Naruto d20 (Team B)

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide's right hand hovers no more than half an inch over the hilt of his sword, while his left hand firmly grips the sheath. And then, he shuts his eyes and inhales deeply. His arms return to his sides, and his eyes open once again, revealing a calmer sort of anger than the one that had been there before. The overall effect is rather more unnerving than the bare rage of just moments ago. He speaks but a single word, his voice not much beyond a whisper:

"Leave."

[PokeTheBard]

Kaori Inosuki

Kaori realises this is (embarrisingly) a fight he wasn't likely to win. In a flash, the genin turns and leaves, running after Sammu to find the farm they are supposed to be meeting at, ensuring to try and keep his track hidden from the already annoying wolf.

[Callos_DeTerran]

At the Farm...

Wahe continued to glare back at Mitsuhide as he climbed back up to his feet. Giving a roll of his eyes and a dismissive groan, he turned and continued on his way, quickly disappearing out of sight and leaving the young swordsman alone with Onu and some curious livestock.

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Realizing that fate was just not on his side, Kaori turned and ran off towards the farm were he was supposed to meet up with Mitsuhide and Sammu. The large wolf pursued and for a little while it looked as if it was going to catch him too but a couple climbs up buildings and leaping to other ones, ducking into particularly smelly alleys, and double backs later and it seemed as if he had lost his pursuer. By the time he got to the farm he was breathing hard from the exertion of his escape but seemed relatively unharmed.

Oddly though there was still no sign of Sammu so it seemed as if the other swordsman had take an even longer and more circumspect route to the farm then even Kaori had taken.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

One deep breath. That was usually how Mitsuhide calmed himself, and this time was no different. It was actually easier than he had expected to push Wahe from his mind - he was secretly proud of himself for showing as much restraint as he had. Surely, his family's honor had been maintained.

Hearing a noise, Mitsuhide whips around to discover a slightly injured and severely winded Kaori. He walks quickly over to his teammate, slightly confused.

"Kaori-san? Is everything all right? What happened to Sammu-san?"

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori moves upto Mitsuhide and giggles, in a somewhat feminine manner, before resuming his usual voice and speaks to his team-mate.

"Mitsuhide-san... I think I need to sit down..."

Kaori slumps up against the nearest solid, vertical object and breathes heavily.

"Sammu-san should be here already... we ran into a bit of a problem at sensei's apartment. Her pet puppy attacked me and him, so I remained whilst he ran after you to the meeting point."

[Callos_DeTerran]

Kaori and Mitsuhide converse silently as they wait for their third and last team-mate to arrive at the farm. Time drags on longer and longer and there is still no sign of the other swordsman. The two become increasingly uneasy but know better then to go looking for him, it'd only make for a very confusing mess if he showed up after they left...

Hours went by until Onu looked down at his watch and chirped up from his position on his porch, had he even moved the entire time they had been waiting?

"Well...looks like it's 11 o' clock. Gin out to be showing up at any second now." He says seriously and rises from his spot finally. The reminder of what their real mission was, the finding and detaining of Gin, came rushing back in to replace thoughts of where Sammu had gone to. After all the three of them could always go looking for him after the mission had been completed, perhaps with their Sensei's help too. Minutes ticked by slowly as the two of them waited for some sign of this 'Gin.'

It looked to be a nice night as well, with bugs chirping in the pasture, not too hot or too cool. Onu's rocking chair creaked as it rocked back and forth from him suddenly standing back up. Without warning the cows perked up, heads turning in one direction in the perfect synchronization that herd animals could manage, silent and then erupting with loud panicked moos and other cow noises. They stampeded towards one side of the pasture, driving the other livestock before them, and raising a horrible dust cloud behind them.

In the cloud a crouched shape could be seen, prowling towards the animals on all fours and Kaori's breath caught in his throat. "You've got to be kidding..."

Soon enough the cloud settled and the shape could be seen. The same large wolf that had been in Taka's apartment and who had pursued Kaori and Sammu was standing in the pasture, glowing eyes focused unto the two genins. In it's jaws was the missing Sammu, hanging by the back of his shirt, and looking the worse for the wear. With a flick of it's big head the wolf sent Sammu skidding across the ground towards them and growled, a loud rumbling noise that sent off a fresh wave of panic in the cattle.

