Having body flickered away, Masato had only moved to the edge of the property near a garden. As he sat perched upon a limb overhanging the estates greenery, a cloud seemed to be cast over his head. Regret flowed like water, he sulked silently upon the branch. ' what the hell was I thinking?!' He thought to himself. He had no ill thought of the villagers, nor the jinchuriki. Sonyo's words had, over time cut very deeply once he had time to collect himself. As he sat silently he took notice of Sonyo who had stormed off to the very gardens he found him near. His guilt overwhelmed him, comparable to his pride which nearly forebade him from approaching. Almost.
Masato leapt down with a thud, proving his lack of grace. Surely his landing would draw attention to himself. When Sonyo would turn to look she might be taken by surprise by him. Masato seemed to have put himself in a position nobody would have ever suspected him capable of. Bowing. As he bowed deeply, his nose pressed the earth, sitting on all fours. Giving things a moment of silence to gather his words, he spoke. " you were right about me. My stupidity has been more than most in the village..."he paused. Continuing to gather his words. Choking on them almost. I... care for people here. It was not my home growing up... but there are people here who I would lose myself to protect Masato still wasn't sure what sort of anger had possessed him to speak so out of character. Besides his anger, honesty had always been his most predominant trait, unburdened by hurting others feelings. " Even if I can't show it..." he said, his voice trailing off. "...I have the utmost respect for Nariomi-Sensei and yourself. "His fists curled into balls as he fought back a wave of emotional pain, something that seemed to be ever growing as of late. He sat in silence, awaiting her response. Even if she was unable to forgive him, part of him hoped for understanding. Rage was an inherent trait he struggled with daily. It was what promised to keep him from achieving his potential if it were to remain unchecked.
Arguing. A LOT of arguing. That's primarily what he heard from the inside. After a particularly loud bit, the doors were thrown open and he came face to face with a small woman who seemed to have bits of paper floating around her. They stared at each other for merely a second before she strode past him. As the woman walked past, Karuto quietly said "Thanks for the door..." And walked into the estate in turn. As he did so two others passed him. One, a small blonde kid and the other a white headed male "T'sup, fellas?" He said, doing the typical 'guy nod' as he passed the two.
Getting a few paces away he stopped and looked around. Remaining in the courtyard, he could see in one corer what looked to be a garden. In this area a shinobi was bowing to a female.
A female was the Raikage. Peopled bowed to the Raikage. Logically, she must be the Raikage!
Proud of deducing her identity before even meeting her, the muscled-up Sherlock Holmes walked over to the Garden was well, bowing before Sonyo as well "Hey Missus Raikage!" Rising from his bow, he placed his hands on his hips, smiling "Just wanted to introduce myself, my name's Karuto Raiken" He gave her a thumbs up at this point "The Sand Villages newest genin...if not, the largest" The Raiken said, giving a hearty laugh at his version of a joke. The kid was totally unaware of the tension in the air, or the recent arguments. In fact, he was so blissfully ignorant of the situation it was entirely possible his jovial nature would come off as patronizing! Would Karuto get a smile of a slap?! Time would tell!
"Man and Spirit alike tell me I cannot withstand the storm…"
Theodin ran like a madman through the streets of Suna, not paying any attention to the people around and through the gates of his mother’s large estate, his long hair and beard blowing in the wind of the village. As he reached the main house, he slowed down and carefully opened the door as he noticed some voices coming from inside, and noticing that he had ran past a couple people leaving the area on his way. As he stepped inside, his hip length hair blown back and chest length beard plastered to his chest, he’d look around at the people in the room and asked confusedly “Ummm…. What year is it?” He then noticed a strange feeling on his chest and felt at it, “What- How the F*** did that get in there?!” he asked as he pulled a rubber chicken from his beard and held it up with a totally bewildered look on his face as he looked to the room and pointed at the gag chicken.
"What they fail to realize is, I AM the Storm! "
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Strength: 4 increases Fortitude: 4 increases
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:11 am
Valbjorn
Ayame ran her hands up her face and into her hair. Why did people have to act like this? Why couldn't they just see all she wanted was to protect her village, her family, her pack? Daichi walked back over to her and put his forehead to hers. Being a leader is difficult. You make decisions that are made to protect and not everyone sees it that way. As long as you stick to what you feel is right you should never feel guilty for what you do. Ayame nodded and wrapped her arms around her friend. You are my truest and dearest friend. She said nuzzling into him. She said wiping a tear as it fell down her cheek. She moved to go to the kitchen, but both she and Daichi froze. Again with the familiar scent. It was just his residual scent throughout the house. That's all it was. But then they snapped their heads towards the gates. His voice? She ran to the gates and stopped when she was need feet from it. Her son stood there ranting about what year it was and holding......a rubber chicken. Ayame put her hand over mouth, even with the hair and beard it was still her son. Daichi ran past her and tackled Theodin to the ground licking him all across his face.
