Patrol (Sakaiza)

Perfect. 

Separation was created between Nobu and Ichiro. 

As the rock that was Sakaiza flew through the air and hurled just behind Nobu's former location due to his body translating forward for his kick, Nobu was just now making contact with Ichiro. Basically the way the things were going was that Nobu was making contact on Ichiro with a kick while Sakaiza's rock self was blending in with the rest of the rocks and flew towards the other shinobi. Right as the kick was blocked and Ichiro fled, Sakaiza was passing Nobu just to his right as he was beginning to defend against the barrage of rocks Sakaiza had generated.

While passing Nobu, once he was about 2 feet away he quickly ended the transformation jutsu, restoring himself from his rock self to his human self. As he had been hurling through the air, his body was still affected by the momentum from his former rock self's movement, thus he was still traveling forward but his body was facing Nobu's. While moving away from Nobu at a slower speed of about .5 meter per second, Sakaiza formed the bird seal quickly, followed quickly by him separating his hands to their respective sides in one quick slash motion. However, as he originally desired to attack Nobu with this jutsu, he noted an incoming amount of mud approaching himself. So his target was not Nobu, but instead the ground in front of himself. As the slash left Sakaiza's hands (60 power, 60 speed), it quickly took on a size of 4 meters in length and an inch thick. Due to the relative closeness to the ground, power, and size of the air slash when it made contact with the ground a foot deep and wide cut was made in the ground extending 3 meters(roughly 10 feet) to each of Sakaiza's right and left from his relative position (so about a 20 foot indent).

His body was still moving away from Nobu, thus away from the indent in the ground. However, he ended his traveling prematurely, placing his feet upon the ground just 3 meters away from the indent he created. The indent, was now filling up with mud, seeming to serve as a ditch that was being filled with the incoming mud. Due to the size of the cut in the ground, it would likely be able to house all the mud. But now it seemed as if the spar were coming to a slow point, as all three shinobi were quite some distance from each other: Nobu being 35 meters away from Sakaiza which was extremely far, and Ichiro being 15 meters away and his mud around 5 meters away from Sakaiza.

It seemed as if he had only taken a second to gather his thoughts, place his feet, take a deep breath and form the ram hand seal before he went on to take a step forward before his body would go on to seemingly disappear in a blur unless Nobu and Ichiro possessed some degree of superior sight(Speed of 255 o_o from body flicker and SHBM breath 1). It would likely be quite difficult for the other two shinobi to pick up on Sakaiza's nearly instant traveling, but if they somehow could detect Sakaiza's quick movement, they would note that his eyes were now emitting a yellow aura. His intended target, the closest of course: Ichiro. 

While Sakaiza was hurling himself forward, it seemed as if the mud's intention was to disband the mist servant clones that Sakaiza had created, but little did Ichiro know, these were not normal clones. These were genjutsu clones. So as he had just gotten rid of the 10 clones in front of him, they would all instantly respawn and duplicate, now creating a total of 20 clones, all of which turned around and were walking towards Ichiro with the intentions of slashing at him when they would get the chance. Their meaningless bodies would serve as the perfect distraction for Sakaiza, who would run right past them right at Ichiro. 

It took two seconds for Sakaiza to travel from his former position to Ichiro's current due to his incredible speed, and when he would finally be just in front of Ichiro, Sakaiza would go on to strike with a rising knee intended to pierce Ichiro's midsection (Speed Sakaiza came to you is about 255 and the knee strike has a Speed of 155 and Strength of 70). A blow of this degree would likely render Ichiro unconscious and literally, as Nobu would put it, "knock the wind" out of his target. 

Although Sakaiza was seeking to end this spar quickly, he was not reckless with his advance. He was quite prepared for Ichiro to somehow counter. Also, Sakaiza could not forget about Nobu, who he could "see" easily through the use of his byakugan detecting him 20 meters away from Sakaiza and Ichiro. He did not forget of his comrade, for he knew Nobu had plenty of tricks up his sleeve. But he wanted to finish Ichiro quickly due to Sakaiza not knowing exactly what he was capable of. 

