News of the attack on Konoha did not fall into deaf ears. Gozubura Starru, the dreaded General of Kumogakure and merciless paramilitary investor, had provided intelligence to the organization concerning various security measures within the agglomeration. It was his task, as a man who maintained a strong network with like-minded individuals and frustrated higher ups in bigger establishments. He did not part-take in the invasion, it was unnecessary. There were enough members to distract the forces for a simple assassination. He would have been, at the time, enjoying his villa in Yuugakure, indulging in a martini and keeping up with world economics on his monthly newspaper.
With weeks going by, it was finally time to have a proper meeting. One that felt unnecessary, given how the orders were clear from the get-go. Their targets were the kages, and the only mild inconvenience would be the recent sentencing of the Mizukage. Sure, the scapegoat was part of the organization's plan, but where he'd end up was another story. Logistically, some would have to improvise, but not Gozubura. No, his target remained unchanged, and he made sure of it.
Among his Akatsuki peers, he'd sit on his designated seat. His single eye scanned the area, before closing as he awaited for the meeting to commence. With any form of introduction being done by the host of the meeting, Starru would take the stage from the very start. His imposing, low voice was hard to trump without screaming. There was also a hint of 'old man' behind it, adding to the solemn nature of his discourse.
"Do not mistaken this for some sort of family, or some sort of friendship, Madame Kareha Yuki. At least one of us is going to be mangled and horribly killed during this operation. We are here to kill, pillage and torture, not share toddler photos."
His grown eye opened, fixating the ice user of the gang before peering over toward the ringleader, Seijuro.
"Without wasting anymore time, I have provided the needed information on each major villages' security protocols, both classified and public, for each squad to indulge in. This will thus exclude ..."
His eye trailed through the gathered gang, stopping on Havoc as it had on Kareha previously.
"Amegakure. Too small to have an obvious approach in intelligence gathering. But too big to be defenseless. The interval of time since the Konohagakure raid was, admittedly, far too short for my men to do anything. Although."
The General seemed to squint at the direction of the Umbrella-NotUrahara-man.
"I would suppose Mister Havoc and his native callings would do just fine."
The man stood, once his piece finished. Hands reached to buckle his fancy, navy-blue vest as if he had just departed a business meeting of sorts. Once completed, his arms would each behind his back before a slight bow would be performed.
"I will not waste anymore of your, or my time in a meeting while our goals are clearly set in stone. If there is a change, you know how to contact me. Madame Matou."
With his partner for this specific task summoned, General Starru would already be on his way to depart from the scene. He knew enough to do his job just right.
It had been a few hours, and Gozubura Starru had already been within the city he had once abandoned, and personally threatened during his departure. No one stopped him, for he knew how to slither in. But he would not go unnoticed once he'd settle down in a renown, high class café. Under a parasol with the waiter delivering him the nation's treasured coffee. A delicacy he had longed for since his departure, and could only import so much at a time. There was just something about drinking tit in Kumo that made it far more delightful.
Shinobi of various ranks discretely spread around the nearby rooftops, and kept an eye on his every actions. They didn't act, there were too many people in the Plaza, and a fight would yield far too many casualties to be acceptable. Evidently, they would not let him escape, but they couldn't just go and apprehend him, especially with what the veterans among the shinobi knew about him. Added to that, his female partner was a mystery to these men and women.
"Miss Matou. Have you ever tasted this coffee before? A rare delicacy, one of the only things I can actually enjoy before getting my hands covered in shit."
The Raikage was to get the message by now, Gozubura was expecting a meeting. If he'd take too long, he'd get the waiter to carry a note that would inevitably be intercepted by one of the many surveillance corps. What it said didn't matter, but the threat was certainly real. Never once had the General exaggerated warnings. Bakuto was to present himself quickly, and mind his manners.
"We will have company soon. I will greet our target. I believe you will not be as incompetent as some of our peers to actually underestimate the operatives? The pawns we have right now will be dealt with accordingly. Do this job correctly and I will insure a living Kazekage for you in the near future."
Another sip from his coffee, as he'd patiently waited for the village leader. His moustache would have somewhat of a beige stain, one he'd fail to notice as he'd indulge in the sweetened delicacy.
Special Operation Force: Ever since the Kage Summit, a special operatives force has been established. Composed of shinobi with first hand experience against the Akatsuki, they are consulted to quickly react to Akatsuki attacks on villages, and assist in stopping them.
The presence of Akatsuki in Kumogakure would quickly warrant the reaction of Konoha, with files on the assailants transferred to the authority handling the shinobi.
Gozubura Starru: Ex high ranking Military during the big war, said to have a vast paramilitary network. Last seen wielding at least three elements (Lightning, Wind, Water), rumors say he may have more. Proficient in most arts, but renown as a master Ninjutsu user.
Yui Mutou: Capable of manipulating her hair and wielding of the unnerving Earth Grudge Fear. Details on its ability have been withheld by Takigakure, and it is unknown how many elements she can use at this point. (she is known to use fire and wind)
Special Forces: -Ryoko Niken: Kumogakure shinobi, best placed to coordinate Konoha forces, as well as being quite experienced in combat. Fire release gives an edge against the prevailing wind attribute of the enemies. Kenjutsu to match Gozubura's own blade.@Grey Sama -Jaakuna Hinoko: Capable taijutsu and Ninjutsu user, with his unique Hiden allowing him to match stronger lightning users, and his fire release serving the same use as Ryoko.@Altered Tundra -Kiku Kurama: Sensory and Genjutsu enables the perfect support for enemies considered to be dangerously well-rounded, with little exploitable weaknesses. Immobilizing one with Genjutsu may prove to be pivotal.@LadyInInk -Kaba Joukaku: Barriers offer defense while having a good offense. Because four A ranks and lazy reviews. Can his hard and offer good options to the team, especially vs the Versatile duo.@BladeX
Almost there. A few more meters, and the sodium would explode on the shark, and perhaps give the edge needed to end this conflict. There would be an ex machina in Sano's favor, however, under the form of hair senbon coming their way. The combination of the obviousness of the attack and Sakana's warning would be enough for Rumia to peer at the direction of the new assailant, and recognize the threat. Luckily for her, she was already hardening her being with the hollow shell, but the sodium tossing would have to be delayed. Enough so for the two Akatsuki members to poof away under the orders of the unknown Cockroach.
