Board Thread:Hikari Uchiha/@comment-24479578-20161230053939/@comment-24479578-20161230054254

HarleeVanity      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center September 17, 2016 05:39PM Her plan had worked. The web had come down and it seemed that her current partner was on the same page as she was. At least she knew that he had her back. It was a small comfort but not one that would last as the small gain that she just made was slowly taken back by Aiden. Her eyes went wide as she saw the flying insects coming from the man before them. This wasn’t right. At all. Once more, Hikari looked around quickly to take in her surroundings. She knew that Shoumetsu was already planning something so she needed to do something to allow him to have more of an advantage against this person that was now using insects against them. God she hated bugs. The buzzing could be heard before Aiden moved towards them. Neither him moving for them or the buzzing boded well for either one of them. With chakra still coating her feet, Hikari waisted no more time and took off for the wall.

Running straight up the wall, she continued until she saw pipes up in the corner where the ceiling connected with the wall itself. Her eyes went wide a moment as she looked out onto the ceiling as well. The pipes seemed to lead out to what looked to be a sprinkler system. “That should work.” She said to herself as she continued to focus the chakra to the bottoms of her feet while she now ran along the ceiling to the sprinkler that was just over Shoumetsu’s head. Taking another kunai from her pocket, she stabbed at the inner workings of the sprinkler to break the small bit of glass in it to cause it to go off. Once the water began to come, she ran to the one that was next to it and did the same. Knowing that she wasn’t going to be able to stay like this much longer, she ran to the other wall and started to run down when her footing slipped. “Damn!” Jumping from the wall, she flipped forward to land on the floor in a crouched position kunai in hand while the water came down over the three of them and the insects. Options:  Reply•EditRoadOugi      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center September 19, 2016 09:19PM He continued to watch actions of both his partner and their opponent Aiden curiously to get general idea of them both but mainly see what type of skills his opponent had. With the light glimmering occasionally in the room he was able to see the threads before they burned. Shoumetsu stop think for second briefly if maybe was trap already set up on in the room, or if it was possible if he managed to place those there right before shuriken reached. Although, Shoumetsu train of stopped was interrupted when he saw expression and mood of Aiden suddenly change having more ominous vibe coming off of him, and breathed out cloud of insects which took Shoumetsu little while to figure out when flying insect landed on his hand. Listening to the conversation happening at hand between insect and Aiden, gathering as much more damage done to his room more dangerous their opponent become as well so made sure to take notice of where doors and windows were located at. He knew they may had to force him switch battleground outside with them cramped up in room with insects can turn for worse, but either way that was left for when decision had to made as when decision came down to it. He watched as Hikari begin to run up the wall then Shoumetsu quickly clapped his hands together having the curse like markings now appear across his face and immediately after that his hair jutted outwards with the ends aimed at cloud of insects.

With that amount of flying insects and they both seemed what he pieced together spider-webs from him breathing out these bugs, they were bad news. While Hikari started to damage the pipes Shoumetsu went on the assault needing to figure out two things, how resilient these bugs actually were and if it was possible to weed their numbers downs; firing strands of his hair directly at the swarm in barrage of hair senbon. His limit of being able to hold this up was only exactly one minute, but he made sure that it counted firing it in wide spread spray at both Aiden and his insects trying to lower their numbers and inflict some injuries to him, at the same time not doing any more severe damage to the room. As Shoumetsu was in the middle of his senbon assault on insects mainly, he saw Hikari successfully manage to puncture holes in the pipe making water rain down on top of them all, and what he hoped hinder insect’s movement and flight. Once his minute had expired he make curse like markings recede back to just his neck and conserve his chakra remaining on high alert, and ready to move at moment notice. Options:  ReplyLucianRedgrave  20    Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center September 25, 2016 07:09AM The downpour of water wasn’t exactly enough to quell the insects that Aiden called his friends in fact the swarm merely continued about their way. They were that of shinobi’s best friend in this case, they endured just like he himself did. Some of them fell briefly as they were caught by droplets of pseudo rain from the sprinklers above. In the wake of this young woman making her way down the wall and the boy that stood before Aiden were in for that of a rude awakening. The insect that survived the downpour of water from the ceiling still number in the hundreds and just as their numbers existed in such a vast quantity so did their commands. Aiden didn’t bother to dodge much like before. Rather than move out of the way his insects merely layered on top of each other to function as that of a shield. The first layer catching the brunt of the needles only to be replaced by those that rested behind. “Oh my, my this just won’t do.” His mouth had parted all the same and another swarm escaped just the same as before. However this swarm must larger than the first however they weren’t dropping like they did before from the downpour of water rather they had adapted to such conditions in just a matter of moments. This boys minute was up and their plan all the same was clearly falling to pieces at this point. Surely aiden would do more for them than give them a scare. The swarm that resided before them had gone into some sort of dance similar to that of bee’s flight but why? What were they planning perhaps they were planning attack in such a motion but had these children attempted to assault their home once more they would be in for a surprise. Options:  ReplyHarleeVanity      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center September 30, 2016 10:09PM Hikari had watched what was going on. Aiden had a moving barrier that would only be replaced with each layer that was etched off. The water was no longer effecting the insects as she had hoped. Softly, she took a deep breath as she took out another kunai. She had no other ideas that she could really try. She had no jutsu to use against these things and wasn't even sure if there was something that she could do. Her hands gripped the handles of the kunai hard to the point that her knuckles were turning white. Scared? You better believe it and she was not afraid to admit it. There was a swarm of insects in the room and though her fire idea had gotten rid of the acid webs, there was nothing more that she could think of to do. Though she knew of some techniques that would more than likely work, they were no good since she didn't know how to use them nor did she have the release for them.

