Teamwork? Could use some work..(IO,NK)

Risako was fine and dandy with this team setup. A bit symbolic, but that wasn't what mattered, not to her at least. No, what mattered to her was that she refused to have the floor wiped with her battered remains. The girl knew that her chance of victory was slim, more than likely ending in a friendly draw. However, should she be able to hold her own at all, this would boost her ego to heights yet unknown to the average human, hell even the gods wouldn't have dreamed of such a glorious height. 

Making a quick note of Tatsuya's jump backwards, she prepared herself for whatever he might do. In her head, she thought he would use the infamous (depending on who you're asking,) Nara shadow manipulation. Instead, however, he chose to keep it simple with a bum rush. Of course, he jumped a good distance away, but not any considerable distance for a girl and her oh so beloved fireballs. As Tatsuya started running, she would cut him off by performing the miracles known as the horse and tiger hand seal [A.K.A Timeline manipulation no jutsu], she would projectile vomit a fireball from her mouth, aimed at Tatsuya. (20 speed, 20 power)

If Risako could dodge them, so could Tatsuya, so she didn't really have to worry about his safety too much. Clasping her hands together at her chest, she would stick her middle and index finger in the air performing the ram hand seal, and body flicker to the right about 30 or so meters, only barely catching her balance as she came out of it. (86 speed) This would leave her a good enough distance to the right of them that she could prepare herself. Unless Jason broke out the bow and arrow, which she doubted, because this was a spar. Then again, she did just potentially burn Tatsuya, but he should be fast enough to avoid it completely. 

[Jutsu used: Great Fireball Technique, Body Flicker
-20 AP
-10 AP
170/200 AP
sorry for the bits of OOC in the IC post.]

Kasai nodded to Jason at his decision, and briefly glanced at Risako. He did not care if they lost, and hoped she felt the same way. Jason was very powerful, and Risako did not know the same volume of jutsu that the rest did. Still though, Kasai himself had beaten shinobi who were on higher levels than himself simply through improvisation and creativity, so perhaps they stood a chance.

"Avoid shadows at all cost," he said briefly to her before stepping beside her to face the two opponents. By this, he of course meant Tatsuya, as he could easily disable either one of them very quickly if they were not careful."And remember your most simple abilities. They are very often overlooked by all."

With that, Kasai raised his hands to his chest, preparing for any hand sign that might be necessary, making sure to keep his distance from any trees or shadows. He hoped he did not end up burning this section of the forest down.
Then, he slowly began to relax his body, as he always did, soaking in the heat of the sun as he did.


If anything, this fight would be fun, as it was not a serious or dangerous fight. Just a spar among friends. That was the way things should always be.

Kasai however, also knew that the other team was likely to split up and take them on one on one, because they could, so Kasai resolved to try to team up on one, which ever attacked Risako first. 

Noticing Tatsuya jump backwards and Risako start to form hand seals, Kasai began to move his fingers quickly. He recognized the jutsu she intended to use; of course he did. He knew all the forms of fire, and decided to add some of his own into the barrage. Flying into the rat, tiger, and dog, Kasai watched as Tatsuya charged Risako. He, however, was faster than Tatsuya, and his hands flew at incredible speeds to form the signs. Finishing with the ox, the rabbit, and then the tiger again, Kasai shot forth 6 small fireballs, one sixth the size of Risako's, but aimed all at Tatsuya as she did as well (each also at a pitiful 20 speed and power). They would not hit, and he knew this, but he did not plan for them to. 

Watching Risako body flicker slightly faster than Kasai could move normally, he decided to take this as an opportunity to flank Tatsuya, hoping that Risako would get the idea to immobilize him first. If they could knock one unconscious, the other would be much easier to take out. 

Leaping towards the left, as Risako had leapt towards the right, Kasai would give Tatsuya a window of opportunity to attack the girl again, hoping he would not notice how open this would make his back. However, Kasai made sure that he did not land too close to any shadows or trees. He did not trust either of the other two with their clan jutsu. Clan jutsu's were different things. Strange things. 

