Grow Forth (Makina and Kuro only)

The utter peace that had become the world was sickening. The bright sun shining overhead, casting a far too bright looking village. The air was clear and dry, something many would love, but Kuro hated. He hated dryness, let alone a dry heat, like it was today. Perhaps it was the strange feeling permeating in the air, but Kuro was restless. Training by himself had become boring. He needed more money and ideas to create more techniques. Missions were all well and good, but he knew training and true battles were where the power grew from. No one could grow from stagnation, but it was necessary. Stagnation allowed one to think, to calmly ponder over their past and future actions. He shook his head. He didnt need such distracting thoughts right now. He needed to find someone with a carrier pigeon, or perhaps a carrier hawk. He didnt know the bird types, never bothering with it. He had seen both types, perhaps hawks were more for emergency or long distance trips?

Kuro had wandered for less than a minute when he found one. A chuunin was holding the white bird with the Tengakure symbol on it. He raised his eyebrow at this, but did not question the chuunin. He only had to ask for the chuunin's bird to get it. Chuunin knew who he was, though most older gennin did as well, whether from his sole accomplishments or as the bodyguard of Tengakure's local princess, he didnt know. Either way, his reputation had only increased from the last mission. While not particularly difficult, rumors spread of his brutality, probably due to someone overhearing the reports. Honestly, so long as nothing came up about Makina, he did not care what rumors spread. Let them fear him, that only made him happy. Fear was power, and the more power he had, the better. Unlike most people, Kuro knew his true place, by the side of Makina, as both her sword, and her shield. He knew he was more powerful, at least at the moment, but that didnt matter. She had a purpose in life, he did not, not other than protecting and obeying her. He did not mind truthfully. She gave him a reason, a purpose. Even if it was a low purpose, he would turn it into a high purpose.

Kuro frowned, hating how bad his penmanship was as he wrote the letter. Nothing fancy, just a simple "Meet me in five minutes, training field 5, spar, free will". Kuro knew Makina would understand. By saying free will, he was saying it was not an order, something he often did. He knew it probably wouldnt offend her to give her an order, but it was a sign of respect. That and in this case, he really didnt care if she came or not, he would have preferred to train with her, but he could definitely deal with fighting some chuunin or jounin. He would get more of a challenge, but Makina needed to grow as well, something he could understand rather well. He had seen the changes she went through during the last mission, and briefly wondered if she was still afflicted. So far, his research had yielded nothing on MPD, and certainly none like this. He would have to look for a larger library to find anything on it, something he could not yet do. He had no doubt how many of the other villages would kill to get their hands on his bloodline. He wanted to be at least kage strength before he went into another village, but if ordered, he would not hesitate, whether by Makina, or by the Tengakage.

Kuro let the pigeon fly, before walking to the training field he had specified. Be would probably work on chakra first, if not, then speed. He wanted to be the fastest he could, absolutely dominating in speed. He felt free when he was moving fast, as if not even the troubles of the world could bother him. Running, swimming, even jumping felt freeing to him. The rush of the air as he moved past was wonderful, a truly peaceful feeling. The utter insignificance of anything outside of the feeling when he was moving so fast astounded him. Usually, he loved the chaos inside of his mind, but even he could relish the peaceful stillness that occurred when he went fast. Speed was his sanctuary. Admittedly he could use more chakra, having less than he wanted. Didnt need much endurance with his bones, but it couldnt hurt. Stamina too, though his strength was good as it was. He sat and waited for Makina to arrive. Waiting was something he usually hated, but he couldnt help but enjoy the peace once more. Strange how he both loved and hated both peace and chaos, but he was a strange individual.

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They say that the soul is one of many privileges but many are know to not even to exist at all. Those souls travel aimlessly through the void of time and space where many souls reside in regret or pleasure. But souls resides to show the difference between life and death a balance no one will hope to understand. A history t hat was hidden from the world was soon to be awaken. What will come'of this historic figure will the repeat of what happened long ago hunt this poor soul?will it be able to live peacefully?. As among the dark void was souls roaming around the 'screams of agony coming from there voices. As the time was drawing near as they spoke of regret of suffering. A sin was only so'much it'could do to stop such a mess from uprising to the complete take over of the darkness within us all. Long ago there was a certain seventeen year old girl who mind was better then any elite of her time. She was known as Claire Revy Farron Aka Wrath. Her legacy was left behind in a single song after her worldly take over to make a world of her own. But such a dream was not good enough she wanted more....Her legacy was in a single girl named Makina.