With her hands gripping the handles, she watched the insects that flew in a particular pattern. Though she didn't have any idea what this pattern meant, she wasn't sure if it was a good thing either. Slowly, she moved to stand next to her partner. He was the only person in this test that she had to rely on and she wouldn't leave his side. Not when it could mean life or death for the both of them. Her eyes narrowed as her lips pressed firmly. Softly she spoke to Shoumetsu. "Any idea you have at the moment would be greatly appreciated. I'm kinda scraping the bottom of the barrel." Her onyx hues staring at the man that literally breathed out bugs, not sure what to do but not taking her eyes off him or his bugs. Options:  Reply•EditLuminova     Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 01, 2016 09:10AM

''' ...Meanwhile... '''

=Combat raged on, the clashing of bone and sinew and the bolstering of wit against wit - all the while as this transpired within the combat aptitude test center there was a watchful eye observing all that went on from behind the scenes - and that was quite a literal statement as far as eyes were concerned.=

'' "Lord Mizukage, I understand that you have amassed...quite a few new capabilities but dont you think that maybe we should be addressing this a bit further? I mean, who am I to question your design - you did create me after all, remake me - but I cant help but be alarmed at the weight of things against us; and thats saying something coming from me." ''

=All the while as the voice from the shadows spoke unto the man whom stand in the middle of the room shrouded in darkness - there came no response. The man - fully wrapped in bandages seemed to stare off into the palm of his hand, there was an odd form within said palm - luminescent in the darkness of the room and it was within this orb that his one eye revealed stare into observing things. With his silence being the only response there came a gritting of teeth from the shadows as the previously spoken figure retracted his objections as well as his need to inquire; he was smart and he knew that if you ever find the courage to question Izanagi Mikoto - then you'd better have the intelligence to not provoke him with repetition. However unknown to the man Izanagi was doing more than simply playing at kage, yes that little incident would be addressed but this was a very crucial part to that. He had already planned ahead - not just looking at the battle itself oh no...he was looking for potential. Each new recruit that passed through this center no matter what their ability or rank would be he scanned them all for a certain shimmering spark that he would need come the right time. . . he would apply the pressure needed to press them into perfect gems. Soon Izanagi's single eye lifted from the orb as he chuckled, his deep gaunt voice almost shaking the silence as he interjected upon it.=

'' "The boy, he has a keen mind. They may not be handling the opponent as close to projections but this one is smart, observant, meticulous. I like that. And the girl - she may not be as gifted combat wise but she has heart, passion. Look at her you can see the emotionality on her face. She has no clue how to handle this, and her fear is apparent - but she presses on and without hesitation at that. She may not have the best combat ability - but that....that certainly does have potential. Tachibana - go and test them a bit more. I would like to see how they do against a few more...unnerving odds." ''

=You could not hear it, you could not see it - but at the moment that he said this you could most certainly tell that at that moment a presence in the room all of a sudden was absent. It was like walking into your bed room and without directly knowing what; just being able to feel that something was certainly off. As this presence went to follow its orders Izanagi continued to watch the test at hand waiting to see what they would do next. It was funny honestly. No matter how much power he amassed - how high he grew in stature or what kind of events he witnessed; he always found observing things like this to be....exciting.= Options:  ReplyRoadOugi      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 01, 2016 01:44PM He watched how the insects formed barrier of overlapping layers to shield Aiden from Shoumetsu hair senbon barrage, and immediately after they enter into flying pattern motion unaware of another present watching them. This put uneasy feeling in his stomach something he had not experienced since leaving Jashin Temple were he was trained facing his sensei true power at the time, but he also knew that he couldn't allow fear to make him hesitate or it be over. Noticing how his partner was feeling the same way he took in deep breath then slowly exhaled it steadying his mind to stop think for second, and flickering lights of some damaged screens in room gave him an idea. He quickly grabbed the panel from when Hikari pried it off earlier for later use which serve exactly as just that at first wielding it like shield, but this was all just ruse to not let Aiden know what Shoumetsu truly had devised speaking to Hikari in low voice, "You have way more keener eyes then I do and were able to notice what I couldn't, I need you to throw me behind him and his insects. This all will happen fast but just know my coat has seals storing weapons in it if you need them. (10 each; except fuma shuriken)" He took off his coat entering into his full Sage Transformation taking on demonic appearing form with even his voice changing as result, and swiped it through the air releasing one of the seals inside the coat causing array of ten kunai with flash bombs to be laucned out at varius angles. Few of them headed directly towards the bug swarm and some impaled into the walls, ceiling, and floor around Aiden as Shoumetsu quickly raised up the metal panel to shield the two of them as he set of all the flash bombs filling the room up with blinding light. This was merely only phase one of Shoumetsu plan attempting to not only use panel shield him but amplify bright light focused towards their oppoent using the water still pouring down and reflective surface of panel to bounce it off at him similar to cars high beam in rain, but few seconds after they went off he dropped his coat on ground in front of her.

