I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori ignored him, though Nova was sure to check on the male when he fell over, if only to make sure he didn't create an even worse mess for them to clean up. His sarcasm had the tiger-turned-human shaking her head. Kaori herself simply kept cleaning up debris and broken glassware,
“Because that's a dangerous jutsu to be using. In all honesty I should be making you learn the old fashioned way, because it encourages laziness, and can be used for more than just transferring knowledge. And I'd appreciate it if you didn't destroy the already rundown building. Once this place is clean, I can start getting the stored materials and shop items this place is going to need.” Kaori tossed trash and boards and cloth and other such debris towards the door. It would be easier to take it out later. She wanted to focus on the big things first, then work on the details. She sighed softly and get irritated with her hair, since it was falling out of it's intricate wrap-around-braid. She took her hair down, and let it fall around her in waves, down passed her knees in pale, snowy waves. She shook her head and looked around, seeing both the present; how it looked now, and the past, how it looked back when she was a child and her mother was alive.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Thinking it might not have been the best idea actually practicing his fuuton techniques right there in the store while things were trying to be cleaned. Noticing how long Kaori's hair was. It was actually a bit surprising. He had thought her hair could not have been much longer then her shoulders but he was very wrong. He had to admit he discovered quickly that white hair was a bit of a thing for him. He had dated red heads, blondes and brunets but her unique color seemed to really impress him. Maybe he just liked different. Fixing his composure before staring too long he laughed a bit to himself before apologizing. "Yea sorry about that. I should probably take it outside shouldn't I. But let me help you with that first before I step out for a moment." Looking the store over he could tell the whole thing was still very much covered in a long thick coat of dust. Thinking for a moment he might have had a very quick fix to this. Looking at the still open front door he scanned the area for a good solid tarp. One happened to be covering some random things in the corner of the store. Taking it he flapped it a few times to get the dust off of it and walked up to Kaori and Nova. "Here please cover up with this just for the moment, I have an idea to speed this up." Once they were doing so he stepped back to the center of the room.
Intermediate Training: Performance 2/4
Forming a wind sphere in each hand, he held them outward kicking up alot of the dust in the room but not too rough of a wind tunnel to disturb anything in the store. Closing his eyes because the dust was swirling around the room in a thick manor. Focusing to where the door was he started to rotate the two spheres around each other drawing the dust closer to him before he dispelled the spheres having most of it right in front of him.
Gathering chakra into his fist he pulled it back seeing the cloud of dust infront of him lined up perfectly with the front door. Throwing his fist forward it sent out a very sharp gust flowing the dust right out of the store. Seeing some lingering dust around the doorway he threw a second blow forcing out the remaining bit out. He held back some to refrain from damaging anything in the front of the store, dust was not a very challenging adversary after all.
Intermediate Training: Performance 4/4 (finished)
"All good!"he said as he was dusting himself off, he seemed to be wearing what residual dust was left in the store. "All this dust on a black jacket was a bad idea." Taking off his jacket wearing a black tank top underneath. It was also a bit dusty but he had no trouble getting that out. Working up a bit of sweat he shook out his jacket some but just draped it over his shoulder for the moment. Long sleeve was not something to actively train in after all."So little better?"
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori blinked as she watched Kaz literally blow all the dust from her future shop. It was useful, and incredibly smart to use a custom ability in such an out-of-the-box manner. She shook her head, and Nova grumbled as she glared at the tarp, but the cat-turned-human was grateful for it once the wind started. Kaori went to say something, but stopped when she noticed how his skin glinted in the low light from the sweat that had gathered from his little bit of training. She shook her head and cleared her throat, playing it off as dust or something of the like.
“That was impressive. And yes, thank you, that was much faster than a simple broom and mop.” She took off the tarp and placed it on the ground, in front of the door, and started to chuck debris onto it for easier clean up later. Kaori brushed some of her heair from her face, tucking it behind her ear, and sighed as she fought her thoughts. She knew a party was going on, she could hear it from here, the music was loud, but she had no desire to go. She wanted to work, to get things done.
