue eyes and white hair. / Yami is the reverse, his face although adorable appears rough, his ears are pointy, his hair is black and he has no freckles.
• Body: Rather muscular for such a young age, the orphanage trained the children to always be prepared for war after the Great One.
• Notable Features: Eyes that pierces ones soul

Clothing/Accessories: Yume is dressed in a spacey white shirt that reaches down below his waist, it covers his pockets and his back pouch, he wears a loose black undershirt that reaches to his wrists, he wears black 3/4 shorts and black sandals. Whenever it's cold he wears a white and blue hoodie to match his eyes, or a yellow raincoat whenever it's raining. / Yami is dressed in a flamboyant black and purple coat that covers most of his upper body with matching gloves, it has stripes and streaks running down in black and purple, while the chest area is open revealing what appears to be a chest armor. On the lower half the shadowy twin wears baggy black pants that are tucked in purple and black combat boots.
Personality:

• General: Yume is a kind and gentle kid to those he enjoys having around, but when he found out that his eyes stored secret power a dark thought grew within his head, that he didn't need people who weren't kind to him, he could siphon their memories and then move on with his life, this of course would be his biggest life test, whether he grew up to be a good person who could help the world turn for the better or worse. Yume secretly liked the idea of power, but he always did his best to hide his abilities, he knew that the world was after people with special powers, that's what the nurses told him.
  
  He only ever truly learned how to control his jutsu thanks to Ikanbi's teachings, her orphanage, which he had been moved to at a later age would help him grow stronger and realize the hidden powers that lay within him. The young boy still has a pep in his step and believes in what is good, though he has no idea what lies ahead of him, the adventure and burden that would rest on his shoulders, but for now, he is just a happy kid. Yami usually reflects his mood but other than that they are practically the same person as they are bonafide twins.
• Hopes/Dreams: Find out who his parents are and make a name for himself.
• Fears: Die without accomplishing a legacy.
• Combat Mentality: Genjutsu to overwhelm their minds, with ninjutsu to make things extra confusing.

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"Whatver this dream is, it has nothing to do with me, I am just here to learn."
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Battle Information Village: Hitogakure no Sato
Rank: Fifth Year Student (Genin)

• Chakra Pool: 10 (13-3)
• Endurance: 11
• Control: 11
• Strength: 10
• Speed: 10
• Willpower: 11
• Power Rank: 66 D-Rank

Equipment:

Gift from unknown Father & MotherShow

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Slither used to be a ringed broadsword that is about the length of a standard katana, but Brawl changed a lot of the weapon's appearance to suit a young child, turning it into a gunblade, the weapon is colored blue with golden accents. Along the side of its blade are several etchings of various birds and the dull side of the blade is lined with a series of nine large rings. These rings are large enough to be worn as bracelets and can be easily removed from the sword. The sword used to be a regular sword but the new gunblade model has added a few properties that Yume has yet to discover, one of the unlocked properties is the rings, when worn as bracelets they allow the wearer to channel a minute amount of chakra into them in order to cause the sword to immediately turn into a shadow and begin to slither towards the bracelet wearer at a speed of 50. Whilst a shadow, the sword is still damageable, but as soon as the shadow connects with the shadow of the bracelet bearer it will snap into their hand (or mouth if a hand is not available), materialized as its regular non-shadow form. It's 2/3rd of the wearer's height yet weighs like a feather.

CartridgesShow

Cartridge: Lionheart

Bullet	Description
Triggered	Triggered is a bullet that activates a D-Rank explosion from the weapon every time Yuume pulls the trigger, the explosion occurs at the edges of the blade.
Fang	Fang is a bullet that activates a D-Rank Ki saber around the sword that sharpens its strikes to act as +3 Strength, for 5 posts, before needing to be retriggered.
Empty	Empty
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Back Pouch

• 10 Kunai.
• 5 explosive notes in his pouch.
• 2 flash notes in his pouch.
• 1 Smoke bomb in his pouch.
• 1 Scroll with basic Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu, Tsukiton and other techniques written down.

Founders uniformShow

Mask of CommunicationShow

A demon fox mask infused with an ability to allow the wearer active and communicate between each other. This mask also helps hide the identity of the wearer, but alternative masks can be custom-made to fit the style of the wearer. These Masks are made out of the finest metals, protecting the wearers face with a strength of 24.

COMMS:
By touching their Mask, this starts the audio link between themselves and any target they personally place this seal combination on. While hearing is always active, channeling chakra into the seal allows affected targets to speak, their words being stored and transmitted to the other seals. The act of speaking charges negligent chakra.

Setsuzoku CloaksShow

Special white robes given to members of Setsuzoku, The cloak bears the logo of Setsuzoku on the shoulders. Paired with a large hood covering the entire head to both hide the identity of the wearer and shield them from the elements. It's single button style across the right shoulder, allowing quick to open it up and removing it with haste and ease. The cloak is made out of a special type of weave, giving it 24 strength, making it an incredibly effective armor as well, ensuring protection, anonymity, mobility and uniformity all put into one.

Lunar LoricaShow

A specialized non-standard issue Kouton overlayed metal flak vest designed for the more elite of legionnaires and enforcers that completely covers the torso, protecting the wearers torso from weapons, ranging from small projectiles to larger ones, the Kouton overlay also assist them deal with elemental Jutsu attacks and deals well against their passives. It bears the SOF insignia on it's right chest and toughed colored leather underneath the metal, its scrappy design is not only created to give them a unique character but to also make the enemy believe that the armor is improvised. This vest has a standard durability of 30.

Companions: (1/1)
Affinity/Specialization: Dream Walking

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Abilities and Concentrations

Abilities
First Ability	Musou This ability was granted when his mother who's of Yamanaka descent brought forth a child who couldn't carry Bijon no Kanshi but instead got the Dream Eyes, a doujutsu that lets the wearer communicate whenever they make eye contact with a target, part of the user's chakra is sent into them forcing a [Will] vs users [Control] battle to occur for their hidden secrets, once they are connected the user can ask the target questions which they can avoid answering but suffer a headache appropriate to the stat differences, these eyes also allows the Yume to see conscious connections to jutsu that are not fire and release, appearing like ghost-like smoke that trails the jutsu.
Second Ability	Kurayumi is his stillborn twin that survived by combining the twin's consciousness with Yume's shadow, the Shadow mirrors his stats and equipment at all times as long as their stats allow it. This shadow acts like a clone and can cast its own shadow versions of jutsu, these jutsu are colored Dark Magenta instead, the shadow twin has effectively been given a core that draws - 3 Chakra from the owner in order to give it enough to exist permanently. The shadow can act and move on its own like a clone and therefore can be affected by the surrounding world, but the shadow remains in 2d shape unless they use jutsu that allows them to become 3-dimensional, once the shadow becomes 3D then they can start casting other Jutsu Yume possesses, this ability counts towards 1 Companion slot. Yami, being essentially a shadow clone can mimic others abilities other than Yume with the help of jutsu but can only hold one copy at the time.
Third Ability	N/A