With Sano gone, the chakra he had emitted would vanish as well, purging most of the moisture in the area barring the acid rain from Kyoka's ability. Perhaps throwing away the sodium wouldn't be the best idea, though the beast would seem to be more bothered by the sudden retreat of her challenging prey. Teeth gritting as her broken, right arm seemed to heat up with steam escaping the many superficial wounds on it. In about a minute, the arm would be fully restored, as well as any residual damage on the lass' being.
"Tch. Tha' fish got lucky. Ain't gettin' in m'way next time. And neither are you."
A vicious glare was set the way of Sakana, filled with the ungratefulness one would expect of woman of her background. With a gesture, she'd order Kyoka to follow out of the area, where she'd come to notice most of the forest razed. Havoc's rampage would have gone almost unnoticed as the Shinrikyo was in her very own massacre. With the new about to be released concerning the casualties, Rumia could care less about the loss of a foreign Kage.
Under certain obligations, the ginger remained in Konoha. Something about respect and some questions from authorities. It didn't mean she had to attend the boring funeral however. No, the pub was going to be graced with her presence today. Beer after sake, it seemed this monstrosity could contain alcohol to an absurd degree. Sitting on the edge of the bar on an old stool, Rumia was oddly talkative, to the point where her loud voice would overshadow every other man's in the bar.
"... And the fucka's like 'Is tha' all y'all jounin got?' when we were kickin' his scaley ass?!"
A good chug. The Slightly red-cheeked but still coherent Rumia blathered on.
"Fruity fucks be all tryin' to get the attention. Freakin' dicks, pussies 'n' asshole, that's the only type o' people yer gonna find in this dumb hole of a shinobi world. Did I tell ya' 'bout why it's like that?"
With a snap of her fingers, the reluctant but compliant bartender would attempt to satiate her thirst with any kind of generic, strong alcohol. Booze was the best bet, as she seemed to never get enough of these, and it'd provide minutes of solace with the inevitable bathroom trips.
"Ehhh, maybe later."
She'd cool off, only to finally peer over at her neighbor she had supposedly been talking to.
"So where ya' from again? That Rain village or somethin'?" @Write
Water, ice, steam. It was all just too complex for the Shinrikyo to follow. Kyoka got out of the way with her fancy tentacle thing, and enabled a clean shot for Rumia to exploit. With the beam fired, it was there that the ice was the most noticeable, and prompted the monstrosity pout. Her tail returning to its initial jagged form once the remaining beam had pushed Sano away a few distances despite the new influences at play. With that, it was time to charge in once more.
"Pfft. Look at ya' squirm, fish-man. Pushed 'n' pushed, by lil' kids. So much so I'll almost call ya' a pushover."
Grinning widely, Rumia couldn't help but retort in an attempt to taunt the shark, and have her cousin exploit the inevitable faults to come with a wounded pride. Speaking of, a container would be sent her way, one she most definitely recognized the shape and use. But something was off, as her orange pupils remained fixed onto the aquatic behemoth. His hand extended, and chakra concentrated in one area. Rumia was not intelligent enough to actively find counters to attacks. But, like an animal, she'd charge forward.
Her swaying, vicious tail seemed to rattle as the upcoming attack. This time she was ready. Jets protruding her back and calves, and three tentacles the length of the tail emerged from her back. Widening themselves, before seemingly 'fusing', they'd form an improvised wing/shield to provide cover for Rumia. Portions were enhanced by the Hollow Shell, and her right arm pressed against it to offer more retaliating force to the upcoming blast. Upon impact, she'd almost feel herself immobilized, but the jets would pull through, while her 'shield' held tight. The tentacles were mushed up by the blast, and her forearm's bone broken from the violence of the aquatic blast.
But it didn't not stop the beast, and she could recover the container without it being compromised, as well as her body. Right arm steaming from the allocated concentration of healing while the mushy tentacles were sucked in back into her back, all she had to do was close the final distance.
Jets on her back flared, as her running speed surpassed that of those in this fight. There was a lot of water around Sano, with his being coated in the thing. That's all Rumia needed to know. She did not understand how Sodium would literally explode in quite the violent manner when in contact with water, but she knew how big the kaboom was, and that it worked. After experiencing it herself of course. She'd get dangerously close, jets enabling rapid dodging of potential pressure blasts or other jutsus shot linearly her way, becoming harder as she'd got closer, but that was the big high, the risk.
She'd rely on Kyoka and Sakana to cover her as she'd close the final meters, as another blast of pressure would certainly break her ardent endeavor. This timeframe would be extremely small, given her absurd capabilities in distance closing, but not out of the reach of the observation abilities of trained shinobi. If uninterrupted, in these final meters, she'd be coated in her Hollow Armor, and greatly lose momentum with her body armored up. The container tossed at the Shark's direction, with a paper bomb of her own added on the bottom. Nothing strong, of a weaker class made to distract over damage. With the explosion, and the range, the spread of sodium via the explosion would cause all the accumulated water from Sano's special ability to be exposed to the chemical.
A chemical with no ties to chakra, mind you.
The explosion would definitely have Rumia caught in it, though with luck he'd have her armor ready for the impact. One should just hope Sano doesn't opt for the hydrification method this time around.
Elegy of the Dreaded General -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
【Personality】 A figure showing nothing but authority with just his stature. Gozubura is a professional man with a keen attachment to the values of discipline and obedience to higher order. Raised a military man, he swears by the soldier's way of life, by that perspective. A man with a global vision, that of a leader, one ready to sacrifice the few to save the many, this applying to those that follow him, and even to himself. He is by no means a hypocrite in his ideals, but by devotion to his core beliefs, is even willing to sacrifice his own values for what he deems to be a greater good.
Gozubura is an evidently scarred man, one that had lost purpose once war had become archaic in the world he lived in. Marked by the gargantuan conflict that had taken so much twenty years back, and where he was at his prime. He did not crave the killing, the hatred, the anger, but he craved the experience, the fulfillment, the grounds in which he was worth as much as the most gifted. His inability to return to a normal lifestyle has led him to pursue an endlessly destructive path, one he sees as 'the right one'.