Kaori looked back over at Kaz, and had a thought. He had trained, while here and helping. Perhaps she could do a little of the same. She took a deep breath of the now dust free air and began to concentrate on her idea for a perfectly nasty surprise. [1/6] Kaori focused on her clan flowers, and how they behaved almost as if alive. What if they could be, what if they cold come alive at a moment's notice? That would never be something expected. [2/6] She focused on the movements of the flowers, how they would work. How they would behave, and what they would do. She wanted them to be sentient, to a degree, to be able to respond. But no one but her would understand them. (3/6) Kaori focused, as she continued to clean. Her chakra was churning in her, if any Hyuuga decided to look in on her chakra network, it would be lit up like a beacon at the moment. Her hair was starting to float, just a bit, with the effects of her chakra being so active. (4/6) Kaori closed her eyes and went still. The flowers would have teeth, and would need to eat. But they would obey her, without question. These little flowers would be her babies. She was getting excited, thinking about creating these little beauties. (5/6) Kaori took her churning chakra, now it was so strong that it was spiraling around her like an upward waterfall of flower petals. The chakra gathered in her hair, and around her, in her hands as well. Finally, finally, the chakra formed beautiful, pure white and silver flowers. The flowers wove themselves into Kaori's hair, teeth in the center of the flowers clicking and chittering like children for attention. After several moments, the flowers all settled and went silent, happy to be in the warm hair of their creator. (6/6) Kaori beamed and ran a finger over one of the silk-like petals of the flower. These were most definitely her babies. She began to whistle as she got back to cleaning in earnest.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Juha: Reppushou [ Beast Wave: Gale Wind Palm ] (Learned)
Kaz stepped out of the store for a bit to just brush up some more.. damaging abilities along with some of his spear techniques. Wanting to quickly give a test of another of her passed on techniques. Taking his spear from his back and lining it up in a adverted stance. Taking some wind chakra and channeling it through his spear before lunging forward with a thrust. This caused a bolt of wind to erupt from the tip and travel a bit forward before exploding some causing some of the local stores to rumble a bit. He figured he probably should have been training at the academy but chances are someone would snatch him up for the party. He did want to attend but not just yet.
Forceful Lunge Rank (Learned)
Keeping his stance he used for the Gale wind palm he lunged out making a strait stab with his spear. A rookie move from the style taught to him by his old master. He had wondered what he was doing lately, it had been nearly a year since he saw him.
Bo Strike (Learned)
Sliding his hand somewhat backward on the shaft of the spear. Swinging it outward thrusting with the butt of the weapon, He repeatedly thrusted with it doing a rapid attack. Thinking to himself if he had his weapon that he showed that Kaza is making that would still be a fatal attack.
Piercing Thrust (Learned)
Making a single thrust forward like before with his proper posture and balance. But this time thrusting the spear outward holding it by the middle and the complete rear of the spear. Letting go with his hand holding the shaft and extending it perfectly with the hand on the rear.
Sweep Strike (Learned)
Gripping the back of his spear while it was extended and spinning with it withdrawing it more into his form. Gripping it now with both hands and swinging it wide and low to the ground performing a sweep with the bladed end of the weapon. Causing a slight bit of sand to kick up in a very small whirlwind around his body.
Double Strike (Learned)
Rising from his spear he rotated the spear to behind his back arcing it forward in a overhead swing motion. Swinging it down to where his envisioned opponent would be moving to block the attack where his spear head would land. Gripping the spear in the middle tightly he stopped its downward movement and immediately jolted the bottom of the spear up from below to land firmly on the chin of the opponent still guarding from above.
Fake Out (Learned)
Landing he almost stumbled a slight bit before rising back to his balance. That would have been a prime moment for an opponent to strike him. He thought about it for a few seconds before realizing at would be a dirty trick to off throw your balance on purpose or at least pretend to. Just to leave yourself open to strike. Sometimes when people are attacking purely offensively they are not prepared for a counter.
Counter Thrust 1/4
Thrusting the spear again with more strength this time, causing a bit of wind to rush off of his arm as he did. Pulling it back he continued to practice this thrust. The faster and more accurate it was the better he would be at making sure he could take people with such a simple technique. Thrusting several small jabbs with his spear before settling his arm and calming his nerves.
Counter Thrust 2/4
He quickly found himself realizing that it was not about how strong he thrusted or how fast he moved his arms, its how his body moved in unity. He began to test this theory as he stood holding his spear in his usual stance. Feeling every muscle in his body stand by for the command from his brain while his eyes found its target.
Counter Thrust 3/4
Focusing his eyes on an invisible target in front of him, Letting his body sync up as he was about to attempt an attack. Pausing he let his body hesitate as he studied the target in his mind. Looking for an opening. Looking for vulnerable points in it before it could even leave an opening. Restraining his arm from making a move and then letting it free all at once to lash out his fierce attack striking the target in his mind promptly between the eyes making it fade from his thoughts.
Counter Thrust 4/4 Learned
Closing his eyes he projected his awareness, The noises of Kaori cleaning within the store still, the sound of a gentle breeze flowing over his skin causing his sweat to cool down. His hair waving slightly as he felt the exact weight of the spear in his fingers. Twisting his feet slightly in the sand beneath his feet taking a firmer stance. Opening his eyes suddenly he forced his muscles starting from his shoulder through to his wrist, jolting the spear forward with incredible force. Strait forward the tip being an extension of his arm. Snapping the point as his arm extended as far as he could, molding his form to reach even further. The spears blade making a humming sound as it parted the air reaching its final stop forcing what it did not forward. "Much better."