(WC: 856; TWC: 3,693)

445 AP - 1 from Byakugan - 20 from SHBM - 10 from Body Flicker - 5 for maintaining Mist Servant  = 409

Just as he released the mud he went to activate part two. Ichiro did the hand seal for his own Clone, this is one actually having mass and being real since he used the Shadow Clone jutsu. Once done he immediately applied his Chakra into the grown causing him to sink under just as Saka had created the pit for the mud to go into. So Ichiro had ignored the reforming clones and went a meter underground.

He had the clone stand in his place smirking at Saka as he then watched the guy Aura change. The clone’s skin took on a grey color and his hair grew longer in a matter of seconds. Gaining a plus 20 to his health so making it 70. Still the clone wasn't even able to react to Saka’s speed and had no time to block thus he got kneed in the midsection. “Gah!” the clone cried in pain and fell to his back coughing a bit. Another hit like that and he would be over so he wanted to make his short life something. He immediately got up formed the hand seal ram and body flickerd away at 160 speed and stopping just 15 meters away from saka and right past the mud spore. Just as he stopped his hands blurred as he formed each of the hand signs : Horse, Dog, Bird, Ox, and Snake and in an instant a might Earth Dragon was formed from the mud and solidified into rock and Then sent it at the Saka.

The dragon moved at the speed of 70 and had the power of 70 as thanks to being formed from the mud from earlier. It was going full wide mouth at him. Thus the end of this clones attack causing him to be on the defensive and ready for any surprises.

Meanwhile Ichiro who had went undergound had moved his position to be three meters behind Nobu. It wasn't great knowing full well on how the Sharingan worked that the Hyuuga guy can possibly see through the ground anyway. He didn't do any other action and thus he stayed under there behind Nobu. Ichiro still had his suspicions about the guy since after the mud he didn't really do much.

(TWC= 3634)

Ichiro's AP= 290- 30 Shadow Clone/ 2 = 130 - 20. Hiding like a mole + 10 BL = 120 AP Remaining

Clone AP= 130- 25 Sage Transformation - 10 Body Flicker - 45 Earth Dragon = 50 AP Remaining.

An interesting battle to be sure. As the battle was progressing, Nobu was using this valuable time he had available to analyze the situation to the best of his abilities. He witnessed several new techniques performed, along with a few that he had seen before. Staying on the defensive, Nobu watches as the mud is redirected into a fissure that Sakaiza had made in the Sand beneath them, it displacing in what was likely a forceful, whipping gale of Sand clouding the immediate vicinity upon impact. The mud would end up pooling in this ditch, and therefore it would likely be of little threat now.
 
Seeing the clones that Sakaiza had made be destroyed by the mud, only to reappear and now as double immediately began to look familiar. He had seen this technique before, a while back now it seems. He had been sparring with a young lass named Itski. She had used a technique similar to this in that battle. In fact, it wasn’t just similar, it was the same exact thing. The way they formed, their sluggish behavior, their duplicative abilities. This was the Mist Servant Technique, a Genjutsu. Meaning that they were of little importance to Nobu. They had been illusory copies of Sakaiza, and since they weren’t real they could do him little to no harm. Why he had not figured that out sooner was beyond him, and he actually felt a bit silly for his not remembering the move.
 
Ichiro had used another familiar jutsu in this spar. He had produced the hand seals for the Shadow Clone Jutsu, a technique he had come across when he had learned a few moves with Ryu. That was some time ago, back when Nobu was just starting to learn and master himself and his abilities. That didn’t mean that he had forgotten though, as Ryu’s clone had given him quite the thrashing. It wasn’t like the clones produce by the more basic jutsu. These were real, they had substance to them. They could take a blow and dish one out just as well as the real thing could. Only question was, where did the real Ichiro go? He had sunk into the sand, but then he was nowhere to be found. Or had he expected onlookers to think such and sent the clone underneath. Either way, the Ichiro that had been openly visible had begun to transform into something different, his whole body and demeanor seemingly shifting as his skin became a dull grey and his hair got longer. It was a sight to see, that was for sure.
 