He is a crude, and overly serious. Humor is something he has forgotten about, with the exception of a few witty comments on a situation. He does particularly enjoy making situations uncomfortable for friends and foes alike, without any humility when it comes to his desires and expectations. He is very obviously unscrupulous, rarely showing any hesitation when disciplining his followers with nothing less than death as a display of power.
【Birth Village】 Kumogakure
【Village】 N/A
【Physical Traits】 Cool moustache 1m89 Emits a strange odor of lavender Brown eyes Eyepatch
【History/Background】 Little is known about Gozubura's past within Kumogakure. He wasn't an orphan, and had never made a name for himself until the war brought forth by Seijuro. A man without any special talents, another shinobi in the fold. A few exploits in missions here and there, but his name never went beyond the managers handling the distribution of average grade tasks. He was never really dissatisfied with his life, as he had always seen it through the lenses of the average shinobi, destined for infantry. No family of his own, other than a parent he'd take care of in his twenties and with whom he'd enjoy games of Gungi with.
Then would come the dreaded war. With his education and seniority as a shinobi, Starru had been allowed the rank of commander of a battalion of both Genin and Chuunin. As stressful as the task was, he was capable of leading his men to far more victories than losses, and make a new for himself. His ability to manage others was something overlooked by both those that utilized his skills, and himself. Gozubura had needed a war to find his vocation. Promotion to one of the rare Colonel came swiftly, as Seijuro was to be soon confronted to Jaakuna Aka. By then, it was Starru's task to take down any remaining allies of the malicious being.
It would be one of Seijuro's followers, Gorandis, that'd be confronted to the still uncertain, thirty year old Gozubura. The growing war champion would lose an eye, but not without taking the head of the antagonistic force. With this exploit, and the war ending with the deaths of both Seijuro and Jaakuna, and the fall of one of Kumo's higher Jonin, that Gozubura would have the recognition he was brought to believe he deserved. General Starru, war hero of Kumo, and a potential heir to the Kage throne.
With years of self improvement, he would easily surpass others without the need to resort to taking shortcuts, or relying on the power of strong beings. He was convinced that if he were to transcend the limits of man, he would be able to re-live this sensation of authority, of completion he had lived during the war.
But it never came. The world became stable, and while he did evolve beyond what was considered normal for a human, he found no use for it. Kumogakure had become a dull hole in which he could only regress to the incarnation of mediocrity he once was. The role of Kage, one owned by a man with no unique talent? A 'war hero' few people want to be reminded of? The disillusion came quickly, it was not here that Gozubura would be whole. He needed to see the world, take it by the horns, and build himself.
Leaving the cloud village made him quite the wanted man, especially with his final fight with the previous Raikage. No one died, but his Calamity jutsu had seen the world for the first time, and caused far too many casualties even for his taste. A message was sent to his people, that he was not to be found again, under the threat of a new storm brewed by the bitter, dreaded General. He'd go about founding his own para-military group, and would perform mercenary tasks for various nations, including some from the big ones. While wanted by Kumo, networking had kept Starru from being actively sought after. His power grew, as he fought individuals from different regions, and observed how recruits to his initiative used their own, distinct power.
Reasons as to why he currently affiliates himself to the Akatsuki are unknown. He is said to be the one delivering key strategic intelligence on large Nations, due to his positions in the past, and access via his grown networks.
【Tools】 A couple of Rapiers. Generic Tools. A 'tracking' device, taking the form of minuscule fuinjutsu.
【Chakra Nature】 Earth - Fire - Lightning - Water - Wind
【Kekkei Genkai】 N/A
【Noteworthy Traits】 Perfect Chakra Mastery - Said to have surpassed what was considered humanly possible Tactician worthy of his title, immense intellect Physically well kept Great all-around, compensates a lack of inherited prowess Oozes authority Nearly unmatched in Ninjutsu, proven by his control over all the elements Keen understanding of the human body - Capable of easily shrugging off torture Key Knowledge on inner workings of the main big nations
Name: Calamity Rank: S+ Range: All Nature: Earth, Fire, Lightning, Water, Wind Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Using all the accumulated knowledge gained in his life, Gozubura's final ability will be none other than a perfected amalgamation of his acquired abilities. Also known as the 'Perfect Being' or 'The Homunculus', this jutsu is one that had Kumogakure fear this man during his betrayal.
The Technique commences with Gozubura sacrificing half of his maximum chakra, refined over the years with master control to reduce this cost, in order to conjure a storm of violent winds, thunder, rain ash and quakes. For a single post afterward, the land is in turmoil, with even Gozubura mostly unable to use anything. But then, it will calm, with all the excess power used to created this natural catastrophe focusing on one single point as if a singularity of raw power had been made. Born out of it, a being so bright it could blind those who stare at it too long. Bearing similarities to Gozubura, it'd seem to be a variation of his clone jutsu mastery.
This 'Golem' is swift, inspired from the Joki Boi from Kirigakure but with less penchants toward exploding, with movements far too inhuman to not leave a few flabbergasted. As if it has no bones, it can contort itself to perform unnatural movements and deliver superhuman-level physical hits. With its flattened palm, it can cut through rock, and even un-enhanced blades while clashing with the enhanced. Its physical might is easily compared to Tsunade's coupled with high speeds (nothing LRA tier, but enough to be catch even experienced people off guard).
No element can hurt it, as every elemental attack is countered with an equal amount of power from the superior element. However it is unable to use elemental transformations beyond a purely defensive position, and will instead constantly run after what it considers enemies. Physical damage will slow it down, but it will heal from the environment. Genjutsu only temporarily disorients it, but will quickly be useless.
10% of the chakra used on this thing can be returned to Gozubura if he wishes to stop it. However physical strains remain. Weakness: The only way to kill it is to have Gozubura knocked out/Killed/having him remove it. Gozubura is left quite tired after this jutsu, over sacrificing half his reserves. He is unable to cast clones or replicate anything when this jutsu is active. Most a 'Plot Epic' jutsu, this isn't some jutsu I'll use to lolsteamroll people I don't like.