Such fire! Such intensity! Such a floppy tongue. Sadayo felt lucky to have been brushed past and had little reason to pull herself into the conversation. The matter was being taken care of. She felt the bitterness boil in her person with a claim being staked: "no one who mattered died". The large canine left a soaking strip of dog-slobber on her face. No doubt, her hair was going to stick to it. The Lady Ayame seemed to try to resolve the sour mood but so much would continue to unfold below the puppeteer's watch, little to the rest of the room: the exorcist's rebuttal to Masato's incredibly brash statement took it's toll on her little being and was driving her to leave. Leave? To leave as in go outside? Leave forever? Leave the....where ever building they were in? The little exorcist was someone she considered her friend, after all. Her wall! Why, she even gave Sadayo the meaningful purpose as a human-wall too! Sadayo began to inch forward along the beam she lay to exit the ceiling. This motion to simply scoot out of the ceiling wasn't particularly thought through and such lack of planning seemed to be something rather unlike her. Masato left. Sonyo left too after exploding (understandably) into the garden. Oh? There's a garden here? Tiny blond child left too and by the sounds of it fled after Kyomei. As the puppeteer further pulled herself from the ceiling, slowly, she saw Nariomi was leaving too. Cicada-man's here t-!"Aaugh!" The girl had gone one inch too far and was becoming distracted on top. She dropped to the floor. The pain of landing shot from one end to the other, thankfully she landed mostly on her shoulder. Still hurt her neck, though. Falling isn't really ever comfortable at a bad angle.A short and muffed pained wail. Not even her three super puffy pony-tails could have cushioned her fall. Sadayo whimpered through moans to the floor: "I'm...sorry." Her knees were bent. With her shoes suspended above the floor at least she could be noted for somehow maintaining decent manners. Her head relaxed and centered her face to settle on the floor. "I vjust wuanted vuu go houme...."
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◈ ◈ Passives
• Conductive by Nature: Metal components on puppets, within close to mid-range, are susceptible to conducting Sadayo's electrical ninjutsu during actions. • Army of One: "Additionally, their chakra strings are significantly tougher than other puppet user's, making any chakra string technique act a rank higher. For D-rank, this bonus only works for techniques D rank and lower, C-rank for C rank and lower, B-rank for B rank and lower, A-rank for A rank and lower, and S-rank for S rank and lower."
◈ Attributes:
• Efficient Fingers: Chakra cost for Kugutsu C Rank and above is reduced by 10 points. • Part of the Act: Chakra regain is increased by [10]. Increasing regeneration rate up to [15] chakra and maintaining stamina regain at [5] (applies to During Combat situations)
◈ Combat Activity: Leaving Combat 4/4 Kawarami no Jutsu and 3/3 Shunshin Available
Jutsu Active:
• • Kugutsu no Jutsu (Puppetry Technique) |Rank E •
Chakra; = : --- = # Chakra Spent: remaining ## Chakra
Chakra Regain: None :: due to the casting of ninjutsu Activity: [0/3 Activation :: SADAYO] [0/2 Activation :: Lh :: ]* ::
[0/2 Activation :: Rh :: * :: *Shadow clone activations apply; 1 activation on initial post of summoning; 2 after [# Supplementary Activation]
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[# Offensive Activation
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◈ Puppet Information
{Yūutsu 憂鬱} : Status: Inactive
- "Tear Spray" B - Rank seal :: 3 Post Cooldown :: Ready - 25 Senbon :: No Poison Applied :: Ready - Metal patchings on hands + metal fingers :: ready - Mouth :: metal :: functioning :: Ready - Blades :: ready
Sitting down so that she was surrounded in flora, it took several deep breaths to stop the her hands from shaking in anger. It wasn't like her to get so mad, but she was already short on sleep and on patience and Shukaku made her feel like her nerves were on fire. Angry tears filled her eyes, she hated what she was becoming. She could no longer be herself, no longer wear her emotions on her sleeve; it was either suppress herself or risk another violent bought of anger. There was no way she could make it out of this ordeal and still be a hundred percent herself, and it killed her inside. In a split second decision meant to save her village, she was going to lose so much of herself. It wasn't fair, it wasn't-- The sudden appearance of Masato startled her, and she wheeled to face the taller male as he approached. Her body tensed, was he here to argue with her more, to try and get her to agree with his arrogant ways?