"There he is! It's him, its Gin!" Onu proclaimed, going into his house and returning with a large shovel. He seems a bit surprised to see the wolf had brought along someone else and his face went pale. "D-did you boys do something to make him angry?"

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori extends his arm out to point at the wolf.

"Mitsuhide-san. Meet the aforementioned pet puppy."

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

"Ah. I suppose this explains a lot, then."

Mitsuhide offers a quick glance over to Onu, a non-verbal reassurance that nothing bad or sinister has happened. He then turns his full attention to the wolf. This would be difficult. The near totality of his training to this point has been focused on the arts of swordsmanship, but the idea of slicing his sensei's pet wolf to ribbons seems somehow unwise to Mitsuhide. A lesser form of combat would be necessary... or perhaps, Gin could be "subdued" in a more peaceful manner.

He takes a few slow steps toward the wolf, then stops, arms held out from his sides. Without the benefit of training with animals, he has no idea if what he is attempting even has a chance of success, but if the wolf can be made to like him rather than being made unconscious, life would probably be easier for him later on. Besides, Gin seems to have defeated Sammu, and easily at that. If for no other reason than that, the wolf has earned his respect.

"You certainly area friend of Taka-sensei, aren't you?"

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OOC:

Handle Animal check (with virtually no chance of accomplishing anything): 1d20+1=12

Initiative: 1d20+3=20

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori looks in shock at Mitsuhide, daring not utter a word incase his disturb the swordsman.

What on earth is he doing!?

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Init - 7

[Callos_DeTerran]

Mitsuhide took those first few cautious steps towards Gin with his arms held out in a friendly and inviting manner but the closer he got to the wolf, the he could tell it would take much more effort to calm it and he could also see why. Now that he was closer he could see the blood matting the wolf's fur and couple of the deep cuts that were hard to see with the canine's thick fur. Sammu must have put up a greater fight then it had first seemed because Gin was injured. And was very angry...

But before the swordsman could act on this very vital information, Gin charged forward on the attack with an enraged howl. Leaping up into the air to collide with the teenager hard and push him back a couple of feet as the heavy animal hit him hard. Sinking his teeth into Mitsuhide's left shouler (5 points of damage) and shaking his head before pressing all four of his paws against Mitsuhide's chest and pushing off to land in front of him, the teenager's own blood staining his fangs along with Sammu's...

((Mitsuhide gets an AoO if he wishes with his fists since the sword isn't drawn. Iniative order is...Mitsuhide, Gin, and then Kaori.))

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori watches on as the beast bites into his team mate.

"Eh. I don't think you're going to be able to bargain with it. Let me try my diplomacy."

Sidestepping to get a better view, Kaori cautiously forms handseals, trying to to enrage the wolf any further.

"Raikousen no Jutsu!"

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Raikousen no Jutsu

2:1 ratio and converted to full round action. DC 11
Ninjutsu perform DC 15

Chakra Control for 6 HP / 3 Chakra. Ninjutsu: Raikousen (1d20+11=19, 1d20+12=20)

Kaori takes 6 HP damage.

Ranged Touch Attack (1d20+6=13)

If applicable: Raikousen no Jutsu Damage (2d6=3)

Also, Gin must succeed a Fortitude save (DC15) or be Stunned for one round.

(OOC: Finally! Rolls that I can actually use, hopefully!)

Kaori's hand fizzles to life with lightning, the electrical energy lashing out and earthing to whatever it can reach.

In a sharp flick of the wrist is all the lightning needs to lunge towards Gin and strike out.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide had thought he was prepared for his attempt at diplomacy to fail... he wasn't. The wolf's sudden charge catches him off guard, and even though he can see an opening in Gin's defenses, the rapidly closing jaws through his aim with his punch off target.

He grits his teeth as Gin takes a bite out of his shoulder, but does not cry out. He attempts to focus his chakra, as he was trained to do at the start of every battle - Hiten Mitsurugi requires that the user move quickly. But the fresh pain throws off his concentration, and that split-second effort is wasted.

Panic momentarily overtakes him, and the young swordsman acts on instinct. Muscle memory drops him into perfect form for executing battoujutsu, and in a flash of barely noticeable movement, his sword is in his right hand, and Gin has a fresh gash on his body. Mitsuhide's eyes open wide as he takes conscious note of what just happened. He takes a deep, pained breath... he must be calm.