Name: The Great Endeavor Rank: S Range: Personal Nature: N/A Type: Fighting Style Effect: It is often called "Chakra Mastery". Lacking any unique talent, efforts were put to perfect control over chakra, to the point where very precise manipulations of one's prowess becomes an automatism. Gozubura has gained the ability to user one handed seals, albeit with double the need for hand sign input if utilized, as well as the ability to divide chakra as he wishes in his jutsu. This is particularly useful for Shadow clones, where he no longer needs to perfectly halve his chakra, but instead meticulously confer the right amount needed for a specific task. Weakness: N/A
Name: Gallery Fake Rank: A Range: Personal Nature: N/A Type: Ninjutsu Effect: By touching something with one hand, Gozubura is capable of making up to two replicas with his opposing hand. They act as 'clones', albeit they don't have to disappear upon being damaged. They will vanish within an hour, and cannot replicate unique characteristics to, say, an artifact. Straightforward on objects, but another case on people, or even clones. When copying living beings in general, they will only be able to follow simple orders, over the more complex abilities of clones. But in exchange, they cannot be stopped without having their 'brain' disconnected from the body. These bodies look identity to normal bodies, with dojutsu seeing chakra in them, even if it is, in reality, minimal. Up to fifty fakes can be made, until the first ones poof for new ones. Weakness: Cannot replicate anything unique, like some legendary sword. Copied living beings have the physical prowess of low grade genin. Cannot copy giant creatures or objects.
Name: Doomsday Seal Rank: A Range: Personal - 50 Meters Nature: N/A Type: Juinjutsu Effect: A malicious seal that utilizes just a small bit of chakra of the victim. The seal resembles a single eye with a tear dropping down. Applying it requires contact from the user, skin contact if it were to infect the person, otherwise only the clothing would be affected. The effect of this seal is simple, if a an object or body with this seal hits another, the seal explodes. Quite damaging, especially if the one affected by the seal is the victim. The explosions are slightly stronger than paper bombs, with a few of those together capable of maiming pretty hard. Weakness: Removing the Juinjutsu in battle is difficult, but can be done by removing the flesh around it.
Name:Fire Release: Shadow Clone Rank: A Range: 25m Explosion range Nature: Fire Type: Ninjutsu Effect: A shadow clone born out of the use of Fire nature transformation chakra. The clone acts like any other clone, with the ability to utilize fire jutsu. Once killed, it will detonate in a fiery explosion, spreading a viscous fluid designed to stick onto flesh and fabric, similar to napalm. The potential damage is large depending on the distance of the targets. Weakness: Same as most shadow clones.
Name: Fire Release: Great Purge Rank: A Range: All Nature: Fire Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: With a set of three hand seals, Gozabura unleashes a wave of flames from his mouth. The form it takes can be multiple projectiles, a wave, a more lengthy but thinner beam, fireball, etc. The unique characteristic of this ability is the odd fluid hurled with it, a sticky substance similar to napalm. While water can smother the flames, the substance is lighter than water and will allow flames to reign over stable waters. With an added hand seal, Gozabura is capable of accentuating the strength of the flames by increasing the potency of the fluid remotely. He can even push it to simulate an explosion (it will have the potency of an explosive tag). Weakness: Water release, whatever can sponge the fluid.
Name: Fire Release: Overheat Rank: B Range: Up to 150 meters Nature: Fire release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: With a held Dragon hand seal, Gozabura is capable of coating his being with an ephemeral, hot aura. It would take a few second before one could notice steam emitting from his body. Held for a good ten seconds before releasing his hand, the effects would become apparent at this point. His body will start to emit an immense amount of heat, which will be felt in about 150 meters radius around him. Water release abilities lose around 10% potency, while Wind related abilities are quick to become uncoordinated and swiftly ascend high over the intended direction. Individuals staying in this heat for long risk dizziness, heat strokes and mirage effects, though only if exposed for a significant amount of time. On the other hand, fire abilities tend to spread faster due to the very dry air. Weakness: Requires constant feeding of chakra, as well as the risk of Gozabura himself suffering from heat-related ailments in about 5 posts after use. May depend on the pace of the fight and abilities involved.
Name:Earth Release: Shadow Clone Rank: A Range: Close Nature: Earth Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: A clone made of mud and earth, capable of the same physical feats as the original but unable to use any jutsu. It compensates this with an inability to be 'destroyed', as it will explode into mud and re-assemble upon destruction. The mud and earth are both stick and heavy, making it propice to ensnare foes. The clone is, however, capable of travelling underground as would a user of 'hiding like a mole' would. Weakness: Upon destruction, it takes a full two posts for it to reform. Lightning release completely nullifies the regeneration.
Name: Earth Release: Seismic Maneuver Rank: A Range: 200m Radius Nature: Earth Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Five hand seals in, and Gozabura punches the earth, prompting an overwhelmingly strong earthquake spanning for about a kilometer in radius. It is short, however, and impacts the fight very little, however 200 meters from the epicenter would find the earth massively cracked and slightly divided. An advanced version of the 'Moving Earth core' would be the best way to describe this ability, for Gozabura will now hold a certain degree of control over the area. With three hand seals, he is capable of following up with a stomp or punch to the earth below him, and cause a selected area to either rise or sink, as long as it is within the affected radius. He is also capable of having the same earth move in other direction for various purposes, such as mobility or crushing enemies between walls. Weakness: A lot of chakra is used up, and the earth remains rather easy to damage as it is not enhanced. Harder methods to counter are usually supplementary.
Name: Earth Release: Mineral Bulk Rank: B Range: Personal Nature: Earth Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Similar to the Earth Spear, the use of this jutsu is to enhance one's skin for an upgrade in offense and defense. Although instead of using from nothing, Gozabura siphons minerals from the earth below him and them refined with his chakra and distributed to his skin. Movement is hampered by this jutsu, but he will not be immobile. In exchange, the defense is not absolute, and can fall to repeated assaults. He can localize the enhancement to reduce the overall toll, and even enhance himself physically to deliver more damaging blows. Weakness: Lightning Style. Same as Earth Spear.
Name:Lightning Release: Shadow Clone Rank: A Range: Close Nature: Lightning Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: A shadow clone out of lightning chakra. Like the fire release, it can use lightning jutsu, but it's main power comes from its death. Once slain, it will revert into lightning, and shock whatever is nearby. Damage is moderate to low, with at most some severe burns if there is physical contact. The explosion of electricity is about 10 meters. Though damage is low, a quick stun occurs when it happens, which will very much leave victims open. Weakness: Like most shadow clones.