But then he bowed to her, a deep and respectful bow she hadn't even been aware that the boy could muster. The tension in her body disappeared like the air had been kicked out of her, like a balloon being popped. For once, the kid was being sensible, and it threw her off guard. Taking a deep breath and finally regaining herself, Sonyo kneeled down and pulled Masato to his feet. Replacing the look of burning rage she had on her face before was now a soft smile, and eyes filled with compassion. "I'm no royalty, no elder; there's no reason to bow." The young woman clasped her hands in front of her, shifting all her weight on to one hip. "Your apology is accepted, Masato. I would like to offer an apology as well." Shame flickered behind Sonyo's eyes, "That outburst... that wasn't like myself. I don't like yelling, or force. I hope over time you'll get to know the real me, not this version of me tainted by the shukaku." Sonyo was about to say something else, her mouth opened to continue, when someone shouted at her from across the garden.
Wait. What?
How anyone could confuse her as the Kazekage was beyond her; she didn't have the look of a kazekage about her, the elegant strength, the firm self-assurance. How could anyone confuse her for Ayame. Sonyo's eyebrows knitted together, and she bit one of her lips inconfusion. "I uh... I'm not..." She was about to continue when she heard something she never thought she'd hear-- Theodin's voice. At first she thought that she missed her sensei so much, she was hearing delusions of his voice. But then she saw his white hair through the foliage, longer, but still him. Everything left her mind, everything; her friend was home. Offering a quiet, absent minded apology to Masato, the chunnin started sprinting across the garden. Breaking out in to the opening that lead to the gate she saw Theodin standing there, looking like a madman, with Daichi piled on top of him. "THEO-SAN." Sonyo cleared the space quickly, joining Daichi on top of the dog pile that now included Theo, tears welling in her eyes. She thought he was dead, or captured by the UHV, or worse.
But he was here. Her sensei, her best friend; he was here, he was alive.
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❖┇ Chakra :: 575 // 575x ❖┇ Stamina :: 360 // 360x ❖┇ Dorai :: 0 // 80x ❖┇ Ryo :: 9,202 x ❖┇ AC :: 22,825 ❖┇ Hyouton x ❖┇ Fuuton / Suiton x ❖┇ Shukaku Jinchuriki x ❖┇ Sunagakure ❖┇ Evergreen x ❖┇ Medic / Bloodline x ❖┇ B-Rank Chuunin
> All Hyōton users are capable of performing techniques with a single hand > Hyōton ice is hard to break or melt [ 1 rank higher to break and equal rank to melt ] > Hyouton techniques paired up with those from the Shinsetsu Clan are treated as 2 ranks higher in ability--rather than 1--for collaboration efforts > Hi Soujuu [ Ice Manipulation ]: This control allows the Hyouton user to meld dormant ice as though it were clay. Not only can it take any form the user desires, but it can also be levitated or shifted around as if it were water. It should be noted that one can only manipulate ice they themselves have made, and it must be done while holding a single handsign. Additionally, ice that is freely manipulated is not very solid, and can be broken or melted as if it were natural ice- making it a poor choice for attacking with > Girl with the Green Thumb: Halves the time of growing plants, even when using fertilizer. > Thoroughbred: Your maximum chakra pool and maximum stamina pool are both increased by {10} points, and you receive an additional {05} points to each pool whenever you rank up. Additionally, when you perform bloodline techniques above Rank D, you are refunded {05} chakra or {05} stamina, depending on which energy was used. ( If chakra was used, you recover chakra; if stamina was used, you recover stamina; if both were used, you recover both. ) > Efficiency Expert: For every rank the user increases, they can choose 1 medical technique and perform it at half the cost, to a minimum of 5 chakra. Gennin can only choose techniques D rank and lower, Chuunin C rank and lower, Jounin B rank and lower, and Konin is A rank and lower. You may only at one time, only have 1 half cost technique per rank. To clarify, you may only have 1 D, 1 C, 1 B, 1 A. > Whirlwind Training: The user trains to be better suited to dealing with the shock of landing and training the muscles of their legs and arms. This makes for faster movement and stronger kicks, raising the base level of the user's speed by one descriptive rank per learned stage of this Style. These descriptive ranks cannot be drained by the techniques in this Style. [ Descriptives gained: Increased +1 ] > Sheild of Sand: Shukaku will protect the host with Shield of Sand no matter the host's desire. > Insomniac: Forced into periods of sleeplessness.
