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 Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:40 pm
Tares Demascus 
Infinite One Master| Mist ANBU Captain| Jonin Commander| Lightning Terror |Bloody Mist  LT stared bleakly at his hand then back at Kai, then his hand again. "No, you havent grown that much? Have you? Damn Im getting too old." LT chuckled again and he took a step back to see how much that boy has grown. It wouldn't be too long now that he would have a squad of his own and possibly not long after that that he would have his own students to call him sensei. Man how time flies, and at some point, stands completely still. LT knew he had to spend as much time as possible with his students, because who knew in their line of duty when... well, LT wasn't going to focus on that now. "Wanna grab something to eat or drink?" LT more commanded than asked as he slung an arm around Kaizen's neck and dragged him over to a outside restaurant chitchatting along the way and telling him about the updates on the Demascus clan and another time when LT literally punted a Genin in the academy. Before they even found there seats, a bottle of rice wine and donuts were placed on the table for them. Fire crackers popped loudly in the street as LT filled Kai in on the current Genin under his training and the current problems in Kiri. "So what did you have to workout after the exams? Get your summoning in order yet? Maybe I should start working on getting one of those too, Im not too old am I?" LT broke out in laughter again. 
Chakra Points= 160
Katana= 1
Exploding Smoke Grenade= 4
Makibishi= 24
Shuriken= 40
Light Bombs= 2
Fūma Shuriken= 1
Steel Wire=110ft.
Exploding Tag= 80 (( ))
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:38 pm
Kaizen Minoru
改善 山崎實
Lotus of the Mist
Fire | Lightning | Earth | Water | Wind
"We are the culmination of every choice we have ever made..." As LT led Kaizen towards a food stand, he found himself remembering what it meant to be a shinobi of Kirigakure again. It was a brotherhood that extended beyond blood. He had felt it before, but somehow he had lost it along the way. Talking with his old teacher, Kaizen found that he was glad to be back home, glad that Kiri felt like home once again. As they sat at the bar, Kaizen sipped absently at his sake while LT continued on about the genin that he had been training, laughing openly at the mention of LT finally doing what he had always threatened to do to him and the rest of squad 3.
When the question of what he had been doing after the exams came up, Kaizen's expression shifted to a somber manner as he stared into the sake filling his cup. Lifting the drink to his lips, Kaizen downed it in one easy gulp before setting it back down and glancing at LT out of the corner of his eye. LT was one of the people he had been meaning to speak to about it, but now that the moment was here, it was difficult to know how to proceed. Taking a deep breath, Kaizen looked into the bottom of his empty cup before saying just loud enough for LT to hear, "You remember when the Gobi attacked, it was right after I started the academy... and of course after the attack I... was different. At first I didn't make the connection, or didn't want to, but during the Chuunin exams, the truth kind of made itself known."Turning to look LT in the eyes, his stark white eyes somber as he met LT's dark brown, Kaizen asked in a stoic tone, "LT-Sensei... you knew about the Gobi being sealed inside of me... didn't you?""... but sometimes, the right choice isn't always clear."
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:53 pm
Damien Oweno {a.k.a Downer} Genin Taijutsu Sanbi
Tactical: (-3 posts for learning jutsu, reaction speed is one rank higher)
Speed: (Move, dodge, and attack speed is one rank higher, hard for anyone below Jounnin to even track these ninja) Downer took the lantern in shock. He was completely amazed that someone else had even knew about his father, let along made a lantern for him. He looked at the girl in a new light. He'd seen her as simply a student like himself. Younger, but age had little value in a village where the leader was younger than himself. Thank you...S...Sparrow. He said, still taken about. He took the time to take in her outfit. You look absolutely amazing. May those you love that have passed be at rest. he added quickly trying not to make the words sound awkward. Although he wasn't really interested in relationships of any sort given his circumstances. He couldn't help but feel a sort of uncomfortably when talking to her. Well I've heard that people of the...Yama...um...her clan have that effect on people he thought, trying to recall what little he knew of them. Did you make any lanterns for yourself? he asked afterward. (( Soooorry....I came into a bunch of cash and have spent the last two days spending it. I'm broke again now, so i can be more active mrgreen ))
chakra: 24/37
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:17 am
Tares Demascus
Infinite One Master| Mist ANBU Captain| Jonin Commander| Lightning Terror |Bloody Mist LT's eyebrows furrowed together as he leaned in closer to hear what Kaizen had to say. "Yes, I remember the Gobi event." his eyes shook in a somber vibe, but yet still held their soft brown reassuring gaze of a teacher, and had hint of comradeship in them too as if they were two old war buddies talking about old events on a distant battle field. "And yes Kai, I was known of the sealing of the five tails." It seemed like their conversation was miles away as the fireworks lit up the night sky in a multitude of different beautiful colors. When the Jonin was young, he loved the blue ones because he imagined a battle of ninjutsu in the sky, but as he grew older the pink ones reminded him of the cherry blossoms that were floating on an ancestral wind. More firecrackers sounded off noisily in the streets and children shouted in their games. All the while LT was completely focused the conversation at hand, he wouldn't rather be anywhere else in the world than he was right then and there. He ordered another bottle of saki after finishing the last of the previous one.