Makina was resting in the tub by this time her mind atease as visions of the mission she just came from run through her head. Oh top of that she started mental training with her great great grandmother claire who was known as the ultimate sin. Just from there spar she knew she was out matched in every single way but maybe there was a secret behind it. Even though she was born a nara a user of darkness she had a plan to use said clan jutsu one day. But first she had to get a bit stronger then she already was. She had to think of ways for her to fight for her to be able to do what she did best and sight to her hearts content. The water felt good on her skin as she played with the bubbles in the water. She would be bored since Kurokon went to the training towers she was stuck here alone it have been a long day overall thats for certian she could say. She would hear a knock on the bathroom door as one of her maids would speak"Your Majesty..a letter arrived for you"

Makina would stand out of the tub as she would be wiped draw by two other mades of hers as they give her items of her clothing.After that she would walk to the door opening as she is handed the letter which she reads. It was from Kurokon he needed her to train well she better not keep him waiting to long. She starts to put on her bra as afterwards she would put on a shirt which buttons up which reminded you of a school uniform. Next was her undergarments followed by her skirt as she wiuld reach for another weapon of her family collection Hoshi Shirayuki a beautiful Chinese sword. She would make her way out of the household for one along with a few other things she picked up. She would start to run out of the estate as she would be making her way to Kurokon as she was going as fast as she could to get there. She would run past people dodging just in time to not bump in them as few plans was going through her head maybe if she tried with Kurokon her personal strength would increase too. She arrived just in time as Kurokon was sitting there her blade strapped to her side as she stood there realizing no one else was here.

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"I believed you would prefer a private setting." Kurokon explained the emptiness. "To truly cut loose... Lets begin." Kurokon did not say another word as he ripped out a bone sword from his shoulder. That would be a rather good sign that this fight would be swordsmanship rather than the ever so destructive jutsu that others loved to use. Kuro noted she had a new sword, and decided not to put too much chakra in his blade, just to make sure neither of them shattered the sword she now had. It might have been precious to her, or perhaps it was powerful in some ways, but Kuro didnt like wasting things. At worst, the swords would clash, but without a doubt, neither would break at the level of strength they were using. Kuro made sure to use equal to her strength, however he would keep his own speed. It should teach her to deal with faster opponents. He might switch it up later to be stronger than fast, as to teach her how to deal with stronger opponents as well. It would also be a good tactic to show her how to fight various opponents.

Kuro dashed forward, his own speed fully used. He knew she wouldnt be able to keep up easily, but she would get better while they fought. Ninja always did. He slashed downward at her, not too close to her head in the case that she couldnt block, but enough to leave a scar on her stomach if it connected. It was a spar, he had to repeatedly tell himself, having years of adrenaline control helping with his restraint. While he knew she would want him to truly fight her, he also knew that she was not ready for that. She was still a gennin, something that he would change soon. He knew her want to advance herself, and felt the same want inside of him. He wanted to grow, and help her grow at the same time. The bones were not reflective enough to shine in the sun, so the possibility of her being blinded by the sight was minimal. He didnt even consciously prepare for limiting the ways he could have hurt her in a spar, rather being subconsciously prepared to limit himself for her protection. It may have sounded bad from an outsider who didnt know the two, but frankly, Kuro WAS a jounin, and Makina was a gennin, if Kuro did not limit himself, he could very well kill her accidentaly. A twitch of his hand, a small pebble causing one of them to stumble, anything would be enough to cause such an accident, but Kuro had taken precautions to make sure he was focused. Meditation was good for that.

Kuro was rather excited by the idea of sparring with her though. If he was lucky, he could see more of the personality change that he had seen at the base. It would be both bad and good. It would allow him to study the changes more, but it would also allow whatever changed her to change her more. Regardless, he would need to speak with her about it later. He did not want her to go insane, like so many others had. To someone like Kuro, who was a sane madman, clear thought was holy, taking that away was an insult greater than anything. Thankfully, Kuro had not regressed into his emotionless state. He knew with his whole brain, each cell, that Makina was not a true enemy. The only way he had been able to bring himself to fight her was the way he kept reminding him that she needed and wanted to get stronger, and this was the least dangerous way.

