Inside the cave is a basic home. A bed, oil lamps, bookshelves lined with books, a small dresser with clothes inside, and other small knickknacks Haru has collected over the years
โXXXAll their heavy words I carry, Try to grind them down to dustBut the pile's getting so deep XXXXXXXXPretty soon it's gonna bury us I see two paths that sit before me, The decision's mine to make๏ธต Do I wear the mask and follow, Or pay the price of bะตing brave? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - XXXXXXThese wounds aren't healing, And I am scared to death XXXXXXXThat I'll look into the mirror, And believe the things they've said XXXXXXXXNo, I wasn't ready for the shame so heavy, maybe they will never understand, Can't keep facing this fire, I'm so damn tired, Of being who I am XXXXXXXXโฅ๏ฝก ๏ฝก ๏ฝกH I D D E N W I N DXXC H U U N I N
Health: 350/350 Mentality ( Mental HP ): 262.5/262.5 Chakra Pool: 40,900/40,900 Mental Defense: 25.5 Perception: 21 Reaction: 20.5
Word Count: 8,656 + (861 x 4.5) = 12,531
Active Jutsu:
Diamond Art: Crystal Structure - 4000 Chakra ( Passive: + ยฝ Intelligence to Defense ) [ N ] Diamond Art: Crystal Haze - 2500 Chakra [ Requires All Clan Techniques ] ( Defense = Defense + ยฝ Speed )
XXXWalking up to her cave, she sighed as she moved out of her arms, making sure that her hand was well away from the other woman's so that she could walk on her own without being touched, already feeling embarrassed enough as it were. She stopped at the lake below the waterfall, pulling off her coat and putting it in the water a few times before scrubbing it to get the blood out of it. She then laid it out on the rocks and walked near the waterfall, leaning her head over and rinsing her hair out as best as she could, ringing it out and braiding it behind her hair, tying it off so it could dry before looking at the girl following her, pulling her shoes off so she didn't track blood inside. "Just warning you. It's not much. Honestly, it's pretty bare. But it's safe. Well away from any prying eyes. It's where I've made my safe place and nobody bothers me out here. I don't know that many know this place exists actually." She shrugged before grabbing her jacket, walking up a path in the rocks and staying close to the rocks as she went behind the waterfall and walked into the cave behind it. Putting her shoes near the edge, she pulled her stockings off and grimaced. Great, now everything was covered in blood and she was probably going to have to throw these stockings away. It was pretty much impossible to get blood out of the white. She tossed them in a corner and groaned, not looking forward to having to find more. That meant she had to go into town and be faced with the judgmental eyes, probably being refused to be allowed to buy them until she finally just threw the money at whoever manned the counter and walked out with her stockings in hand. Maybe she should just do that. Leave the money on the counter. She always lost out on money that way but it was honestly the easiest way to get her stuff without being harassed for however long she put up with it. Feeling a little hungry, she walked over to her table, grabbing some of the jerky she had stored there and started munching on it as she lit the lamps she had, eyeing the oil levels. She had enough for now. Maybe she could hunt later and get some more food and animal fat to turn into the oil. She really didn't want to deal with the villagers more then she had to. 'I understand Haru-chan. But we will need supplies. And you will soon need something that holds water. Especially once you start using my abilities.' Saiken cautioned her and she frowned. Well guess she was going to have to deal with them then. Heaving another sigh she got out some clean clothes and went behind a rock, quickly changing into clean clothes and walking over to her bed, laying back on it and closing her eyes as she finished her jerky. She then turned her eyes on her companion. "So how does one start learning how to use the abilities of their inner monster?" She asked as she sat back up, putting her hands on her crossed knees and her chin in her hands, her red eyes staring right at her as they glimmered like jewels in the light of the lamp near her. One of the few traits of her clan that she retained. The rest was so different that unless you saw her abilities then you would never know what clan she belonged to. She reached over to her side table she had managed to drag here and repair and grabbed a couple of crystal balls she had made when she was younger and twirled them in her hand for something to do to keep her from being so mad at everyone around her right now. She honestly wanted to barge into the leader's office and demand answers, but knew that would only tip them off that she knew about the beast residing within her and would likely set them off to start trying to turn her into a weapon like the Hidden Cloud had done to Akane. She didn't want that so she was going to keep her mouth shut and learn how to harness her power in secret. Hopefully by the time they figured out she knew and could control the beast's power then she would be powerful enough to defend herself against them and make them think twice about trying to control her or threaten to take the beast from her. She would leave the village before she let them try to control her. She didn't need the village after all. She had survived most of her entire life without any help or support. She did odd missions here and there to raise enough money to get her supplies and necessities. She just hoped Akane didn't judge her to harshly. After all she made do with what she had. Even though she didn't have much, what she did have she had worked hard for and made.