Concentrations
Ninjutsu	3Show This user has superb chakra control, and has learned to perform jutsu by channeling, without the use of hand seals. The user can channel any Ninjutsu that is designed to be channeled, and there are no specified parameters in which a jutsu must fall to be channeled by this method. Tsukiton, also known as Moon Release, is a toxic, elemental release that forms a silver, venomous alcohol-like substance out of the users chakra that, once introduced to the bloodstream, induces an inebriated state of being similar to that of ingesting strong medicine. Tsukiton techniques can come in a multitude of shape changes including constructs, gasses, and liquids. Passive (Intoxication)Show All Tsukiton techniques have an intoxicating effect. Once Tsukiton has been introduced to the bloodstream the victim will become intoxicated, this disorienting effect causing them to feel nauseated. Charge& Augment Fuuinjutsu This user is able to utilize Charge & Augment Fuuinjutsu, making it possible for them to utilize any jutsu with the Charge & Augment Classification. Charge Fuuinjutsu are used to create jutsu-like effects using seals. Augment Fuuinjutsu are used to enhance or limit the power of whatever they are placed on.
Taijutsu	5Show The fundamental skill of [Close Quarters Combat] indicates the user's proficiently to efficiently utilize martial arts and advanced combat moves involving the body for example but not limited to, adv kicks, grapples, adv punches, etc. The fundamental skill of [Acrobatics] includes the user’s ability to contort their body into unfamiliar positions in order to avoid attacks, as well as the user’s ability to fall safely and perform Ukemi and other feats of gymnastics. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu. The fundamental skill of [Stealth] describes the user’s proficiency in remaining silent, unseen and unnoticed as they go about tasks. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu. The fundamental skill of [Perception] describes the user’s practiced methods of more keenly focussing their senses for a short time. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu. The fundamental skill of [Sword Weapons] indicates the user’s proficiency with swords and sword-like weapons such as knives, daggers, sword-breakers and the like. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.
Genjutsu	10Show InitionsShow One of the easier senses to initiate genjutsu with, sight is used by channeling the chakra through the user, through another person, or through an object, to instigate the genjutsu. Common examples of this are eye contact, seeing the hand seals, seeing a specific weapon, or seeing an action. The intend target(s) must place their eyes on the initiator for at least a brief moment to be initiated Its understood that typically, the harder it is to get someone to look at something, the stronger the genjutsu is. This means that while “seeing the user perform the hand seals” is typically pretty easy to obtain “maintaining eye contact with the user” is much harder to retain, so the latter is likely a much stronger genjutsu, allowing for more strength the longer the eye contact is maintained. Using sight to initiate genjutsu is one of the more commonplace genjutsu initiators found. Initiating through Sight requires one concentration. One of the more difficult genjutsu initiators to use, touch based genjutsu are initiated through physical sensation. This can be done by the user touching the intended target, striking them with a weapon, or even them holding an object. Common examples would be the user touching the targets forehead, slicing them with a kunai, or having them pick up a letter. The intended target does not have to feel the sensation, as long as it’s there (in the case of characters that may be paralyzed or have some other effect going on). It is understood that typically, the harder it is to pull off contact, the stronger the genjutsu is. This is why touch can be one of the hardest initiators to specialize in, as in the middle of a fighting, grabbing a hold of someone may not be easy for a genjutsu user who is not usually in the middle of a fight. Just grazing a target wherever is a lot easier, and typically a weaker genjutsu, than having to grab hold of a specific body part for a length of time. Sustained contact can also allow for stronger genjutsu. Using touch based genjutsu is rare for combat based shinobi, but many interrogators enjoy utilizing them. Initiating through Touch requires one concentration. The sensor initiator is a very specific one that doesn’t find itself in use by many genjutsu users. The sensor initiator is initiated by the target sensing the users chakra. This is the only way to initiate these type of genjutsu. Due to their very particular use, and the difficulty of proper use, not many genjutsu users will delve into sensor initiated genjutsu. However, it does fill a sense, and can become very useful in users. Due to the fact that it can only be initiated one way, genjutsu that use the sensor sense to initiate do not take into account the initiator for rank. Initiating through Sensor requires one concentration. Through the means of being able to sense chakra and cast his own sensory triggers, Yume has learned how he could use his foes own chakra as the the trigger, as if their jutsu has strings along their back to the puppet master, essentially riding back on their tail. These triggers do not work on fire and forget jutsu, only controlled and memory sharing clones. This user has superb chakra control, and has learned to perform jutsu by channeling, without the use of hand seals. The user can channel any Genjutsu that is designed to be channeled, and there are no specified parameters in which a jutsu must fall to be channeled by this method. Channeled Genjutsu cause the user to be surrounded in an aura of chakra while channeling the genjutsu, until the genjutsu is initiated. Status genjutsu are ones that modify the processes the brain uses to think. This is typically the creation of emotions, calling forth of memories, or simply giving them thoughts. Status genjutsu are more complex than illusion genjutsu, and are C-rank minimum. This means that you must have some experience in illusion genjutsu to be able to use status genjutsu. The only unique case in status genjutsu is sleep genjutsu. Genjutsu that put targets to sleep must include 1 post that gives the target a chance to realize they're in a genjutsu, and only requires 15 Willpower to resist. Sleep genjutsu with these specs must be A-rank, though the rank can be lowered by extending the post count beforehand, and the kai requirement can be increased by making it higher ranked. Warp is the fourth type of genjutsu and arguably one of the hardest types to use. Warp genjutsu combine the basics of both basic illusion techniques with the emotional invoking ability of status genjutsu to create a more complex kind of mental illusion that evokes different mind sets or ideas alongside the illusion in the target's mind. The illusion of force is creating the feeling of something pulling, or pushing, or evoking some sort of force against the target of the genjutsu. These are typically binding genjutsu, or making something the user is carrying weigh more. Due to the nature of these genjutsu, they can be broken not only through the use of kai, but by being stronger than the illusion being placed on the target. The requirements for breaking out of them with Kai is the same as any illusion genjutsu of that rank and require 35 Will Power to perform. There are two rules concerning these genjutsu. They must allow at least a post long grace period where the target can form their hands to make the kai seal in the event they realize they are in a genjutsu. The strength required to break out of the illusion is equal to the requirements to perform the kai for the genjutsu. For example, a C-rank genjutsu requires 10 in control to perform kai, meaning it would only take 10 strength to break out of. S-rank jutsu can have additional requirements to perform, to have higher strength requirements. Yume has found a way to control his genjutsu and how they act once they have targeted his opponent. This concentration allows the user to "cancel" his own genjutsu while in reality the genjutsu goes dormant only to be triggered again. Works only for Illusions/Illusion of Force/Status/Warp/Dream Walker and to delay Overlay genjutsu and has to be triggered again between the time the genjutsu is active. Yume has to have higher control then the target in order for Sleepy Hollow to work. Rank Control Dormant B-Rank 25 B:3 Post/s A-Rank 35 B:4, A:3 Post/s S-Rank 40 B:5, A:4, S:3 Post/s SS-Rank 45 B:6, A:5, S:4 Post/s SSS-Rank 50 B:7, A:6, S:5 Dream Walker is a concentration that mixes Charge Fuuinjutsu with Consciousness knowledge and Genjutsu mastery which allow Yume to not only cast genjutsu on those half conscious but also weave the dream as he is able to dream walk. He can see what's going on and alter the Fuuinjutsu genjutsu to torture or pull back if he so wishes. Within dreams he can slow down time and wind it faster, basically extended overlay, due to time difference when someone is dreaming and special genjutsu is cast with a fuuinjutsu. This concentration counts towards Genjutsu pinnacle.

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Jutsu

NinjutsuShow

Dream EyesShow

[Musou • Forgetful You]
D-Ranked Doujutsu
Prerequisite: [Musou]
After the necessary hand seals or proper channeling, Yume will project a portion of their consciousness from his eyes as they make eye contact at a target at a speed of [Control] and a range of 10 meters. If the chakra makes contact with a target and the target has less Will Power than the user's Control, the target will forget whatever they were doing or had planned to do. However, it doesn't prevent future processes.

