You're laying against the wall of the cave, still rather shaken up. It takes a little time, but soon enough the effects of the orb wear off on you and you're capable of moving onward. Standing up, the rest of your group waits for you at the mouth of the cave. Yasu calls out. "You ready, yet?"

Sarasu is holding tied up cloth, presumably with the orb concealed inside of it. You rub your face and step forward, joining them as they begin to move onward.

You step next to Sarasu, and he chuckles. "So, it showed you a vision of flowers?" The four of you are walking through the main gate of the camp, heading north again. A quick glance around sends a chill up your spine, as the voluminous smoke in the distance is surely a result of Sarasu's lone charge. You nod. "That's right. Can't really remember much more than that, though."

The old Jounin grumbles. "This whole situation has weird written all over it."

Naota looks over, curious. "What do you mean, Sensei?"

Sarasu turns his eyes back towards the path, before speaking. He seems to be deeply contemplating something. "Well, I knew Koji. He was a student of mine."

Takkun chuckles. "Not a very tough one, if we were able to beat him." To his left, Naota offers a counterpoint. "We only got lucky. Takeshi was able to provide a brief opening, and if we hadn't taken it, it'd be likely that we'd never have won. His Paralyzing Bells are really quite something, to be the downfall of even a Jounin.."

Takkun puts a hand on your shoulder. "Hey, yeah, where do you learn a jutsu like that anyway? I've never seen such a thing."

Sarasu chuckles, quietly. "It's one of the jutsu that Orochimaru invented. He taught it to a few of his 'Sound Shinobi', if those vagabonds and science experiments could even really be called shinobi.."

Yasu undoes her ponytail, and draws a brush from her bag as she starts to straighten out here now frazzled hair. Electricity. "Makes sense that a worm like you would use a snake's jutsu."

You grumble, and Sarasu continues. "Regardless of Koji's skill, he wouldn't just, start a gang like this. He's always been a lone wolf, never a leader. I'm starting to think.."

A thought pops into your head. "Maybe the orb showed him something, and it really freaked him out. So he thought he'd need an army?"

Sarasu nods. "Exactly. Takeshi, it's my advice to you that you should seek out the meaning of this vision that you've had. It might help us understand this orb a bit better."

You agree, naturally. The throbbing sensation in your head won't let you forget the mental picture of the flowers.

Sarasu chuckles. "This is all reminding me of a story, that Hanto told me. It's all about how he failed his final exam, at the Academy."

Looking up, you blink. "Sensei failed?"

The grizzled Jounin nods. "Sure. Listen up, I'll tell what I heard from him on the way back to the village.."

http://pastebin.com/BYB6LmWk

Hours later, you arrive home. The men guarding the village gate smile as you all return safe, and you say your goodbyes to your squadmates for this mission. Yasu, Naota, and Takkun all go their separate ways while Sarasu, as the highest ranking shinobi, must file a report. He's presumably heading to the Hokage's office, as you yourself are heading home for a bit of rest. You sleep for a couple hours, and come outside in the early evening. Your brother greets you, and you tell him the events of the mission as he cooks up a small dinner.

You tell him how your squad managed to bring in a Jounin level missing nin, granted luck was a large factor.

Hideki grins. "You know, Takeshi, you say that a lot of your achievements are owed to luck. I don't remember, have I told you the phrase, 'luck is merely when opportunity presents itself to the willing?'?

You tell him that you might have heard that before somewhere, but you're not sure. You wash up from dinner, and decide to go on a walk. There's enough time to stop by one place for the night.

>A. Go to the training field
>B. Go to the Academy
>C. Go to the Flower Shop
>D. Go to the Weapon Shop
>E. Go to the Hokage Office

>>45684323
>>B. Go to the Academy
more jutsu

>>45684323
>B. Go to the Academy

>>45684323
>>C. Go to the Flower Shop
More and better poison AND look into what we saw.

>>45684323
>>B. Go to the Academy

>>45684323
>D. Go to the Weapon Shop

>>45684357
>>45684368
>>45684409
>>45684430
>>45684434
>Ignoring the plot
why?

>>45684323
>>C. Go to the Flower Shop

>>45684323
>C. Go to the Flower Shop

>>45684518
Because we don't have to do it immediately?

>>45684564
The longer we avoid it the more our memory fades, the harder it will be.

8 votes, 8 posters including the QM, come the fuck on.

>>45684323
>C. Go to the Flower Shop

>>45684592
One of the votes got deleted. so 7 votes.

>>45684323
>C. Go to the Flower Shop

Prompted by the remainder of a headache, and the strong mental impression of several flowers, you decide to waste no time when it comes to discovering the meaning of your vision. The only known people in the village who may be able to assist you in this matter is the Yamanaka family, who own the Flower Shop. Of course, you know it to be more than that. It's also a medicinal facility, both in poisons and healing herbs.

It's a short trip there, and when you open the door, you're presented with a plethora of flowery scents. Immediately you feel relaxed and welcome, and the large number of colorful floral displays all around you are quite magnificent. You approach the counter, where a blond woman in her early thirties, with a waist length ponytail is leaning. She smiles. "Hello, I don't think I've seen you in here before. I do recognize you, though. You're Takeshi, the winner of the Chunin Exams! I'd like to give you a gift, as congratulations for passing."

She slides a gift box over to you, and urges you to open it. You do so with haste, quite thrilled at the sudden award. What's inside the cardboard box, is two vials. One is bright green, while the other is a cool blue. She taps her finger against the green one.

"Once this liquid is exposed to air, it will vaporize and expand rapidly. It's a poison, that when inhaled, will rapidly begin to wear on both the sense of balance and fatigue of the enemy."

She places her finger on the blue vial. "This, is a concoction designed to assist in medical procedures. It will accelerate the effect of a healing jutsu, when placed on a wound. You don't need to use a lot of it, but you do need to use a healing jutsu in conjunction."

>>45684959


You bow, and thank her deeply. She chuckles, and continues. "Now, what was it that you came here for? Were you going to purchase something?"

You have enough money to purchase two items. Pick one, or both from a category.

>A. Purchase poison (Fireplume Seed Extract [3 doses] poison that causes burning pain to spread through affected area, Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.
>B. Purchase herb (Dried Dragontongue Petals. [4 doses] Will temporarily enhance physical strength. Palm Bark Extract. Will numb pain for a short while [2 Doses]
>C. Don't purchase anything.

>>45684993
>Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.
The rest we don't need yet.
>ask about the flowers we saw.
>thank her

>>45684993
>A. Purchase poison (Fireplume Seed Extract [3 doses] poison that causes burning pain to spread through affected area, Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.

>>45684993
Dried dragon tongue petals
Also ask about the plants we saw in the vision

>>45684993
>>A. Purchase poison (Fireplume Seed Extract [3 doses] poison that causes burning pain to spread through affected area, Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.

>>45684993
>A. Purchase poison (Fireplume Seed Extract [3 doses] poison that causes burning pain to spread through affected area, Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.
We should use the Fireplume Seed Extract on our self to gain some sick pain resistance.

>>45684993
>B. Purchase herb (Dried Dragontongue Petals. [4 doses] Will temporarily enhance physical strength.

>>45685252
it would be painful

for you

>>45684993
>A. Purchase poison (Fireplume Seed Extract [3 doses] poison that causes burning pain to spread through affected area, Dream Cotton Extract [1 Dose] Poison that induces sleep.

>>45685295
Takeshi is a big guy.

>>45685295
Well i say we meet up with Salad and try it out
i can see her panicking face as we are writhing on the floor and she as no idea what to do

You decide to purchase both vials of the current specialty poison that they have in stock, and strap it your weapon holster. Now, you have four varieties of poison to work with. You're becoming quite adept in it's usage. After giving her the money, you decide to continue with the true reason you came here. You describe the vision of flowers that you had to the woman (She tells you her name is Ino, once you're done explaining.)