When the bright light die down some Shoumetsu wasted no time entering phase two of his plan which he put all of his trust in Hikari hands literally. Letting the panel go and fall on his coat while insects and Aiden hopefully still be stunned and blinded by the flash, Shoumetsu would use transformation technique on himself transforming into kunai for Hikari to grab and throw him behind Aiden. Leaving his coat behind for her this allowed her have arsenal to either help when throwing him or assist her if she needed after, but however this turned out Shoumetsu had planned to use his full Sage Transformation to blitz Aiden hopefully catching him off guard seeing how all long range attempts proved to be unsuccessful. Shoumetsu knew this be risky play but he figured if they were able to attack on two different fronts with one using weaponry at range while other rushed them, they at least get lucky enough to land one hit on him knowing fully well at this point defeating their opponent was not the true objective of this fight, so in order to increase their odds collaboration ninjutsu to overwhelm him was they key. Shoumetsu Sage Transformation along with other techniques were suited for close to mid range combat as well gave some protection against insects, while Hikari had proven to be extremely resourceful and creative with her sharp eye sight he knew she be able utilize remaining ninja tools he had stored in his coat better then he could considering their predicaments in this limited space. Options:  ReplyLucianRedgrave  20    Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 03, 2016 11:10AM In the wake of these two setting their eyes upon the swarms rather hypnotic dance they could find their eyes dilating before they’d fallen to their knees all together. This was all due to the fact that the pair had set their eyes on that of genjutsu triggered by that of the insects erratic flight. All the same the test was over. The young man that found himself with an uneasy feeling it could found growing much worse as the genjutsu took effect. Aside from their eyes growing twice their average size they could find their heartbeats doubling in pace almost as if it’d been supercharged like an engine. In passing a puff of smoke would’ve emerged between the trio emerged that of Yone. Still donning his attire from before although his hair wasn’t that of bed head. Upon his arrival he had already begun speaking almost as if Aiden was that of a pet to him. His crimson hues baring the weight of the world in those moments as it was practically life or death for the opposing pair.

''“That’s enough Aiden. The test is over.” A brief pause followed before Yone wandered over to the pair and knelt down beside them. “Hey old man, I’m sure you’re watching even if you aren’t i’m sure someone kept you up to date” ''

A brief chuckle followed after this before Yone flicked the pair in the forehead of course this was more than just a simple flick. It was backed with just enough chakra to wake the pair from the slumber they’d been placed within. Seemingly short lived in all reality to the pair it would’ve felt like an hour or so had passed. To the young man that was planning ahead his plan had seemingly played out even though he never even left the very spot he stood in. Aiden still waiting patiently in the background sat with a rather smug look upon his face. His back was to the trio but his head was leaning back just enough that an upside down smile could be seen to accompany the stern gaze Yone typically held.

Options:  ReplyHarleeVanity      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 03, 2016 02:07PM It wasn’t long after the young Uchiha had placed her eyes on the dancing insects in hopes of figuring out what more to do when her eyes had closed and she fell face first on the ground. Caught in the Genjutsu, Hikari had no chance to get beyond it without any prior experience with them. What was truly only a few moments felt like an hour but that hour was indeed terrifying and nerve racking to Hikari.

Hikari had felt nothing different than she was feeling when the genjutsu had taken over. She was staring at the insects that were floating all over the place. The water was falling over them and there was more insects that came from Aiden’s lips with what looked like wisps of smoke before they began buzzing. In one hand, she had one kunai and another in the other. Her knees began to shake and she bit her bottom lip while trying to keep her ground. Around the top of her head, she saw the swarm only growing larger around her and the buzzing began to become unbearable. The water had matted her hair down on her head as she blew the water from her lips. More and more buzzing had come and she could only brace herself for what was coming.

Then her eyes opened with a yawn leaving her lips.