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Attack of Opportunity: 1d20+7=14
Damage (yeah, right): 1d4+3=5 (nonlethal)

Taijutsu roll - Nidan Kousoku: 1d20+13=18 = failure!

Taijutsu roll - Kenjutsu Ougi: Iaido (Hiten Mitsurugi ryuu- Battoujutsu): 1d20+15=33 = success! 2 Chakra spent.

Attack roll - Iaido/Battoujutsu: 1d20+10=27

Damage roll - Iaido/Battoujutsu: 1d10+6=8

HP: 22/27
Defense: 19 (currently 17)
Chakra points remaining: 13

[Callos_DeTerran]

Kaori lashed out with the lightning once more and this time it looked as if it would strike home. At the last moment though, Gin leaped to the side and the ray struck the ground, leaving a small hole in it's wake. But it had been close and Mitsuhide could smell the burnt dog hair smell coming off of his opponent.

It was the sudden and abrupt slash though that drew a pained hole from Taka's pet wolf, as the Hiten user seemed to pratically...summon the blade into his hand as well as a hard slash from the sheathed sword. Gin's response was just as furious as he dashed forward underneath of Mitsuhide's guard and bit down hard on his leg thrashing his head back and forth. (9 points of damage)

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori curses under his breath, and mask, and readjusts for a second shot at Gin.

"Eh. You were lucky once, mutt, but dodge it twice? I don't think so."

Rapid handseals which are second nature to the genin form almost by themselves. With a slightly anticlimatic build-up of chakra, it wasn't too impressive to look at.

"Raikousen no Jutsu!"

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Raikousen no Jutsu

2:1 ratio and converted to full round action. DC 11
Ninjutsu perform DC 15

Chakra Control for 6 HP / 3 Chakra. Ninjutsu: Raikousen (1d20+11=27, 1d20+12=27)

Kaori takes 6 HP damage.

Attack and Damage (1d20+6=19, 2d6=3)

Also, Gin must succeed a Fortitude save (DC15) or be Stunned for one round.

(OOC: Wooo!)

...but that didn't matter so much as a bolt of lightning finally slammed home into the battered canine's muscular shoulders.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide lets out an involuntary cry of pain as Gin nearly rips his leg off. This was taking it easy!? No, he must be calm...

He once more attempts to focus his chakra, and this time, he is successful. The world around him seems to slow down, his every motion blurred to the eyes of others. But the pain proves to be greater than he's used to - as he brings his sword down on Gin, his vision blurs momentarily, throwing off his aim.

Recovering quickly, Mitsuhide takes advantage of his stumble to spring out and away from Gin, ending his astonishingly fast movement 25 feet away from the wolf. Already preparing himself for another technique, he looks over at Kaori.

"We finish this now..."

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Taijutsu roll for Nidan Kousoku: 1d20+13=31 = success! 4 chakra spent.

Attack roll: 1d20+11=14 Whyyyy!?

Damage: 1d10+3=5

Tumble check: 1d20+9=21

HP: 13/27
Defense: 19 (currently 22)
Chakra points remaining: 9

[Callos_DeTerran]

((Further evidence that Gin is the luckiest wolf ever (Sometimes as evidenced below), natural 20 on attack roll. x.x))

The wolf looked as if he was about to charge at Mitsuhide once more when the ray of electricity struck him squarely in the shoulder and sent him stumbling to the side. Gin turned his angry gaze to Kaori and focused those predatory eyes on the Genin, that is until the sword came down and he was forced to jump to the side.

With a growl the wolf gave chase after Mitsuhide and lunged for the teenager's neck. Luckily for the swordsman his jaws clicked shut a couple of inches away and Gin looked as if he was breathing hard from his exertation.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide notes with satisfaction Gin's fatigue, until he realized his breath is coming nearly as raggedly. The fight would be finished in the next few seconds... it was simply a matter of which of them could remain standing.

The young swordsman focuses for a second before slashing once more at the wolf. It's not an extremely well executed strike, but the blade moves so fast as to be difficult to follow, and even harder to dodge. He continues in a spiraling motion, as though there were another blow coming before suddenly stopping.

"Sangeki Hissatsu Waza... Igeki." he announces matter-of-factly, as per tradition.

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Chakra control to convert 1 chakra point to HP: 1d20+8=13 Success! Mitsuhide takes 3 points of subdual damage.