She nods. "I see. I believe I have some idea of what that vision may have been meaning. From what I understand, those flowers that you're describing were used by ancient clans, before the true formation of the Leaf Village, or any of the hidden villages. The clans that lived independently in these woods would use these flowers and herbs for spiritual guidance, and it is said that if you gather them and breath deeply of their smoke, your path shall become clear."

You scratch your chin, and blink. Jeez, this is a lot to take in. "Why am I the one who's gotten this vision?" you ask. All of this business about prophecies and sacred rituals isn't your normal forte.

Ino shrugs. "Who knows? It could be you might play an important role, somewhere, in the near future. If you like, I can specially order the flowers that you'd need for this ritual. They're not too expensive, thankfully. No real use other than this, heh."

You'd tell her that you'd love that, and thank you as you exit. As the night is drawing darker, you decide to head home and get some sleep after a long day. You find an envelope full of payment as you leave the front door, and your wallet is filled once again.

It's early morning, in the Leaf Village. You should stop by the Hokage's Office sometime today and see if there's any work for you to do.

>A. Go to the Academy.
>B. Go to the Special Weapons Shop
>C. Go to the Training Field
>D. Go to the Hokage's Office
>E. Go to Ichiraku's Ramen
>F. Write-in

>>45685545
>A. Go to the Academy.

>>45685545
>>A. Go to the Academy.
Boooooks nigga

>>45685545
>A

>>45685545
>C. Go to the Training Field
inb4 quest players inherent hatred of all drugs stops this storyline

>>45685545
>C. Go to the Training Field

>>45685545
>>D. Go to the Hokage's Office
Who knows. Maybe there's enjoyable work to be had.

>>45685545
>A. Go to the Academy.

>>45685545
>D. Go to the Hokage's Office
time to face another missing nin

>>45685577
>>45685621
>>45685639
>>45685885
You've sort of acquired a head start against most of the other Genin from your class. You know you can't waste a valuable lead like this, so ever studious you decide to head to the Academy and continue your research into the shinobi arts. The place is largely empty in the early day, as class is in session. In front of you are a variety of books, each containing a possible technique for you to research. That, or you could do a more general study and simply try to broaden your knowledge of a particular field. Extra knowledge can always come in handy.

>A. Read the Book of Sealing. Learn The Jutsu Capture technique, capable of absorbing a Ninjutsu into an empty scroll. You won't be able to release the jutsu, but it may save your life. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
>C. Read the Book of Ninjutsu. Learn the Tile Shuriken Jutsu. A Non-Elemental, Low ranking jusu that allows the user to lift small objects, such as roof tiles, from the environment and use them as weapons. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
>D. Read a book on a general subject. (+ to any stat.)

>>45685918
>>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
Given how much we use poison, this is a must if we don't want to kill someone.

>>45685918
>>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
Fits us

>>45685918
>A. Read the Book of Sealing. Learn The Jutsu Capture technique, capable of absorbing a Ninjutsu into an empty scroll. You won't be able to release the jutsu, but it may save your life. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

>>45685918
>B
Im liking the idea of use becoming a main in Genjutsu and Poison
All techniques should have some elements of decay over time. Psychological and Chemical warfare.

>>45685918
>>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

>>45685918
>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

>>45685947
Or ourself

>>45685918
>C. Read the Book of Ninjutsu.

sealing is hard to master and medical jutsu requires near perfect charka control.

>>45685918
>>C. Read the Book of Ninjutsu. Learn the Tile Shuriken Jutsu. A Non-Elemental, Low ranking jusu that allows the user to lift small objects, such as roof tiles, from the environment and use them as weapons. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.
Terrain projectiles. Useful, and it sounds like the simplest to learn.

>>45685918
>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

This way we wont ever have to resupply on specific poisons, also im gonna assume in being able to do this we gain a tiny bit of the ability to manipulate the poison

Inb4 being able to control poison like a water bender

>>45685918
>C. Read the Book of Ninjutsu. Learn the Tile Shuriken Jutsu. A Non-Elemental, Low ranking jusu that allows the user to lift small objects, such as roof tiles, from the environment and use them as weapons. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

>>45685918
>B. Read the Book of Medical Jutsu. Learn Poison Extraction. You will have to practice the technique before you completely master it.

For a summon can we go
http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Ibuse

The sage mode would be badass and im sure w would learn resistances to poisons and ways to release them

>>45686230
Mini already has our potential summons planned out. No telling when we'll actually get to go do that though.

>>45686230
Might be cool if we go with Boil Release.

Amphibious animal associate with fire.

You take the book from the shelf, and take a seat in the familiar chairs of the quiet library. You put your sharp mind to use, and begin to deeply analyze the information in the book about poison extraction and various methods of using the technique. It seems that using water as a conduit will make it vastly easier, as opposed to simply directly pulling the poison out. That is likely to cause minor injury, although it may be life saving in a pinch. It's important to note that most poison extractions do not entirely remove the poison, but rather the majority of the substance once it is gathered in a location by the practitioner. The effects of the poison may linger, but removing the source will cause it to eventually dissipate.

The technique is not particularly useful in battle, but it has saved many lives before.

After an hour or so of studying, you feel confident you understand the jutsu much more than before. You'll have to look for a chance with some hands on training.

You leave the Academy.

>A. Go to the Training Field.
>B. Go to the Special Weapons Shop
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office
>D. Write-in

>>45686398
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686398
>>A. Go to the Training Field

>>45686230
>>45686315
Yeah our potential summons are
Tiger (has a sage)
Rat (has a sage)
Owl (doesn't have one meaning we'd have to find em ourselves.)

>>45686398
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686398
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686398
>>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686398
>C
Naruto might have a fetch quest for us to do
Might as well check it out.

>>45686398
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686426
I'd say go owl then
Other 2 dont seem like they'd have any orochimaru vibe potential

>Mitsuki
"Hey I think you'd get on really well with my...mo....daa....parent"

>>45686398
>>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

>>45686398
>C. Go to the Hokage's Office

You decide to go to the Hokage's Office, and see Naruto. You knock and enter the door, and find him and a shadow clone both sorting through files, while a third writes at the desk. One, presumably the real one, steps forward and smiles. "Hey, Takeshi. Glad to see you've returned from your mission unharmed. As I expected, you played a crucial role. Not to mention, some sort of vision from what I heard?"

You nod.

Naruto sets down the file in his hand, and picks up a clipboard. He begins to make notes on it. "I see. It's rather interesting, because Sarasu and I both have reason to believe that Koji was being influenced by a vision from the orb. But now, it's sent you a message. Does this thing have some sort of motivation..?"

Shrugging your shoulders, you feel the situation is completely beyond you. The only thing you can really do is wait for Ino to order those flowers. You tell Naruto that you'll be pursuing the vision.

He sets down the clipboard, and returns to work. "Good. But, anyway, what was it you stopped by here for?"

You tell him that you were wondering what sort of work was coming up for you.

Naruto grins. "I'm glad you asked. I was going to send someone to your house later this evening, so you could enjoy your day a bit, but I guess there's no harm in telling you now. You're going to be leading your own squad of Genin, on this mission. You will be leading Ollie Chan, Mari, and Roku in conjunction with a Sand Chunin and a squad of their finest Genin. This is primarily a search and rescue mission, although you're also ordered to help dispose of any remnants of the gang that has kidnapped the people of the Sand. From what I understand, the missing ninja from their village was once an apprentice of the Kazekage Gaara himself. This mission is going to be your first real test as a leader, don't you think?"

You gulp. A mission, with no Jounin to support you. Everyone's lives will be in your hands. Awesome, no pressure.

You thank Naruto, and tell him that you'll see him tomorrow. You head outside.

Where do you want to go?

>A. Go to the Training Field
>B. Go to the Special Weapons Shop
>C. Write-in

>>45686749
>A. Go to the Training Field

>>45686749
>A. Go to the Training Field

>>45686749
>>A. Go to the Training Field
1000 push-ups and if you can't do that 1000 sit-ups

>>45686749
>A. Go to the Training Field
time to train like a mad man.

