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Date: April 8, 2015
Summary:
Kumogakure shinobi are sent to take down some wolves that have been troubling the ecosystem.
"Hunting Hunters"
Land of Lightning
The Land of Lightning is host to many dangerous animals depending on where one lives. Deeper into the mountains, a pack of wolves has been roaming and steadily growing. In fact, the pack itself has grown large that it split into several groups and migrated far and wide (a few miles). It seems like a really simple mission. Simple enough that genin would be perfect for it. However, there are only so many genin, so Michiko called on Ryouji and herself to take care of the wolves before they got too out of hand.
Michiko had met Ryouji at the gate, and they were already traveling to the northern regions to try and find the wolves. So long as they left four wolves alive, everything would be fine. "I do apologize for dragging you on this mission, Ryouji-kun… It's a bit low, but the wolves can't grow any more than they have. Rumors state they're so hungry and bold that they'd attack people."
Ryouji sits in the Reizei dojo on his knees. With his swords laying out, he just finished a training session for the day and is rewarding himself with some tea that is just been placed on the floor next to him by Akira, his old bodyguard and for all intents and purposes, his butler. He pushes his hair back and picks up the cup now filled with green tea. "Thank you, Akira-san." he nods to the man before sipping it with both hands. "Excellent start to the day." he says quietly. Akira asks, "As you say, Lord Ryouji. Oh, remember, you have a scheduled D-rank mission with Lady Michiko today. She wanted you to accompany her on it." He just smiles at that. Ryouji lifts his eyes at that and says, "Yes well, I'm sure it's important." He quirks his brow, "What? It's not like anything is going to happen. It's a mission. We won't focus on anything but that." Akira just continues to grin, "Well, if I may say so sir, it's a good thing. You know how your father feels about that." Ryouji hurms to himself, "Yes, speaking of which, remind me to talk to him about that subject." He gets up, collects his swords, and bows to Akira, "I'm off, let mother and father know, would you?" Akira bows back, "Of course sir." Then he's off to meet Michiko at the gate. Ryouji nods to Michiko as they travel along sometime later, "Michiko-chan, to be dragged away by you to go on a mission alone, it's not so bad." He smiles, "I think I can stand it."
Michiko offers a small smile. "Well, maybe once we finish we can go out to eat. Or camp out for a bit. Anyway, it's as the sheet said, we're to take down some wolves. It shouldn't be too difficult. Make sure we keep a family's worth alive, though, since we don't want them going extinct." At the rate the two are traveling, it would probably take another hour to reach where the wolves are centralized. "It also includes the branch locations, so most of the administration thinks it would take two days to complete."
Ryouji nods and did pack for an extra day of food, so he's more than ready. Ryouji pulls out the scroll and glances through it, "So a few males and few females. Some of the more healthy ones." He travels along with Michiko and says, "It'll probably be safer to hit the wolves at a distance." He gives a shrug, "Facing one wolf is different than fighting a whole pack."
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a TREMOR-SENSE-II…40
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a TREMOR-SENSE…46
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a CHAKRA-SENSITIVITY…29
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a PERCEPTION…18
Michiko nods. "Mmm… Indeed… I sense some of the wolves are up ahead, though they seem to be relaxing. It shouldn't be too hard." She slows the pace, though, so she can focus some chakra and check her surroundings. "… Ten wolves ahead. Three smaller ones, two larger ones. It wouldn't be too hard to keep the ones we want to save out of harm… And then strike those we need to kill quickly." Ryouji would sense living creatures up ahead, but the chakra was weak within them. He would eventually see the pack, too, though it would take several minutes more of traveling.
Ryouji runs along with Michiko, pulling up his hood to keep his eyes clear of rain. He reaches into his cloak folds and pulls out several kunai with explosive tags attached but keeps them under his cloak so they won't get wet. "Just say the word and we'll end this quickly for…" he points out a few of the them leading behind the pack, probably the sickly or old. "…those ones there." He leaps upward, catching his hand on an overhanging branch and starts tree walking along so he's at a better angle of attack to hit them all at once.
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with EARTH-WHIRLPOOL with a roll of: 53
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 2 with EARTH-WHIRLPOOL with a roll of: 60
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 3 with EARTH-WHIRLPOOL with a roll of: 55
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 4 with EARTH-WHIRLPOOL with a roll of: 61
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a EARTH-DOME…65
Michiko nods and flashes through some handseals, the earth just in front of the pack turning into what could amount to quicksand with a draw towards its center. As soon as the four she was aiming for are trapped, a dome of earth rises up to protect them from incoming attacks as well as keep them there even more. "Go for it, Ryouji-kun!" she calls up to him, keeping the jutsu maintained.