Chakra Points= 160
Katana= 1
Exploding Smoke Grenade= 4
Makibishi= 24
Shuriken= 40
Light Bombs= 2
Fūma Shuriken= 1
Steel Wire=110ft.
Exploding Tag= 80 (( ))
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:54 pm
Kaizen Minoru
改善 山崎實
Lotus of the Mist
Fire | Lightning | Earth | Water | Wind
"We are the culmination of every choice we have ever made..."Lips curling up into a half smile, Kaizen nodded his head at LT's confirmation. "A few weeks ago, that probably would have caused me to lash out at you, but now, I want to thank you. Thank you for not treating me differently, for seeing me as the child that I was, and not the monster that was inside of me... I don't think I would have made it very long after my parents deaths if it hadn't been for you and Yamatano, and even Luo-dono... I might have become the monster that the others feared." Kaizen's didn't raise his voice as he spoke, still speaking just loud enough for LT to hear.
Taking a deep breath, Kaizen turned to look LT in the eye once more, a broad smile plastered on his face, as he lifted his glass of sake in salute, "but enough about that, tonight is a night to remember the fallen. Let us keep their memory close to our hearts, and let our blades carve out the future that they died for!" Lifting the sake cup to his lips Kaizen threw his head back and finished off his second cup in one gulp, letting out a satisfied sigh as he set the cup back on the table. Jumping to his feet, Kaizen's cheeks seemed slightly flushed as he leaned in close to LT and brought a hand up to accentuate his stage whisper, "Now if you'll excuse me, I believe I saw some young ladies that I'd like to keep me company while I celebrate the memory of our fallen brothers."And with that, Kaizen turned on his heel and made his way down the crowded streets, the festival music lightening his step as he moved along with the other revelers."... but sometimes, the right choice isn't always clear."
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:02 pm
 Y a m a t a n o H a t a k e山田野 はたけ
White Fang of the Mist
Kirigakure no Sato || Suiton || Hatake Bloodline || White Chakra Manipulation|| Snake SummonerSpeed Shinobi Capabilities || Battle Support Specialist || Summoning Specialist“Those who dare bring harm to my friends, my village, and my way of life…”xxxxA quiet figure walked amongst the attendees of the festival, unnoticed by the revelers, too busy with their fun to notice anyone else. Had they bothered to look, however, the figure would stand out somewhat as an oddity, compared to the rest of the crowd. Where others wore long kimonos of all colors imaginable, this person wore a robe of white and red that came only to his knees, with the rest of his legs covered by high boots. On top of that, the man's robe included a hood, completely obscuring his face from view. The common festival participant would see him as a member of the undercover security that was undoubtedly scattered amongst the crowd, but in reality, he was another participant in the festival.
Keeping his hood low over his face, Yamatano made his way to the small but strong Hatake tree with an almost urgency, not even stopping to look at the vendors. Without his trademark mask and visible weapons he almost felt naked, but this feeling was obscured by the low cowl of his hood, and his hidden wristblades, invisible beneath the large sleeves and miniature cape of his ceremonial robes. Of course, Yamatanos clansmen were there to recognize Yamatano, but those that saw him only paused to take a bow of respect to the son of their clan leader. The paper lantern he held burned bright with the symbol of the Hatake clan as Yamatano hung it on a low hanging branch. "For your memory, great-grandfather." Yamatano whispered to the lantern as if speaking to the man himself, the son of Konohagakure's White Fang and great grandfather of Kirigakure's White Fang, Kakashi Hatake.