>>45686749
>>A. Go to the Training Field

>>45686749
>>A. Go to the Training Field

>>45686749
>A. Go to the Training Field

We need to learn group tactics at some point if we're going to be commanding genin.

>>45686749
>B. Go to the Special Weapons Shop
let's get some explosive tags

Soon, you arrive at the training field. You can hear the sound of a male voice shouting, and as you come through the trees you see Kichiro kicking at a charred tree. The legs of his pants have been charred and destroyed, and you can see bruises on his body. He's been working himself extremely hard, clearly. Hopefully he doesn't push himself too hard.

You step over, and say hello. He turns to you and grins. "Hey, Champ! How's it going? Keeping busy, I hope."

You nod. "I've come here to train."

Kichiro grins, slapping a fist into his palm. "Is that so? How would you like to spar with me?"

Your friend is tough. It might be a good experience.

>A. Yes
>B. No

>>45686916
>>A. Yes

>>45686916
>A. Yes

>>45686916
>A. Yes

>>45686916
>>A. Yes

>>45686916
>>A. Yes
Ask if it's ok for us to use our generic poison on him. We've read up on poison extraction we just need practice on it now.

>>45686916
>>A. Yes
To become stronger you must hit tough men

>>45686916
>A. Yes
Oh, boy.

We can't exactly use poison in a friendly spar, and even if we wanted to, the heat would fuck it up bad.

>>45686916
>A. Yes

>>45686916
>>A. Yes
We gon get stomped. It will be a good pain.

You nod. "Sounds good. I have a mission tomorrow, though, so let's not get too crazy. Of course, that doesn't mean I want you to hold back either!"

Kichiro grins, cracking his knuckles and taking his place across the training field, a good distance away from you. You're loaded up with all of your equipment, including weapons sealed on your wrist and a fuuma shuriken on your back. Not to mention a stock of poison. Thankfully the few Ninjutsu you know are Water Style, and should assist you in defending against Kichiro's powerful Fire Style.

He puts his fists up, and grins. "To start, I'll just use my normal Taijutsu. This will let us really showcase the results of our training to one another, eh?!"

He steps forward, stomping into the earth and sprinting. Your friend is fast, but not so much that you can't follow him. He swings with a hard right that you sidestep, and your jab into his ribs doesn't seem to have too much effect. He turns and strikes with his own left jab, and you're pushed back slightly as you block it. So, he's clearly superior in strength.

You spin on your heal and draw a kunai from your pack, and raise it up and point it to him as you take a combat stance. You crouch down slightly, ready to pounce at his first move. He watches you and steps to the side slowly, before attacking with a front kick.

You leap back, and counter with a horizontal swipe. The metal of your kunai glints as you barely cut through his pants, and a small splatter of blood hits the grass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkS_w22lbEs

He puts his cut leg back behind him, and starts to form handsigns "Fireball Jutsu!"

You jump high unto the air using Shunshin, vanishing from the spot you were standing in seconds before. It's engulfed in a stream of flame as Kichiro holds his hand to his mouth, and you have a moment to counter.

>A. Release the seals on your wrists for poisoned Senbon
>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu
>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu
>D. Write-in

>>45687128
>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu

>>45687128
>>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>B. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu

>>45687128
>B
and when the inevitable steam appears use it to form Haze clones to confuse him.

As fast as you can, you preform the handsigns for the Water Bullet Jutsu. At once, water fills your mouth and is expelled as three large bullets of liquid, and they crash on Kichiro's position. Your friend leaps back, step by step, narrowly avoiding them as they explode against the earth. He looks up, and leaps, and moments later you've found a mid-air combatant in your face. Kichiro swings in with a full strength kick, and you raise your arms up to block it. You're sent crashing to the ground, spinning. You luckily land on your feet and slide, although your forearms sting from the blow.

He lands on the ground, and quickly starts to sprint after you. He's relentless and aggressive, and every bit as fast as you are plus a good bit more strength. You draw a series of senbon from your pack and fire them off one by one as he rushes you down, forcing him to dance and dodge and giving you a bit of time to breath.

Kichiro steps around your last throw, but you duck under his punch. You've got a moment to react. What do you do?

>A. Use the Leaf Cyclone to sweep his legs.
>B. Summon a poisoned Senbon into your hand and jab him with it.
>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu, and distance yourself.
>D. Write-in

>>45687802
>>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu, and distance yourself.

>>45687802
>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu, and distance yourself.

>>45687802
>>A. Use the Leaf Cyclone to sweep his legs.
He's given us an opening. Seems rude not to oblige.

>>45687802
>>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu, and distance yourself.

>>45687802
>A. Use the Leaf Cyclone to sweep his legs.

>>45687802
>C

>>45687802
>C. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu, and distance yourself.

You do the handsigns for the Haze Clone Jutsu, and dozens of clones of yourself immediately appear in the area, surrounding Kichiro. Sprinting forward, you narrowly evade a swipe and disperse into the the crowd. You turn around and see your sparring partner forming handsigns of his own, and look around you for cover. The clones move around in circular patterns, obscuring your location well.

"Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"

A torrent of fireballs is released from Kichiro's mouth, and they spread out in a fan in front of him. You instruct all of the clones to make it look as if they're dodging them, so that you can do so without drawing particular attention to yourself.

Once his attack is finished, he frowns. "You're making me have to turn up sooner than I'd like, ya' know!"

He straightens up his stance slightly, and takes a deep breath. "I'll show you my Dragon Boxing, then. These are the techniques that Hanto showed me!"

Kichiro's hands and feet become engulfed in flames, and as he takes a step forward, his heel brightens with fire as he's launched forward. He jumps high into the air. "Take this!!"

With rapid left and right jabs, he launches mid sized fireballs from his fists in a random pattern throughout the field. Your clones are destroyed in bursts, and take a bit of your chakra to reform them. None of the blasts come close to you, but this destructive power doesn't bode well.

Kichiro lands, and he preforms a sweeping kick. A crescent of fire explodes from his foot, and starts tearing through your clones. It's coming directly at you!

>A. Use the Water Bullet Jutsu
>B. Use the Hydro Blade Jutsu
>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
>D. Write-in

>>45688515
>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
No poison. He should be able to understand that if they were poison, he'd be fucked though.

>>45688515
>B. Use the Hydro Blade Jutsu

>>45688515
>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)

No poison.

>>45688515
>>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
non

>>45688515
>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
Generic stuff

>>45688515
>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
make sure it's clear we are just practicing, he's getting to worked up. Maybe once they are in him say thats him dead.

>>45688515
>>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
non-poison.

>>45688515
>>C. Duck under it, and throw weapons. (Poison or non)
Non

>>45688515
would throwing them through the flames actually make them better, it would heat them and make them harder to see.

You hit the dirt, and draw a handful of shuriken from your weapon pouch. The heat singes you clothes as the crescent of fire passes just overhead, and you kneel and throw the weapons in your fingers. Kichiro leaps up into the air again towards you, and spins his body to bring his foot down for a powerful axe kick. A torrent of fire gathers on the ball of his heel, before being launched directly at you, downward.

Leaping to the side, you narrowly avoid the fiery explosion.

You stumble to your feet, but when Kichiro lands, the fiery jets on his feet propel him to you in an instant. It's no use attempting to block the fire on his fists, so you react in the only way that you can think to at the moment.

You draw a kunai in one hand, and your reformed Haze Clones all leap forward to join you in the combat.

Kichiro punches and kicks through the crowd, dispersing large groups with each attack. You roll through another punch and launch the kunai in your hand towards his midsection, but he chops down with his fiery hand and deflects it.

He turns. "There you are!!"

Kichiro pulls both of his arms back, and thrusts both fists forward at the same time. A large fireball, twice the size of the ones before you, strikes the ground directly in front of you. The resulting explosion sends you flying back, and tumbling against the ground as your vision blurs.

You groan, and stand up while dusting yourself off. Kichiro grins. "Had enough?"