Name: Lightning Release: Super-Charged Invasion Rank: A Range: Close Nature: Lightning Release Type: Ninjutsu - Taijutsu Effect: While similar to the Lightning Release Armour, Gozabura's odd, yellow cloak does not confer the same capabilities. This ability offers no boost in strength or defenses, but does give a significant augmentation in reflexes and pinpoint targeting. Though it does not stop there, with his speed knowing only a minor enhancement, he compensates with his strikes being minimal in build up while remaining efficient. Small knocks from his knuckles and even his fingertips will have a certain amount of electricity forced into the being of his opponent, and attempt to damage their nerves. While not strong enough to do lasting damage, he is capable of numbing limbs with a strike. Hitting the body will cause respiratory problems and a loss in performance, while a hit in the head will downright stun the enemy. Weakness: Effect lasts only for the opponent's next post if successfully landed. They do not accumulate, however multiple limbs can be hit. The strike must fully land, a simple touch or grazing won't do it.
Name: Lightning Release: Discharge Rank: B Range: 1m-30m Nature: Lightning Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Gozabura holds a hand seal (one or two hands), prompting a visible accumulation of charges in the air being pulled toward him as if preparing for an attack. If this ability is unleashed the same post it is prepared, the Discharge will take the form of a blue sphere surrounding Gozabura and extending up to five meters. Minor burns are afflicted to those hit, and a slight pushback as well. If it is held for an extra post, the blast radius will go up to 20m's, though if kept within 5 meters, it will have a much strong pushback and damage (bigger burns). The effects of this 'discharge' is to prompt a shockwave, and repulse all physical objects in its range. The lightning nature of this attack makes it particularly strong at compromising Earth Release Structures. Weakness: 3 post cooldown, predictable charge time, even in the quick release.
Name: Lightning Release: Enhancement Rank: C Range: Close - Middle Nature: Lightning Release Type: Ninjutsu - Kenjutsu Effect: A lightning version of the weapon enhancement jutsu. Provides the effects of usual enhancement, being able to cut through stronger materials, and seemingly 'burning' through the more robust ones. Though it does not end there. The user can also hurl crescent shaped projectiles linearly. They do not cut, but once colliding with something, they will divide into multiple pieces and attempt to ensnare the nearest chakra source in a net of electricity, providing a minor stun in the process. Weakness: Can be broken out with sheer force, 'short circuited' with metallic tools (will cause a little bit of damage), wind release completely cancels the projectile.
Name: Lightning Release: Shell Shock Rank: B Range: Middle Nature: Lightning Release - Yin Release Type: Genjutsu Effect: Charging lightning chakra in his hand, Gozabura would perform a strong clap, and cause a large shockwave of blue electricity to travel through the entire field. The wave is thick, high and moves rather quickly (can be narrowly avoided). Those hit would feel a slight tingling feeling on their abdomen, before they'd get a sudden sensation of formication on their feet and legs, and losing sensation in the process. This sensation quickly rises through their spine, and ends up having their vision blur before they know it. The blurry vision is in tandem the intensity of the tingling, off-putting sensations on their legs and spine, as if there is something crawling in their body, and they can see it through their eyes. It is a genjutsu, a highly distracting one prompted by a weak bolt of lightning channeled by the over-the-top shockwave. The goal is to have the enemy thing they've been struck by a powerful blast and their nervous system is compromised. Weakness: Genjutsu weakness. Note: This ability was made by Gozabura to hinder precision dojutsu users. Advanced sensors can discern this.
Name:Water Release: Liquid Clone Rank: A Range: All Nature: Water Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Using the basics of the Water Clone jutsu, Gozubura is capable of creating a clone able to divide itself. Whether from free will, or by being struck. This can only be done once per clone. Added to that, similar to the Hozuki, they are capable of liquefying themselves once during their whole existence. Finally, the only jutsu they are capable of utilizing beyond physical approaches is the Water Prison technique, an ability the original can also mimic. Weakness: Only two can be out at the same time, and a clone can only divide into two, once. Extra amounts of chakra have to be added into order to mimic the effects of the water form, more than a normal clone able to use jutsu.
Name:Water Release: Ocean's Fury Rank: A Range: All Nature: Water Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Similar to the exploding water colliding wave jutsu, the user expels water from their mouths or drastically increase the water level of a large enough water source in order to flood the battlefield with a gargantuan wave. Once crashed, the stable water is for anyone to use, however Gozubura is capable of, with a certain amount of hand signs, manipulate the water currents and cause large waves to form in specific areas, and the levels to decrease in others as if it were a storm. Weakness: Most movement of the water can be ignored with walking on water. The waves do not directly harm.
Name:Water Release: Leviathan's Rise Rank: A Range: Can go up to 250 meters Nature: Water Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: With the proper quick seals, the user can conjure a water dragon bullet from existing water, or with extra chakra, one out of the moisture in the air. The difference in this version, however, is that the 'tail' of the dragon will remain linked to the user's arm, and guided by movements of his index and major fingers. The Dragon will ceaselessly follow the guidance of the user, and with its jaw can lock quite the powerhouses. The worst would be the amount of water pressure applied on the victim as they'd stuck against a surface. Gozubura can use this technique to rope in an enemy, of swiftly fling himself right at them. It can also be combined with his Lightning release to add some intensity to it. Weakness: Unable to cast other jutsu (other than adding lightning) while this is active, one handed or not. He is committed to this jutsu, and will have to wait 4 posts to cast it again once removed. A sufficiently strong blast can destroy it, paper bombs are not sufficient.
Name: Water Release: Swift Adaptation Rank: C Range: Personal Nature: Water Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Like Hiding in Water, the user can hide and breathe underwater. However, this jutsu also adds a coat of chakra around the caster, allowing them to move swiftly through bodies of water as would a predatory aquatic lifeform. Weakness: N/A
Name: Wind Release: Shadow Clone Rank: A Range: All Nature: Wind Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Unlike other Shadow clone, this specific ability doesn't actually conjure a clone to exact specific tasks for him. While the principle remains the same, the main idea behind this one is how brief its existence is, but also how swiftly it can be conjured. Using a single, one handed seal, it can be called upon at any spot within a meter from the user, and be birthed exacting a specific task, usually a physical assault. The moment that specific task, usually a single action, is performed, it evaporates into air. It must be noted that a large amount of air pressure is release if there is contact. Weakness: Like any other shadow clone. Its attacks are non-lethal. Only one can be called upon at a time.