[Musou • Blank Space]
D-Rank Status Doujutsu
Prerequisite: Musou
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, Yume concentrates his chakra on his eyes, once ready they will twirl, this will send out a portion of their consciousness out at a speed of [Control] to a range of 10 meters. If it makes contact with the target, then Yume will elicit a debuff of -1 Will Power as they fill a portion of the target's consciousness with blank thought to slow down the target's thought process. This causes -1 Will Power in Yume for the duration of the technique. The target will be unable to clear the blank spot if they have less Will Power than the user's Control.

[Musou • Invading Thoughts]
D-Rank Status Doujutsu
Prerequisite: Musou
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, Yume concentrates his chakra on his eyes, once ready they will twirl, which will send out a portion of their consciousness at a speed of [Control] to a range of 10 meters. If it makes contact with the target, Yume can insert a single thought into the target's head. Things such as "This is a bad idea", "Don't go in there" and "Attack this." The target will be unable to discern where the thought appeared from if they have less [Will] than the user's [Control]. The user has a -1 [Will] for the duration of the technique.

[Musou • Positive Reinforcement]
D-Rank Status Doujutsu
Prerequisite: Musou
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, Yume concentrates his chakra on his eyes, once ready they will twirl, which will send out a portion of their consciousness at a speed of [Control] to a range of 10 meters. If it makes contact with its ally, Yume can insert a single thought into the target's head. Things such as "You got this", "Don't fall for their trap" and "You are trapped within a genjutsu." Their ally will be able to discern where the thought appeared from as this isn't an invasive thought but rather him assisting his allies. But if they are trapped within a genjutsu then it's a battle of the enemies [Will] vs the user's [Control]. The user has a -1 [Will] for the duration of the technique.

ShadowShow

~Eiketsu • Holding
D-rank Ninjutsu
The user will perform a sequence of hand seals and will hold the final seal, the user will send their shadow out across any surface toward a target at a speed equal to the users [Control] up to 10 meters, aiming to connect with a targets shadow. If contact is made, they can then hold the target in place, they are unable to move if their [Strength] is higher than the users [Control]. The user also cannot move whilst in this technique, lasts for 3 posts.

Eiketsu • Twin Tendrils
D-rank Ninjutsu
Yume or his shadow will perform a sequence of hand seals and will hold the final seal, Yume or his shadow will send their shadow out across any surface toward a target at a speed equal to the users [Control] up to 10 meters, aiming to connect with a targets shadow, this shadow will split into two tendrils that will pierce the targets legs and hold them in place at their [Control] = [Strength] and lasts for 3 posts.

Charge& Augment FuuinjutsuShow

Charge Fuuinjutsu • Drawing A Barrier
D-Rank Charge Fuuinjutsu
Prerequisite: Gunblade / Weapon
After placing four barrier tags in a square, the user draws a line with a weapon and connects each of the tags. When kai'd, all the tags are set off simultaneously throwing up a barrier at a strength and speed of the user’s [Control]. This barrier lasts for 4 posts.

*Fuuinjutsu • Removal
D-Rank Fuuinjutsu
After performing the necessary hand seals, the user will hold their hand over a seal, and begin to remove it. This removal will be successful as long as the user has more [Control] than that of which the Fuuinjutsu was sealed with.

TaijutsuShow

LionheartShow

Lionheart Style is a taijutsu combat style derived from the teachings of Chikara, Enzaragi, Yasu, Nehan and Hotaru, comprised of both heavy strikes, gunblade dancing strikes and acrobatics that forces the target to stay on their toes. Lionheart Style is focused on swift maneuver that aim to debilitate the enemy with ease rather than brute force, practitioners of Lionheart also utilize CQC to redirect strikes or to lock their enemies down with grabs.

• Prerequisite: CQC, Acrobatics, Perception, Stealth, Gunblade/sword

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[Trigger Discipline]
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: Gunblade
A simple taijutsu discipline that allows Yume to fight with his gunblade without the fear of accidentally triggering the weapon, with this discipline Yume can also pull the trigger whenever deems it necessary, with any of his fingers, meaning it doesn't matter what grip he holds the weapon in he will always be able to activate the weapons special abilities.

[Reload Master]
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Prerequisite: Gunblade
A simple taijutsu discipline that allows Yume to rotate the cylinder and or reload the cartridge without looking when switching bullet Yume spins the cylinder until it lands on the effect he wants and when it comes to reloading he just pulls out the entire cylinder cartridge and reloads with another cartridge, this discipline allows Yume to perform these actions on the fly and at the speed of the user's stat.

[Braver]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: Gunblade
Yume rushes his opponent, jumps while bringing his sword above his head with all the strength he can muster before finally driving the sword downwards as he falls, he combines his momentum, his strength and the descent of the jump to attempt a cleaving attack at whatever is underneath him.

[Try That Again]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: Gunblade
Yume uses his sword to deflect the incoming attacks/projectile, where the Yume side steps as they deflect the weapon/projectile away from them. Allowing them to step away or enter the target's guard, Yume uses his speed and angles rather than brute strength to overpower their attack as he uses their momentum against them. This only works if Yume's Speed is equal higher than the targets Strength.

[2x-Cut]
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: Gunblade
A simple taijutsu technique that allows Yume switch up his strike game, by torquing his body he is able to double slash to throw their opponent off their game. Yume slashes in a perfect x mark where the center meet on order to create a devastating blow, this technique can be used in juncture with other techniques to hide Yume's true intentions.

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[Fated Circle]
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Prerequisite: Gunblade: Fang, Blade covering effects.
Yume rushes his opponent, either jumps or slides toward his opponent, spins in a circle as he charges his gunblade with a bullet, pulls the trigger then sends out a 5m shockwave that cuts at [Strength].

Arial CombatShow

The Avian house teaches the fundamental skill of [Aerial Combat], which indicates the user's proficiency to efficiently utilize Aerial Combat, this allows the user to master the art of fighting while in the air, whether it's through flight jutsu or hovering, the user is unhindered and fights like a natural in the skies. This facilitates their use of related Taijutsu.

• Prerequisite: CQC, Acrobatics, Perception, Broom/Wingsuit.

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Avian
D-Rank NinTaijutsu Maneuver
A simple Nintaijutsu that allows the user to run in the air as they create small barriers under their feet that are capable of carrying triple their weight, these barriers seize to exist once they lift their foot, this jutsu lasts for as long as the user channels chakra to their feet.

Kip-up
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
A simple discipline that allows the user to always stay on their feet, whenever they fall they either roll up with the momentum or bounce back with a kip up. This mindset is maintained for as long as the user keeps the combat philosophy in their mind.

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Step Up
C-Rank Taijutsu Manuevre
The user front kicks the targets hip in order to force them to take a step back before they run up their body and leaps off their face. This jutsu is great to set up following attacks and if they manage to overpower them then they can force their targets to eat dirt.

GenjutsuShow

[Shadow Dancer!]
D-Rank Illusion Genjutsu
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, the user will force a sum of chakra to his shadow, it will start running in another direction from the user, if the the target sees the shadow running in a different direction from the user then the Genjutsu has been triggered, within the Genjutsu the shadow will move around at speeds that the brain can barely comprehend, in fact it almost appears as if the shadow teleports from place to place, this Genjutsu lasts for 4 posts.

[Erratic Shadow Distraction!]
D-Rank Illusion Genjutsu
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, the user will force a sum of chakra to his shadow, it will stretch out and attempt to grab the target, if the target sees the shadow attempt to grab them then the Genjutsu has been triggered, within the Genjutsu the shadow will split up into three tentacles that act erratic as they hunt down their target, this makes it harder to tell where the real shadow is, this Genjutsu lasts for 4 posts.