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 1 with EXPLOSIVE-TAG with a roll of: 29
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 2 with EXPLOSIVE-TAG with a roll of: 20
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 3 with EXPLOSIVE-TAG with a roll of: 25
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 4 with EXPLOSIVE-TAG with a roll of: 24
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Instinctive Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 31. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Instinctive Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 27. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Instinctive Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 23. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Instinctive Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 30. - Rolled by: Michiko
Ryouji says, "On it!" He picks out the targets he needs and adds one more kunai paper bomb before throws them out sending his arms out wide. The kunai's begin smoke before they enter the whirlpool center, then BOOM! Ryouji leaps down, landing next to Michiko, "Hopfully, it was quick." He pulls out a simple sword and says, "They might be wounded though."
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Ryouji from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 16. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Ryouji from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 22. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Ryouji from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 15. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Michiko from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 26. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Michiko from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 35. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Bite vs Michiko from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 29. - Rolled by: Michiko
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a REPLACEMENT-TECHNIQUE…31
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a EARTH-BARRIER…51
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a REPLACEMENT-TECHNIQUE…30
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with MUD-BULLET with a roll of: 33
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with MUD-BULLET with a roll of: 31
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with MUD-BULLET with a roll of: 30
While one wolf is unable to avoid the kunai bomb, the other five scramble away and avoid the explosions. The rain that was coming down probably didn't help the two shinobi in that regard, either. Those that remain charge at the duo, biting at their ankles and legs to try and retaliate. The shinobi had trapped their pack and killed one, after all!
The wolves attacking Michiko have the misfortune of biting wood and dirt as she moves out of the way. Michiko makes a handseal, frowning just a bit. "We shouldn't use fire due to the rain. Keep that in mind, Ryouji-kun." Of course, that means about a third of her skills are slightly more useless… So instead of fire, mud bullets come at the two wolves that aimed to chomp her.
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 29. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 16. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 19. - Rolled by: Michiko
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a DODGE…25
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a DODGE…39
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a DODGE…31
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 1 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 27
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 2 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 26
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 3 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 27
RP: Ryouji transforms into REIZEI-BLUR.
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 1 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 30
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 2 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 24
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 3 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 37
Ryouji frowns and says, "Good point, then a bit of wind then. I'd hate to use my lightning with all the water around. And the sword isn't fast enough." HE sheathes the sword and watches the wolves advance. He leaps and dodges the snapping jaws of the three wolves and leaps upward while performing a few hand signs. He puts one to his mouth and fires out a great burst of air over the wolves. He turns his head and fires off the another burst of air at Michiko's wolves as well. Ryouji lands and surveys the destruction.
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 19. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 24. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 15. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 22. - Rolled by: Michiko
[NPC System]: Wolves roll(s) Dodge from 15 to 35 and get(s) a 31. - Rolled by: Michiko
The wolves stand almost no chance against the pair, buffeted by both ground and air. To them, it's as if the very earth had turned on them. They Would have run away with their tails under their legs, but the wind and earth injured them too much, and the pack's remnants were dead. Michiko looks around with a grim nod. "Good… I'll bury everything. When we leave, the dome will collapse so the wolves can do what they will. Any other packs we find can be destroyed completely." She shoots a small smile to the Reizei. "Nice job, by the way, Ryouji-kun."
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 50
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 2 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 53
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 3 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 47
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 4 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 62
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 5 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 55
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 6 with DEMON-GRAVES with a roll of: 53
Ryouji gives a bow, "Same to you, Michiko-chan." He waits until the task is complete but not before powering down. As Michiko is burying the wolves he walks over towards the mound and puts his hand on it, "I'm sorry we had to do this, but it was this or have others wipe you out to the wolf. Know that what we're doing isn't an evil act towards you, but one of continued existence for everyone." As Michiko finishes he walks back and says, "Ready when you are."
Michiko buries the bodies using the technique, demonic graves. However, she forms the graves into something that would be considered relatively nice before they all disappear into the ground. With that done, she releases her hold on the dome, which weakens it enough that the wolves inside could escape after perhaps a half hour of minimal work. "Let's go. I think the pack was reported to split into three groups. Should we separate as well or travel together?"