Name: Wind Release: Hurricane Suite Rank: A Range: 500m in radius Nature: Wind Release Type: Wind Release Effect: With slightly spastic circular movements of his upper body as he exhales wind chakra, Gozubura is capable of unleashing a perpetual gust of wind to reign within the field. The winds are strong within these confines, and serve to destabilize more precision-oriented approaches, while also continuously dousing the area with streams of wind. Airborne approaches are made particularly difficult in this climate, as well as jump attacks. Weakness: Affects Gozubura just as much, takes a post to prepare, and lasts for six posts.
Name: Wind Release: Pressure Wave Rank: B Range: Close Nature: Wind Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: Adopting a specific pose, Gozubura is capable of applying a certain amount of hand seals in order to utilize this jutsu. When cast, the user is capable of release blasts of air pressure with the held of wind chakra from their fists and feet following specific combat movements. The pressure can go up to 20 meters, but drastically loses power after 5m. It is often called the 'shotgun initiative'. It is non-lethal, poor at delivering damage, but particularly efficient at breaking opposing stances with how explosives and wide the waves tend to be. Weakness: After case commits the user to 6 waves. Once utilized, or stopped in the middle of usage, the cooldown is 4 posts. Until cancelled or used up, no other jutsu other than Wind Clone can be used.
Name: Wind Release: Counter Breeze Rank: B Range: Up to 100 meters Nature: Wind Release Type: Ninjutsu Effect: With four hand signs that can only be performed with two hand, the user is capable of then extending their hand at a direction. A large amount of wind will accumulate as far as they wish (100m max), and then violently attract itself at the user's direction, successfully creating a violent stream. It is so strong, even small boulders are lifted from the ground. Even bigger individuals will find themselves pulled at the direction of the caster. Weakness: Requires the arm to be extended at all times, and no other jutsu to be used. 4 post cooldown. Easy to predict when used once.
Contact. That was almost unexpected, given the caliber of the enemy. But seizing the opportunity allowed Rumia to reap the fruits of risk taking, and damage the menace. He bled, with the blade on her forearm decorated by the secreted crimson from his flesh. Just as she would go for a follow-up, relentless assault, the giant seemed to create just enough distance to counter. What he would do exactly would be anyone's guess at this point, but the beast would remained hard focused on him. To the point where the buffer bubble and acid rain would almost go unnoticed to the wild Shinrikyo.
It was true, she couldn't tell what was coming. His hand movement indicated a form of assault, and her waving tail waiting for such an exposure to perhaps claim the presented limb. It'd halt, as if prepared to descend like guillotine and deliver the sentence imposed by the mutated monstrosity. But, as much of a wild creature Rumia tended to be in combat, her revolting symbiosis with the world around that, the nature that overfed her endlessly, would allow her to pick up on anomalies. Similar to sensors, though efficient mostly in closer quarters and to find big chakra boxes like Sano. The movement of chakra in the air, forming a distinct congregation of power in one area, would give away the nature of the assault.
Instead of slicing down on the forearm, which would be just a few centimeters more but the distance would be vital to proper reaction, she'd lower onto the gap between Sano's palm and her targeted being. The thick member she had spawned would serve as an improvised defense mechanism while her active arms would cross before her being, in the hopes to limit the impact of the Hozuki's attack.
"Shit."
The blast of pressure would most certainly be felt. The flesh of the tail taking the bulk of it, while the uncovered edges of her body would have to take an L here. Her body was propelled nonetheless, with the immense pressure on her tail dragged it backwards and crashed onto her crossed arms. It wouldn't help that her hips and small portions of her forearms were hit due to the tail's lack of girth. Nonetheless, most of the damage was sponged, coupled with her superhuman strength, it would not be a very big deal breaker. But the current problem would be to stop the momentum she had been imposed on her body.
With her massive might, her slightly damaged arms would attempt to shove her ragdoll'd tail to the side, the base of the member adding to the collective effort. It wouldn't be too hard, but by then she'd have accumulated at least thirty meters of distance. Once the tail moved aside to crash downwards to lose the momentum it had sponged, the lass would crouch down, mutated hand digging into the earth in order to forcibly halt anymore unwanted progression. Fourty meters away, Rumia had stopped, with her tail rising, clearly damage, and her limbs seemingly unharmed despite the residue they took. One could notice a slight emission of steam coming from her lower core, arms and mostly the tail, as they quickly regained their initial shape.
With a crack of her neck and a ball of red spit to the nearby grass, Rumia stood straight once more. Tail swaying, though not as swiftly as before, as she fixated the newcomer, Sakana.
"Trash girl? Pig fuckin' leaf faggots be ruinin' the fun? Figures. The fish is mine, thinkin' he can shit around them bigger fish."
Aggressive and with an accent as thick as ever, it did not seem like Sakana's presence was the most appreciated. Though no contestation would be made with the trapping of the Shark. Acid abilities were apparently blocked, but the man that had fused with that odd sword was supposedly trapped.
But obviously, this wouldn't last. The subterranean voyage ability was useful, but certainly not subtle. One did not need sensory to notice it, though Rumia did have it as a backup. It wouldn't be hard to see his trajectory, his target. Kyoka was Sano's next target, and the cousin wasn't going to have any of that. The recovered tail's jagged end would seem to prolapse into a cannon with a similar ball of energy as the big blast had forming on the tip. When Sano would poke his head to attempt to attack the Heisenberg, he'd be greeted with a blast of energy right at the face, thinner than the complete jutsu but most subtle in the process. A blast that, while it'd hurt, wouldn't serve to actually damage, but to propel the abomination away, dragging it with the beam. With his samehada fusion it would likely not be all that efficient, but certainly enough to keep him at bay until Kyoka could create distance.
Oh yes, and of course, absorbing natural energy in his fused state would likely not be the best of experiences. In any case, with the cannon fired, Rumia would once again prepare to propel herself toward Sano, and get him for herself.
Cannon fired, and nothing but dust and flames was left in its wake. Well, that and a lot of vapor, as it seemed Sano had resorted to utilizing a colossal mass of water and sharks to sponge the blast, and conceal himself in the process. To the nature 'sensor', the shark had seemingly melted into the body of water, only to have the sword still manifest a single point of gargantuan chakra. Rumia's blast was certainly strong enough to purge the counter, and prevent it from being an issue, though it seemed Sano was completely unharmed as he manifested himself once more.
