H i k a r i x A k i r a Chakra:725 / 725x xStamina:400 / 400 Form of Balance:Yang
Retrieving her things from the guards, Hikari would make her way towards the Canopy District, in hopes of cleaning the rust off her technique.
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Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:46 pm
Himawari Yuki β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[ I got a pocket // ]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ gota pocketfulof sunshine; β
"Masahiro-Oji!!!" Himawari protested as she does all she can to push his arm away from her hair. Despite only being with him for few years, it was obvious that the flower was coming to her own with strength. Her cheeks puffed, full of angry air as she slightly flail by stumping her feet fast and rapidly. "How many times do I need to tell you! Don't mess my hair! Don't you know?" The bell, while faint, can be heard inside the kitchen. But Hima, of course, was not paying any attention. "The bow was a gift! And it took hours not to have any bumps on my hair!" She squirmed and crossed her arms rather roughly. By now, the bell had toll three times. Slowly, the color drained from her face. Her big sky blue eyes almost disappears as the pupils dilated out of fear. "W... I... Was that two or three!?" Then she shrieked as she ran out of the kitchen, "I'M LATE FOR MY LESSON!" Himawari wailed. She did NOT want to have the penalty for being late. Again. "I don't want to do hundred ssstttuppppiiiiddddd squaaaaaaats!!!" The wail could be heard from down the hallways with all the door openings that the blonde child was doing. "AIIEE!" She yelped as there was loud crashes and bangs as the child had ran right into people that was trying to move the furniture into one of the rooms. "I'm sorry!" She yelped as the voices were slightly annoyed about the child as she was gone.
βΊGot alove; β₯ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬TAKEMEAWAYβ¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬- β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[And I know that it's -- all mine]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬
Land of Fire [ Wanderer ] l Genin l Bloodline l Bukijutsu l HyΕton & Seiryu Clan Suiton l Fuuton l 400/400 Chakra l 400/400 Stamina
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A messenger soon alighted at the courtyard of the Imperial Castle with a message for the Emperor, one which he had already received through his connection to the Watchtower, but one that wasn't well-received either way. A large force had come crashing through the skies over the Land of Fire and parked itself in the skies over his dominion. The Emperor was non-plussed, but he felt this could well be the land of Arashigakure making sweeping visitations. His remembrance of the events at Tismore Atoll spoke of the village annexing itself and taking to the skies.
With a curt bow to his messenger, who only gave a deeper bow to their Emperor, Masahiro took his leave and made his way to the Canopy District to find the Captain of his Guard.
"Mayhap this old man should stretch his dogged legs."
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 11:12 pm
H i k a r i x A k i r a Chakra:825 / 825x xStamina:400 / 400 Form of Balance:Yang
Arriving at the castle gates, Hikari would greet the guards and let them know what her business was at the castle. "Doing well, I hope? I would appreciate a moment of Lord Lin-Yu's time. I have the Botany Kits he requested." Opening her bag and showing it to the guards, they would see an amount of kits no less than ten in number. Closing her bag again she would talk once more. "I will confess I am not yet too familiar with the place, If there is a better place to wait than out here, I would ask that you let me know." The medic tried to be as polite as possible, knowing that even a guard has their own set of difficulties, and should not be taken advantage of..
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 9:30 am
Himawari Yuki β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[ I got a pocket // ]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ gota pocketfulof sunshine; β
The guards did stop Himawari and Sango at the gate as they weren't sure, "She's my friend! Moooovvvee" She grunted at one of them as they were just standing besides each other and not budging, "She's also part of mission that Masahiro gave me! Would ya'll want to get in trouble with him?! Hmm? HMMMM!? HmMmMmM!?!!?" The guards let out a sigh as they let the duo in but it was obvious, Sango was going to be under watch in the palace. "There we go. SOOOO ROOOOOD! But Masahiro and Wulfram likes to remind me that they are just doing their jobs which I get but man. They sure treat me like I'm five! It's annoying.." Himawari grumbled as she giggled, "Cover your ears, Sango!" Once Sango covers her ears, she puffs out her chest and then bellows, "MMMMMAAARRRRCC- YEOUCH" Himawari yelped as a servant smacked her with a roll of paper. "The Emperor is busy due to this crisis." The servant scolded at her as Himawari puffed her cheeks. "Fine. Finnnnneee. I won't go screaming for him. Promise." Satisfied, the servant left as Himawari snickers, "I'll still go looking! HA! I always find loopholes hee hee! OH! I better tell the kitchen we will have one more for dinner tonight." With that, she leads Sango towards the kitchen, "Oh man, I just realized! I just pulled you here and we didn't have time to get you pajamas! Hmm. OH! I know! I know some really nice ladies here that would let you borrow theirs! Do you want the weird night dresses one or a shirt and shorts would do? Also, you aren't allergic to anything are you? I need to make sure! I don't want you to get sick here on your first night here! And this is the garden where the peacocks are, we'll visit and feed them! But first we gotta let the kitchen staff know you are here."