(460 - 20 phoenix fire = 440)

It seemed everyone had agreed upon Jason's decided teams. The first response was for Tatsuya to jump back 10 meters as Jason jumped back 5 meters, positioned diagonally between Kasai and Tatsuya. He did this purposefully to counter any attack made by Risako or Kasai as well as aid in Tatsuya's efforts. He spared a glance at Tatsuya just in time to see him give a slight nod in Kasai's direction and then charge at Risako. A few things happened at once after that. As Tatsuya charged, Risako shot one of her fireballs in his direction, followed closely by 6 small fireballs shot from Kasai. It seems that instead of using the divide and conquer technique as Jason and Tatsuya had intended, they chose to gang up on Tatsuya. Jason thought this was a bad move on their part. Jason was the fastest of the 4 and so he could react quicker to possible threats. As soon as he noticed Risako and Kasai making hand seals he simultaneously performed the seals Tiger-Dog-Snake and 1 clone formed from wooden tendrils of the right side of his body at 60 speed. This was only a friendly spar so there was no need for Jason's bow or his more fatally inclined techniques. His wood clone, which will now be called One, charged at Kasai beginning at 70 speed, dodging any fireballs that would have spewed forth, and aimed a punch at his stomach with enough force to lift him off the ground.

Simultaneously upon sending One to charge Kasai, Jason performed the Snake seal and two trees formed on either side of Risako at 51 speed, their roots attempting to pin her in place so as to aid Tatsuya in his own attack. However, Jason was not quick enough to stop Risako's fireball technique before growing his trees since he chose to send One after Kasai first, assessing him as the bigger threat of the two.
[-60 Wood clone, - 40 Nativity of a sea of trees]

(Sorry for Timelining some things but I hope you like the challenge! lols XD)

Jason's stats

Health: 20
Chakra: 70
Stamina: 230AP
Speed: 90
Strength: 45

One's stats

Health: 20
Chakra: 70
Stamina: 230AP
Speed: 90
Strength: 45

The blaze had begun to consume the air getting closer to Tatsuya. Both Jutsus were slow but still required some effort in dodging. An idea pops into Tatsuya's mind but it was a bold and almost risky move. With his sword in hand Tatsuya will throw it with his right hand at an angle so it will curve around both fire styles. As well Tatsuya will aim it to land near Risakos feet. The funny thing is how would this help Tatsuay and Jason in there spar in any way? As the idea finishes its run through Tatsuya's mind, he smiles.

With our another though as soon as the trees had pinned Risako Tatsuya gets ready to throw his Katana. Tatusya throws it at a slight angle so it curves around the fire and then will preform an additional jutsu to go with it. (Now im not sure how throwing speed works but lets just say its fast but not holy god fast or exciting 60 so if possible can i say the sword moves at like 50 or 55?) Preforming Rat→Dog→Monkey→Hare→Snake→Rat Tatsuya reviles his new jutsu that Tatsuya had not shown to anyone. It was his first custom jutsu and a S-rank at that.

As soon as the hand signs are completed at a speed of 60 Tatsuya's skin would start to become black and soon his hole body would dissolve into a two denominational shadow. Tatsuya would have preferred to dissolve slower and not at his top speed to make things more dramatic but hey he was itching to use it. At a speed of 60 Tatsuya's "shadow body" latches onto the swords shadow and then he moves along the ground approaching Risako. Now because of the fire the shadow of the Katana is altered to the side but that is not problem as Tatsuya is able to move with the shadow. All of them should be able to figure out what had happen as the shadow of the Katana got much larger to fit Tatsuya inside it as well all of there reaction times were pretty fast.

Once the Katana dives it to the ground at Risako's  feet Tatsuya releases the Jutsus and reforms his body into its normal state. Tatsuya looks at Risako's pinned body and as planed in the last post whispers into her ear. 

"A good fire trick but light only creates more shadows."

Tatsuya had to be a bit careful as Risako could still probably use her arms but the plan had worked well. The fire user was captured by the phoenix's fuel and Tatsuya has successfully transported his body by the travailing shadow of a Katana.

[Shadow Become Jutsu -40 apt // 459 left]

Risako, being caught up in the trees like the petty noob she was, made a rather moody face. Tatsuya, using his weird shadow stuff, popped up uncomfortably close to Risako, and got even closer. She stared on as Tatsuya whispered something about fire and shadows in her ear, but, something he forgot was never get to close to your opponent when he or she has free movement of their upper body. Letting him finish speaking, she would turn her head to face his, leaving them severely uncomfortably close. Letting her stare linger for a second, she would rear her head back, and give him a fierce headbutt. 