[Thick Shadows!]
D-Rank Illusion Genjutsu
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, the user will force a sum of chakra to his shadow, it will stretch towards the target, if they see the shadow perform this action then the Genjutsu has been triggered, and within the Genjutsu the shadow will expand 10 meters in all directions, making it much harder to spot the real shadow. This Genjutsu lasts for 4 posts.

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[Trust]
C-Rank Status Genjutsu
Prerequisite: Musou
After forming a set of hand seals or channeling chakra, Yume concentrates his chakra on his eyes, once ready they will twirl, if they see this then the Genjutsu has been triggered, the target will feel like they can trust Yume, especially if they keep eye contact, this can cause them to be more willing to spill the beans. This Genjutsu lasts for 4 posts.

[Johnny Would Be Proud!]
C-rank Illusion of Force
Yume starts by forming a series of hand seals, then rushes his target while focusing on a single individual in front of him. If they spot him rush them they’ll trigger the genjutsu, a shadow will rush from Yume and strike at [Will] strength, this attack is aimed towards their hip as its used to set up other attacks. The genjutsu and the effect only lasts for 2 posts.

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History

Historical AccountsShow

Yume The Dream Wanderer phpBB [video]
Yume was born before the Great War, around the time Chikara and Chie decided to flee Konohagakure's grip, they met one time and conceived Yume in modern Crescent Coalition but split up due to hunters, at first he was sent him to be raised with Chie's parents while she was out on missions scouring for Chikara to tell him the news. She managed to get a hold of Shiryoku while Yume named "Amor" was learning how to perform basics, as a gift he got to learn Yamanaka techniques from her grandparents and Nara from Chikara's side.

When the time came for his mother to make a hard decision she would take him with her on a night mission, the boy was four but closer to five at the time. She scoured until she found two bodies that resembled theirs, placed some of their clothes on the bodies then burned them, half naked they trekked to the next village, where she stole some clothes at night. Together they continued to move about, using Shiryoku to fly around until Chie placed Yume in an orphanage where he learned the harshness of reality, he learned that one had to either be strong or smart in order to survive.

After the Great War the boy was moved to another orphanage by a beneficiary that had spent ryo on the child every birthday and other celebrations, Yume moved to Iron Country where he would be under the care of Ikanbi, here, he would be taught the ways of ninjas and learn how to fend for himself for real. Having heard about the various countries now, he began to study the world and where he could find himself in it, who he was, and where he came from, when he came of age he was sent to Bashanti Garden where he would learn some jutsu, for a year he would spend training before being sent to a new orphanage when tragic struck, a couple of days before graduation.

Forcing him to celebrate it with Ikanbi and co, instead of with his new friends in Libertalis, no matter, Yume had a dream now, he was going to grow strong and wander the earth, doing good for the sake of humanity.

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Username: Kitsui
Organization Equipment: 0/0
Organization Jutsu: 0/0
Ryo: 18/50
Prestige Perks: 2/2 Fundraiser (Scaled) / [Inheritance: 500]
Stat Trainings: (16/75)

CountryShow

Mikadzuki Rengō

^{The Crescent Coalition} The people of Mikadzuki rengō were at first conflicted. Two of the countries that were peace-loving and optimistic got dragged into a war. This, combined with the refuge in the land of mercy, seeded many doubts about the country's future. However, through clever policies and cooperation, new systems were introduced and caused a massive economic boom because of the coalition's unique ability to use their combined efforts to build the three countries, mostly Dwarf and Miracle, which made it easy for people to warm up to their new rule over the years.
Libertalis & Hitogakure
Geography & Resources
Ecology/Climate:
Politics, Culture and People
Military

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Libertalis
Located deep in the southwestern savannah, part of the coalition. Libertalis is the bastion of the coalition, a marvelous stronghold of masonry and ingenuity, a beautiful city with flowing waters from bountiful rivers of the mainland, many leading to the ocean on the coast of Dwarf's capital and, by proxy, Colorwood village which is also connected to the fabled ravine. Fitted with aqueducts and other quality-of-life changes in architecture, the most intelligent of builders and architects were assigned to build such a marvelous city.

Libertalis is the capital city designed to protect the country whilst educating and training those who are eligible for conscription in the basic shinobi arts such as Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu and Kenjutsu. On the surface, the entire area may seem like a large military state within the country of Mikadzuki Rengō, which can be true as the sheer scale of the reserves and the constant disciplined military training makes sure that they are always in tip top shape. They have massive demonstrations to ensure that crime rates stay low and that invaders or potential attackers think twice before engaging with Mikadzuki. This is, after all, where the bulk of the army is trained. However, it is also just like any other capital that so happens to lean into its militaristic side.

Libertalis is still a sprawling city filled with tradesmen, craftspeople, and diplomats alongside the large army that had been built over the years. No matter where one looks, the city looks filled with on and off-duty soldiers, easily identifiable by the one or multiple articles of military clothing that are required to be worn, even by off-duty soldiers. This can make it so that the village is almost filled with an unorthodox number of Legionnaires around, giving the feeling of being almost surrounded by soldiers, giving an aura of safety to the citizens but unease for those that plot against Mikadzuki Rengō.

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Hitogakure no Sato
Literally, "Village hidden by the people" as it's technically visible but completely restricted to access to the regular citizens, thus being obscured and "hidden" by the surrounding people. The village is only accessible to those that have clearance to pass, which is the most promising, loyal or other highly valuable qualifiers are allowed, Seeing as an absolute necessity to keep certain high valued information, equipment or individuals safe. This section is located and walled off by being built lower altitude but with massive walls, due to the dugout it allows for parts of the river to be turned into a free flowing waterfall of the natural rivers and allow them access to aqueducts andwater irrigation systems. The walls are constantly patrolled and observed for anyone fly above the restricted zone, and will be shot down if they are unidentified, essentially making the village a "no-fly zone"

Hitogakure's purpose is not only to protect high-value information, more direct and important briefings and battle plans, and such as country secrets, but also to train legionnaires from mere samurai-like professional soldiers to more ninja-like Immunis enforcers. Those that do particularly well are sent to Blackpoint for further training to prepare for the exams. Those that succeed are sent back home to live in Hitogakure and freely allowed to explore the world as they see fit, so long as it doesn't interfere with their enforcer obligations. The inside Hitogakure resembles Libertalis in many ways, with multiple smaller homes designed for one or multiple enforcers with multiple training rooms, mess halls, and anything else one needs to create a successful ninja village.

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Geography & Resources:

The united countries that allied themselves or were captured by Setsuzoku were already diverse in their own right, so the unification of the different states made the entire country as a whole very diverse, depending on which cardinal direction resides. Starting from the general and center of the coalition mostly comprises tempered coniferous forests. The northeast and the center area are also close to Miracle Country and its sprawling beautiful cities of trade.

Starting at the northernmost point of the coalition, it is where the Land of Sakura resides. With its rich cherry blossom forests and prominent samurai culture, the Land of Sakura was the only country that went to war and was defeated by Setsuzoku. It retained its Samurai culture with the exception of its Daimyo. Because of its history, Land of Sakura primarily deals with blacksmiths, armorsmiths, and swordsmanship academies.

While also providing highly trained warriors for the country. The Samurai and people of Sakura were at first very spiteful towards the new regime, but with the new policies and economic boom. People's opinions have shaped towards more positive views over the years, seeing Setsuzoku as saviors of a dying country.