It's amazing how she's still breathing after talking. so. much.
Despite being a palace, this gives out a warm vibe and feel. The lanterns were lit and close together that there weren't many dark spaces.
βΊGot alove; β₯ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬TAKEMEAWAYβ¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬- β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[And I know that it's -- all mine]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬
Land of Fire [ Gurinbare-to ] l Genin l Bloodline l Bukijutsu l HyΕton & Seiryu Clan Suiton l Fuuton l 400/400 Chakra l 400/400 Stamina
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 1:26 pm
There was a concentrated cough from behind the girls as a stoic figure slid into the corridor that followed them. A sharp-featured man, with his hair drawn back and knotted high, his right hand grasped a cane adorned with an emblem of flames. His brown eyes glowered through the well-lit halls as he stared down at them.
"I see you've made a new friend, Himawari. But I ask you not chase after Lord Hatake right now. If you haven't noticed, there is an oddity on the horizon which has stirred the entirety of the nation." Lin-Yu spoke, his hand motioned then for Hikari to follow him as her passage into the palace had allowed by the Adjutant.
"Hikari, your next task is to take these two down to the Canopy District, along with this; officially the Golden Flower Hospital will be opening, and I want you, and these two to assist any, and all, citizens who call for aid." The Adjutant called, as he directed the group back out of the Imperial Palace began to buzz with more forces and courtiers attempting to make sense of the impending crisis.
The castle was truly a sight to behold, Sango finding herself caught up in the architecture as they entered the courtyard. So this is where the ward and Emperor live, hm? It was much nicer than anything she had ever seen before. Seeing the guards up ahead, Sango was fully aware that they'd likely be stopped. Whether or not they'd allow her inside the castle was the mystery, despite being accompanied by the Emperor's young ward. What she wasn't fully prepared for, however, was Himawari's reaction. It was... unexpected, coming from a ward. Given her personality thus far, on top of her age, Sango felt she should have saw this coming. While Himawari questioned the guards, Sango remained silent until they allowed them through, falling behind the ward momentarily, harmlessly gesturing to the guards as she mouthed the words "ward's best friend", and sauntered back to Hima's side.
There was no doubt that she'd be under watch while within the castle, so Sango would try to be on her best behavior. Emphasis on try. Sango would nod in response to Himawari's small rant, "I know, girl! You've gotta put your foot down sometimes. You're the emperor's ward after all." She'd pat Himawari on the shoulders afterwards, quickly moving her hands to cover her ears when the young ward gave the word to do so. Even then, she could hear Himawari shouting from the top of her lungs, only to be cut short by a firm swat of a rolled piece of parchment from one of the servants. Apparently the Emperor was busy, likely tending to the issue of the sudden blackout that's occurred. "Oh, I think we are going to get along just fine, Hima." Sango chuckled, amused with Himawari's mischievous side. She was grinning ear to ear already thinking of all the trouble fun they could get into together.