After hanging the lantern, Yamatano walked back into the crowds, keeping to himself as the festival of lights carried on around him.
“…Must first find out how to get past me.” Fiercely Loyal || Determined || Protective || Aspiring OininChakra Points: 51/74
Exploding Smoke Grenade: 0
Makibishi: 0
Shuriken: 0
Light Bombs: 0
Kunai: 0
Ninja Wire: 0
Exploding Tag: 0
Daggers: 0
Hidden Blades: 2
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:11 pm
ஜ Kairiku Rhyn Zhma ஜ  ♒ | Kirigakure | 17 | Genin | Suiton | ♒ ╰☆╮"I will travel to the ends of the Earth,"╰☆╮ Kairiku walked up to the village center, dressed in her white and red kimono, her festive fan hidden from sight, and a lantern over her shoulder attached to a pole. She felt slightly out of place among the villagers. They were all here to show respect to loved ones, celebrate, and have fun. She was just a new girl. She wasn't even sure why she had decided to come in the first place....perhaps to show that she truly did want to be a loyal villager? Maybe. She sighed and silently made her way past all the lights and festivities, standing just at the edge, looking up at the bright sky, bursting with fireworks. Slowly, she made her way to the highest building that was near her. She focused a bit and swiftly ran up the side, hoping to get past all the lights to make the fireworks seem like the brightest thing in the black shadowy night. She sat on the rail used to prevent falling and smiled. "Oh, I wish you could be here Zypher. It truly is amazing. Just like you said festivals were." She whispered, and drew the lantern from her shoulder. She unattached it from the wooden pole and hung it beside her. It gave a soft glow, and she smiled. "This one is for you, bro." She said, gazing at the orange lantern for a moment before looking back to the sky where the stars twinkled and the fireworks exploded in hues of orange, green, purple, red, blue, and every color imaginable. 'I regret nothing. I'm glad I came to the festival, and the village.' She thought, and closed her eyes trying to imagine a more perfect evening.
╰☆╮"If only to protect those that I love."╰☆╮ ☽ OOC: ☾
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:36 am
Y a m a t a n o H a t a k e山田野 はたけ
White Fang of the Mist
Kirigakure no Sato || Suiton || Hatake Bloodline || White Chakra Manipulation|| Snake SummonerSpeed Shinobi Capabilities || Battle Support Specialist || Summoning Specialist“Those who dare bring harm to my friends, my village, and my way of life…”xxxxAs he continued along his way through the crowded streets of the festival, Yamatano had to take the time to admire the show the village had put on. The food was good, the lights were spectacular, and the people seemed to be happy. "This is the happiness made possible by us, by the Shinobi..." He thought, for Yamatano knew the deeds that shinobi had to commit to preserve the happiness that was Kirigakure. Finishing the last dumpling from a stick he bought, Yamatano considered the newest batch of promising genin and if they would become like he and Kaizen had. As the top two shinobi in their graduating class, both had received specific training from both LT sensei, and from Lord Mizukage-Dono himself. But from what he knew of these new ones, LT-sensei had taken several for himself, while Lord Mizukage-Dono had taken a student to his own private training grounds. Yamatano chuckled at the thought of one of the student being trained personally by Lord Mizukage, and whether he would come back in one piece or not.
As he continued along, Yamatano spotted that he was about to pass someone he really did not expect to see: Kaizen Minoru. Whats more, Kaizen seemed to actually be having fun. Fun! Kaizen, who had given barely any smiles in the past year was having a good time at the festival? Yamatano began to go forward, but at the last minute stopped himself. What if Yamatano's presence hurt Kaizen? Yamatano was one of the few who knew the truth of Kaizen's great power, and one of the ones who withheld that truth from him. Seeing Yamatano may put him back in his bad mood, so Yamatano decided instead to find out what was causing Kaizen to be happy from afar, turning for face away from the crowd, Yamatano whispered to himself "Henge". Without even the use of handseals, Yamatano had transformed into a man with olive skin, dark hair, and a slight beard. His clothes had not changed, but his face was now unrecognizable, even if the low cowl of his hood was removed. Yamatano then moved to a vendor, feigning interest in the small wooden toys he sold as Kaizen passed by him. Once he could see him out of the corner of his eye, Yamatano followed Kaizen, maintaining a respectable distance as he weaved in and out of the crowd. Hopefully, his disguise would not alert the hidden sentries, but it was a risk he was willing to take.