Traveling down to the southwest which is where Dwarf State resides.

Southwest Mikadzuki rengō/West DwarfShow

West Dwarf resides in Mediterranean forests and woodland and is the location of the capital city in the state of Dwarf Country: Colorwood Village. The western coast of Dwarf now houses one of the main coastal trading areas. Expanding from a humble fishery village where opportunities for young sailors existed. It's now a location for import and export trade, expanding the economy and culture greatly. East Dwarf is home to tropical coniferous forests contrasting the woodlands of the western region of Dwarf.

East Dwarf has a completely different type of terrain than West Dwarf, and is, for the most part, less inhabited. Because of the fact that there are fewer people, the East Dwarf's natural resources were mostly untouched save for the westernmost region of it; this has changed as the demands have increased in order to support the necessary infrastructure due to the expansion. Where a specific tree called the Kokirot is harvested for various purposes, but mostly for its excellent candlewick-making properties.

Located towards the west, southwest, and center of the coalition rests Miracle State,

Central most western part of Mikadzuki rengō/Miracle StateShow

where the sunset is a bit lengthier and more gold-looking than anywhere else. Much of the north and central areas of the land are made up of temperate coniferous forests around gorges and ravines, making it ideal to discover plenty of the world's most common minerals and vegetation. Due to the altitude, most of the towns live in the south, where there are more subtropical savannas. They reside at lower altitudes in order to produce more reachable trade centers and maintain border patrol. With so much flat land, there's a lot to see, making it difficult for surprise attacks because the vast flatland will inform them of what's happening ahead of time. Even though most towns reside in the south, most of the people live northward because less of their well-preserved culture has been influenced by nearby nations. Choosing to live in more forested areas at high altitudes.

Southeast Mikadzuki rengō/East DwarfShow

Traveling to the southeast is where the Dwarf resides. As stated before, this is where the west and east of the dwarf differ, with the west part being Mediterranean forests and woodland. East Dwarf is the area with Tropical Coniferous Forests. The East Dwarf experiences very low levels of precipitation and generally has a moderate temperature that hardly ever changes. While mostly mapped out and explored, the East Dwarf is filled with rich and complex biodiversity. While most people in Dwarf Country tend not to live in the harsher environments of the Eastern tropical forests, researchers frequent the area and are constantly making new discoveries about species of animals--most commonly on species of insects.

Due to their already economic power, history, and biodiversity, the crescent coalition in its entirety is incredibly rich with resources and different geography, leading to the massive economic boom both during and after the war. Trading became larger with the help of the three countries, mostly Miracle and Dwarf. The infrastructure expanded and more opportunities for people rose. Finding opportunities and jobs is more a matter of choice than a lack of one. Eliminating any doubts about the leader's competence to be able to run after the great war stopped.

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Ecology/Climate:

The northernmost part of the crescent coalition is where the Land of Sakura resides, being the only country that officially waged war ending in their defeat. This area is known for its unusually abundant cherry blossom trees with extended flowering and blooming periods. Giving it an almost ethereal landscape.

The Northeast and Center of the coalition are mostly forestry plateaus with gorge-based landscapes. Generally, the mornings are misty and the evenings are longer in areas closer to the westward horizon (the ocean), licked with remarkable golden highlights. It has warm summers and vaporous but cool winters and falls. In the spring there's plenty of cold rain to go around, which is perfect for its temperate coniferous forests. Having a very high altitude, and being within the section of the world where warmth happens to be more prevalent, Miracle Country is truly in a miraculously blessed position. Here the sunset is a bit lengthier and more gold-looking than anywhere else. This part of the country is ideal for discovering plenty of the world's most common minerals and vegetation.

Most of the animals are short and forest-based, which can range from Bears, Moose, Owls, and Wolverines. The northern center of the land contains caves, both found and uncharted, that appear either on the cliff-side against the open ocean or littered within the teeth of the nation's thickest ravine, the Fabled Ravine, located in the southwest area. Due to the richness of their resources, with creek-making waterfalls, import happens to not be that important, further increasing the economic power of the coalition. Since ancient times, there have been explorers who sought after and left plenty of treasures inside arcane ruins. Most tend to be in the cul de sacs of valleys, while many are located alongcliff-sides by the ocean and inside caves hidden within the land's gorges.

The Southwest of Miracle houses a Subtropical savannah. This is also where most towns reside, with the people opting to live in the more densely populated northern part of the Miracle state due to the harsher environment and animals typical to savannah biomes.

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Politics, Culture and People:

People are now referred to as Jiyūjin/Freedomites or People of freedom when talking about the people, but when talking about them individually or state wise, they say which state they were originally born as a whole was conflicted at first. The people of Miracle and Dwarf had mixed feelings. While they did feel safer because of the security Setsuzoku brought, they also had doubts about the country's legitimacy when they went to war, which conflicted with their own ideologies. The Samurai of Sakura, bruised from their conflict with Setsuzoku, harbored resentment. However, a massive paradigm shift has begun to shift people's views over the years as the country’s collective security, power, and wealth increase with the combined efforts of every state. New opportunities arose for humble people. Thus, diverse opinions on the country started to shift as an economic superpower grew mostly from the combined efforts of miracles and dwarfs, as their landscape was effectively self-sustaining with an abundance of resources, able to export an immense amount of resources with little worry about import due to the self-sustaining nature of the country's landscape.

Due to the shift in power, a new regime has brought with it new politics. Setsuzoku acts as the main overseer of the country, equivalent to a board room, taking suggestions and approving of what the "speaker" brings as suggestions on how to proceed. Enzaragi is the main leader and general of the legionary army with the title of Tsukikage, with a second hidden kage, who oversees Hitogakure, Blackpoint, and the enforcer division; mercenary work. This kage is hidden from the citizens as a second measure to essentially have two kage should one die, but it also spreads the authority to make sure no one completely takes over, as it can allow them to do anything as they please without question. Chikara, being the current leader, keeps a watchful eye on Hitogakure with his doujutsu.

The people are allowed to vote for an elected leader known as “The Speaker", a man known as Shinzo who acts as a spokesperson for the people. This "speaker" has a five-year term before an election is held. Proposing ideas, new laws, country-wide plans, etc. The speaker has assistance from their council. These counselors are also leaders of their own state within the country. This means Setsuzoku still has the final word to some extent but has to consider what the speaker and citizen say before presenting, meaning that any problem is approached with caution. Meaning the individual still has massive sway and agency within the country. Ensuring that even if the country is technically mostly militarily run, the people still have the ability to self-govern.

Complete religious freedom exists within the country and has even built monasteries for Enzaragi's new and reformed Jashin. "Empathic Jashin", as he calls it, is based more upon relieving pain, empathy through shared suffering, and learning to be resilient to pain. These monasteries are protected due to the stigma surrounding Jashinism.

The country is open and free to both Missing Ninja, Village Ninja, Samurais and Ronins, but it’s strictly outlawed to exchange information or attack each other. Should this happen, the military will immediately arrest information exchangers or arrest the individuals involved with fighting. Upon arrest, the Supreme Court composed of Setsuzoku will send an official and determine the sentence of the assailants. This only goes for incredibly serious matters, such as the killing of a village ninja, and courts are run statewide for smaller matters and more internal matters. Should a killer escape, a contract will be placed offering bonuses to whoever brings them back dead or alive. Also, a permanent ban on the country will be placed.