While being lead to the kitchen, Sango was bombarded with a multitude of questions about pajamas, allergies, and the garden containing the peacocks. "That sounds great! I-" Sango's head quickly whipped in the direction of the cough coming from behind them, meeting with an intimidating gaze reminiscent of a dragon, attached to that of a noble-looking boomer. He certainly had that vibe of 'not knowing what happiness is' that Himawari mentioned before. This must be that Lin-Yu guy... She'd refrain from taking anymore glances at his hairdo to prevent bursting out into laughter. Another woman appeared, mentioned by Lin-Yu as Hikari, tasked with taking them to the hospital to help with any potential patients. As much as she would have liked to object in favor of the fun she and Himawari were supposed to have, Sango's prior instruction from the Nightingale reminded her about the importance of providing value for the city and those that reside in it. She was pretty confident that she'd be able to help out the new hospital in some way, already having some experience with making products containing medicinal properties. "Looks like our sleepover will have to wait a while, Hima." She'd whisper to her friend with a smile, bowing respectfully to both Hikari and Lin-Yu.
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 1:17 am
H i k a r i x A k i r a Chakra:1160 / 1160x xStamina:600 / 600 Form of Balance:Yang
Not long after she had arrived, two young girls would also arrive. Noticing the large contrast in their personality, they seemed eager to find their way inside. Unfortunately they were put to a halt by a man. Lin-yu had arrived, with more instructions, but not just for Hikari. It seemed she was to bring the two girls to help out at the new hospital in town. As Songo bowed to Hikari and Lin-yu, she would return the gesture with one of her own. Turning back to the man, Hikari would let loos a gentle smile."Perhaps once everything has calmed down, I could join you for another game of Shogi, my lord. For now, let us see what we may do to help." Hikari would turn towards the exit, walking at a brisk but calm pace towards the Canopy District. "Time waits for no one, let us hurry over." Hikari beckoned Himawari and Songo as she took off towards the Golden Flower Hospital.
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 9:43 am
Himawari Yuki β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[ I got a pocket // ]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬ gota pocketfulof sunshine; β
Sango agreed as she smiled towards her, yep! They were going to be best friends! Excitment swell up in Himawari and if she doesn't do any weapon training soon, she was going to burst. Or blacksmithing. Nah! Sleepover should help with the excitement! "I do remind them that Masahiro is responsible for me. He's like my dad!! But they always bring up-" She stopped, cleared her throat, have her pointer extended and pointed to the ceiling with the most serious expression she can muster. "You are too young to understand." Himawari mocked, a voice that doesn't belong to herself or Masahiro, most likely one of the guards. Her hand lowered as they rested by her side, "But-" A cough. The moment Himawari heard the cough, her spine shot straight up as her back straighten, shoulders back and chest puffed as she had the shock expression on her face. Dang it! Why can't he be busy with other things!? With a swirl on the ball of her feet, she gave him a cheery smile. It was her goal to make him smile.
Somehow. One day.
Hima then slouched slightly, her arms crossed as he mentioned to leave Lord Hatake alone at the moment due to the events. "Everything is always crazy though. Wish people would learn how to deal with craziness on their own..." Himawari murmured under her breath. Sango would be able to hear what she said for sure, but Lin-Yu might not. If anything, he may scold her saying 'Princessess should not murmur.' Then a female appeared, a bit older than Himwari and maybe Sango for sure, her eyebrows rose. She didn't know who this person was and if she was good enough for Lin-Yu...
That's scary! "HOSPITAL!?" Himawari yelped as she groaned softly. She hated going to the hospitals. Infection? She rather try to fight it off on her own. The medic mins were creepy when in reality they are kind and nice. And actually one of the few that listen to her. Then the female spoke to him as Himawari's jaw dropped. 'Her lord?! OH NO.' Quickly, she leaned towards Sango's ear to whisper that was only meant for Sango's ears only. "She's part of the cult, watch out for her," whispered Himawari. She was going to argue with Lin-Yu but she knew better the moment she does, he would make things amazingly worst. Sango piped in, mentioning that their sleepover will have to wait a while. "I guess. But it WILL not be canceled! NOT ON MY WATCH!" Himawari was not going to be put down like this!
Sleepover WILL HAPPEN.