A dull stare ruled in her eyes, one deformed and discolored, the other still normal, as the swordsman would now employ what seemed to be a flex of his malicious intent. The ginger squinted, seemingly untouched by the killing intent. Weaker or not, Rumia was a beast that frequently underwent moments of bloodlust and uncontrolled rage. An intent to kill was all too natural of a feeling to her. That and killing intent doesn't immobilize for more than half a second, if it'd work on this mad thing.
But Sano couldn't know that, and as such, she would capitalize. She had since landed, once the shark had manifested his vile intent. The fastest non-superhuman person can close one hundred meters under nine seconds. Here, we have around fifty once she'd land. Shinobi are also known to work in the supersonics, and frequently employed high speeds to travel through countries. Now, we enter Rumia, a person whom the physical might was not only abnormal, but had jets to propel her even faster. To say that she could effortlessly close distances when scales were this small would be quite accurate. Once Sano would devote his focus to the Konoha interloper coming from the air, she would capitalize.
The sword was raised, cancelling incoming attacks and filling itself with more chakra as she'd notice. Rumia's simple mind associated very little things here, and only assumed he was blocking her peer's attack efficiently enough to remove risks if she were to approach. Sakana was a good distraction, so she'd capitalize. When the shark would go for a counter to the water ability, the Shinrikyo would already be right before his massive body, body half-crouched and left forearm set before her chest, horizontally, and mutated into an axe. With one swift and brutal swipe, she'd perform a clean cut from right to left onto Sano's lower abdomen as he'd focus himself on Sakana, and perhaps even devote himself to casting hand seals for a new jutsu.
"Time fer teriyaki."
Her assault would be relentless once up close, as she'd take every attempt to prevent more than one hand seal to be cast, at the risk of Sano losing a hand. He would also come to notice the shadow of something long cast upon him. A jagged tail, stretched upwards and consistently swaying left and right, passively but also quite menacingly as if it were calculating his movement as a snake would. Rumia's tail was something he was to consider, beyond her attempt to slice and dice the man she'd keep at minimum two meters from her.
The hungry beast was charging in, while the brains ruled the skies. Hime's pillars were not going to halt this mad bull in its massive momentum. With the mass of ice getting in her way, Rumia did not hesitate for one second. First, cannons on her back and right leg, all charged with chakra. Second, enhancement of that same leg with the Hollow Shell, successfully 'slowing' it but also enhancing it defensively, and more importantly, offensively. A rock hard limb, assisted by the momentum of her darting toward the fairy, and the jets firing a very swift but powerful burst of her trademark fighting style, Rumia would have herself a mighty kick.
Just as it would land, she would feel a slight thud echo through her ears. An explosion for another group? Maybe something fell nearby? No matter, the monster was colliding with the ice obstacle. Natural superhuman strength, enhanced by a mutation, and even moreso by an armor and chakra jets. One wouldn't need a PhD to know how this would turn out. The ice structure would shatter, with a few chunks hurled specifically toward Hime as Rumia terminated her kick. Some big, some small, but they were aggressively charging to her position. While certainly dangerous, they were a good distraction for the Shinrikyo to follow up with the remaining momentum for a deadly punch.
But all good things must come to an end, as another anomaly would occur. One far more conspicuous. This tingling sensation the Iwa nin would be distracted by prompted her to halt her assault completely, jets reversing the acquired velocity, so she could set herself on a nearby branch.
"Fuck."
The Almighty Push and Raining Sharks had been unleashed. One was a very big boom, and the other just manifested a gargantuan amount of chakra in the air like it was no one's business. Eyes upwards, the immediate threat were the sharks, while the Shinra Tensei had hit an area slightly farther away from them. But that wasn't all. A drizzle of weapons followed suit as well, all of these speeding down and proving to be quite hazardous.
Rumia had one thing in mind in this situation. Chakra jets flared suddenly as she'd immediately close distance between her and Kyoka's landing site. Tail still out, and now partially enhanced by her shell, she would be swift to mercilessly whip the summoned beings and the ethereal weapons. One could feel the brutality of her limb's counters by the sheer force of the air pressure released when connecting with both the organic and inorganic.
"... This ain't no rookie pussy-shit cuz. No sirree Bob."
It was time to actually be serious. The primal instincts of the monstrous Shinrikyo confirmed the truly threatening nature of the situation, and filled her with a different sort of adrenaline. One of anger, of hunger. Her visage would already be half tainted by her condition, left sclerae darkened and pupil entering a darker beige. Her tail swung a couple of times before pointing at the direction of the two 'outsiders' they were about to assault before this shitshow.
"Check the other one y'two. The big one's mine."
Her gaze was fixed at the direction of the remote shark that had conjured this absurd rain of living beings. He was by far the biggest source of chakra, and to Rumia's symbiosis, he would come off as an entire singularity of the thing among the world surrounding it. Little did she know, it would very much be the equivalent of chakra black hole.
"Y'comin', Kyoka? I ain't lettin' sum pigfucka piss all over m'shit 'n' wave around his dick like that."
She spoke of the enormous pool he boasted, via the unique tool he wielded. Sano was the biggest fish to her, no pun intended, and as such she'd beam for him. There wasn't anymore time to talk, Rumia charged in with cannons out to continuously feed her more speed to close the multiple kilometer gap between her and the shark man. Shinobi were naturally fast and could close big gaps in surprisingly short time. Rumia, however, was a human rocket. It would not be hard for Sano to notice her once she'd be in range to be relevant, but it wouldn't stop the near-jonin to be at a speed even he would have to consider serious.
"Munch on this, asshat."
One final bounce in the air, and her trademark appendages emerged. All six of them. The scowl on the lass reverted to a wide grin. The tentacle tips would be dilated, with a ball of pure, white energy forming right over them. The emitted a high pitched sound, one very conspicuous along with the bright lights. At this point, Rumia was up high, about 70 meters from Sano, well over the trees, and her cannons now taking aim toward the big monstrosity. The Shinrikyo cannon had been ready since she made her way there and would fire. A gargantuan beam of pure power fire right at the Shark-Nin, designed to obliterate him no matter what his intentions were. The attack was predictable, but very fast. One can only hope Kisame 2.0's bulk wouldn't hinder his dodging. That or samehada of course.