Food, medicine, housing that isn’t sold or being used in hospitals, and such are given to those in need of the country's welfare and prosperity system, where there is also a program that provides assistance in finding jobs, skills, and education necessary to help contribute to the better meaning of society. Should no jobs be found, joining the military is also a popular option as there are benefits to joining. The elderly are provided state-funded pensions, allowing the elderly who have helped the country to retire in peace.

During summers they have the opportunity to experience country-wide festivals, one during the summer solstice and one at the end of the summer, both are spearheaded by Chikara, while other festivals are thrown to celebrate academy graduates. These festivals promote fertility and unity, to make sure that the country not only prospers but also allows musicians working with the military to spread information to the crowd without sounding too many alarms.

These festivals are performed all over the country, while the largest festival is performed in the heart of Libertalis, inside the massive coliseum. This is also where they have gladiator fights and various events, because nothing pleases the masses more than live events to break away from mundane life. Music events are held each weekend, while the bigger shows are held once a month.

Due to the country's open creation, many citizens have their own celebrations, which are slowly turned into national ones and allow their citizens to take in more holidays. This is to promote freedom within the different states and to allow the citizens to not only grow closer but give them the opportunity to learn from other cultures as the countries are built around the prosperity of growth.

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Military

Setsuzoku is the true head of power, acting as the leader of the main professional army and mercenaries that are spread throughout the country. Benefits are given to those who attend and it’s highly encouraged. On-duty soldiers are allowed to have other trades and work so long as it doesn't interfere with their military schedules and routines. Even mercenary work is allowed so long as it doesn't interfere with the interests of the Crescent coalition. Crossing this line is considered treason as they are professional soldiers of Mikadzuki rengō but are then agents that can be employed by other countries and individuals.

Off-duty soldiers are required to wear at the very least something to indicate that they are a soldier, mostly patches or other things such as boots and sandals that are quite comfortable and help with daily life.

The recent changes that have come to the country and its need to quickly grow its army without compromising the lives of Jiyūjin. Every single healthy person aged 16 and upwards, man or woman, is eligible for conscription for about a year of training before being released into civil life whilst still being part of the legionnaire reserves should a particularly desperate need for mobilization be required. Every year for a short period, usually 3 to 6 months, the residents are retrained and have certain military demonstrations paraded to show the strength of the coalition.

Every single soldier gets great benefits for actively choosing to be part of the army. This even extends to convicts and criminals. They are allowed the choice between serving their sentence as usual or being a free man but having to serve mandatory military service for half their sentence. These convicted legionnaires are kept watch with a close eye should they try to escape or further commit crimes, possibly leading to execution if a particularly heavy offense has been committed.

The two main branches of the army are the standard Legionnaire route acting as police and soldiers within the country being the main bulk of the army. Those that are low-ranking help patrol towns and cities, mid-ranks keep supplies in check, and high-ranking deal with borders and large cities such as Heaven City and Libertalis.

First division: Legionnaire

Safety is key for the Jiyūjin, seeing as that was the reason they joined in the first place. The legionnaire has a training regiment closer to samurai teaching with mostly taijutsu, and kenjutsu teaching with minor chakra manipulation from the teachings in Libertalis. To accommodate for the shorter dwarven conscripts. They are issued more specialized equipment, such as large shields with a small slope to protect them from overhead strikes with small windows to allow for better vision. Using dwarven ingenuity and master craft skills to their advantage. For more offensive weapons and longer to medium-ranged spears and other longer polearms to make up for the reach. These can be used with either one or two hands. Those that use one hand are always equipped with a shield. However, every dwarven soldier is equipped with daggers for sidearms and closer engagements, using their shorter stature for grappling to deliver vicious attacks at close range. Those that aren't mainly from dwarves have more standard equipment and tactics.

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Second division: Immunis Enforcer

The second division of soldiers is known as the Immunis Enforcer division. The enforcer division is closer to classic ninja teachings with a focus on tactics employed by ninjas. Those who are trained at Hitogakure no Sato after becoming a Legionnaire first or showing greater potential with chakra control. Minor missions unbeknownst to the enforcer's trainees are orchestrated in order to test the resolve of those undergoing training, ensuring that they are worthy of joining that division. Those who succeed are then sent for further training at Blackpoint, where the most intense training for graduation to prepare for the academy is done.

Kage Trials

How one takes on the position of either Tsukikage or Hibitokage has to not only be equivalent to not only to S-rank as a start, but has been shown to have a long career that demonstrates his loyalty to Mikadzuki rengō to even think about considering taking on either position. To begin qualifying through a series of trials that seek to test every aspect of the person that seeks to claim either title.

The first Tsukikage test is the trail of spirit, will take place, which is essentially a meeting for the council to get a deeper analysis on the prospect and after a series of questions, both kages must approve before proceeding to the next line of trials.

The second is the trail of the mind where they will meet with the current speaker and the rest of the governors of each country to discuss policies and other political questions, which are done to ensure that the candidate has their wits about them, that they are able to compromise, negotiate and generally steer the country towards a clear direction, so they know they won't throw the country into turmoil. At the end of the second trial, they go through a simulated battleplan to see if they possess the abilities to command an army.

The third and final test is the trial of the body. Really straightforward. It is a duel to test the power of the candidate. Everything is allowed. The goal is to win by any means necessary. It's expected that the candidate must be able to put up a competitive fight. If war or a battle should ever break out, the coalition can not be left in the hands of an overtly weak leader that can be killed at a moment's notice. Should they succeed, then, like Tsukikage, they would have a large inauguration party.

If they are going for the Hibitokage role, then they only need to complete the simulated battleplan, get the approval of the organization and fight the previous Hibitokage for the role. The last part is to be accepted by the standing Tsukikage. The new Hibitokages inauguration will only be seen by those within Hibitogakure no Sato.

List of Coalition LeadersShow

Number	Tsukikage	Hibitokage	Speaker
1st	Jinsoku, Enzaragi	Nara, Chikara	Kohaku, Shinzo

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Oh, how his youthful days played in his mind as he stared over the edge of Hitogakure no Sato, Libertalis was a beautiful city and if he went after what he recollected then nothing in the past would compare to this, his young emotions had yet formed well enough to establish a true connection to this place, but the scent and music did create anchors in his mind. The boy sniffed the air as he lept down the wall, walking down the long walk path towards Libertalis he passed the guards, and due to his special access (one which only a handful knew of, frankly, even Yume had no idea why he got special treatment.)

He thought it was because of his shadow, but lately his "Twin" had been behaving, especially around crowds, so it couldn't be that... Could it have been the eyes? No, the truth was deeper than that, his heritage had been kept under tight nit, and he had been moved around from country to country via adoptions and beneficiaries, having him thrown into different schools and homes, the last pit stop had been Crescent Coalition and the Bashanti Garden.

Here he got to truly learn the arts of Ninjutsu. He vaguely remembers the Yamanaka training he did as a four-year-old and Nara around five, he mostly remembers his grandparents whom he misses dearly and wishes he was near, this random beneficiary had ripped him out of his roots and planted him wherever they went. He had been warned that the world wasn't safe, that they needed to always stay one step ahead of some unknown enemies but from his perspective the only one devastating his life was the beneficiary, the person who continuously made their own selfish choices that affected his life, to the point where Yume had trouble keeping friends, yet funnily enough he didn't seem to have a problem making them. He had issues letting people in, for what was the point if they were going to end up going their separate ways? Why tell this friendly person heartfelt stories if they will never see each other again? They would have to carry a memory that would inevitably end up weighing them down.

Ideally, Yume would want to punish this person, but first, he would like to know what was going on, why was he kept under the loop and why was he continuously being shipped around. Those were the questions he wanted to ask, but first, find out what was making that delicious smell! Yume wandered by the nose, bumping into people and apologizing as he continued until he reached a bakery, the sweet-savory scent of fresh baked goods made the dreamer's stomach curl.