(Sorry for the length and quality, its been a few days since I've RP at all, and I just need to get back into the groove of it.)

[48 houring the others since it's been well over a month.]

One's punch had hit it's mark, Kasai was lifted 2ft off the ground, doubling over from the force of the punch that had struck him. The instant Kasai had be lifted off the ground, One would move at 90 speed behind Kasai as he doubled over in the air. One would clasp both hands together at 90 speed and bring them both down on Kasai's back at 90 speed with immense strength, sending Kasai straight into the ground and creating a small crater. He hoped he hadn't overdone it, this was just supposed to be a spar after all. If One's actions had gone through, Kasai would be knocked unconscious on the floor, laying in a crater with One standing over him.

Just as One's punch had made contact with Kasai, Jason would simultaneously run behind Risako at 90 speed, drawing his Bow of Nylea and knocking an arrow. He was supremely faster than his friends, especially Risako, so he would arrive 1 ft behind her in mere seconds. As fast as he as, he wasn't fast enough to prevent Risako headbutting Tatsuya who had managed to make it to her unhindered. Jason, now standing 1 ft behind Risako, had his bow trained on the take down spot on her left shoulder. He knew from his years of experience and studying the human body that if pierced with an arrow in this particular spot a person would instantly be taken down. This was an incredible feat for if the arrow missed its mark by less than an inch to the left or right it would sever an artery, killing the person instead of merely immobilizing them. Tatsuya, being headbutted by Risako even though she was restrained by Jason's trees, was completely out of the way of the path of Jason's arrow which gave him a clear shot. Jason let his arrow fly at 125 speed, near instantly piercing Risako as she was only 1 ft in front of Jason. If the arrow hit it's mark, Risako would also be unconscious from the wound, still held in place by Jason's trees.
TWC: 3,756

Having now arrived at Risako, Tatsuya would quickly preform Rat → Bird and eight black tendrils would spring up at a speed of 50 from Risako's and Tatsuya's connected shadow. They would quickly spiral up her body in a rotating fashion but Tatsuya would be careful to not put too much pressure on her body so that she would not get cut. Once the long tendrils made there way up to Risako's neck they would separate outward slightly and the sharp ends would point inwardly to her neck. Any moments should be stopped by ether the pressure of the tendrils or the sharp spear like ends facing her body. A combination of trees and shadows seemed to work well together Tatsuya thought to himself. Then again it may just be his taste to the the two elements more than anything. No matter which it was because it worked as well Tatsuay was pretty satisfied in how his own custom jutsu came out. He had worked hard at it and it payed off. Preparing to let his little death trap go Tatsuya waits to see if anything of importance happens first.

[-40 apt//519 left]

[Just going to bypass everyone] 

The shadows swirled up her body like snakes running from fire and then centered them selfs in the desired fashion. Tatsuya had succeeded in trapping his friend in his clans jutsus. "Well it seems that this battle is over. Considering your level your preformed very well and presented to be some what of a challenge." Tatsuay smiles and releases the jutsu once its clear that Risako is finished with the duel as well.

(If Kasai is knocked out) Tatsuay would walk over to his friend and chuckle slightly. "Well Jason you sure can hit hard" Tatsuya would then bend over and a green wavy essence would flow over his hands to bring Kasai back to reality.

(If Kasai is not) Tatsuay walks over to Jason and Kasai and gives Kasai a good slap on the back.

"Well wasn't that fun" Tatsuay says with a chuckle. "But next time i think we should do an all out free for all!" This set up was good so that they could learn team work but Tatsuay could also see a free for all to be very beneficial. As well Tatsuya could hide away and wait for every one else tire each other out.

Once every one would disperse Tatsuay would look down to the nice lush grass and collapse right into it. The sun was beginning to shine a pinkish orange tint on the the clouds and the surrounding horizon. They reminded him of the pink cotton candy that was at a fair only these ones looked much more tasty. Once it got a little cool Tatsuya gets up and walks home.

[Exit]
[T/W/C 6020]
[Claiming 30 stats and putting 4k/4k towards Hyper Seismic Sense and storing 2k/2k for later]

Thank you to every one!

Well, assuming I do get knocked out, then

[Exit. 3930 words. Requesting 19 stats, and 3930 words towards immolation (0/4k currently).]