>A. Of course not. (Throw down senbon with a bell and wire attatched, prepare for Paralyzing Bells)
>B. Of course not. (Use Hydro Sword Jutsu)
>C. Of course not. (Take out one of your folded Fuuma Shuriken.)
>D. Write-in

>>45688851
>B. Of course not. (Use Hydro Sword Jutsu)

>>45688851
>A. Of course not. (Throw down senbon with a bell and wire attatched, prepare for Paralyzing Bells)

>>45688851
>D
Kinda awkward since I can't use my poisons they are pretty expensive you know

But yes unless if we continue someone is going to get badly hurt and neither of us can afford for that to happen

>>45688851
>>B. Of course not. (Use Hydro Sword Jutsu)

>>45688851
>B. Of course not. (Use Hydro Sword Jutsu)

>>45688851
>>C. Of course not. (Take out one of your folded Fuuma Shuriken.)

>>45688851
>B. Of course not. (Use Hydro Sword Jutsu)

>>45688896
>>45688972
>>45689122
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjjkHg5FOhk

You smile. "Of course not."

Flying through the signs for the Hydro Sword technique, you summon a blade of water into the palm of your right hand. It condenses and holds still, as sharp as any steel from every angle. You're not quite as strong as Kichiro, but maybe now with a real defense in close range combat you'll have a chance to finish this before things get too dire. Your Haze Clones all surround Kichiro and block his vision as well as they can, while you rush forward. You notice that your haze clones have illusory Hydro Blades, as well.

Kichiro seems to have lost sight of you again, as he fights through the insubstantial crowd. You note how powerful each one of his attacks really is, and that even a normal jab from his Dragon Boxing would probably nearly finish you if it hit directly.

You charge in from the side, but it seems that Kichiro was able to hear your footsteps. He turns and holds up his hands to block, but his arms simply get slashed as blood sprays against the grass gently. It's not too deep, but it must sting nonetheless.

He grits his teeth, and claps his hands together suddenly. A sphere of flames bursts from around him, and dissipates most of the clones and sends you on your back.

Your jutsu disperses when you hit the ground, and Kichiro is panting. "Phew..Okay, I think that's enough for now. Don't wanna actually hurt each other, hehehe! Great fight though!"

You smile, and nod, once you sit up.

You feel as if your skill with Ninjutsu has improved slightly. (+)

---

That's all for tonight folks. I may do a filler write up, if anyone has any suggestions or requests. Will also answer questions.

Next thread, you go to the weapon's shop before your mission tomorrow, and then you set off with your team.

>>45689340
Thanks for running

Thread has been archived

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Boruto

>>45689390
thanks for your continual dedication anon

>>45689405
>>45689340
That a full .5 gain?

Should I make anew pastebin?

>>45689405
It's not a big deal I just do it at the start of the thread.

Summoning when?

>>45689458
Updating the one up top wouldn't hurt. You also got quite a bit added to your inventory, in poisons and and Ino's gifts.

>>45689475
Fairly soon. Not this mission, but sometime after the one after the next one, maybe I think

it's not exactly concrete

>>45689498
>it's not exactly concrete
It's fine, I'm just giving you a hard time.

>>45689498
still should I add +.5 to Ninjutsu? or just that+?


So what were our team mates reactions to us getting made lead without jonin support?

>>45689596
you'll want to be thinking about your choice anyway. It'll be fairly important

>>45689615
Just add the +.

Your team isn't surprised you're leading a mission. You're a Chunin, and it's not uncommon for them to lead Genin.

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>>45689639
>you'll want to be thinking about your choice anyway. It'll be fairly important

My choice is pretty easy

>>45689639
>http://pastebin.com/StG3jpr6
That plus levels us to 3.0 in Ninjutsu if pastebin is right.

>>45689639
>>45689660

I'd rather go with the Owl.

More likely to have ancient secrets.

Rats are cool too. Not saying I wouldn't like them as well, but the owl choice is more valuable in my eyes.

>>45689744
Yup that's correct.

>>45689744
Don't forget to add our new poison.

>>45689774
I kinda wish we could meet them all to see how bro they are.

Anyone got filler or what if scenario requests? There's still a ton of fights that you guys haven't seen yet

the filler is going to be a significant part of exploring the side characters so if anyone's your favorite give them a request

>3.0 ninjutsu
>only 2.5 genjutsu in comparison
Weird. I guess we need a genjutsu teacher.

>>45689978

That'd be great.

>>45689990
>filler or what if scenario requests

Takeshi somehow traveling through time and meeting the cast after the shitfest that was their Chuunin Exams.

>>45689990
Valentines day special what if

crack pairings only

>>45689990
Nyoko is probably my favorite, but she's gotten plenty of screentime, so I'm fine with whatever.

I'd like to see what's up with birdman (forgot his name)

>>45689995
You have the most Ninjutsu techniques out of anything. It's simply that they're spread across a broad spectrum of utility, so it doesn't feel like a whole bunch

But your versatility means that it makes it easier to learn more advanced techniques. You have experience in the field of Ninjutsu, while your Genjutsu skill is less developed, although it gets an enhancement from your good chakra control.

>>45690057
Usagi, The Archer.

I would do some filler for him if you'd like

>>45690052
would also do this

>>45690053
nah, gonna save stuff like that for a special occasion

>>45690088
how pissed would Boruto be if Takeshi and Himawari started going out?

>>45690167
As much I as I like that question, Hima isn't near the top girl list.

That would be Yasu

>>45689990
Ai gets dragged along for a girl's night by various prodigies who want to know more about the nobody-turned-chunin. Ends up actually making some friends. Struggles to figure out what that actually means.

>>45689788
>>45689978
http://pastebin.com/Qsm6XN98

New pastebin

>>45689990
A fight of Yasu's or MAri's would be great.

>>45690214
its too soon to think about girlfriends

play the field

>>45690214
>>45690167
>Himawari
>Yasu

>Not Mari

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>>45690214
>Yasu
You're a funny guy, anon.

Shikadai best girl

prove me wrong

>>45690167
he'd be pretty livid, and naruto would be up your ass as well

of course once hinata approaves she'd straighten them both out, with some reluctance from boruto

of course this is all highly hypothetical, you're no where near such an idea

>>45690235
There's Yasu vs. Saitama, and Mari vs. Mitsuki

>>45690333
Both would be good

>>45690312
Too bad we're not, and he's not gay.

>>45690333
>Naruto would be up your ass as well

would Sasuke be jealous?

>>45689639
SO how much are Chan, Mari and Roku looking forward to this?

>>45690333
Oh man. How salty is Mari gonna be when it comes up we're leading her on a mission?

>>45690727
none of them know yet

>>45690763
SUPER butthurt

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>>45690829
The assblast state of the others?

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>>45690829
>SUPER butthurt

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>>45690763

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>>45690829
>SUPER butthurt

A best

Next thread when?

Any chance of us getting that Ai filler?

>>45690932
What is this a Mari for ants?

>>45691375
I have dishonored my famiry.

>>45691558
And all Marifags

Post best girl pics

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>>45686230
Personally a fan of rats.
Unjustly reviled by most, rats are highly intelligent (being capable of improvising simple tools), loyal, one of the few animals to demonstrate a sense of altruism in tests, and fucking adorable to boot.

>>45693543
And having a safe isn't a bad thing. If we're lucky the rat sage could be a cool dude

>>45693606
>If we're lucky the rat sage could be a cool dude
If we're super lucky he'll basically be Master Splinter.

>>45693606
Sage*

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>>45693027
>>45693473
>>45693514
>ITT: disloyal scum who have strayed from the original Best Girl

>>45693473
>>45693514
>>45693678
Guys come on lets be honest, every girl is valid.
But Ai is bestgirl

>>45690829
>SUPER butthurt
Guys.
Guys.
Guys.
She's Iceman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekXxi9IKZSA

Which girl meshes best with Takeshi jutsu/tactics wise?