{ Stats and Stat Bonuses }
Current Stats
Speed: Increased [ + 1 ] xx Strength: N/A [ +0 ] xx Relfex: N/A [ +0 ] xx Fortitude: N/A [ +0 ]
Was that...a f*cking chicken? Here he was, talking to the Raikage, and this dude comes running in with a chicken! Shortly after he did that, another woman, quickly followed by the Raikage, tackled him. "Hm. Must be her husband" With a shrug, he turned to the guy who was bowing to the Raikage before she ran off "Sup, dude. I'm headed to the Dojo. Let the Raikage know for me, okay? Thanks bro" And with this he walked past the dogpile, leaving the estate
Kondo Kaicho
I Tortured Sleep I
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 3:29 pm
Taylor was ready to cry once more as Kyomei rejected so completely his motions. He wasn't sure what to do. He was about to fail yet again. First with protecting Sonyo, and now with her. Was he always destined to doom so? He held back the feelings he had until Nariomi instructed him to follow the two. What was he going to do? Taylor already felt in trouble for intervening in the meeting. Was he about to get scolded? In a way which Taylor could not have ever predicted, Nariomi showed wisdom beyond his horizon. He spoke so poetically that it felt like the end of the best kind of fairy tale. It was the words Taylor didn't realize how badly he wanted to hear, to be able to form on his own. Those were the words of hope. Of everything Taylor believed blindly in. The ability to make the world better by working at it. The humility to accept ones limits, but the boldness to exceed beyond them. This was the true power of a shinobi. This man was the kind of hero Taylor named himself after.
It seemed as though Kyomei agreed. Her antics became like they were when they first met; slightly distant but still friendly. His smile returned to him. This was it. The battle was over. Well, not yet. The momentum of it all caused Taylor to forget why he was privy to it all to begin with. His heart sunk as he knew what he had to do next. He had to tell his story. He turned away from the two as he readied himself to talk to the Lord Kazekage. It was then, however, that a man out of no where appeared. He had a rubber chicken, and from the tone of the Kazekage and of Sonyo it was apparent that he was someone of high importance. It was clear to him that now was not the time to tell either of them his story. It was for this reason that he turned back to Nariomi.
"Mister Nariomi." Taylor said with a cleared voice. His youthful voice was mellowed out by deep stoicism. It was hard to look Nariomi in the eyes. He couldn't imagine trying to look at Kyomei's. He wasn't sure if she would be disappointed at him for wishing to confess to Nariomi over the village leader. He didn't know where they stood from the previous conversation, so he didn't dare to ask. "If you would rather do, well... anything else, then I don't blame you. I think though it's time for me to tell the truth of who I am. Since you are who I imagined myself one day being, I feel like it would help me to tell you." He admitted. He never would have admitted those words before. All he wanted was to sit on this knowledge and never let it see the light of day. Nariomi initially was content to do the same, saying that what a ninja does doesn't have to adhere to one's moral code. He wanted though to say it, however. Kyomei was unable to listen to him because she didn't know Taylor, and despite the bond they built over the past few moments there was no way she would listen to his pleading. In truth, she could have known him for years and still only know him the same way that he has presented himself to her. In short, he realized now, especially after truly seeing Kyomei, Sonyo, and Nariomi, that he was limiting himself on who he was allowed to be. And he felt like the best way to challenge that was to first, admit to who he wished to never be again.
Taylor Chakra: 519 Stamina: 519 Techniques Used: Stats: Strength: Genin +2 ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin +1 ll Reflexes: Genin +7 Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked One with the Chain: E-ranked Minor Control: D-ranked Pivot: C-ranked Quick Step: B-ranked Horus Chakra: 519 Stamina: 519 Techniques Used: Strength: Genin ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin ll Reflexes: Genin Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked
OOC: sorry for the repeated edits. The formatting of my post keeps ******** up.