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Makina would stand there as the wind will blow and the sunshined down on them she wasn't hesitated then many would think. Her hand would be on the hilt of her blade as she held the hit with one hand and sheathe with the other. She knew ninjutsu was a waste of time against Kurokon so she had to make the next best thing. But how could she keep up with him this made her think in her normal state she wouldn't be able to think straight but first she would try this as herself. She would listen to Kurokon then respond to him"Dont Underestimate Me"was all she said the tone of her voice was like that of he grandmother as she stood there the sun behind her. She would look at the bone sword Kurokon held she knew of the Kaguya. There bones was strong as steel and they were a bitch to get hit with,sweat begin to drip from the side of her face as she was thinking."Maki you should let me take over..i can handle this easily"said her otherself as Maki thought over what to do."Not yet...i must prove something"she would respond."Well you better think of something quick here he comes"

Makina would look up as Kurokon was charging towards her god he was fast but she couldnt waste time to panic. She had to think and quick as she was wasting time just standing there.She would then feel a pulse in her body her other self was taking over by force. As Kurokon was coming down with his blade Maki would unsheathe hers in a blazing speed like her own speed increase. She would use her blade to slam into the side of the bone sword. Using the impact to push her body to the side and drive the sword off course of the blade target. If she did successfully dodge it the bone sword would only nip at her arm causing blood to flow. She would then hold her blade being a good fifteen meters away as she would return her blade to its sheathe. Her remaining down as she would slowly raise her head. The faded red eyes of hers glared at Kurokon as she would have her blade in her sheathe. She would make a single seal as what it was for was unknown."This will be fun!"she will say chuckling to herself. She would be smiling ear to ear once more as she would take her blood on her finger and suck it clean as she blushed furiously.

Then it was her turn to do what she was going to do she would unsheathe her blade as she would toss it in the short distance. It would seem she was trying to impale him with it by doing such a act. But if only that was the truth as the blade would reach the five meter mark she would vanish from thin air. Her hand would grip the blade as she used the little speed she had to take a swipe at Kurokon side. It would of been executed perfectly if he fell for the diversion of the blade. She would then hit or not jump as fast as she could to try to stop being counter attacked by him. She would have the eyes of a true Assassin you could swear she was a split image of her grandmother. Her blade would begin to glow as small electric currents ranned through it. She was using her lightning chakra to help with any incoming attacks as she would giggle. All she did was laugh no words were spoken just the laughs of one insane girl.

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Sword:+10 speed
(Only when used)Idaiho:+10 speed

Kuro hardly blinked when she redirected his attack, only stopping to slash in time to block her blow. Kuro was surprised at the speed, but he was not easy to stun in battle. Though his speed was immense, she had almost got to his level, regardless of when it happened. He flipped his sword in his hand as she jumped into the air, throwing it at her. He had seen her speed, and doubted that it would do much more than slash he, as he had used equal to her strength. He hardly noticed the glow, but knew what it meant. To him personally, it rang out as a message "Dont touch the damn sword!" Kuro grew a few wrist sized daggers out, perfect for throwing. He held three in each hand, between his fingers. He flicked his wrist sending out three behind the sword. He twirled around again and flicked the other three at where she would land. He doubted this would connect, but it would definitely work on her speed.

He briefly pondered charging again, but he would prefer her charging him. It was always his preference to be charged at rather than to charge. "Lets see your new techniques, eh?" He spoke softly, know she would hear him. There was little noise around them, other than the wind, which wasnt that strong. He wanted to see something new, and hoped she had something new, otherwise it would just be clash, clash, dodge, clash, etc. He hated simplicity. He preferred the complicated and different, it was always more exciting.

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Makina would see as her sudden attack was blocked by Kurokon she was suprised it was able to do it. Which meant her decoy didn't work like it was suppose to as she would be now linked to the normal Maki within her."You sure have a pain in the ass bodyguard woman!"the maki in control would say as her blade slide across the bone sword. As she would look up right before she begun to back flip from Kurokon but then something caught her ear the sound of something being thrown or a jutsu. Her body would begun to pulse as she would slide to a stop sliding back few meters. She sword in her hand as the pain went through her chest,the sword and little wrist daggers was still heading for her as she would tight her grip on her blade. She didn't hear Kurokon statement as the light begun to glow in the middle of her chest. Her eyes turning Aurora blue as that same color engulfed her body. As the sword was drawing near with it few other extra baggage of attacks. Just in time she will swing her sword down to knock the sword off course.

As She did so it was for sure the few bone parts would impale her but they were deflected by a shield of some sort. Then sudden blue aura took both Maki's by suprise as they would stand there shocked. Look at her free hand as she would smirk and began to laugh as her voice would carry over the plains."This is the power left behind by our grandmother"she would say as she would smirk.The glow in her chest got brighter as she would use that sudden glow to create a diversion by making seals as she begun to run towards Kurokon. As she had her sword in its sheathe now only way she was able to make the seals. But making another string of handseals two copies of her would appear beside her. She would be in the middle till she suddenly started running in a zigzag pattern most likely able to attack in the diversion. It seemed all maki's grab the hilt of there blade and unleashing it on the five meter mark with that sudden increase speed. The real maki being on the right now,If Kurokon had time to access the situation he would realize two of the clones had no shadow. But thats only if he took the time to realize that....