βΊGot alove; β₯ β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬TAKEMEAWAYβ¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬- β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬[And I know that it's -- all mine]β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬β¬
Land of Fire [ Gurinbare-to ] l Genin l Bloodline l Bukijutsu l HyΕton & Seiryu Clan Suiton l Fuuton l 400/400 Chakra l 400/400 Stamina
( i ) i can see the look in your eyestab ( ii ) don't give me that look cause you seetab ( iii ) you're the last person I need to pity me tab ( iv ) crying wont pave a path to forgiveness, every sin is everlastingtab ( v ) I'm lost in this maze of emotion, who am I waiting for?
She had lost her way six times on the way to the war room, which was a new best for her in terms of not getting loss. The GurinbarΔ-to Castle was huge, and she was exhausted. The royal retainers and handmaidens attributed it to the trip back to the capital or some otherworldly effect of the eclipse-- it wasn't. Sonyo had been through a blood moon and months long voyages. She had stayed awake for nights on end when bandits threatened her home when she was in seclusion. No, none of those things would have caused this level of fatigue.
For two weeks now, Shukaku had kept her awake. Nightmare after nightmare, hallucination after hallucination; the tanuki had broken their pact. At first she thought it a prank; the sand demon often got bored and took to being mischevious to placate itself. No, this was more. Shukaku's silence when it came to her pleas was more tgan enough proof; he no longer considered her a worthy host and was wearing her down.
The first week she had tried to deal with it on her own, but as her restlessness became worse and after her mental breakdown at OASIS, she realized she needed help... so here she was. Staring at the heavy door to the war room, a chorus of babling behind the thick piece of wood. Gently she laid a hand on it, taking a moment to breath and compose herself as much as possible before pushing it open.
Once inside, Masahiro was not hard to spot. In all silver and white at the head of the table, regal although he denied it. As always, she moved as silently as a ghost, closing the door and moving to an uninhabited portion of the room to wait for her Emperor to finish. All of the advisors in the room failed to notice her, which didn't bother her in the slightest, though she did notice Wulfram and Lillian were missing. Lillian always managed to notice her arrivals, no matter how quiet or mundane, always met with a frown or scowl. Wulfram was a mixed bag, but he always seemed to be too focused on other things.
With a faint jingle of her many bracelets, Sonyo sat herself on a bench at the far wall, more than content to just watch Masahiro all day. Despite the bags under her eyes almost obscured by makeup, despite the heavy invisible weight on her shoulders, despite her foggy mind.
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β’ Shukaku will protect the host with Shield of Sand no matter the host's desire. Sand will collect around and follow the host, able to be kept in a gourd or not, and also as strong and fast as a D ranked techniqueat this stage, passively. Considered a spiritual defense. Increases by one rank per mastery stage added up to, but has a cooldown of two posts per defense applied. Cost subtracted from Shukakku's chakra pool. β’ The user is able to combine their medical techniques and bloodline techniques for a single activation, paying only the total resource cost. Doing so allows the harming elements of the technique to impact foes while the healing aspects are able to heal allies in it's area of effect simultaneously. Once every three posts, the user may use this effect with offensive medical ninjutsu. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. β’ Maladies Physician: Shinobi of this discipline are experts in iryojutsu and are especially well-versed in afflictions. Their medical techniques cure all symptoms of status effects applied to the user, rather than where most of the techniques cure them one at a time. In addition, medical techniques which inflict a status may inflict three different applications of the status, rather than just one. The user's crafted poisons also carry this property. The shinobi also obtains 5 custom techniques for medical ninjutsu as well as a Medical Ninjutsu Keystone technique. Refer to the Keystone Guideline for more information. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. {The Overwhelming Trait does not apply to anything above S} β’ Deep Freeze: Water and Wind release techniques of the user may apply frostbite status at the following ranks. E-C Rank: Tier 1, B-A Rank: Tier 2 and S-S+ Rank: Tier 3.The user is able to replace hand signs for their bloodline techniques with any other type of hand sign replacement at character creation (following PA rules). [ SOMATIC GESTURES ] β’ I Am Life: If Sonyo retrains a non-damaging technique with the [ Medical ] tag, because of also having the Medical class, those techniques exhibit healing properties equal to their rank, and are labeled instead with a [ MEDIC ] tag. β’ Of the White Sand: Any sand used by Sonyo becomes encased in a thin layer of ice, allowing for it to accumulate rank-applicable frostbite hazard, for 1.5x the cost. β’ Priestess of the Mother: When around areas that flourish in life ( such as forests or oasises ), Sonyo can use one extra jutsu as a supplemental attack that does not take an activation once every [5] posts. β’ I'm a lost girl from Neverland: When not in active combat, the Desert Suspension and Sand Creation jutsu draw from Shukaku's chakra pool instead of Sonyo's. β’ Dance of Yuki-Onna: Sonyo can channel any bloodline technique and any taijutsu technique together for 1.5x the cost. Still takes 2 activation. [ Bloodline-class PA ] β’ Rapid Response: Gains a [Slight] increase to [Speed] or [Reflex] per Medical Career Title. The Emergency physician can emulate the use of the ability [Diagnosis] on sight alone when an individual is in critical condition without requiring chakra. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Adhesives ] and [ Delicate Stitching ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Absolute Precision: Ever delicate and precise the Surgeon with their bladed physical attacks may severe muscles and veins knowing exactly what interacts with what. For each hit with a bladed weapon or something of similar sharp and severing degree, the Surgeon reduces the opponent's stamina by [5] per Career title per hit on the opponent. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Necrotic Flesh Removal ], [ Extraction ] and [ Muscle Realignment ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Fast Learner: Sonyo needs half as many posts for job missions
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Masahiro had gotten lost in the discussion, with joint consultation and plans run amok for how different regions would handle the response to the continued eclipse, the Empire had formed an immediate internal response, and were now in the throes of maintenance. Another day of focused plans, of discussion with the regional leaders of across Fire, Wind, and Tea, as well as their direct Governors. All had been invited to attend or to select a second to attend for them. Masahiro preferred it this way. While many at the table were astral projections, assigned through fuuinjutsu arrays, it let their voices be heard, and this discontentment with this situation be seen visibly.
The Emperor was none-too-pleased either, as he awaited word from the Kongoshu and the away party that had been formed by his Guard Captain, Wulfram Armistead, and the Court Historian, Lillian D'ouve as to their findings. Then a door across from him sidled open and through it the Empress entered, Sonyo, though she looked tired, and he felt the drain on her as he looked for signs of discomfort upon her porcelain features.
His regal demeanor shifted as he looked across to his Empress as she found herself a place to sit and waited. His mind refreshed as he knew she had come home, and that she was safe, he worried what had worn her so thin. What had brought discontent to her face? His mind wandered for moments to the Tanuki, the beast that often called in high-toned whines and demands inside of her head, whose sands had barred her within her soul-realm before and he shuddered before he was called back to the current by the Acting-Governor of the Lands of Wind.
A situation had worsened with the separatists at Sunagakure and the conflict was spreading outside of their borders into neighboring villages. The conflict had finally begun to escalate into the necessity for intervention.
Masahiro sighed. Both he and the Empress had deep roots in Sunagakure no Sato, this would not be an easy decision to make a call upon.
"One address at a time. I've stationed forces at Yorokawa, and will act to increase their efficacy. I've deployed our ship-of-the-line, the Kongoshu alongside the Third Squadron to investigate the occurrences of the Eclipse, as all we know now, is that it is a Chakra Anomaly. From here, I will advise as relevant. Please if the situation in Wind grows more dire, contact Lin-Yu immediately..." a sentence, marked with the unanimous shiver of everyone present, physical or projection, save the man in question and The Emperor himself, "and we will address it immediately in an emergency session, but first, we need to understand what is causing our current predicament." Masahiro finished, his crimson eyes settled upon the others for a brief moment.
Lin-Yu stood at the opposite end of the table, making a grand bow as he tapped his cane into the floor to gather everyone's attention.
"Announcing, Her Imperial Majesty, Empress of the Unified Flame. Forgive me, Empress, for not announcing you sooner, but I know your proclivity for silence and order." Lin-Yu spoke, his voice as stark and concise as ever, as others wheeled, some bowing immediately, others taking knee, or falling completely to their knees before her.
Masahiro perked up from across the table.
"Lin-Yu doesn't even respect me that much, I just get hit with papers and told I missed meetings." He laughed, while the others remained silent.