"Man and Spirit alike tell me I cannot withstand the storm…"
Theo finally snapped out of his confusion to notice his mom’s shock at him standing there, “Hi, mom…I’m ba-“ Daichi had tackled the shinobi, landing him flat on his back with the several hundred pound wolf on his chest, licking his face. “Oh, hey there Daichi old buddy…” Theo would gasp out, struggling to breath as he started trying to wiggle free. It was then that he heard Sonyo say his name and felt more weight land on top of him, pinning him more for a moment before finally managing to get loose without losing the hospital gown he was still wearing. “Hey there, Sonyo-chan, good to see you too.” Theo then noticed that there were more people around that he didn’t recognize, and that he was only wearing that gown and looked around nervously, “Sorry guys… I guess I should get dressed…” His right hand would then twitch through a few handsigns and he’d slap his chest once and all his armor and equipment would appear on him in a puff of smoke. “There, much better… no more draft…” The man would chuckle slightly as he reached into his robe and withdraw his staff and hit the button to extend it to its full length before resting one end by his right foot and smiling around at his mother and friends, as well as the new people he didn’t know, “So….What’ve I missed?”
"What they fail to realize is, I AM the Storm! "
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Strength: 4 increases Fortitude: 4 increases
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:14 pm
He was brought to his feet, followed by a kind expression. Masato had not expected such a reaction. Still embarrassed to show himself to that degree he scowled shyly, diverting his eyes to the side as they were closer than he was used to being to people in general. Not only was the Uchiha's apology accepted, one was offered. Something Masato wasn't sure was warranted. What he had said would drive anyone to such a reaction. The sudden appearance of yet another individual would bring the moment to a close. Masato sighed as he felt the burdening emotions lifted as Sonyo moved towards her lost companion. As she was almost out of hearing distance, Masato would utter one last phrase. " I'll be rooting for you. " He said, referring to the struggle between her and the demon within. If Sonyo was able to overcome her rage brought by such a beast, so could he, permanently.
With that being concluded, Masato felt like an uninvited guest....which he somewhat was. It was time to take his leave, he would scale the garden wall, body flickering away this time for real.
__ Zhi and her miniature mob of clones arrived outside of the Kazekage's home out of a bluish blur. The lot of them stared at the raiton-protected wall and could even identify a few other chakra-supplied traps within like the golems and such. "Hmm... alright everyone!" Zhi called her clones' attention to her as she came up with a plan to get their friend like Bastet had ordered. "We cannot fail Lady Bastet! However! We shouldn't be disrespectful to Kazekage-san-sama's home either. Quite the problem! Suggestions?" She looked to all her clones who just shrugged at her or stared blankly. They were all already thinking the same thing anyway. "Bah! I know. Walls and doors! To heck with it! Let's get Taylor and Horus then make a run for it!" Zhi and her clones quietly cheered in agreement then took turns throwing each other over the wall. The lot quickly sprinted around to find Horus first since the bird was already waiting outside. The thunderbird was offered some crackers to secure compliance before he was hoisted over their heads and carried away in a jinton-powered body flicker. They'd arrive at the residential district with the rest of Team Bastet first. The other clone that had been thrown over the wall quickly located Taylor who was still with the Kazekage amongst others. She slipped up behind him with camera in one hand and a grin on her face. "HI TAYLOR!!! WENEEDYOURHELP, CMONLETSGO!!" Without any pause after her impulsive shouting she took her best friend by the arm with her free hand and dragged him away with all her might and speed. Once outside she also vanished with him into an executed jinton shunshin. Zhi and the other few clones also retreated to the residential area of the village where their assignment awaited once Taylor was secured.
_______________ ≎Out Of Context≎ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Enter & Exit
There sure were a lot of Zhi’s. Horus did not notice anything initially wrong since the girl successfully bribed him. The bird was then alarmed, however, when they all decided to upheave him. The bird gave an instinctual cry as he disappeared. Taylor swiftly turned in the direction of the cry as the real Zhi then snuck up on him. “Zhi!” Taylor exclaimed. Before he could ask what was wrong, the girl spoke. Taylor was about to voice his objection to what he knew was coming next. Unfortunately, the boy was carried off before he had his chance.
Taylor Chakra: 519 Stamina: 519 Techniques Used: Stats: Strength: Genin +2 ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin +1 ll Reflexes: Genin +7 Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked One with the Chain: E-ranked Minor Control: D-ranked Pivot: C-ranked Quick Step: B-ranked Horus Chakra: 519 Stamina: 519 Techniques Used: Strength: Genin ll Fortitude: Genin ll Speed: Genin ll Reflexes: Genin Passives: Electric Resistance Training: E-ranked
Daichi removed himself from Theodin, then proceeded to headbutt him, Where have you been? Do you know what you did to Ayame? Do you know how worried she was? Ayame just shook her head at her partner and Sonyo, but she couldn't help but smile. It was nice to see Theodin again. Took you long enough to wake up. Mind explaining to me what you did to get out in a coma in the first place? She said willing herself not to crod Theo even further. She wanted to touch him. Hold him in her arms again, but he was currently preoccupied.