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Kuro smirked as Makina seemed to be annoyed at his attacks. However, the smug smirk ended when he saw her glowing blue. That was either a great or horrible sign. It could symbol her chakra manifesting in her anger, or it could be that strange stone she had taken acting up. He didnt know. He noticed the small surprised on Makina's face turning into a smirk, not a good sign for him. While she glowed even brighter, Kuro stepped back a step. He sprouted two bone swords from his palms. He blocked the two fake swords, but also shot a bone out of his chest, blocking the sword with a curved bone. He swiped at her with both swords from his palms, hoping to catch her off guard. Damn she was getting fast, but he knew he could hold his own, after all, he was more used to the speed. "Come on, you can do better! Show me your power!" He knew it was probably not best to goad her, but he wanted to see what she could do at her best, and at her worst. He was supposed to be her teacher, but this was something more. He loved the idea of Makina being powerful, especially fast. Speed was everything. If you were faster than someone, you could strike before they could blink. Strength was good, as was chakra, but speed dominated the others. At least in Kuro's mind. It made sense, if one was faster than the other, it was certainly possible to dominate even someone who beat you at strength ten fold.

Makina would watch as two of her fake clones were disassembled by Kuro's quick thinking. she would hate this but she would be forced to use that jutsu again as it was her only hope."We dont know how to control the stone yet ....so you cant use it again!"yelled the other maki as it was the inner Maki who was in control. She gripped her blade ignoring the other Maki words as the blade would collide with the bone she would begin to glow again.If Kuro wasn't going to move he would be pushed back with the Gelel shield as she stood there holding her blade. Blood was still running down her arm as she did so she would be holding her blade as she would smile. She was enjoying herself nothing could take this away but she knew she had to keep on him. She would charge forward putting her blade back in it's sheathe as she would jump as she would be over head. Coming down with a strong velocity unsheathing her blade at the last second as the speed of her strike was enhanced. But she knew she couldn't bring him down with just one move like that. After the strike would connect or not she would hop three steps back sheathing her blade. Her breathe was getting heavy as she panted loudly."Told you our body isnt use to the stone idoit"said the normal maki within....

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Kuro could keep up, even at her incredible speed. He himself was a speedster for a reason. He did not move, and let himself be pushed back. He was impressed with her use of the gelel stone. He would have given his left arm to be able to study and use it, but he was equally as happy to see Makina using its power. He hardly noticed her move, shocked at how he was pushed back. It took quite a bit to shock him normally, but actually being pushed back was a definite shock. Now, he knew that Makina was strong for a gennin, but to actually push him back... He hardly noticed her move, and certainly did not move fast enough to dodge the full attack. He only felt the rather deep slice that went down his front, not harmful enough to be called a bad injury, but it was a decent wound. His shirt fell off of him as he slid back more. He did, however, feel the mental walls he had shatter. In truth it wasnt really a shatter as much as fade. Kuro stood straight, a glint in his eyes that had only been there during missions like the last one, only this time more powerful. There was no anger, only amusement. "So.. you managed to gain a hit..." Kuro smiled, licking his sharp teeth. He dashed right at her. As he reached her, he spun around and did an dual uppercut slice towards Makina. It was strange, losing one's inhibitions, something Kuro never felt before. As a foreign concept, he was ill prepared to deal with it.

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Makina blade would come in contact with Kuro as she would finally land a decent hit for once. But that wasn't all due to her sword being made with conductive medal she able to add her element lightning for a small shock. It wasn't as strong but gave slashing people a amusing edge. As she would be hopping back and where she was the blood of Kuro on her blade she would whip it as the blood would splat on the ground. Sheathing it once more as she was panting the stone still engulfing her with constant chakra. She would look up as Kuro was already up and moving towards her. She wouldn't react fast enough as it woukd seem the attack would land sending her meters away. But as soon as her body hit the ground it would poof to a single rock that was in the air. It was behind Kuro where the rock was so it wasn't suprising where she was at. As once more she would quickly unsheathe her blade for a sudden excessive strike accross his back. If the attack lands she would use the small strength she had to drop kick him well attempt to anyway to push him forward. With luck make him trip if these attack missed she would try hard as her body could to jump back away from possible counter.

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