( i ) i can see the look in your eyestab ( ii ) don't give me that look cause you seetab ( iii ) you're the last person I need to pity me tab ( iv ) crying wont pave a path to forgiveness, every sin is everlastingtab ( v ) I'm lost in this maze of emotion, who am I waiting for?
The tapping of Lin-Yu's cane brought her attention back from Masahiro, and in response she stood from her seated position. She bowed her head for a second, a soft smioe on her features, towards the man that had announced her before turning to look over the faces of all the people who bowed as Masa made a joke. If only they knew she wasn't worth the title, would they revere her so or throw her to the wolves.
Sonyo's mother had trained her for this since she could remember, and it almost made all the bloody knuckles and switch scars worth it. Almost. She must be looking down with absolute joy to see her become an Empress, the jinchuriki thought, trying to force away the lingering feelings of dread the thoughts of her mother conjured up. Straightening her posture, and forcing her smile a bit bigger, Sonyo returned her gaze to Masahiro.
"If you all wouldn't mind, I need a moment with our beloved Emperor. I promise I will not delay him long, he'll be back to you before you have the chance to miss him." Sonyo was not one to interrupt meetings, though she was sure Masahiro wished she was. However, there was an even more pressing matter than the eclipse or the rising tensions to the west.
Pain seared through her chakra network like white hot metal but the empress showed no signs of it; what would have been a flinch was instead turned in to a smooth gesture as Sonyo tucked a stray hair behind her ear. Never faulter in front of others, as her mother would say. And so she wouldn't, her demenor was calm but panic lay hidden behind her eyes. Another burst of pain, one more crack, but still no outwards change in her appearance.
She would not be the downfall of everything Masahiro had crafted here.
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β’ Shukaku will protect the host with Shield of Sand no matter the host's desire. Sand will collect around and follow the host, able to be kept in a gourd or not, and also as strong and fast as a D ranked techniqueat this stage, passively. Considered a spiritual defense. Increases by one rank per mastery stage added up to, but has a cooldown of two posts per defense applied. Cost subtracted from Shukakku's chakra pool. β’ The user is able to combine their medical techniques and bloodline techniques for a single activation, paying only the total resource cost. Doing so allows the harming elements of the technique to impact foes while the healing aspects are able to heal allies in it's area of effect simultaneously. Once every three posts, the user may use this effect with offensive medical ninjutsu. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. β’ Maladies Physician: Shinobi of this discipline are experts in iryojutsu and are especially well-versed in afflictions. Their medical techniques cure all symptoms of status effects applied to the user, rather than where most of the techniques cure them one at a time. In addition, medical techniques which inflict a status may inflict three different applications of the status, rather than just one. The user's crafted poisons also carry this property. The shinobi also obtains 5 custom techniques for medical ninjutsu as well as a Medical Ninjutsu Keystone technique. Refer to the Keystone Guideline for more information. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. {The Overwhelming Trait does not apply to anything above S} β’ Deep Freeze: Water and Wind release techniques of the user may apply frostbite status at the following ranks. E-C Rank: Tier 1, B-A Rank: Tier 2 and S-S+ Rank: Tier 3.The user is able to replace hand signs for their bloodline techniques with any other type of hand sign replacement at character creation (following PA rules). [ SOMATIC GESTURES ] β’ I Am Life: If Sonyo retrains a non-damaging technique with the [ Medical ] tag, because of also having the Medical class, those techniques exhibit healing properties equal to their rank, and are labeled instead with a [ MEDIC ] tag. β’ Of the White Sand: Any sand used by Sonyo becomes encased in a thin layer of ice, allowing for it to accumulate rank-applicable frostbite hazard, for 1.5x the cost. β’ Priestess of the Mother: When around areas that flourish in life ( such as forests or oasises ), Sonyo can use one extra jutsu as a supplemental attack that does not take an activation once every [5] posts. β’ I'm a lost girl from Neverland: When not in active combat, the Desert Suspension and Sand Creation jutsu draw from Shukaku's chakra pool instead of Sonyo's. β’ Dance of Yuki-Onna: Sonyo can channel any bloodline technique and any taijutsu technique together for 1.5x the cost. Still takes 2 activation. [ Bloodline-class PA ] β’ Rapid Response: Gains a [Slight] increase to [Speed] or [Reflex] per Medical Career Title. The Emergency physician can emulate the use of the ability [Diagnosis] on sight alone when an individual is in critical condition without requiring chakra. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Adhesives ] and [ Delicate Stitching ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Absolute Precision: Ever delicate and precise the Surgeon with their bladed physical attacks may severe muscles and veins knowing exactly what interacts with what. For each hit with a bladed weapon or something of similar sharp and severing degree, the Surgeon reduces the opponent's stamina by [5] per Career title per hit on the opponent. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Necrotic Flesh Removal ], [ Extraction ] and [ Muscle Realignment ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Fast Learner: Sonyo needs half as many posts for job missions
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A large rabbit hopped through the GurinbarΔ-to Palace on a mission, using its large earsβ¦ it looked for its target. Though relatively large for a rabbit, the gentleness that emanated from it was undeniable. Find whom it sought: The Lady Sonyo. It hopped in front of her and sat upon its hind legs and began to squeak. It hopped closer and sat on its hind legs again, stretching its bodyβ¦ begging to be picked up.
