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

[@Akai no Senshi][@GrafRoy Zeppeli][@Raijinslayer][/center]

The two chuunin were quick to understand the situation and opt for an alternate entrance. Katsuko knew they would probably set off a trap as well, but this would force the enemy to split up as well as them. Katsuko remained standing in the same spot until the rooftop entrance opened and several young shinobi appeared. [i]Now[/i] he could move around without consequence. The three Confederate shinobi that appeared before him began to spread out quickly but Katsuko already dashed towards the center one, whom decided to throw shuriken at him in an attempt to keep him at bay. That plan backfired quickly as the red-haired man flipped to the side away from the barrage, sticking his arm out in the process and [i]catching[/i] three of the shuriken between his knuckles. The moment he was back on his feet from his dodge he launched them towards the one throwing strange senbon needles at him. The needles didn't seem to be aimed directly at him, as only one stuck into his right arm and seemed to do very little to slow him down.

[color=ed1c24][i]He's trying to use a genjutsu, judging by the bells,[/i][/color] Katsuko noted, jumping straight into the air several meters to avoid the incoming fire technique. He used his other arm to remove the senbon and toss it away before returning his gaze to the rooftop below. [color=ed1c24][i]I'm just gonna take them all out at once and make a shortcut into the building at the same time.[/i][/color] He raised his left leg, coming down from the sky with an axe kick already prepared. But to make matters worse he activated his Chakra Enhanced Strength. The rooftop wasn't going to survive this attack. [color=ed1c24]"Outta my way!"[/color] Katsuko called out as he slammed the heel of his foot onto the roof. The impact immediately shattered the rooftop, sending debris and the three shinobi flying. Considering the lack of a direct hit it was very likely that they took little to no damage, but the chaos and confusion coupled with the distance they'd get would provide a brief reprieve from their attacks. The shinobi were knocked off the building completely, though it wasn't like they would be particularly injured from the event. Just dazed and shaken.

With the roof caved in, Katsuko landed on the floor below with a somersault. He was on his feet in a split-second, fists prepared to strike any nearby enemies. But there were none. [color=ed1c24][i]Everyone in the building must've felt that one. Oh well. Better catch up to the kids. I think they're on the floor below me, if not this one.[/i][/color] The jounin took a look around, quickly determining that the room he fell into wasn't part of the Archive's storage and accordingly wouldn't have the sewer plans. [color=ed1c24][i]Akio wasn't among the ones that searched the roof, so she's probably responding to their entry. They can probably stand up to her if they work together. Wait a minute. I could've sworn I heard something...[/i][/color] Katsuko looked back up towards the now open roof. [color=ed1c24][i]Saketsui jumped up right as I broke the ceiling, didn't he? Where did he go from there? Did I knock him down to the ground level as well or is he still up there?[/i][/color]

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

[@Raijinslayer][/center]

Mirai didn't walk very far before encountering a red-headed boy. A tall one at that. She had to tilt her umbrella slightly to look up at him. Tatsuya had started talking to her out of the blue, something that clearly surprised her judging by her silent stare that he received in return. Only after an awkward moment of silence did Mirai realize that she should probably respond to him. The realization she had was visible as well, as the blank stare was wiped away by a shocked expression before relaxing into a neutral state. [color=0072bc]"My friend? Have I met you before?"[/color] she answered, clearly confused as to how he could know about Aneko if she had never met Tatsuya before. She tried to rack her brain for a moment but was drawing blanks.

Oh well, may as well answer him. [color=0072bc]"She's out on patrol today, yes,"[/color] Mirai finally answered. [color=0072bc]"And she's a family friend. I've known her all my life."[/color] That answer was much better than saying Aneko's main job for the past seventeen years was to watch over Mirai and take care of her. It would be too embarrassing to say something like that to people who wouldn't understand the position she's in. The blue-haired girl looked away from Tatsuya for a moment, feeling like he was staring at her too much. [color=0072bc][i]It's definitely my arm.[/i][/color] She brushed the hair out of her face for a moment, a natural motion whenever she's feeling a bit nervous or anxious. This revealed her blind eye briefly, but considering she couldn't see out of it it didn't occur to her that it was visible. [color=0072bc]"Wait... You were at the meeting yesterday, weren't you?"[/color] She returned her attention to the boy. She just realized that he was standing in the rain completely comfortable without an umbrella. Hers was far too small to share with him so she didn't even consider it, but it seemed strange to her that someone would be perfectly fine with the weather.