Ryouji says, "My tracking skills are not as good as yours, but, if you point in the direction of one of the wolf packs, I'll hunt it down. We should seperate to cover a wider ground." He could very well handle the wolves themselves if they're the same as this last pack.
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a TREMOR-SENSE…42
RPCOMBAT: Michiko defends against with a TREMOR-SENSE…38
Michiko nods and points Ryouji to the west while she decides to focus on the east. "They're there. I can just barely feel them. Make sure that you have the targets locked onto. Remember, nothing should be alive but the four we caught." With that, she disappears down her own trail so she can take down her own assignment quickly. The faster it's done, the faster she doesn't have to worry about this.
RP: Ryouji transforms into REIZEI-BLUR-III.
RPCOMBAT: Ryouji defends against with a PERCEPTION…33
Ryouji can do that. He leaps upward to latch onto a tree limb and starts leaping away. He pushes hard on his chakra reserves and shifts farther into his blurred state. The trees blur together as he moves past so it's almost like he's flying along. In this state he can even perceive better, all the better to not run into things when moving at such speeds. He needs to see that wall coming afterall. Ryouji heads to the west, making sure he keeps his eyes open for them.
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with EARTH-FLOW-RIVER with a roll of: 60
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 2 with EARTH-FLOW-RIVER with a roll of: 45
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 3 with EARTH-FLOW-RIVER with a roll of: 39
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 4 with EARTH-FLOW-RIVER with a roll of: 54
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 5 with EARTH-FLOW-RIVER with a roll of: 54
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 1 with DRAGON-FIRE-TECHNIQUE with a roll of: 37
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 2 with DRAGON-FIRE-TECHNIQUE with a roll of: 33
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 3 with DRAGON-FIRE-TECHNIQUE with a roll of: 31
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 4 with DRAGON-FIRE-TECHNIQUE with a roll of: 49
COMBAT: Michiko attacks target 5 with DRAGON-FIRE-TECHNIQUE with a roll of: 37
Michiko speeds along on her way, eventually finding a smaller pack made of only five wolves this time. The girl considers the pack with a soft frown as she thinks of how she wants to do this… In the end, Michiko performs the handseals, and the mud created from the rain knocks all the wolves over, allowing for Michiko to turn them to fried wolf meat. "Well… I suppose we could try to make a picnic of this…" she comments to herself. Ryouji would eventually see four wolves ahead, all minding their own business for the time being. They were busy relaxing.
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 1 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 33
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 2 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 35
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 3 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 38
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 4 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 37
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 1 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 28
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 2 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 37
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 3 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 35
COMBAT: Ryouji attacks target 4 with GREAT-BREAKTHROUGH with a roll of: 35
The peaceful wolves, just sitting there, minding their own business. Suddenly, the wind starts picking up until it goes into overdrive beyond a hurricane force. Ryouji, leaping through the trees, lets loose with two huge blasts of wind. He wants to do this fast and as hard as possible. Best not let the wolves suffer or fight back too hard. Then lands, pulling out his swords and letting them land in various joints on his body, ready to go into buzzsaw mode should these things still be jumping.
Michiko and Ryouji are both able to take out the wolves in what amounts to a single hit. The wind that Ryouji used crushes and slices the small pack he came across, killing most of the wolves One is still alive, but barely and it seems to be trying to escape with a broken leg. Michiko cleans the mess up on her end using the demonic graves to suck up the bodies. "I'll check on Ryouji-kun…" she says, glancing around quickly to make sure she didn't miss anything before heading back the way she came.
Ryouji blasts the wolves once, dropping them to the ground. Branches and rocks fly at them, causing more damage than the wind would have alone. A second blast hits them harder after Ryouji lands on the front in front of them. It sends the wolves flying about into the trees making quick work of them. Any of the wounded are quickly dispached with a few quick sword slices.
It doesn't take much more to destroy the smaller pack. Ryouji has basically decimated them, and the bodies are literally flying everywhere. Michiko gets there a bit after all the destruction hits and glances around. A few seals later, the wolves are nicely resting in the ground, the girl not wanting to take any more chances. "There…" she says with a small nod. "I think that's all. Good job, Ryouji-kun. Let's head back to Kumogakure." Regardless of what happens on the way home, the mission is complete!