Taijutsu roll for Sangeki Hissatsu Waza - Igeki: 1d20+13=26 Success!

Attack roll: 1d20+11=20

Damage: 1d10+3+1d4=13

Additionally, Gin must make a DC 15 Fort save or be stunned for 1 round.

HP: 13/27 (effectively 10/27)
Defense: 19 (currently 22)
Chakra points remaining: 7

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Mitsuhide was dangerously close to Gin. If this failed, Kaori could be in serious trouble for potentially killing a squadmate.

Breathing hard, the pain unbearable from such heavy use of Chakra, Kaori fwips out his methodic hand seals and grunts. Stumbling a moment as light-headedness sets in, Kaori begins to loose his cool, he couldn't miss but it was all on him in this fracture of a moment.

"Raikousen no Jutsu!!"

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Chakra Control 2:1, Ninjutsu: Raikousen (1d20+11=28, 1d20+12=19)

Kaori takes 6 damage.

Raikousen no Jutsu (Ranged Touch Attack & Damage) (1d20+6=15, 2d6=8)

Gin must succeed a DC 15 Fort Save or be Stunned for one round.

Lightning explodes violently about his hand, moreso than ever before. Concentrating intensely, Kaori thrusts his hand forward and the chakra-lightning lurches towards Gin.

Kaori cannot maintain the jutsu as his eyes blur and he sinks to one knee, but it doesn't matter, the damage has been done and the bolt struck true.

[Callos_DeTerran]

Gin lurched on his paws as the bolt of lightening struck him hard and sent him stumbling. Panting heavily the wolf stood dumbfounded as little crackles of electricity sparked off of him. Mitsuhide was close enough to see the muscle spasms that kept the beast from moving away from the spiraling cut delivered by the Genin.

Gin's eyes look out of focus as he stands there, wobbling back and forth as the previous chakra-enchanced lightening attack kept him from pressing the offensive.

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

With his focus coming and going, it seems as though Gin has been subdued, but just to be certain, Kaori tries one last effort before his body would give out.

Sure enough, his handseals formed slowly but precise enough to do the trick. In a building frenzy of raiton-style chakra, Kaori focuses his jutsu and fires it hard at the wolf.

"Rai... rai... rai think i'm going to lie down now..."

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Chakra Control 2:1, Ninjutsu: Raikousen (1d20+11=20, 1d20+12=26)

Kaori takes 6 damage

Raikousen (Ranged Touch Attack & Damage) (1d20+6=24, 2d6=9)

Gin must succeed a DC 15 Fort save. You know the score!

After a crackling surge of electricity, Kaori slumps back exhausted.

[Callos_DeTerran]

Gin wasn't even able to attempt and dodge the second bolt of lightening that Kaori sent out at him. The large wolf gave a shudder as the chakra-enchanced electricity tore through his system, lazy curls of smoke drifting up from his fur. For a long moment nothing happened before Gin turned his head up to the sky to let out a long mournful howl that echoed up into the night sky. What followed after the howl was a rush of black smoke that billowed out from the superheated lungs.

With one last shudder, Gin collapsed unto his side and fell motionless...

With Gin's fall, the live stock in the pen finally seemed to calm down and to settle. Ceasing their panicked braying and mooing as their simple minds calmed from the animalistic gear that had been forcing them into such a terrified state.

Onu looked stunned as the big animal fell to the ground, the big shovel slipping from his hand to land on the ground with a loud clatter. Hesitantly coming into the corral himself to stand beside the slumped Kaori and when he spoke his voice was a stunned whisper. "Is...is he dead?"

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

The moment Gin fell, Mitsuhide sheathed his sword. A second after that, he stumbled, the wound on his leg making it difficult to stay standing. He looks briefly over to Onu before kneeling to check on the wolf's condition.

"He shouldn't be dead... but the fight was much more serious than I thought it would be."

His own words are like a key turning in his head, and suddenly his expression becomes worried.

"Onu-san! Please, check on Sammu-san! He was the one in Gin's jaws when he got here!"

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Untrained heal check to stabilize Gin: 1d20+0=20

... I cannot believe the luck this wolf has. Unbelievable. I retract my previous statement...

[Callos_DeTerran]

Onu looked a bit startled at the request but nods to Mitsuhide before rushing over to Sammu. Kaori watches on wit the sort of detached interest that the mortally tired seem to have as the farmer bent over the other fallen swordsman and pressed an ear to his chest. A long tense moment followed before he looked up and called out.