(( infused with 20 Natural Chakra to emanate a soothing gentle aura ))
γtabYOU GAVE ME THE CHANCEtabYOU GAVE ME THE CHANCEtabYOU GAVE ME THE CHANCEtabYOU GAVE ME THE CHANCE time and again, in vain β time and again, in vain β time and again, in vain βtime and again, in vain NOW MY FEELINGS FOR YOUtabββtab EVERY TEARtabββtab EVERY SMILEtabββtab PAID IN FULLtabγ
"But of course, Empress. The rest of this meeting, however, I can handle as it is all trifles and minor policy among our various cities. Nothing so major that I cannot give His Majesty the keynotes and explanation following. Please." The Lord Adjutant spoke, making a sideways glance at the Emperor who turned and gave a bow to the assembled Governors.
"I see, that I can be so easily spared from my own cabinet speaks well for my Empire. Though we have at length discussed the true heart of concerns for now. Lin-Yu, see to public concerns for now." Masahiro called as he crossed the frame of the room, his eyes alight upon Sonyo as he proffered his arm out to his partner.
"You look drained. Tell me of your travels, and your new companions, while we traverse the gardens. The days have been too long lately... Well, I suppose honestly the night has been too long." The worn man laughed, as one well-practiced hand slid open the panel doors and his foot slid it shut behind them and he led the pair of them off into the palatial gardens, through a long winding corridor.
"The hours have been too long, and too silent, but you look fraught with worry and pain beyond even the worries of a man with the world on his shoulders. Tell me, my little rose, what's befallen you?"
( i ) i can see the look in your eyestab ( ii ) don't give me that look cause you seetab ( iii ) you're the last person I need to pity me tab ( iv ) crying wont pave a path to forgiveness, every sin is everlastingtab ( v ) I'm lost in this maze of emotion, who am I waiting for?
When the little rabbit hopped in, she carefully picked it up and brought it with her. Sonyo was thankful for Masahiro taking them from the room; she greatfully hooked her arm around his and let him lead her, her head coming to rest on his arm as they walked. As soon as they were out of sight from the many eyes in the castle, her demenor slowly changed. The jinchuriki's shoulders relaxed, her grip tightened on Masahiro's sleeve, her eyes got an exhausted look to them and her lips slowly formed in to a frown. She looked sad, sad and weak.
"It's Shukaku, Masa. He's broken our pact."
Another crack in the seal caused her to stop walking suddey, her breath hitching hard and her jaw clenching in pain. Letting go of the Emperor's arm, Sonyo carefully moved to sit on a nearby bench, letting out a harsh breath as she did so. After weeks of holding him back on her own, a small bit of demonic chakra began to leak from the intricate mess of fuin that spanned her chest and stomach. The woman smoothed out her outfit carefully, her hands trembling, unable to meet the older man's gaze.
"I... He's been wearing at me for two weeks now. At first I thought perhaps he was just messing around, but I know now that was foolish and niave... I haven't slept in 16 days. He's determined to get out, and I'm not sure if we can stop him..."