"How much for a chocolate cookie?"

"20 Ryo." The burly man scratched his rear before sniffing his fingers, causing Yume to question if he should purchase the cookie or not.

"I have.... " He reached for his pouch and could only produce 11 Ryo, which was far below the 20 the man asked for. "Can I perhaps buy half?" Yume looked away shyly.

The shopkeeper was about to decline the boy before his eyes met with a guard who sternly looked at him and then at the boy before they both landed on the cookie. "For you lad, it's free." Yume was stunned, he slowly dropped his arm and put the ryo back in his pouch. What a wonderful luck we are having today, aren't we? Yume looked back with delight, he didn't question why but instead just grabbed the goodie and bowed."Thank you very much! I will enjoy this as best I can!" With that Yume ran off but he didn't forget to properly show respect to the man."Oh! And I will recommend this place to my friends!"

Yume stopped by the top of a square building with a rounded rooftop, it overlooked a bazaar that was still full of action, outside the city, the Savannah covered for miles, apparently there used to be a giant eagle that lived around these parts that kept an eye out on the area, Yume hadn't seen it but dreamed of the day he could soar on an eagle, unbeknownst to him, he was dreaming of footsteps already taken by those who came before. He chomped down on the bakery and savored the taste, giddy with energy, "Woohoo!! So tasty!" The boy was overfilled with joy and reached out for the skies, Yume was living the dream, yet he had no idea for he had yet to learn to become a dreamer of the day.

Yume stopped and spotted the "Bug-Man" that reminded him of home, see, in Konohagakure, there was this clan of which he had forgotten the name, this clan supposedly controlled bugs much like the man before him, Kemuri was making his way through the bazaar, interestingly throughout the year, he had noticed that he always left his bugs behind whenever he went around a large crowd. Perhaps his bugs eat people... Ew... Yume stuck out his tongue in disgust, he scratched his little nose and giggled before pushing his pelvis forward, he landed on the ground below and scurried his way toward Kemuri. He had an idea, he was going to play a prank on the "Bug-Man" Yume planted the half-eaten cookie in his pouch as he continued to scurry away. Maybe they'll enjoy the sugar instead, perhaps he...*Giggles* dips his hand in the bakery. He almost couldn't contain himself, once he was out of eyesight and earshot he would let out a giggle that almost took him out.

The dreamer stopped after a hot minute to inspect the architecture that somehow awed him and made him feel poor and out of place at the same time, the boy touched the cold marble as he hid from the heating sun, he was amazed that humans had figured out a way to have their cake and seemingly eat it too. He wondered why they used to have so many buildings made out of trees and concrete in Konoha but figured that different cultures had different attitudes and access to different materials, which probably led them to have independent opinions on what they found beautiful, such as buildings, clothing, etc.

He wondered what he was truly learning from moving around so much, was it that there was no place on earth, no matter how solid, built out of marble or not, could change? That everything change? Was it that he was a child of the world and everywhere was his home? But why didn't he feel at home? He didn't feel safe, no matter how many legionnaires marched the streets, the citizens of Libertalis might have felt secure but not Yume.

"Stay a while and listen." He stopped to listen to a tune being played by a man strumming a phonograph music box, the thing was half his size with a large brass speaker that played the tune. He must've been one of the happiest man he had ever seen.

"Alright, go ahead." Yume crossed his arms and began to listen to the song, his shadow danced behind the Phonograph Man, enjoying the tune and even adding a charade to the music.

"There once was a young man who traveled the world, searching for a job, somewhere to settle on earth. He rode on a bird, he sang, you might have heard. With an army, he rose, his companion they chose, while their friendship grew close. " Yume was beginning to follow the story, he connected that he was singing about the so-called "creators" of this country. "Well life was never easy, for it all depends on whom you are pleasing. War, be the season, actions happen for iniquitous reasons, blame follows them through their mission, until that final battlefield, losing their vision, time has made a weighed final decision, where deals become dishonorable superstitions." Yume was getting lost but so far he enjoyed the tune, the words could've fit a bit better but he couldn't complain. "So stay a while and listen, for your fortune you will next time get to admission."

Yume leaned forwards and gave him the last of his ryo before turning around to leave, the old man promised that they would meet again and then thanked him for the change, Yume was just glad that he got to enjoy some music, besides, what was he going to do with the ryo? He couldn't buy more tasty treats, I should've kept that cookie for myself. Yume sighed.

He pressed down the ally and continued until he bumped into "Him", a man that seemed to be following his every move ever since he moved here, neither of them had shared words and both were wondering what made the other special, Yume wondered what was so special about this man's music and the man wondered why Chie had gone lengths to make sure that this kid was safe, she had assured him that it wasn't her child, nor his, so why to go the extra length? No matter. "Out of the way kid, got matters to attend to." Chikara didn't like the feeling he got when the two of them shared eye contact for too long, and Yume didn't like to be around his presence either.

"Yeah, I am sure a DJ or two is urgently waiting for you." Yume retorted as his head tilted back, focusing on walking down the alley, his hands were in his hood pockets, Back to minding my own business. Yume stopped as Chikara spoke one final time. "You are a funny kid, I see wonderful things in your future, don't lose your path and I am sure you will achieve greatness." Chikara vanished into thin air, appearing like he had just teleported to the much slower kid, those words rang deep in his heart yet he had no idea why. Why would this stranger's words carry such meaning? Yume grunted and continued to walk the path back to Hitogakure no Sato, he was going back to training, graduation was coming and he wasn't going to fail now.

So far, so good, he continued into Bashanti Garden and stopped by the first free training ground, the others had been preoccupied with ninjas in the making, true ninjas and legionnaires. Yume stopped to meditate before he started his training, as the scroll he had been gifted told him, it was during these times that he could center himself and his shadow could return to him, once they connected training always became easier, for the twin didn't have to drain any extra chakra from him. He took a final deep breath before he let it all out.

He rose to a standing position and began his training, he had to grow stronger, he had to become someone so that he could finally have the strength to figure out why everyone was keeping secrets from him. He continued to stretch and press his shadow until the sun moved right above him, the clouds were parted so all the heat landed on top of his head. The small roofs helped give them shade and the white floor made it bearable to even walk barefoot, which was one of the things he enjoyed being when no one was around, he felt closer to nature when his feet touched the earth, the marble flooring would have to do in this case.

"I see that Jashin has blessed you with the ability to part with your shadow." Yume sprung to action, he recognized that voice, it was the Tsukikage, he first saluted then bowed, and his shadow followed suit but in 3D instead of being attached to his feet, and flat.

"Yes, sir! I was blessed with a "twin" if one can say so, a sentient shadow." Yume kept his head low, he had only ever seen the man's face a handful of times, only whenever he thought he could sneak in a peak while Enzaragi was busy. Him bowing came naturally because he had always seen the other soldiers look down, it wasn't that he had ever demanded it but something soldiers seemed to do.

"No need to bow, kid, carry on with your training, I see great things in your path, especially since Jashin, again seems to have blessed you." The Tsukikage laughed as he walked down the large open pathway, he seemed to be inspecting the armies training, stopping by every training ground, handing out tips, or scolding people, Yume felt lucky that he got graced by his presence, especially after everything he had heard about the man.

"I will do my best, sir!" Yume stopped bowing once the Tsukikage left his presence, he let out his breath before he fell back on his rear, he had only pretended to still have energy when in reality he was exhausted from all the training. Yume looked up at the sun, still pondering why he was going through all of this. The moving, the privilege, the training, all of it had to have a meaning and he was going to get to the bottom of this, one way or another.