“…Must first find out how to get past me.” Fiercely Loyal || Determined || Protective || Aspiring OininChakra Points: 59/74
Exploding Smoke Grenade: 0
Makibishi: 0
Shuriken: 0
Light Bombs: 0
Kunai: 0
Ninja Wire: 0
Exploding Tag: 0
Daggers: 0
Hidden Blades: 2
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:26 am
Kaizen Minoru
改善 山崎實
Lotus of the Mist
Fire | Lightning | Earth | Water | Wind
"We are the culmination of every choice we have ever made..."Weaving through the crowd, a small smile playing on his face, Kaizen marveled at the spectacle of lights high in the sky. The near endless stream of fireworks spoke of the great wealth of Kirigakure, a wealth gained by the hard work and dedication of its shinobi. But while the display of fireworks were amazing, what Kaizen found to be even more splendid was the fact that for the first time in a long time, the people of Kiri were to distracted by their revelry to care about what he was. He even garnered a few furtive glances from the young women of Kiri, before they would turn back to their friends and giggle amongst themselves. Whether it was the general happiness of the festival, or the sake he had consumed, Kaizen found that he was feeling truly happy to be back home.
As he passed by a toy vendor, Kaizen took notice of one of the festival's sentries browsing the vendors wares. Strange, considering the sentries were meant to be hidden, but perhaps this particular sentry was off duty. As he continued on his way, Kaizen stopped to buy some dumplings from a cart vendor, which is when he noticed the man for a second time, moving slowly through the crowd. Raising a wary eyebrow at the man, Kaizen tossed a coin to the vendor and then proceeded on his way, absentmindedly nibbling at his snack. Though he couldn't be sure, Kaizen got the feeling that the man was following him, though for what purpose he could only guess.
As another firework burst overhead, Kaizen stopped and turned to look at it, though in truth he was looking to see if he was still being pursued. Spotting the man still weaving through the crowd, Kaizen decided it was time to find out what it was he wanted. Turning to walk down the street once more, he spotted an alleyway up ahead, seems as good a place as any to find out what he wants. Picking up his pace, Kaizen weaved expertly through the crowd, managing not to touch a single person, the result of his training in the Dance of the Thunder God, before rounding the corner. Taking a few steps down the alley, Kaizen's eyes began to shift to an earthy brown as he said quietly, "Tsuchi Gunjikoudou no Jutsu" Sinking into the ground, Kaizen then moved backwards towards the entrance of the alleyway.
If the man followed him down the alley, then Kaizen would simply pop up behind him and say in calm tone, "Have I done something to interest the Festival Guard?""... but sometimes, the right choice isn't always clear."
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:00 am
Y a m a t a n o H a t a k e山田野 はたけ
White Fang of the Mist
Kirigakure no Sato || Suiton || Hatake Bloodline || White Chakra Manipulation|| Snake SummonerSpeed Shinobi Capabilities || Battle Support Specialist || Summoning Specialist“Those who dare bring harm to my friends, my village, and my way of life…”xxxx"Darn." Whispered Yamatano as Kaizen rounded the corner of an alleyway, almost as if challenging Yamatano to follow him. Had Kaizen seen through the disguise? No, that was impossible; Yamatano looked nothing like his old self, and besides, Kaizen would be too far away to recognize his voice or anything. So was he simply running because he thought he was being followed? That seemed likely, though Yamatano had no idea how Kaizen would specifically pick him out from the crowd as a follower. Sure, his rich robes were atypical from the average kimono in this setting, but surely not enough to attract too much attention, right? Yamatano supposed that there was nothing to be done about it, though, so he decided to follow down the alleyway. If anything, it would give him the chance to talk to Kaizen in a good mood, something his friend had not had in a year.