Rasenshogun 1/4
Kaz placed his spear on his back and wanted to prepare the jutsu he had the thought of earlier. Creating a rasengan in one of his hands he felt the slight breeze coming from it. Creating the second rasengan with his other he felt a much more intense breeze coming from both of them. He started to push them closer together but nothing really seemed to happen.
Rasenshogun 2/4
Still holding the rasengans he decided he might need to try something different in order to figure out this trick. He held out the one in his left hand and tried to focus his mind to rotate the wind in the opposite direction. He noticed this alone caused both to resonate with eachother on a much more violent level. He slowly moved one closer to the other and the wind increased the closer he got to it.
Rasenshogun 3/4
He began trying to rotate his hands with the rasengun to get them to sink together. The method at first was not working as he kept almost getting blown off his feet. They seemed to utterly repel eachother and the closer they got the more fierce they responded. He focused his chakra to spin in the complete opposite direction as the other. Swinging one of them along the spin of the other they linked. Spinning around each other in an extreme speed over his hand. Feeling as they they were going faster and faster he threw it up into the air over the store. Worried as to what they might do.
Rasenshogun 4/4 (Learned)
The new attack soared faster and faster above the buildings before it exploded. Sounding much like a firework but the kind that would fizzle after its explosion. The sound was from the sheer violence of the harsh winds fighting each other in the explosion. They finally cancel each other out once they reach their limit.
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori huffed slightly as she listened to Kaz train outside. She finally managed to finish up the worst of the work. She then turned to the detail cleaning, making sure all the broken glass was taken care of, dusting shelves and doors, washing windows, and the like. Kaori took a moment to breathe, and looked around. The shop was now completely clean, and ready for equipment and merchandise. Kaori was proud of herself, but she wasn't ready to quit quite yet. She stepped outside and looked at Kaz, and smiled slightly,
“Alright, Beanpole. Shop's clean, I need to head to my home and gather the stuff my mother kept in storage there. You're welcome to come help.” Nova walked outside and watched Kaori and Kaz, silent as she debated shifting back, since she'd be able to carry more for her partner.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Kaz was just finished some of his bukijutsu techniques when Kaori had come out. The term beanpole hit him a little harder then most things he had been called before. He had begun following her without even answering."Hey what the hell, beanpole... whats that even supposed to mean?" Taking his spear he began jabbing it at a rapid pace, Almost blurring the visibility of his spear. Once he stopped he placed it onto his back. Acting a little perturbed, he answered her. "Yea I just about finished so I don't mind helping."
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori shook her head at Kaz's misunderstanding of the name. She hadn't meant it as an insult, more just a light tease about how much taller than her he was.
“Relax, I meant no harm, I was just teasing about how much taller you are. Not everything is meant as an insult.” She shook her head once more and turned on her heel, but not before locking the shop, no need to leave it open for just anyone to go in and ruin all their hard work. Nova walked over, shifting back to her natural form mid-step, and nodded her massive head. Together, they left the shop and made their way to the Raigyo compound.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:10 pm
Kazuraii
Kaori Raigyo
Sabaku No Hana Flower of the Desert
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori was quick to unlock the store and get her boxes inside, then turned and began to unload Nova's burden. Kaori hoped that Kaz really understood as much as he seemed to. But she just couldn't be sure. Kaori began to separate the boxes based off of use. All the stuff for tailoring went in one area, the glass blowing stuff went in the south west corner near the furnace there, and the botany stuff went in another corner. Once all that was done, she turned to Kaz and began helping him separate the remaining items. Once that done, she was prepared to start setting up.
“Don't worry about it. I've heard far worse. I've been called a freak and a monster since I was small, shortly after my parents were killed on that last mission they went on...” Kaori stood once more and grabbed some stray ribbon, then used it to tie her hair back in a low ponytail, she wanted it out of the way.
Kaori took the tailoring items and began to set them up, there were scissors for delicate materials, scissors for leathers and hides, and ribbons and threads. There was an old sewing machine, but in excellent condition, that she set up on an ancient, yet sturdy, oak wood table that had held the same machine years previously. Kaori couldn't help but notice how the machine seemed to shine, as if happy to be back where it belonged. Kaori turned to the pharmacy section, and began to unwrap the glassware and set it up on yet another table. After a while, Kaori took a break, and sat down to relax for a moment. It sounded like the party was well under way.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
He was relieved she didn't take it personal but at the same time confused. She did not mention anything to do with the guy he thought she was with. Didn't know what that meant. But then he found himself thinking deeper on the subject.'Why am I so curious? Does it change anything?' He was starting to question himself. He could have asked more but just refrained from doing so. He just stayed quiet for that moment. He was starting to wonder if he was drawing emotional support from Kaori, even though it was his master right now. He had gotten out of a relationship just literally prior to the attack on the village. He had not even really given it much thought. He continued to help her organize her stuff to the like items while his thoughts were just everywhere in his mind.