The girl rolled over onto her back. Sadayo felt much better now. She hadn’t been lying there for too long just long enough to ease things back into some level of normality. It’s gonna’ hurt tomorrow though A firm grimace was plain on her face, thankfully, nobody was in the room to see it. Not a soul. Maybe a soul? This house could be haunted for all Sadayo knew. Who’s house was this? Sadayo’s frown was accompanied by mumbling grumbles as she picked herself up off the floor. Her sights set on the displaced ceiling panel which was shortly worked back into place via chakra threads. Grumbling. Sadayo didn’t take the time to snoop and just made her way for the same exit onto the outdoors she watched the others barrel out through.
The air was nice. It was a lot more quiet now than it was previously and led her to assume those who fluttered about was either devoted to something else entirely or left the confines of the property. Sadayo’s frown mellowed and she thought to try another teleport out. Anywhere was better than crashing into someone’ house. Another chance was taken. {exit to…??}
• Conductive by Nature: Metal components on puppets, within close to mid-range, are susceptible to conducting Sadayo's electrical ninjutsu during actions. • Army of One: "Additionally, their chakra strings are significantly tougher than other puppet user's, making any chakra string technique act a rank higher. For D-rank, this bonus only works for techniques D rank and lower, C-rank for C rank and lower, B-rank for B rank and lower, A-rank for A rank and lower, and S-rank for S rank and lower."
◈ Attributes:
• Efficient Fingers: Chakra cost for Kugutsu C Rank and above is reduced by 10 points. • Part of the Act: Chakra regain is increased by [10]. Increasing regeneration rate up to [15] chakra and maintaining stamina regain at [5] (applies to During Combat situations)
◈ Combat Activity: Leaving Combat 4/4 Kawarami no Jutsu and 3/3 Shunshin Available
Jutsu Active:
• • Kugutsu no Jutsu (Puppetry Technique) |Rank E •
Chakra; = : --- = # Chakra Spent: remaining ## Chakra
Chakra Regain: None :: due to the casting of ninjutsu Activity: [0/3 Activation :: SADAYO] [0/2 Activation :: Lh :: ]* ::
[0/2 Activation :: Rh :: * :: *Shadow clone activations apply; 1 activation on initial post of summoning; 2 after [# Supplementary Activation]
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◈ Puppet Information
{Yūutsu 憂鬱} : Status: Inactive
- "Tear Spray" B - Rank seal :: 3 Post Cooldown :: Ready - 25 Senbon :: No Poison Applied :: Ready - Metal patchings on hands + metal fingers :: ready - Mouth :: metal :: functioning :: Ready - Blades :: ready
Katsumi's long pink pig tails flowed in the hot desert air as she clung to the back of Nozuki. In the past year the bat had gotten so much larger, large enough that she could fly upon the females back. To be honest it was exhilarating to see everything from the air, to feel the wind in her hair. However today, Katsumi's had business to attend to. She'd graduated from the academy and needed to seek out her next assignment. To that end if was probably important to become acquainted with her ultimate superior. The Kazekage Ayame Hatake. From the air she could see several people milling about the court yard of the woman's estate. What was going on she did not know or care to.
However such things could not be avoided in some cases. Swooping down onto the road, Nozuki slowed by back flapping wings until they came to a stop on solid ground. Casually sliding off the giant bat, Katsumi pet her gently and then scratched underneath her chin for a job well done. Popping open her parasol she seemed to give it a twirl before allowing it to rest against her shoulder. While the teen walked with a certain grace and poise about her, the bat was awkward and ungainly while on the ground. It had relatively short back legs and had to use it's wings as front lags. The talon of her thumb clicked any time it hit something hard as well. However both of them stopped at the open gate, not wanting to intrude upon the scene beyond. Nozuki sat patiently behind her mistress while Katsumi simple waited patiently underneath her parasol. If she found an opening to to speak her words would be simple, "May I come in Lady Hatake?" Her voice would be devoid of emotive expression or tonal fluctuation. Just icy distant politeness.