>>45693853
Tactics wise? None of them. They all are stick in flashy ninja mode. That said Yasu would be a great complimentary foil to us in a fight. Mary would be a great help with sensory and good supporting range and vicious cqc. Ai's combining with us has already been game theory's thoroughly. Honestly the girl who'd be the worse fit are the puppeteer and Sarada.

>>45693853
Tough question.

I can't think of a single female character that is a poison-slinging, bastard trickster. Though I haven't read the manga since I was little babby anime fan.

The closest character in general would probably be Shikamaru, except we're FAR more ballsy/reckless.

>>45694122
Sarada is the closest to Takeshi skills wise. Medical training and automatically having amazing genjutsu because of sharingan

>>45694122
>They all are stick in flashy ninja mode
That can actually make for a GREAT duo, though.
She's big and flashy to draw attention, we're a cunning bastard who slips up from behind while you're distracted and stabs you in the fucking kidneys.

>>45693853

As we saw in that mission Yasu compliments us almost perfectly. Nothing like a Juggernaut to make a scene for the sneaky bastard.

>>45694143
True but we use opposing elements and anything one would be brought in for, the other could do. Making teaming them up a bad idea. The others have strengths that support ours or vice versa.

>>45694152
True but that requires coordination and them not being gung ho iguanas. tacticians hate leeroys.

>>45689774
>More likely to have ancient secrets.
100% false

>>45695833
Mini did state they don't have a sage, so their Jutsu may in fact be old and unknown

>>45695887
All of our potential summons will give opportunities for ancient and unique jutsu. Saying "It will give us ancient jutsu" is a shit justification to go for one summon over the others because ALL of them will be able to provide that sort of knowledge.

>>45695945
Of course of course, I was just saying where they might've gotten the idea from.

God damn blackout, missed the thread.
>>45690829
All i want was a filler of interaction between Boruto and Takeshi

>>45695945
They mean that the Owl's ancient shit will be even more rare than the others. While Rat will still probably be super fucking rare, it has a Sage. Owl has had nobody for a long time.

>>45696422
Poor owl
What is the advantage of being a sage by the way?

>>45696530
Sages have access to incredibly powerful jutsu and summons, they can also enter into sage-mode which boosts everything about the ninja and gives them regeneration.

>>45696530
Been a while since I read Naruto, but as far as I remember it lets you generate chakra from the nature energies or some bullshit, and then use that for some pretty broken techniques.

>>45696565
>>45696556

Downside?

>>45696572
None

>>45696585
Jesus,that's fucking broken

>>45696572
It takes a while, that's it. Mechanically they're broken as fuck.

>>45696592
The only "downside" I can see is that you actually have to convince the summons to let you train under them to become a sage.

>>45696617
>>45696623

Rat is beginning to look more favorable but unless it is easily learned, the it is still balanced.

Thanks people

>>45696629
Personally I prefer Rat because of our whole Scheming Intellectual schtick and with how much Takeshi fits the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac, but Owl isn't a bad choice.

Its pretty obvious each summons gonna focus on one aspect of us

>Tiger
>Taijutsu

>Rat
>Subterfuge

>Owl
>Genjutsu

So its basically deciding which of these 3 we want a huge ass boost too

>>45696690
Also after that spar im pretty jealous of kichiro
He got some cool ass abilities

>>45696706
you do realise we "defeated" him in the first exchange when we managed to touch him. Poison is fun!

>>45696906
Im not saying he's superior to us, just saying he's got a lot of cool shit

>>45696572
Mostly it's hard to learn, the learning CAN kill you, and you have to convince your summons to train you. If you can convince them, not die from Nature Chakra, and sink the time to learn, you get a S class ninja who's very dangerous.

>>45696572
Potentially turning into a animal and then a statue

>>45696572
Nature Chakra is essentially poison. Or steroids.

It's steroid chakra. You take too much and don't carefully regulate it, you get fucked up. If you can handle it, there's no downside.

>>45696690
Since training for Toad sage gave Naruto more Ninjutsu, made him a lot better at taijutsu, and gave him better sensory abilities, I doubt that's how it will go. More likely they will be facets of Takeshi's personality that will be focused on.


>Tiger
>determination, ferocity, endurance

>Rat
Viciousness, opportunism, poison

>Owl
Cerebrality, stealth, agility

I will never understand why Mini doesn't use more than a third of the thread for a whole quest run.

>>45698851
he needed 2 threads for the end of the tournament arc.

>>45698851
He's just like that.
I guess quality over quantity
or
He's a busy guy

>>45698851
He definitely has the shortest runs out of most quests i follow

So we going to get anything else besides explosive tags and a generic refill at the weapons shop? We going to smug at the Mari or will we just be polite?

>>45699068
I dunno

Kinda want Mini to railroad us a bit into a specialisation, just give us a few options for mentors or something like that because without those we will just be amassing a broad spectrum of average jutsu. Luckily for us though most people at our level are able to be beaten by it

>>45696530
Take note that just because the Owls do not currently have a human sage doesn't mean that you wouldn't learn Sage Mode from them

>>45698851
I don't run based on the quest length. I run based on time.

I try not to run for less than four hours, but if the thread's slow the thread's slow. I still have to go to sleep when I have to.

Sometimes I have shitloads of posters and the threads reach 500+, other times it's a handful of people and they don't get too large, but all in all, I run for about the same amount of time

>>45696690
The summons aren't really going to be too huge of a factor until later. You wouldn't be learning sage mode immediately from them, and it's gonna take some time to build up trust.

For all three summons, you'll just be summoning a tiny animal to start.

>>45700616
Going to run again today or let it die?

>>45701338
first I'm doing a filler write up or two, then I may run.

I've got the day off. Been playing digimon cyber sluts too

Yasu vs Saitama Tournament Arc Filler

http://pastebin.com/cdgiCcMm

>>45701724
I'm ready to ninja if you're ready to QM

>>45701724
Damn that was vicious. Gals we didn't face them. Doing more fluff?

>>45702257
I'll start soon. I found a really good grinding spot to finally get a bunch of my digimon to ultimate

>>45703351
I'll run soon today. Gonna have some coffee in a bit then I'll start

>>45703402
I heard cyber slooots was fun, but between SFV, Fire Emblem and Master of Orion, I have no fucking idea what to play.

bump

I'm ready for ninjas

got my coffee, continuing soon

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>>45705240
My body is ready

After your training is complete, you figure that you've got enough time for one more activity today. With not much else going on, and a mission early the next morning, you decide to head to the Special Weapon's shop and see Ten Ten. You have a mission with her daughter tomorrow, as well, so it might be wise to ask for some advice.

You enter, and Ten Ten smiles and welcomes you. "Hey there, champ! I was hoping I'd see you, today. I've got something special for you."

You walk over to the counter. "Hi, Ten Ten. What's that?"

She reaches under the counter and sets a closed wooden box from the display on it, and opens it up with a tiny bronze key. Inside is what seems to be a tanto. A short, straight blade that's used for close quarters combat situations. Easily concealable. Somewherebetween a kunai and a katana.

She smiles. "I thought this would suit your style, so I had it made. Consider it both a gift for winning, and a reward for your continued patronage at my shop."

You chuckle, and thank her deeply as you sling the weapon on your waist.

You'll have to spend some time really learning how to use this thing.

Ten Ten returns to the register. "Now, is there anything else you wanted?"

>A. Shop for normal supplies
>B. Ask if she has any weapons she thinks would be good for you
>C. Ask if she has any special technology
>D. Write-in

>>45705452
>>A. Shop for normal supplies
Refill on tags and whatever else we need.

Do we have our jacket yet?

>>45705485
you're getting that for free now, yes, whatever you pick

>>45705452
>>B. Ask if she has any weapons she thinks would be good for you
Oh wise tenten tell us how to be a better ninja

>>45705452
> Shop for normal supplies
> Special technology
> SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY
> SPECIAL
> TECHNOLOGY
Give it to me, Tenten. I want it now.
Also, if we have time
> Ask if she has any weapons she thinks would be good for you
Actually, that may be more important that lasers. Maybe.