It was a rather quick trip, sadly, to the federation village of Hidden Wind before entering the village proper, Akane rested the younger ninja on her porcelain feet so she could lead the pair to her secret little place behind a waterfall. It was cozy, if minimal, and far enough away from the village to allow the bullied girl to relax and enjoy herself away from the masses. โSimple, but effective. I am sure we can fill this place up to make it more suitable for us~ ermโฆ you.โ The ruby haired woman ruffles her hair before letting the water from the fall wash out the blood. โAaah~ That is cold and refreshing!โ
[ Perception: 30 | Reaction: 41 ]
Passives 1] Jinchลซriki [Nanabi] - (Slumbering): +10 to Akane's Spd, Str, Int, Res, and Spi. [+100,000 Chakra Pool (Senjutsu)] [2] Trained Weapon: Increase Akane's Str +36 and Spi +35
Word Count: 4,860 + 113 [x1.5 Interaction: 170] = 5,030
โXXXAll their heavy words I carry, Try to grind them down to dustBut the pile's getting so deep XXXXXXXXPretty soon it's gonna bury us I see two paths that sit before me, The decision's mine to make๏ธต Do I wear the mask and follow, Or pay the price of bะตing brave? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - XXXXXXThese wounds aren't healing, And I am scared to death XXXXXXXThat I'll look into the mirror, And believe the things they've said XXXXXXXXNo, I wasn't ready for the shame so heavy, maybe they will never understand, Can't keep facing this fire, I'm so damn tired, Of being who I am XXXXXXXXโฅ๏ฝก ๏ฝก ๏ฝกH I D D E N W I N DXXC H U U N I N
Health: 350/350 Mentality ( Mental HP ): 262.5/262.5 Chakra Pool: 40,900/40,900 Mental Defense: 25.5 Perception: 21 Reaction: 20.5
Word Count: 8,656 + (861 x 4.5) = 12,531 + (471 x 2.5) = 13,709
Active Jutsu:
Diamond Art: Crystal Structure - 4000 Chakra ( Passive: + ยฝ Intelligence to Defense ) [ N ] Diamond Art: Crystal Haze - 2500 Chakra [ Requires All Clan Techniques ] ( Defense = Defense + ยฝ Speed )
XXXThe young ninja tilted her head as the red head made a slip up and said that they could find a way to make it more cozy for the both of them before she corrected it to say you. She hummed and shrugged as she just relaxed and let her hair fan out above her to dry out the way it always had. Very rarely could she actually take a warm shower and treat her hair properly. She managed enough to keep her hair healthy though. She watched as Akane did the same as her and rinsed the blood from her hair, though it wasn't as noticeable with her red hair blending in with it. "It can be refreshing after a long day. Though after spending years here I guess I'm just used to it." She shrugged as she let out a small sigh. She could feel Saiken trying to comfort her and smiled a little. At least she knew she wasn't alone anymore. She had someone who knew of her struggle, and stayed with her the whole time, even if he didn't exactly have a choice. He didn't seem to hate it though. If anything he seemed happy to be able to be of help to her. She returned her attention back to Akane and frowned a little. "You didn't answer my question. How do I start working on being able to use and control his abilities?" She asked as she sat up and crossed her arms, giving her a slightly annoyed look. While she was used to being ignored, it didn't mean she liked it when she needed answers. She grabbed back up her crystal balls and started spinning them around her hand again like stress balls. Which to her that's what they were. Stress balls. They helped her be able to relax and focus more without having to think. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she adjusted her clothes a little before standing. Well, nothing else it could wait a few minutes. If what Saiken said was true, she was going to need supplies. Something that could hold water for whatever reason. 'It's the nature of my abilities. Because I'm a slug I will pull water from you. And you already have a weak constitution.' Saiken explained soothingly and she nodded. Yeah that made sense. She just needed to figure out the best way to get in and out without being seen. Or to blend in but that had never worked before. Even if she could hide her white hair, her red eyes were impossible to hide. She would have to use the transformation jutsu to remain completely hidden. Well for now she would wait to see what Akane was going to do to help her start learning how to become stronger.
"Sorry, I did not mean to ignore you. That man just had my heart in my throat." Akane replied as she fanned out her wet, red hair. Next, the older girl, would slip from her blood stained clothes and began to give them a rinse under the waterfall. Now though, she was clad in just in a pair of pink panties as she has back to Haru, "Well first we need to figure out which of the beasts sleeps in you. Each would be different." She stands up and hangs her clothes on a nearby rock. "I was trained as a weapon... to excel in melee and ninjutsu combat." It shows in her form as well, as she was rather lean and toned. The softest part of her, exposed, where her breasts... which were not terribly large. She smiles warmly as she sits along side Haru on the bed, "... but I think I can be kinder to you. You are not a weapon, like me." The older female leaning in to plant a soft playful peck on Haru's cheek, "You are more a Goddess... or least the picture of beauty." Akane hopped up from the bed and giggled softly as she walked around the cave and looking over the decor that Haru had, "If you do not mind, I can help you furnish and get supplies as well. Gotta be comfortable after training, or you will hurt yourself." The red headed woman smiles softly at Haru, "I know... that might not be a suitable answer, but honestly there as many different ways to train as there are the Tailed Beasts."