Sonyo was terrified. Would she even survive should Shukaku take over and break free? If she did survive, would she even be happy that she did? What destruction woukd she bring? How many people would she injure or kill? No, if Masahiro couldn't save her she'd leave and go as far away as she could before... before... the image of Knives exploding at the tournament played over and over in her mind. The seal Bastet had placed on her would save her from that gruesome fate, but what ifs still plagued her.
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β’ Shukaku will protect the host with Shield of Sand no matter the host's desire. Sand will collect around and follow the host, able to be kept in a gourd or not, and also as strong and fast as a D ranked techniqueat this stage, passively. Considered a spiritual defense. Increases by one rank per mastery stage added up to, but has a cooldown of two posts per defense applied. Cost subtracted from Shukakku's chakra pool. β’ The user is able to combine their medical techniques and bloodline techniques for a single activation, paying only the total resource cost. Doing so allows the harming elements of the technique to impact foes while the healing aspects are able to heal allies in it's area of effect simultaneously. Once every three posts, the user may use this effect with offensive medical ninjutsu. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. β’ Maladies Physician: Shinobi of this discipline are experts in iryojutsu and are especially well-versed in afflictions. Their medical techniques cure all symptoms of status effects applied to the user, rather than where most of the techniques cure them one at a time. In addition, medical techniques which inflict a status may inflict three different applications of the status, rather than just one. The user's crafted poisons also carry this property. The shinobi also obtains 5 custom techniques for medical ninjutsu as well as a Medical Ninjutsu Keystone technique. Refer to the Keystone Guideline for more information. β’ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. {The Overwhelming Trait does not apply to anything above S} β’ Deep Freeze: Water and Wind release techniques of the user may apply frostbite status at the following ranks. E-C Rank: Tier 1, B-A Rank: Tier 2 and S-S+ Rank: Tier 3.The user is able to replace hand signs for their bloodline techniques with any other type of hand sign replacement at character creation (following PA rules). [ SOMATIC GESTURES ] β’ I Am Life: If Sonyo retrains a non-damaging technique with the [ Medical ] tag, because of also having the Medical class, those techniques exhibit healing properties equal to their rank, and are labeled instead with a [ MEDIC ] tag. β’ Of the White Sand: Any sand used by Sonyo becomes encased in a thin layer of ice, allowing for it to accumulate rank-applicable frostbite hazard, for 1.5x the cost. β’ Priestess of the Mother: When around areas that flourish in life ( such as forests or oasises ), Sonyo can use one extra jutsu as a supplemental attack that does not take an activation once every [5] posts. β’ I'm a lost girl from Neverland: When not in active combat, the Desert Suspension and Sand Creation jutsu draw from Shukaku's chakra pool instead of Sonyo's. β’ Dance of Yuki-Onna: Sonyo can channel any bloodline technique and any taijutsu technique together for 1.5x the cost. Still takes 2 activation. [ Bloodline-class PA ] β’ Rapid Response: Gains a [Slight] increase to [Speed] or [Reflex] per Medical Career Title. The Emergency physician can emulate the use of the ability [Diagnosis] on sight alone when an individual is in critical condition without requiring chakra. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Adhesives ] and [ Delicate Stitching ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Absolute Precision: Ever delicate and precise the Surgeon with their bladed physical attacks may severe muscles and veins knowing exactly what interacts with what. For each hit with a bladed weapon or something of similar sharp and severing degree, the Surgeon reduces the opponent's stamina by [5] per Career title per hit on the opponent. If a medical kit is in their possession they can emulate the effects of [ Necrotic Flesh Removal ], [ Extraction ] and [ Muscle Realignment ] without requiring chakra. When using said items they are treated as having [3] charges per item. This takes a full post while not in a combat heavy scenario. β’ Fast Learner: Sonyo needs half as many posts for job missions
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There was a concentrated cough from behind the girls as a stoic figure slid into the corridor that followed them. A sharp-featured man, with his hair drawn back and knotted high, his right hand grasped a cane adorned with an emblem of flames. His brown eyes glowered through the well-lit halls as he stared down at them.