>>45705452
>A. Shop for normal supplies

>>45705452
Ask for advice regarding leading her daughter on a mission

>>45705508
Also refill the basic ninja stuff ,senbons and what not.

>>45705452
>>C. Ask if she has any special technology
SPECIAL TECH

>>45705485
>>45705508
>>45705520
>>45705603
>>45705532
>>45705549
First thing's first, you pay the prices necessary to refill you stocks of basic essential equipment. You also have the cash to purchase an explosive tag. You might be able to buy extra, but you're going to wait until you're completely done shopping to spend all of your money on them. You get one of your slightly damaged Fuuma Shuriken replaced for a fee, and refill your stock of generic poison. You also get a refill of flash bombs.

You still haven't had any need to use the soldier pills on your wristbands, thankfully.

Ten Ten also presents you with a green flak jacket, which you promptly don. It's not too heavy, and will protect you somewhat against light arms, and has additional compartments for equipment. You shouldn't rely on it's defense, however.

You ask Ten Ten if she has anything that she thinks might be particularly useful to you. She seems to think for a few moments. "Well, you've got a pretty wide variety of equipment already. Frankly, you're a walking swiss army knife."

You nod. "I see. Well, is there any sort of special tech that you guys might be developing? I should be looking for any edge I could get."

Ten Ten crosses her arms, and shuts her eyes for a few seconds. "Hmm..There is something we've been working on lately, but it's still in development. It's based on technology cross-developed between the Leaf Shinobi and the Samurai during the last war, that never got fully developed. It's designed to be used with a much larger blade, but.."

>>45706027


She goes into the back, and shortly returns with a metal case. She unlatches it and places what seems to be an oddly bulky, mechanical sword sheath with a normal katana in it. She ties the sheath to her waist, and continues to speak. "In an attempt to give the less powerful samurai a chance of competing with shinobi, they were developing this sheath to enhance the power and speed of their sword swings through thrust."

She takes a wide stance, and grips the katana. She presses a button on the hilt, and fire and wind blast around the room as the sheath expels the sword with incredible speed. She swings it once, and cuts the very air with a whipcrack.

Ten Ten takes the sheath off, and puts it back in the case. "Of course, you'd have to know how to use a Katana. I could look into developing a smaller version for your tanto, but you'd have to assist in funding the project."

>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)
>B. Actually, I think I want something else right now. (Purchase two extra explosive tags)

>>45706049
>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)

>>45706049
> Fund it
Never enough attachments on a swiss army knife

>>45706049
>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)

>>45706049
>>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)
We really should learn a fighting style

>>45706049
>>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)

>>45706121
If we get a katana then we can sort of mimic Daisho with our tanto. It's the classic samurai deal where they carry a long blade and a smaller blade.

>>45706121
>>45706201
I'm still for us learning how to incorporate genjutsu with our taijutsu to make our own style.

>>45706049
>
>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)

we will become the Leaf's Jetstream Sam.

>>45706049
>A. Okay, I'll fund this project. (No money for extra explosive tags)

We Sam now.

>>45706246
Like this?
http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Leaf-Style_Willow

>>45706328
Wow that's actually really neat

>>45706328
Anything from that to having like three other (possibly non-physical) copies of ourselves at any given time. I dunno, something like that.

>>45706362
The crazy thing is the guy who used it survived to the end. Who knows, he might still be alive.

Somehow I doubt it.

>>45706328
This technique is actually in the upper echelons of the basic jutsu in the Genjusu book at the Academy. You can learn it with some studying

no one knows it to teach it to you, sadly

>>45706479
We will find someone to teach us Genjutsu one day.

>>45706479
Is the Eternal Genin still alive? Not even asking because I want to learn, just curious because he was a bro.

>>45706539
sadly not

>>45706552
That's a shame, but I still think we need to learn Willow.

>>45706504
Genjutsu the least exciting thing to focus on though

You give her the money to begin developing the jet sheath, and you take your leave. All in all, you feel it was a successful day as you head home. Your brother is away at work, so you cook yourself a simple dinner and soon head to sleep after watching your favorite comedy series about delinquent highschoolers, though you're not quite sure who Freddy Mercury is.

The next morning, you wake up and head out to your mission. You're prepared with weapons sealed on both wrists, your Fuuma Shuriken on your back, and tanto on your waist.

Instead of simply heading to the village gate and waiting for the Jounin to arrive, you're going to have to go to the Hokage's office first. You're going to be the leader. You step outside and soon meet with Naruto, in his office.

The Hokage tells you the locations of the captured refugees. From what you've been told, the mission zone is the remnants of a previous battle, and you're simply looking for survivors along with your Sand allies. If excessive enemy force is encountered, your orders are to retreat and request back up. In particular you've been warned of a high level Ex-Sand Shinobi, who is skilled with Sealing Jutsu and is an old disciple of the Kazekage.

You receive a map to the rendezvous point at the border. From there, the Sand Chunin and his squad will direct you to the mission zone.

Thanking Naruto, you head to the village gate and wait for your team.

In moments, Ollie Chan arrives. He smiles, and greets you. "Hello, Takeshi! I wish to congratulate you on your astounding victory in the exams. You are truly a shinobi to look up to!"

You can't help but blush and laugh at such over the top flattery, as you rub the back of your head. "Well thanks, Ollie. Good to see that you've arrived a bit early. I can go ahead and give you some of the mission details."

>>45706633
You tell him all of the information that you'd just been given, and he nods. "I see. This seems to be a mission of a more serious caliber than usual. It makes sense why you were chosen to lead my squad."

"Oh? Why's that?" you inquire."

He smiles. "Isn't it obvious? They want you there, to be able to make the smart decisions like retreating if needed. Not to mention, you and Roku are both medical shinobi. Mari will be able to locate survivors with ease, and as always, I'm the muscle I suppose. It makes me curious how the Sand team will support us."

You nod. "It seems they pick the squads for these missions rather carefully."

Soon, Mari and Roku both arrive. Roku seems to be annoying Mari, although she looks too tired and disgruntled to really care. She gives you a small wave, and Roku chuckles. "Boy, do I feel like I jackass. I taunted you so hard in the preliminaries, then you go and show me up by winning the whole damn thing, hehe.."

>>45706626
Also the thing that's literally gotten us every win we've had.

>>45706655
Roku rubs the back of his head.

He elbows Mari. "Speaking of which, shouldn't someone else be saying the same thing?"

She slaps him harshly, causing him to spin and take a step away as she yells. "CAN IT!"

She crosses her arms, and pouts for all of a moment, before exhaling in a sigh. "I want to say you just got lucky like before, but luck doesn't just constantly prevail like this. I suppose I should show a little humility."

She grins. You do too, for a moment, before looking over at Roku. "So why'd you hit him?"

Mari frowns. "Just because he had a point doesn't mean I need to tolerate his nonsense. Trust me, he'll begin to drive you crazy soon enough."

You look at your squad. They're an interesting bunch.

>A. Depart on your mission.
>B. Ask someone something before you leave

>>45706626
Genjutsu is the most utilitarian, and it has been a key element of our strategies until now,

>>45706674
>>A. Depart on your mission.
Let's rock team

>>45706674
>B. Ask someone something before you leave
Get a general read on the capabilities of the team. If we know their capabilities, we can plan more effectively. Jutsu, Nature, the works.

>>45706674
>A. Depart on your mission.
>>45706626
What isn't fun about learning to mess with people's heads?

>>45706674
>>A. Depart on your mission.

>>45706674
>>45706726
This

>>45706674
>A. Depart on your mission.

>>45706674
Seconded >>45706726
While we know a decent amount (most of it even being personal experience), it's probably for the better we know what the team is capable of in more detail.