Hikari looked up to see the man she had chased into this room. She felt a dark blush crawl over her face and down her neck with the stern look that he carried on his face. Looking over across the room, she noticed Aiden with his upside down grin. With a nervous chuckle, she waved her fingers slightly and felt about as small as the insects that were about to attack her in the genjutsu she was in.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/03/2016 02:12PM by HarleeVanity. Options:  Reply•EditRoadOugi      Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 03, 2016 08:02PM Shoumetsu had thought he figured everything out, cultivating perfect strategy on how to at least land solid blow on opponent seemed way out of their league. Unfortunately for Shoumetsu however, he still had much more to learn if we wished to get stronger, oblivious to being trapped within genjutsu cast by the bugs pattern of flight he visualized himself carrying out his plan with perfect teamwork alongside Hikari. Reality of the matter Shoumetsu body collasped limp in slumped over position feeling proud of his accomplishments in dream mindset, but just like that it all shattered when instructor from before flicked them both in forehead snapping the two out of it.

His eyes slowly opened looking around with his body soaked from sitting still in the water for so long, and droplets of water falling from his hair. Finally getting passed the groggy daze of just waking up he took second glance around the room to see Hikari on ground next to him with ashamed looked, and between them stood Yone while few feet away Aiden looked as smug ever staring at them upside down. The realization of what happened finally hit him that his plan with flash bombs never happened, meaning that they both fell victim to Aiden genjutsu must been casted by his bugs, followed by Shoumetsu staring at the ceiling letting out big sigh of disappointmet. This only left one real question in his head knowing they had both happened be defeated, and turned to look at Yone more then Aiden, not really in mood face him at current moment,

"Does this mean we failed the test or did we pass?" Options:  Reply Luminova     Re: [Data/Location] Combat Aptitude Test Center October 04, 2016 08:30AM

'~So much for the potential that lord Mizukage was speaking of. Maybe its just me, sometimes his standards just strike me as lacking.~'

=Such were the inner thoughts of the man known as Tachibana Fujimora, one of the Mizukage's personal ANBU - although he didn't much look it. The Mizukage was much more covert about the way that he managed, deployed, and selected his ANBU and one of the many things that he require is that they not do anything so apparent as wear anything that specified them as ANBU outside of active duty. Tachibana was a rather slender fellow - he wore a vest, slacks, and tie as well as a cap and jacket over it all that made him look as official as it came. No one really knew his direct role or his relation to the Mizukage, as a matter of fact he may very well be the least well known of Kirigakure's personel, no one had even seen him fight at all; not even Yone whom was not only the Mizukage's right hand, offspring, and student - but his most trusted overall. The only person that could vouch for Tachibana's combat capability was the Mizukage himself - which whether or not most knew it, that made him extremely dangerous. Tachibana's battles had always been fought behind the scene and not with fists but with espionage, good intel, manipulation of the odds and people involved and a lot of cloak and dagger; he was very very keen at what he did and he had been watching this transpire for some time now. As they all stood there all that they would have heard from a distance was the sound of very slow clapping growing louder from the source of one of the sides of the simulator in which an open door was made apparent. He strut forward - the click of his shoes crossing the ground as he slightly chuckled as he made his approach. His voice was like ice - yet somehow despite the lightness of the events and his own apathy for all current parties exception of Yone he sounded somewhat condescending in tone. Though this was only his typical manner.=

'' "Well I wouldnt really say you failed. I mean pfft - not really a way that you can fail the combat aptitude test just as much as get a certain rank. Shame I came in at the wrong time - heh, honestly from my perspective it just looked like you all were just standing here. Genjutsu is such a kicker isent it? Anyway, the results are in - Kiyoshi has looked over your tests and I as well as an unnamed second party have reviewed and accessed your combat aptitude test. Both of you have acquired the rank of Gennin. Your squad leader will be Yone - however he is a special case and is still studying under Lord Mizukage himself so should the time arise that he needs someone to supervise you while he is training - you will be with Kiyoshi Uzumaki. Y'know - the kleptomaniac Uzumaki with a sweet tooth. With the clearance of your team leader you may accept whatever missions on the board that is beyond your rank that he clears you for in good confidence you are ready. Till then you will be restricted to Gennin missions till the chunnin exams are held here in a few days. Are there any questions anyone may have for me regarding anything in particular?" ''

=After explaining the bits and pieces to them Tachibana simply set his right hand upon his hat and tilted it so that it was back in position set towards the front of his head a bit more. his blonde locks setting in place as he did such he loked between them all - though it was odd; his eyes were not fully open and at the rate that they set you couldnt really make out any details of his eyes either - though it was apparent that he could plainly see everyone in the room and was well aware. He tapped his foot on the ground as he awaited any possible inquiries - disappointed as he may have been. Had they lasted any longer he was going to switch places with Aiden and stretch his legs a bit.=