It was to Yamatano's surprise, then, that no one was in the alleyway when he turned the corner. "He must've run off..." He thought to himself, not thinking Kaizen to be one to run from danger. How surprised he was, then, when he was confronted by Kaizen standing right behind him as he turned to leave. Just before he began to sputter a hasty explanation, Yamatano caught Kaizen's question, instead shooting him a quizzical look. "You think I am one of the guards? Heh, I must be doing better at this then I thought." Yamatano said as he released his henge, revealing to Kaizen his white hair and unmasked face.
“…Must first find out how to get past me.” Fiercely Loyal || Determined || Protective || Aspiring OininChakra Points: 59/74
Exploding Smoke Grenade: 0
Makibishi: 0
Shuriken: 0
Light Bombs: 0
Kunai: 0
Ninja Wire: 0
Exploding Tag: 0
Daggers: 0
Hidden Blades: 2
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:41 pm
ஜ Kairiku Rhyn Zhma ஜ ♒ | Kirigakure | 17 | Genin | Suiton | ♒ ╰☆╮"I will travel to the ends of the Earth,"╰☆╮ Kairiku sighed, tired of sitting around in the shadows. She returned the lantern to her pole, planning on hanging it somewhere magnificent. She heard a low growl and, realizing it was her stomach, headed towards the nearest outdoor restaurant. There were few people inside, one of which was LT-Sensei. She nodded and waved to him as she made her way to the 'counter', ordering some pork dumplings and some tea. She sat on a bench under a nearby tree, watching the fireworks.
╰☆╮"If only to protect those that I love."╰☆╮ ☽ OOC: ☾
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:18 pm
Tares Demascus
Infinite One Master| Mist ANBU Captain| Jonin Commander| Lightning Terror |Bloody Mist LT waved towards Kairiku inviting her over to come sit with him and possibly enjoy a meal and a few drinks. As he waited for her, he pulled out some papers a spread them on his part of the table. He did some light reading and enjoyed the background noise of the festival caring on around him. He found Kairiku's profile and tried to read up on her while she made her way over.
Chakra Points= 160
Katana= 1
Exploding Smoke Grenade= 4
Makibishi= 24
Shuriken= 40
Light Bombs= 2
Fūma Shuriken= 1
Steel Wire=110ft.
Exploding Tag= 80 (( ))
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:33 pm
ஜ Kairiku Rhyn Zhma ஜ ♒ | Kirigakure | 17 | Genin | Suiton | ♒ ╰☆╮"I will travel to the ends of the Earth,"╰☆╮ Kairiku sighed and walked over to him, taking the seat across from him. "Good evening LT-Sensei. Are you enjoying the festivities?" She asked, taking a drink from her tea. Eating a dumpling, she sighed, setting her orange lantern beside her.
╰☆╮"If only to protect those that I love."╰☆╮ ☽ OOC: ☾
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:15 am
Kaizen Minoru
改善 山崎實
Lotus of the Mist
Fire | Lightning | Earth | Water | Wind
"We are the culmination of every choice we have ever made..."As the hooded figure revealed his identity, Kaizen immediately relaxed, his smile returning to his face as he walked forward to embrace his friend. Yamatano! How are you, it's been too long!" Taking a step back, Kaizen kept his hands on Yamatano's shoulders as he looked his friend over, admiring his new robes, as odd as they looked, Yamatano managed to pull them off quite well. Raising a quizzical eyebrow, before asking in an amused tone, "Why were you following me? Is this some part of your training, to tail your old friends rather than greet them?""... but sometimes, the right choice isn't always clear."
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:49 pm
Tares Demascus
Infinite One Master| Mist ANBU Captain| Jonin Commander| Lightning Terror |Bloody Mist LT nodded back at Kairiku's question, "This year's was surprisingly fun." He never looked up from the papers the were spread over the table as he scanned over a few while taking a sip of saki. "You know the whole point of this day is to let the dead go, and not carrying their burden around with you." LT of course was referring to the orange lamp that the young girl was dragging along with her. He still didn't look up from his paper work as he jotted down a few notes.
Chakra Points= 160
Katana= 1
Exploding Smoke Grenade= 4
Makibishi= 24
Shuriken= 40
Light Bombs= 2
Fūma Shuriken= 1
Steel Wire=110ft.
Exploding Tag= 80 (( ))
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