[center][h2][b][color=0072bc]Mirai Yumiya[/color][/b][/h2][/center]

The blue-haired girl let out a sigh of relief when Kanata confirmed that she could rescue Aneko. That was good. Mirai would have a very hard time living without her servant. She didn't know how to cook, clean, or manage time. She was surprisingly dependent on another person for someone who was pretty much an adult, though not just physically but also emotionally. Aneko was like a mother to her, or at least more of a mother than her own mother was. The wave of relief vanished when the demon mask clattered nearby. It was the one that the man who defeated her wore. It was creepy, even though the mask itself was silly and probably not actually scary to even children. And then for some reason Kanata decided to keep it, stowing it away. [color=0072bc]"Why are you..."[/color]

Then she felt the weight and pressure on her metal shoulder. A chilling and creepy presence had appeared behind the two girls. When Mirai actually looked back to see the source of the voice mocking them, she instantly recognized who it was. [color=0072bc]"Y-yakoul-sama,"[/color] she let out. The strange, cat-like man(?) was one of the famous generals of the Confederation. It was his army that defeated Konohagakure and solidified the Confederation's status as the global power. It was a powerful creature, but this was the first time Mirai got to meet it in person. And something the history lessons never taught was that Yakoul was [i]very creepy[/i]. [color=0072bc]"A s-speech? Why not just... beat them?"[/color]

It was a weak suggestion, but it was the only thing Mirai could think up on the spot. She wasn't good with people, let alone with bolstering morale like a general must have to be. There wasn't much advice she could give him, though she wasn't really aware that he didn't expect anything from her. Once he let go of her shoulder she felt the wave of anxiety leave with his hand. His presence was something terrifying, even if they were working together. Apparently Kanata was a lot more uppity once she was free of Yakoul's grip, vocalizing her offense to his remark about her lack of bust. [color=0072bc][i]I'm thankful I don't have to deal with being too small or too big,[/i][/color] Mirai briefly thought to herself, but dispelled the thoughts as the mist was raised. It was time for action. Yakoul would fight, Mirai and Kanata would regroup with more loyal shinobi after rescuing Aneko, and they would beat the Red Sages back with the combined might of the Confederation's stationed troops. [color=0072bc]"Let's do this..."[/color]

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[center][h2][b][color=ed1c24]Katsuko Moto[/color][/b][/h2][/center]

Turns out he didn't need to find any tags. Or rather: [i]Katsuko[/i] didn't have to find anything. Yuudai made his way into the building and was wreaking havoc quite nicely judging by the tremors. [color=ed1c24][i]That barrier will come down any second at this rate. That sleazy bastard that killed Tarara is gonna get it.[/i][/color] Even better the mist began to rise, allowing Katsuko to look back towards the entrance of the building and get a gauge of how the battlefield had changed since he could last see. Firstly, Seijo had engaged with a single Confederation kunoichi ([color=ed1c24][i]she better not lose[/i][/color]). Secondly, there was two girls and a cat-like person preparing some kind of attack against the Red Sages. Katsuko narrowed his eyes in their direction. [color=ed1c24]"Yakoul..."[/color] He recognized the general well. He was from Konoha, he even fought when Yakoul invaded all those years ago. This evil, twisted creature was the one that brought Konoha to its knees. [color=ed1c24][i]Now's our chance. I'll kill that bastard and then-[/i][/color]

[color=1b1464][i]"Hey, Katsuko! If that girl tries to get at me again, show her how strong you are. [b]Impress me[/b]."[/i][/color] His enraged focus was broken and he looked over to the Lady Commander. The captain clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. [color=ed1c24][i]Damn her. She's playing with me. She knows she can pick at my pride. Now I have no choice![/i][/color] With a groan of frustration, Katsuko made one large bound across the courtyard and slammed into the ground next to Seijo. [color=ed1c24]"Doton: Doryuheki!"[/color] The incoming orb of heat and chakra that was aimed towards Seijo would find itself crashing into a large wall of earth that erupted from the ground in front of Katsuko. The resulting explosion shattered the wall and sent dust and debris flying a small distance, but both Katsuko and Seijo behind it were unscathed. [color=ed1c24]"One day..."[/color] Katsuko muttered under his breath, standing upright from his previous position to search for the culprit of the attack.

He heard the crackle of electricity and looked up in time to see the bolts coming towards him and Seijo. [color=ed1c24][i]My wall won't stop lightning attacks.[/i][/color] Katsuko held his left arm out and leaped backwards from the destroyed earth wall. In this manner he was able to do two things: dodge the bolt aimed for him and use his arm to push Seijo away from the bolt that targeted her. He didn't put much force in his maneuver, so as to avoid knocking his boss over and instead just giving her a light shove forward as he moved backwards. [color=ed1c24]"Alright then,"[/color] he spoke up to Seijo, this time at an adequate volume. [color=ed1c24]"Get your ass in the building then and help that kid."[/color]

[color=ed1c24]"I'll handle [i]all[/i] of these guys."[/color]

Katsuko stood and faced the general direction of Akio, Yakoul, Kanata, and Mirai. He stood between them and Seijo and took a fighting stance. He kept stretched his left arm towards them with his palm facing them, curling his fingers in slightly, as his right arm was tucked in close to his ribs and placed his hand in a similar pose but in front of his chest instead. His legs relaxed and took a wide stance with his left foot forward and his hips somewhat lower to the ground than most forms. His gaze became fierce as his eyes darted from Akio to Yakoul. [color=ed1c24]"You people... really make me mad."[/color] He closed his eyes, only for a moment. [color=ed1c24]"I won't let anyone get in Seijo's way. None of you can get past me."[/color] [color=ed1c24][i]In retrospect, that sounded a bit corny, Katsuko. Oh well.[/i][/color] When the red-haired jonin opened his eyes they were no longer their signature red. Instead the irises had turned golden and almost seemed to have a glow about them. But, for those who saw this change, they would instantly detect a sinking feeling in their gut. The inexperienced wouldn't recognize it, but the shinobi who were very familiar with their chakra would understand that it was being drained. They may also realize that the sensation goes away the moment they look away from his eyes, or at any rate they would hopefully figure that out in some fashion.

[color=ed1c24]"Who wants to die first?"[/color]