The four of you head out. You ask your squad if they have any standard formation procedures for travelling, and Mari replies.
"Just me. As long as whoever is in the back is paying attention to the rear, I have a cover on us from all other angles. I take the front too, so I can see ahead. If you want me to scout ahead at any point, I can do that too. My Byakugan can see for quite a distance.

She takes the front, and you nod. "Noted. What about you guys?"

Ollie smiles. "I shall take the rear, and you and Roku take center point."

They know what they're doing. "You guys have a pretty well thought out strategy, huh?"

Roku nods. "Lee sensei is a good teacher. What he lacks in Ninjutsu skill he makes up with skill and wisdom."

You travel without incident, for most of the way. Mari's eyes give you confidence that your squad is safe, and so far it's simply been a hike through the woods. Eventually the trees give way to plains as you make your way through the Land of Grass, to reach the Sand Border.

It's here that you Rendezvous with your allies. They're already waiting for you at the gate, and it's easy to recognize them. Kasagi, Mataro, and Saitama. The three Sand Genin. You're happy to see that Kasagi doesn't have an eyepatch where you'd gotten her with the senbon.

The fourth is a boy clearly a couple years older than you, wearing a tan flak jacket. He has dark paint around his eyes like a raccoon, and earthy, maroon hair. It's spiky, as well. He's wearing simple black clothing underneath his flak jacket. You notice he has two large metal capsules attached to his waist. What could they hold inside?

He approaches as he sees you, almost emotionaless. "You must be Takeshi, the Leaf Chunin. My name is Katsuro, Chunin of the Sand and Son of the leadoer of the Puppet Corps, Kankuro. My Uncle is the Fifth Kazekage, Gaara. I trust you've been filled in on the mission details. Me and my squad are preparing to-"

>>45707365


Kasagi bursts into the scene, knocking aside Katsuro and grabbing you by the shirt and lifting you up. "My eye!! You cost me my eye, you punk!!"

She shaking you rapidly, and you look down in confusion. "But it looks fine!"

She drops you, and benders over to look you in the eye as she places her hands on her hips. "It's cybernetic! I had to have it designed, and it costs a pretty penny."

You now notice that one of her iris's are red, and the pupil is rapidly dilating and retracting as it examines you carefully. You can see very small hints of the cybernetic components moving around. You blink, astounded. "You built that?"

Mataro steps forward. "Yeah, Kasagi's a whiz when it comes to that sort of stuff."

Saitama nods. "She's even improved some of my equipment, as of late. I can't wait to show it off!"

Katsuro grumbles. "Settle down, everyone. First we need to plan a bit. Let's discuss some strategy in case we encounter the enemy."

>A. We should split into several teams to cover the most grounds, and pair teams based on abilities.
>B. We should move as one group, in a large formation built for defense. Use Mari's sight to scan the area.
>C. Split into two parties. Me, Mari, Saitama, and Ollie for team one and Katsuro, Roku, Kasagi, and Mataro for team two. Both teams have someone to search for survivors, a healer, and someone for speed.
>D. Write-in

>>45707383
>C. Split into two parties. Me, Mari, Saitama, and Ollie for team one and Katsuro, Roku, Kasagi, and Mataro for team two. Both teams have someone to search for survivors, a healer, and someone for speed.
"To be fair, If I didn't you would've made me into a thin red paste."

>>45707383
>>C. Split into two parties. Me, Mari, Saitama, and Ollie for team one and Katsuro, Roku, Kasagi, and Mataro for team two. Both teams have someone to search for survivors, a healer, and someone for speed.

>>45707383
>>C. Split into two parties. Me, Mari, Saitama, and Ollie for team one and Katsuro, Roku, Kasagi, and Mataro for team two. Both teams have someone to search for survivors, a healer, and someone for speed.

>>45707452
>"To be fair, If I didn't you would've made me into a thin red paste."

This is true

>>45707383
>>C. Split into two parties. Me, Mari, Saitama, and Ollie for team one and Katsuro, Roku, Kasagi, and Mataro for team two. Both teams have someone to search for survivors, a healer, and someone for speed.

>>45707452
Backing this

"To be fair, if I hadn't, I'd be a thin red paste right now."

She slightly 'hmphs' before responding. "It'd be moldy and dry, by now."

Ignoring that, you suggest splitting into two parties, and everyone seems to agree with your suggestion. Katsuro and his team take the left path, while yours takes the right. Before you depart, he gives you a little more information on the area.

"It's mostly just rocky desert out here, but there's a significant number of caves in this particular area in the rock formations. You'll have Mari to see them and sniff them out, while we'll rely on Mataro underground, and Kasagi in the air."

You give him a thumbs up, and depart with your team. "Sounds good. We'll see you back here!"

Leaving the border, you travel along the path for about ten minutes until you come through the canyon passage into a mostly open desert, except for large rock formations. It creates a vast maze, with caves leading through and into the rocks on several sides. You walk forward timidly, and ask Mari to activate her Byakugan. She does she, and immediately states that she sees both survivors and potential enemies, looting corpses.

Going through a couple handsigns, you activate the False Sound Jutsu on your allies so that you can communicate with them silently, until you need to cast a new Genjutsu. You mentally speak to everyone at once. "Alright, this is how I'm going to direct orders to you if I can keep it this way. Mari, where's the nearest survivor?"

"That large rock formation, to the right. There's two people in there laying down, wounded."

"Then we'll go there, first." you tell everyone. "Is there any opposition nearby?"

>>45708088
She nods. "What seems to be three enemy shinobi are also in the cave. They haven't seemed to notice the wounded, who are hidden behind boulders, but we should hurry."

You run forward, at full speed. "Then let's go!"

What will your plan of attack be? There are three enemy shinobi in a stone tunnel, that goes completely through a large rock. There are two survivors, wounded within. The tunnel is roughly thirty meters in length.

>A. Have Saitama attack from behind. Go as fast as he can. Mari and Ollie will guard you as heal the survivors.
>B. Frontal assault. Have Saitama and Ollie attack while you heal the survivors, and Mari protects you.
>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.
>D. Write-in

>>45708125
>>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.

>>45708125
>>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.
Misdirection is key to ninjaing

>>45708125
>>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.

>>45708125
>>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.

>>45708125
>C. Distraction. Have Ollie distract them with a direct attack, while you, Mari, and Saitama attack from behind.

Could we use false sound to make it sound like there's more than a few people rushing in from Ollie's direction?

>>45708216
If you want to lose the genjutsu you have on your team mates you can. It's up to you, trading mental communication for a mental attack.

>>45708244
Damn.

I'd say communication is more important than extra diversion. Ollie should suffice then.

>>45708289
I don't think three ninjas would all go out to attack a single ninja

"Me, Mari, and Saitama will go around to the other side and attack from behind. Ollie, do you think you can distract them long enough to give us an opening?"

He responds with a sharp thumbs up, and winks. "I am on the job! See you all soon!"

Ollie runs over at full speed, blasting a bit of dust away. He runs into the cave past the survivors, according to Mari, and engages the enemy. You and everyone else is on the movie, and Saitama bursts ahead at high speed and reaches the mouth of the cave. He leans in and looks, and looks back at you and Mari and quickly urges you forward with a silent hand motion. The both of you arrive moments later, and when you look in, you can see Ollie speaking to the three enemy shinobi. From what you can see they are all Ex-Sand, wearing flak jackets. They're at least Chunin, then. "I will show you something interesting! I think you will be very impressed.."

There are boulders to your left, and presumably the survivors are just behind there.

The Missing Ninja respond to Ollie. "Who the hell is this weird looking kid!? He's got a Leaf Headband on, so he must be a Genin, right??"

The others nod. "Let's kidnap him, and take him for a ransom!"

Ollie smiles. "Here is what I wish to show you!"

He drops the weights that he had taken from his legs, and instantly an explosion of dust fills the entire cave. Mari's eyes go wide, and she rushes in with two kunai. You and Saitama can't see anything, and simply watch for a few moments as you hear the sound of steel on flesh. The dust clears away moments later, and Mari is seen standing over three enemy bodies.