[ Perception: 30 | Reaction: 44 ]
Passives 1] Jinchลซriki [Nanabi] - (Slumbering): +10 to Akane's Spd, Str, Int, Res, and Spi. [+100,000 Chakra Pool (Senjutsu)] [2] Trained Weapon: Increase Akane's Str +40 and Spi +39
Word Count: 5,030 + 270 [x1.5 Interaction: 405] = 5,435
โXXXAll their heavy words I carry, Try to grind them down to dustBut the pile's getting so deep XXXXXXXXPretty soon it's gonna bury us I see two paths that sit before me, The decision's mine to make๏ธต Do I wear the mask and follow, Or pay the price of bะตing brave? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - XXXXXXThese wounds aren't healing, And I am scared to death XXXXXXXThat I'll look into the mirror, And believe the things they've said XXXXXXXXNo, I wasn't ready for the shame so heavy, maybe they will never understand, Can't keep facing this fire, I'm so damn tired, Of being who I am XXXXXXXXโฅ๏ฝก ๏ฝก ๏ฝกH I D D E N W I N DXXC H U U N I N
Health: 350/350 Mentality ( Mental HP ): 262.5/262.5 Chakra Pool: 40,900/40,900 Mental Defense: 25.5 Perception: 21 Reaction: 20.5
Word Count: 8,656 + (861 x 4.5) = 12,531 + (471 x 2.5) = 13,709 + (602 x 2.5) = 15,214
Active Jutsu:
Diamond Art: Crystal Structure - 4000 Chakra ( Passive: + ยฝ Intelligence to Defense ) [ N ] Diamond Art: Crystal Haze - 2500 Chakra [ Requires All Clan Techniques ] ( Defense = Defense + ยฝ Speed )
XXXHarukichi sighs as her answer only left her more confused. But the thing that stuck out the most was it depended on her beast within her as to what sort of training would be suitable for her. She turned to her knowledge and what she knew of the beasts as the fact hers had introduced himself as Saiken, the six tails. "The Rokubi is the one that resides within me." She said to a relieved sigh from her beast. She knew their names were sensitive, even among the other beasts when it came to the hosts. At least until they learned to fully trust their siblings host would they feel comfortable revealing their name. She squeaked when she felt the peck on her cheek and realized she had zoned out and the other girl was scantily clad in nothing but her undergarments. She hid her face at her praising words. Nope. Nuh uh. Not true. She was way to used to being called demon and freak that she had no idea what to do with someone actually complimenting her and it left her flustered and her brain short circuiting. Clearing her throat to try to regain some semblance of control over herself, she licked her suddenly to dry lips and ran a quick hand over her face as the other girl offered to go get her supplies. That did seem rather tempting, as even with her transformation jutsu she had learned she wasn't sure how many of the villagers it would trick. Chewing on her lip, she debated what to do. How would people react to a new stranger, and could she slip back here quietly and invisibly? So far she had managed to her to meager supplies by going out late at night where nobody but the village guards might see her, and they didn't care as long as she wasn't stealing and wasn't staying to close within the village confines where a lot of people were gathered. Probably a measure in case the beast ever got out of control. She felt Saiken scoff and growl at the idea that he would go out of control and harm her since she was an innocent party. She couldn't help the small giggle that escaped her as she covered her mouth to muffle the sound. She had learned long ago how to be insanely quiet so nobody heard her where ever she was. She finally calmed down with a small sigh as she looked at Akane and nodded. "Yeah okay. If you feel you can get the supplies and get back here without anyone following you than I don't mind. I can give you what money I have to buy stuff. But if not than I can give transformation jutsu a try. Just never had the know how to do so before I went to the academy, then I was immediately taking advantage of my new freedom to learn as many new jutsu as I could, so I haven't given it a try yet. As long as my crystals don't give me away I think I could do it." She said waving her hand in front of herself, slightly disturbing the air around her for a moment before it settled again. She wanted to trust the red head, but honestly wasn't sure if she could trust her fully yet, even though she did help save her and helped her unlock her beast that was instantly her best friend. She was a tenacious flirt though, and the poor little neglected girl didn't know how to act with that affection shown towards her.
Akane grins as she turns back to face Haru and sit on her bed, "I will head out once my clothes are dry. As we are both girls... I do not mind being mostly nude... I do not wish to do such in public." She gives Haru's pretty, little nose a tender poke, while crawling in bed with her once more. "I am the host of Nanabi." The red haired teen lays on her stomach as the two of them chat about going into town to get things for the little cavern hangout. "So, I take it... that you are accepting me into your hide away?" Her voice was soft and teasing as she would bat her eyes at the alabaster goddess. "From my training... the only clan of note in this village specializes in the use of Crystal Style Ninjutsu, so how would your crystals give you away?" Her gaze tenderly falling to her spear that was set against a wall, near her clothes. "I mean... I might not deal well with people, but I am not afraid of them. What are they going to do... hurt my feelings with their mean words to me. I am a weapon."
[ Perception: 30 | Reaction: 44 ]
Passives 1] Jinchลซriki [Nanabi] - (Slumbering): +10 to Akane's Spd, Str, Int, Res, and Spi. [+100,000 Chakra Pool (Senjutsu)] [2] Trained Weapon: Increase Akane's Str +40 and Spi +39
Word Count: 5,435 + 200 [x1.5 Interaction: 300] = 5,735
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