It would have been a shame if Rumia resented the idea of a brawl. But, it was clear this individual was a junkie for the stuff. This overly intimidating approach with an accent on dire consequences was not tailored to have the targets comply. No, the ginger wanted to butt heads, for the opportunity was inexistant in the previous challenge. When Hime would correct Tashiro's conviction and opt for a flee, the lass could only smirk at the turn of events. The desired turn of events.
"What will we ever do, cuz? They're runnin' away and we be sittin'ere on err asses. Already so far away."
The heightened senses Rumia employed allowed her to keep track of the distance and location of their designated victims. Kyoka had a thirst for them too, and with that confirmation, the taller cousin would grin ear to ear. One hand reached back to snag the petite one's collar in order to lift her off.
"Those fellas be gettin' away now. Fastball speshul?"
A quick glance at her cousin's yellow eyes would covey all the morbid excitement the monster would be feeling at this very moment. From collar to actually supporting the girl with her hand flat under the abdomen, Kyoka had to straighten are body as if she were an arrow for this next phase. The opposing arm would straighten and point diagonally upwards, clearly a preparation to actually throw the girl. Chakra rockets burst out of shoulder, arm and elbow, prepped to launch the acid fiend well over the forest of death.
With a second of consideration, Rumia was ready. Flesh jets flared with blue chakra before she'd hurl the blonde with her monstrous might upwards. Kyoka would be like an arrow, flying over the escapees in the attempt to cut them off with the accumulated velocity and lack of obstacles in the air. The ginger, on the other hand, had the jets mutate throughout her back and legs, so she could propel herself forward, and directly pursuit the fleeing duo.
Zigzagging while keeping their ethereal scent, it was clear that she surpassed them in physical might, and channeled this might to make herself even faster. One would only need a convenient obstacle to allow the vile Shinrikyo to bulldoze Tashiro and Hime. They would see her dead-eyed glare fixed on them in the shadows of the forest behind them, famished for 'fun'.
"Gotta keep ya fueled up in case we gotta think again, fer real."
Steam was released, with the beige flesh now gone and Rumia remaining stationary as she awaited the Swordsman's input. Though as if it were almost on command, there would be an announcement by the Hokage no less. It'd even startle the vehement entity among the group, but would then put her at ease as she processed the information. Well, Tashiro would attempt to chew it for her first, but even the ginger noticed the discrepancy in his analysis. Kyoka would add a layer to confirm the suspicion.
The boy would only earn a squint from the dangerous lass, one few would live through without a beating. Luckily for him, Kyoka was calling the shots, mostly. This hierarchy of initiative would lose its relevance after Hime's share of words. They could work together, or take it from each other. One was a more romanticized version of how things would go down, and the option she seemed to dislike, would be the easiest and the Iwa cousins' favored approach. Extending her hand at the direction of Hime, palm open as if asking for something, she'd address the hyperactive fairy.
"Or maybe y'all should help yer friends. Ah reckon y'all were ready to throw in da towel 'till mah lovely cousin 'ere racked her brain for all of y'all. Ah say, Kyoka deserves an offering. 'Specially with how ya fellas got those tuff guys all riled up. Ah had to TANK dat last sucka' punch. Took one fer the team. Fer our leader!"
Her extended hand would have its previous shape distort in order to have her index point toward Kyoka as leadership was mentioned. It was a tense thing between Tashiro and Kyoka, as they both showed qualities of a leader. But it was clear what side she spread her butter. With the illustration of her point via gestures made, she'd once against adopt the demanding hand posture. There was definitely an unnaturally intimidating aura surrounding this lass. The way she remained solemn, and stiff, while displaying traits of a short fuse, made the Shinrikyo come off as a bomb ready to blow at any second for any reason.
"Or maybe if y'all do us this favor ... We could stomp anyone in our way as a team. S'pose as a gank, 'tis should be easy as pie. Beats havin' me prying yer scrolls outta yer hands now, amirite, cuz?"
A malicious smirk reigned on her expression as this risky, deal-with-the-devil proposition had been brought up. To compliment this semi-threat, the three gathered in the zone they had been conferred for this portion of the exam would witness a shape emerge behind Rumia. A limber, slightly twitchy appendage of sorts, with a jagged end. It bloomed out of her lower back, its origin concealed behind the ginger's shirt. It'd stop 'growing' as it would reach double the height of its progenitor. Swaying left to right, over and over, it would almost seem as if it were calculating the 'pray' presented to it. Showing off her creepy tail tended to work well on racketeering jobs.
The Ginger beast's anger incessantly rose, as the clones had done nothing but add fuel to their funeral pyre she could only envision. Deformed tissue spread more and more across her concealed flesh, proportionally widening on her afflicted cheek. Had it not been for Kyoka's physical contact, the beast was going to be set loose onto the opposition. Her cousin was so tactile, and was almost uncomfortable sometimes. But the weight of the action did have an impact on the related Shinrikyo. Her tense body became unnaturally still, while the acid lover worked her magic.
It is uncertain whether Rumia would have truly halted her emerging rampage, but the doubt imposed in her mind via Kyoka's words stalled the monster long enough to allow a final gambit, and simply snag the scroll. And to think their resident swordsman was about to balance out the Heisenberg's approach with his own, 'outsider' remarks. He would receive a particularly menacing death-glare, before the odd flesh would revert back and restore Rumia to her former self. At this point, they'd warp back after the announcement of their victory from the Yamanaka proctor.
"Tch. They made us walk da way down 'ere for this? Pussies."
Arms crossed, Rumia scanned the tree-filled area they were ported to. Incults such as herself would have no idea as to what to expect from the forest of death, and like any reckless mongrel, she would willfully remain ignorant to the possible dangers. Very few things could scare this force of nature. Though, she would seem to always keep a watchful eye on her cousin, for it was quite obvious to even this numb-skill that she did not have the same durable nature as the ginger.
"Sword fella'. What do we gotta do now? Let's leave m'lovely cousin a break from doin' all da thinkin' fer us."
Her gaze directed itself toward Tashiro, eyes squinting. There was an aura of intimidation surrounding the lass, as if she were conferring a menial task to a rookie solider and expected the best of results at the risk of punishment. That and Hime wasn't going to come up with any plans.