>>45708665

You and Saitama rush over, and you kneel over the wounded survivors. You use your Mystical Palm technique to heal their wounds as well as you can, and soon they're in walking condition. Mari chuckles. "You're not quite as fast with that technique as Rokue is, you know. It's surprising you were able to beat him."

The survivors stand. You also do, and turn to her. "Well, healing doesn't really help in a fight, does it?"

You look back to the survivors. "You guys should go back, to the path. Follow it until you reach the border, and the guards there will take you in for some real medical treatment. You can make it, right?"

The one on the right seems mostly fine, but the left is having difficulty standing. The one on the right looks nervous. "I'm not sure..He might have trouble making it all the way there. What'll we do if we just collapse again??"

After a moment of thinking, you open up the compartment in your wrist and empty out a soldier pill. You give it to the wounded survivor, and he crunches it and swallows. Seconds later, he's bursting with energy! They both set off to the border, safe.

Mari is using her Byakugan. "I see another two enemy soldiers heading our way. Also, Katsuro's team is currently in combat, although they seem to be fine. What should we do?"

You think for a second. "Well, where are the next survivors."

"North. We'll have to go through these guys."

>A. Everyone attack! Overwhelm them.
>B. Have Saitama and Ollie attack using their speed, while you and Mari attack from a distance.
>C. Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.
>D. Write-in

>>45708691
>C. Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.
Always need somebody to spot.

>>45708691
Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.

>>45708691
>>C. Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.

>>45708691
>C. Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.

>>45708691
>>C. Have you, Mari, and Saitama all attack from a distance. Keep Ollie on guard, to defend against any surprises.

You give your commands to everyone, silently. "Let's attack from a distance. Ollie, I want you to stay on guard and try to defend against any attacks we don't see coming. Hopefully, we'll be able to get the jump on them and take them out before they have a chance to react."

Your team nods, showing they recognize your orders. At your lead, you all run out into the open and confront the two other Ex-Sand shinobi, who widen their eyes in surprise. "Leaf Ninja! Retreat!"

They turn to run, but they have little chance of escaping the attack that you have planned. Mari opens up her kimono and starts to rapidly attack with a series of kunai, shuriken, and senbon. You throw your own storm of kunai and shuriken, while Saitama throws two of his special exploding shuriken.

First, they're cut down by steel, then the explosion rockets their bodies to the side and crumples them completely. The enemy is defeated, thanks to your orders.

You turn to your team. "Mari, how's Katsuro's squad doing."

"Just fine."

You nod. "Then let's keep going!"

You rush forward, and move around to the other side of the northern rock formation, into a wide, central area. There is a survivor leaning against a rock wall, with a bleeding arm. Your squad begins to run over, but the survivor starts to speak. "N-no! Stay..away..!"

>A. Go heal him
>B. Stop

>>45709189
>>B. Stop

he can tell were not the people he kiddnaped him so he knows something

>>45709189
>B. Stop
Scan and search for danger.
Can we use our false sound on the survivor?

>>45709189
>>B. Stop
Traps!!!!!!!

>>45709189
Stop, obviously, and keep everyone else from helping him. Ask him if he's a trap or something.

>>45709189
>>B. Stop

>>45709189
>>B. Stop
Mari any traps? Also we're freindlies.

>>45709189
>Mari opens up her kimono
Didn't she only wear fishnets underneath that? That's pretty damn lewd

>>45709336
no, she wears a fairly standard black outfit. She has tons of equipment in it's pockets and on the robe itself.

You all stop, dead in your tracks. Silently, you ask Mari if she sees anything out of the ordinary.

She shakes her head. "There isn't-, no wait, I see something! It's glowing, it..get down!!!"

The explosive seal on the body of the survivor goes off, and he's dispersed into a red mist, as chunks of the rocky surface above him break apart and crumbles. The formation is toppling down on top of you and your team, and there's only one way to go directly behind you. You panic for a moment, but you see that both Ollie and Saitama have the speed to easily escape.

You, however, turn and nearly stumble as you begin to run. The shadow of the rock comes over you, and you start to focus your chakra for a Shunshin. You're nearly there, but you can feel the wind of the stone behind you, death impending.

"Rotation!"

Another explosion of wind, and inches to your left, Mari's rotation blasts away the rubble that was going to crush you as you hit the ground. It all continues to fall, and her Rotation blasts away the stone, destroying it completely before it can harm you or her.

>>45709716


Seconds later, all is calm. You stand up, in the center of a clear circle among a pile of rubble. Saitama and Ollie both leap next to you, and you sigh. "That was way too close. Thanks for the cover, Mari. We'll have to watch out, if we don't want to get seriously injured out here."

Saitama puts a hand to his chin. "That sealing jutsu was quite powerful. Could this be the work of the elite shinobi that was said to be present?"

You groan. "Hopefully not. It seems like I've had to fight an elite shinobi every mission, these days.."

Mari chuckles. "Not up to the task of a Chunin, eh?"

You perk up. "Of course I am! I became one, didn't I? Let's keep moving! It's too bad we couldn't save this man, but there must be others in the area."

Mari holds her Byakugan for a few seconds, and turns back. "That's right. In fact, there's two large groups on the move. One coming for us, and the other hearding towards Katsuro's team. The largest chakra signature is going towards Katsuro's team. However, in the distance, there is also a large number of survivors with few guards. Most of the remaining enemy forces are attacking, after all this commotion."

>A. Let's all prepare for the oncoming force, and hold our position. Then we either assist Katsuro's team or save the survivors.
>B. Saitama, go and save the survivors. The rest of us will stay here and fight.
>C. Mari, stay with me. Ollie and Saitama, go and help Katsuro's team clean up that large Chakra signature then head on back.
>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.
>E. We should try to escape, but we need to contact Katsuro's team.
>F. Write-in

>>45709716
Based Mari

>>45709740
>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.
They are obviously attempting to take us on separately, so we should avoid playing into that.

OWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS

>>45709740
>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.

>>45709832
Agreed. We also dont know if the survivors are rigged like the last one so safe bet is regroup and share intel

>>45709740
>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.

>>45709740
>>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.

>>45709740
>>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once.

You tell everyone to start running to the other team's position, and you all take off in a sprint. Naturally, Ollie and Saitama take the lead while you and Mari are at the rear. Looking to the left, you can see the mass of charging shinobi. It must be roughly fifty or so, a truly formidable force if they're all Chunin level.

Silently, you question where all of these people have come from. Of course, you don't really know that much about the Sand Village, so maybe there's an excess of ninja. Your team starts to run directly up the rock wall that separates the left and right halves the canyon, before it converges into one in the north, where the survivors are.

It must be over a hundred feet tall, and your heart thumps in your chest as you race up it vertically. You're glad you've spent plenty of time honing the tree walking technique, or this fundamental part of the battle would be impossible to complete.

Your team reaches the top, and you can see Kasagi flying in the distance, blue flames supporting her hovering. She fires a myriad of weapons into a distant crowd, and beneath them you see Katsuro's squad. This side of the canyon is mostly open, and Mari tells you she sees four survivors on the retreat.

You look behind you, and see the force pursuing.

>A. Place your explosive tag on the rocks, and set it off as your team leaps down to join Katsuro.
>B. Have Mari, Ollie, and Saitama join Katsuro. Use the Haze Clone Jutsu and distract the enemy force once they reach you.
>C. Tell your team to go meet Katsuro, but have Saitama wait at the base of the other side of the cliff. Have him throw his explosive shuriken once the enemy force starts to come down the other side.
>D. Write-in

>>45709740
>>D. Let's all escape and regroup with Katsuro's team. We'll take on this whole force at once

>>45710227
>D. Write-in
Set up Paralyzing bells for when they get over the cliff. Then when they get close enough to hear, set them off. Those still climbing should fall to their deaths.

>>45710227
>>45710288
this+ tag

>>45710227
I..Supporting. Tag for good measure
>>45710288

>>45710288
Truly owl-like in execution

>>45710288
This