Nyx_Nightshade_7656
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:37 pm
Kazuraii
Kaori Raigyo
Sabaku No Hana Flower of the Desert
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori looked over at him and raised an eyebrow slightly. It seemed Kaz was off in his own little world there. Kaori stood and finished the last little details needed, then began to create the Raigyo unique flowers that would be sold here in the shop. She went to the back of the store and began to plant her flowers, so that she could simply grow them, rather and try and create more each time. No need to waste chakra like that. Once she was done planting, she took a watering can and pricked her finger, dropping three drops of blood into the water. That water was then used to water the crystal flowers. It was a clan secret, that was not allowed to be divulged. It was something that helped the Raigyo flowers grow and flourish. Something about how the chakra in the blood helped the chakra created flowers grow as if they were natural flowers found in nature. Once she was sure the flowers were well started in their life, she returned to the interior.
"Well, that's pretty much done until I do some work to make some more items for the store. I'm caught up on all my training.... I'm not sure what to do with myself.” She admitted, clearly not happy about not having more to do.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Kaz wasn't quite sure what to say. "I still have a bit to go for myself, and very far to go with Tsumi. Although she might have already gone ahead to the party. Maybe we can brush up on some stuff, while looking for some of the other teammates? If you had more pressing matters its fine, I mean I can probably see what the fuss is at the party if so." Waiting to see what she wanted to do he was mostly half and half in wanting to train more and curious as to what festivities were at the party going on. It was almost able to be heard from where they were.
Nyx_Nightshade_7656
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:32 pm
Kazuraii
Kaori Raigyo
Sabaku No Hana Flower of the Desert
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.
Chakra: 865 Stamina: 715
Kaori shook her head as she debated her options at the moment. Since she was out of her coma, she had a very distinct feeling that someone would come searching for her, if she didn't make her appearance at the party. The downside of being a known shinobi in the village, when the rare occurrence of a mass village gathering happened, your presence was missed near instantly. She sighed and scratched at her hair, then turned and looked at him.
"I have the distinct feeling that I'm going to have to go to that party. Might as well make an appearance and get the hell out.” She was not a social individual, on the average. She was very much like her partner, either preferring a solo life, or one or two close people to call her own. So being surrounded by so many, makes her want to go hide. But, she'd suck it up and get it over with. She motioned for Kaz to do what ever he wished. She turned and headed to the party.
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
He guessed it was the party after all. Sighing some to himself he figured it time to go change for the event. His clothes were already pretty sweat covered. But it was cool, he was hoping for a little fun tonight anyway. "Alright Wait up for me I just need to change."
Anora meandered the shopping dome, seeking out a teacher or a shopowner who might be willing to take her on and teach her in the methods of their arts. Sighing as she realized the place was largely empty currently, she found a place in the shade, afforded a decent breeze, and tilted her hood back, sitting down she let the gentle breeze caress her face and found herself softly falling into slumber.
These were troubled times, indeed. So troubled, in fact, that there was trouble brewing. Right where she stood, as it were, albeit removed by a few hours. Yes, mere hours ago, a man had been maliciously suplexed in the middle of the shopping superdome. Thankfully the incident had occurred before the lunch rush, but the poor fellow was left dazed and confused. He said his assailant had been one of the hired help from one of the shops, but that he was afraid to say who for fear of retribution.
This is where the heroic Community-Minded Woman entered the scene. Following her keen instincts and natural pluck, she strolled through the mall like she owned the place and walked right up to someone she knew to be a valuable source of information: her own employee, Tenkei Ai. For all her flaws, Ai was a natural at tending a shop: she made sure all the receipts and logs were in order, cleaned the place up at close, took inventory with speed and efficiency, and each new face she saw was permanently burned into her brain by a stubborn refusal to allocate any part of her attention to anything but work while she was on the clock. It was a perfect set of traits for an informant and hard-working employee to have, though the shyness did make her a less aggressive salesperson.
"Hey, Ai, how's it--"
"He did it to himself using a clone, I swear!" Ai interrupted tremulously, providing the clue that would crack the case open wider than that man's head after the suplex. After doing some more investigating, Community-Minded Woman found records of similar incidents wherein a clone had been used for insurance fraud purposes, and the man in question was a repeat offender.
Satisfied with the outcome of the case, the woman tipped off her employer and then sat back in the superdome, enjoying a nice, cold lemonade purchased from a kiosk. She'd have to give Ai a raise later.