"He's fine! Not a bite mark on him, looks like ol' Gin just gave him a sound thrashing." Onu replied with more then a little bit of relief of his tone before looking over at Mitsuhide.

The young swordsman looked down at Gin and kneeling down to check his condition. Nothing. He blinked in surprise and checked again and leaned down to press his ear to the wolf's chest. Nothing. No thumping heart beat, no ragged breaths, nothing. A moment of clarity hit the genin and he stumbled back, falling unto his rear end. The second to last Raikousen no Jutsu...it had been enough to put Gin out, to knock him unconcious but the wolf had struggled past it. Had remained on his paws long enough for the second one to hit him...and end it.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

"No..."

Mitsuhide stares in shock at the body of the wolf in front of him, his entire body trembling. Disbelief. But the one word that came out of his mouth
did not have the power to change the situation. Fear. What had they done? How would Taka react? What would become of them?

It was too much. Despite all his training, a tear formed in Mitsuhide's eye. He knew if he said anything, there would be no escaping it. He clung to the idea that his silence might change what had happened. But even so, the truth escaped his lips, almost a whisper:

"Gin is... dead."

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Looking at Mitsuhide with one eye open, Kaori's heart sinks. Simply out of remorse. Kaori was a killer, but even he knew when a death was wrong. This was the truth of Shinobi; when the one's who you fight to keep alive die regardless.

He does not shed a tear, but lets out a long mournful sigh.

"Eh. Mitsuhide-san... we did our... our job. We killed as a ninja is taught. It's sad but Taka-sensei will understand..."

[Callos_DeTerran]

"H-he's dead?" Onu says softly, as if dumbfounded about what had just occurred. Then the farmer looked around as if expecting a lightening bolt or something to come from the sky, some sign of divine anger or something, before gulping and looking down towards the two. "You...I feel sorry for you.."

Without another word he turns and all but runs back into his house, slamming the door shut and a loud click annoucing that he had locked the door. The two of them both knew that something must be done though, and quickly. With how long it had taken for Gin to actually arrive they only had about half an hour to return him the apartment and their sensei...

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide sat in silence for a few, near eternal seconds. And then, he sighed, sadly. The mistakes had been made already, now he had to face the consequences with honor. He slowly stands, blood still oozing from his leg. He looks to Kaori, then to Sammu, and then to Gin. His voice is weary and ragged, betraying his condition and fear:

"...Kaori-san, can you stand? Can you help me with Sammu-san and Gin? You and Sammu could stand to get some medical attention, but... I can't just leave Gin lying here like this. I won't..."

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori nods to Mitsuhide and stuggles to get to a prone position where he stands slowly, leaning on the support on the porch.

"Eh. No I agree. It's all respect, right? I can't help but feel I made this mess and now I need to sort it out. For our village."

Kaori falls in the general direction of Gin and wraps his arms around the still warm body of the wolf, the smell of burning fur sticking in his throat.

With a grunt, Kaori tries to pick up Gin, but his arms weakened by so many Raikousen seem to fail under the deadweight.

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Strength Check, Chakra Control DC 13(Chouyaku no Jutsu) (1d20+1=7, 1d20+11=31)

I'm not using Chouyaku unless the Strength check works. It's only to speed up the carrying process.

[PhoeKun]

Asano Mitsuhide

Mitsuhide sighs heavily as he lifts Gin up and tries to find a way to position the weight so that he can carry the wolf by himself. The weight is awkward, but he does not stop until he has a firm grip on him.

"Can you carry Sammu-san? You two were pushed to the brink - you need medical attention. And after that... we can find Taka-sensei and... take responsibility for what we've done. That's all we can do now, isn't it?"

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Unless he was 2-3 times bigger than your average wolf, Gin should be within Mitsuhide's 230 pound load limit. I think we've got a game plan, so... let's get the pain over with.

[PokeTheBard]

Inosuki Kaori

Kaori doesn't speak. He untucks one of his sashes and unwraps what appears to be a whole layer of clothing.

Dumping it on Onu's porch, he turns his attentions to Sammu. Even though his expression was washed and he stumbled a few steps, it appeared that the Genin was sobering up somewhat from the excessive chakra control.

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Take 10 on STR Check to pick up/sort of pick up and drag Sammu = 11