No matter where I go, I keep meeting these people who everyone looks up to, yet they keep saying the same thing. What is this Greatness they speak of? Yume was just a regular kid in his eyes, a military kid who had to move camp from camp but still, one who still believed in what was good and that everyone was stronger together, he had no ambitions of "Greatness" so for now these words would ring hollow.

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The sun was unexpectedly clouded by what appeared to be a mist, a strange occurrence around these parts especially around these parts, the alarms were ringing, waking Yume up from his wonderful dream. He dreamt about a beautiful place where there was no violence, where kids roamed free, where the world was still, but no, he was awakened to what appeared to be an attack. The dreamer was quick to rush up the walls that separated the two cities and peered at the mist, it was hard to spot what was happening but rumors were that Kemuri was pushing back the invader.

His heart was pumping for he feared that someone had finally come to take down what the people had built, but with Kemuri pushing back, the kid quickly thought about what he could do to assist. "This came earlier than expected, Alright, men! You know your orders, clear the streets, and set up the traps, Fuuinjutsu team knows what to do! Move out!" Enzaragi was quick to gather the men and bark orders, telling them to round the city and send the citizens home, next order of business was to place the Tsukiton barrels in the sewers.

Yume had snuck into the military crowd, listened to the Tsukikage's orders then followed the barrel team, he and his shadow assisted in carrying it, the weight was almost unbearable but together with his twin he managed, worse was the fumes that emanated from them, slowly but surely poisoning his mind, luckily the makeshift gas masks they had been received helped alleviate most of it, but the fact that it still seeped through a bit told him that these gases were powerful. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of this. Yume carried it to the nearest manhole and left it to the two Legionnaires who would bring it down.

He gave his shadow a high five, turned to look at the battle, and spotted the electric charge from the bugs lighting the mist, "Whoa! Look at him go!" Yume was cheering on Kemuri from a distance and doing whatever he could to make sure his retreat would be a trap for those dumb enough to try to take them down. The kid chuckled before being dragged away by Ishizuka, he knew who Yume was and how important it was to keep him alive. "You are coming with me young one, war is no place for children."

Yume struggled and protested, his twin even yanked at his body but was forced after by the shear strength Ishizuka possessed, he dragged the boy with ease, and no matter how he struggled he wouldn't get away from his grip, although, interestingly enough he wasn't hurting the boy, he had grabbed with precise strength that told Yume that he truly didn't stand a chance against this man. "Come on Ishi!—" Yume was yanked closer by Zuka. "I told you not to call me that, call me Zuka if you must, otherwise address me as Ishizuka-Sensei." The samurai continued to pull Yume towards the large gates that would take them into the hidden village.

Yume spotted the massive waterfalls that separated the grounds between the villages, the giant hole that would force enemies to fight in a specific manner to take advantage of the situation, one which they planned for. "Let me help, that's the least I can do—" Another yank from the samurai. "I will not risk having you die on my watch, no, they don't need any more pain." Ishizuka wasn't allowed to tell Yume who he was, that was for him to discover in due time, the warrior knew that if it got to his head too early then the could grow up with a screw loose that could cause great harm.

So there he was, being dragged past soldiers who ran a mile a minute carrying barrels of poison that would slow down their enemy's approach, Yume's only wish was to help, sharing a look caused the samurai to sympathize, taking him in through the second doors into the village, he turned left and pushed him towards the wall. "You want to help? Help them place the seals on the wall, I'll stand by and protect you, if I say we go, we go, no ifs or buts! Got it!" Yume repeated the last part with a bright smile and a salute like the soldiers around here did before he turned around and looked at the massive white wall. Whoa, this is going to be a task, but we got this, don't we? Yume and the twin shared a nod.

"Sir, can you teach me what I need to do, I have some proficiency in Fuuinjutsu and wish to assist." The young boy would stand at attention at the nearest high command, impressed by the young boy's discipline and bravery, Goron would guide him through the steps and set him out. "Now remember, don't overdo yourself, focus on creating the details, and we'll solve the rest." They finished with a salute and Yume was off. He started by his corner and followed the scroll's instructions, he knew that at his current level, he wouldn't be able to form the entire thing on his own but with the guidance of experts he would be able to do his share.

Gently and diligently the boy followed the lines and curves, drawing the seal as he applied whatever chakra he could spare for the Fuuinjutsu, his shadow crept back to its stationary position and drew as little chakra as possible, allowing Yume to solely focus on the task at hand. He watched as the others drew theirs with ease, but what he focused on was the details of how they were designed so that he could copy them and then allow someone else to fill the rest. He knew that an outline was better than nothing and as long as he drew the lines straight, whoever would fill them up would have a breeze drawing one of these outlines.

Yume thought back to the Fuuinjutsu training he had received at Bashanti Garden, and was glad that he at least got down to the basics, he had noticed how a few failed to be able to pass the exam and was scared that he would as well, but due to his proficiency he was allowed to even assist them to set up their defenses. All I need to do is focus on one thing at a time and with due time I will be able to help in the front lines, although... Yume couldn't deny that putting up the fuuin didn't feel great, he felt like he was doing something with the training he had received, and knew that not everything was about applying force to the enemy, one's powers could be used to set up traps as well.

Medical ninjas started to gather in the courtyards, The Tsukikage made his appearance again, standing deep within the hundreds of healers, "You all know what to do, heal those that need, spread the medicine and return to get the inner soldiers! Move out!" Enzaragi carried a couple of pills on him, he looked at a couple of pills before disappearing in the wind. Yume blinked and just felt how a pill was going down his throat, his mind soon cleared from the poison yet the Tsukikage was nowhere to be found. That man is fast! Yume chuckled as he continued to paint the wall.

Ishizuka watched for a while and was proud of Yume, but felt anxious to get him to the bunker, the longer they stayed up top the longer he was in danger. "Alright, kid, that's enough, come with me now." Ishi pulled on Yume and nodded at Goron then continued into the main building, the dreamer struggled but it was in vain. "—Come on, I was doing so good!"

"I told you that there would be no questioning, no ifs, no buts." Zuka continued down the main hall, passing through the beautifully decorated main hub, which were open gateways that led to different facilities, botanic gardens, labs, training centers, offices, and much more. Yume had never been inside and was stunned by the craftsmanship but didn't get the opportunity to take it all in before he was pushed inside an elevator that would take them down three floors and into a dinky hallway. Here they continued down the single path to a massive Kouton vault door, the bunker that belonged to the V.I.P., a mighty door that frightened Yume a little, for why would he be stationed if Kemuri was fighting back the invaders?

"Just in case." It was as if Ishizuka could read his thoughts, the vault door worked its mechanics and slowly opened. "How come they spread poison all over the city and walls, won't that affect the citizens and our soldiers?" Yume finally questioned the Tsukikage's methods, he dared not in front of the Leggionares as the Kage had eyes and ears everywhere. "That's why he was sending out the medics, they are spreading the cure."

"But... How will the new people suffer?" Yume looked around the massive food storage that was to be his new bunker, there was a kitchen, a small gym, and multiple bedrooms. Unknown to the kid, he wasn't alone, there were other official people here as well. "They will be vetted and once approved given the medicine so they can roam in and out freely."

Yume sat down next to Ishizuka and nodded, "Okay, I can see that working. Probably a bit taxing but on the other side you can be pretty sure about who comes in and out." Yume slowly slid down.

"That's the thought pattern.