Sakaiza had now been on the offensive. He moved with a speed that was practically impossible to see, an impressive feat. He had likely focused his chakra and used the Body Flicker technique to amplify his speed, otherwise Sakaiza had reached frightening new heights in his abilities. The attack itself was at a much more normal speed. Very fast, but not so fast that the eyes could not perceive it. The attack managed to crash into the gut of Ichiro, making him gasp a bit for air and grunt in pain. Sakaiza had put some effort into the move, and it was an impressive attack that was not easily ignored. The fact that this guy could take the blows from the two of them without looking to break too much of a sweat was impressive. He really COULD take a hit.
 

Just as Nobu thought Sakaiza had Ichiro where he had wanted him, the guy makes a few handseals and the mud that had been pooled in the ditch had taken on new life, forming into what had looked like some kind of large draconic creature. It moved at Sakaiza with gusto, the distance between them very little and the dragon moving fairly quickly. At this rate, it looked as though it might manage to strike the Hyuuga and likely causing a significant amount of damage to him. This was where Nobu had to make a choice. Did he help his fellow teammate and friend Sakaiza? If he did, it would feel a bit unfair. This was supposed to be a free for all, and if Nobu was helping his teammate it would only make them seem like they were ganging up on Ichiro. He also didn’t want to see Sakaiza get injured though, and it would be rather difficult to avoid the dragons attack if he had to start from a stop. Did he put his faith into his fellow Sunaga Seven friend, or step in and try to aid him? How much damage would the attack do if it had connected? Nobu couldn’t be sure, but he didn’t have much time. Maybe if he attacked Ichiro it might break his focus and disrupt the attack. It wasn’t a sure thing, but Nobu couldn’t let the strike hit Sakaiza. Despite this being a free for all sparring session, he couldn’t let someone he cares about be hurt. A fierceness enters the eyes of Nobu, his power building as he rushes towards the Chef. He has every intent on stopping the jutsu, and so he generates as much force into the attack as he can muster, hoping to knock him unconscious. Placing his arm outstretched and dashing (Speed 80 [160 from Lariat cut in half from momentum rules] Nobu swings for the fences with his arm, trying to clothesline the Chef with a powerful Lariat (Speed 160, Power 95; Nobu is going for a knockout, not for the kill. He doesn’t know that this one is the clone) aiming for right between the neck and chest. His durable body was tough, but would it be able to stand up against this attack? We will see.

WC: 958

AP: 209 - 30 (Lariat)= 179

As Sakaiza's knee made contact with the abdomen of what seemed like Ichiro, he knew it was a clone. His byakugan could seem right through the chakra dense body of it, nevertheless Sakaiza still wanted to entertain it some more. And so he took another deep breath right as his knee made contact and the clone seemed to wince to the ground, causing his muscles to protrude and become more prominent. In that moment, Sakaiza would immediately capitalize as the clone began to fall to his back, not giving him the opportunity to breath for Sakaiza had the next step planned out already. As his knee was being brought up, his right arm was swinging forward and Sakaiza made piercing eye contact with the clone, thus rendering him paralyzed besides his body's natural falling reaction to the knee(56 power, if your strength is higher you can resist the temporary paralysis). Just as Sakaiza had taken the second breath, it was nearly instant the way that Sakaiza closed the short distance from himself to the clone(215 Speed). And while his arm was swinging forward, it now had a thrusting motion forward right onto the downed, staggered enemy's chest before he even had the chance to get up. As a result, the clone was susceptible to a Mountain Crusher palm (75 Power, 100 Speed). Unless the clone was Harry Houdini, it would be very difficult for him to muster the energy to get out of this situation. 

(kinda timelined you, so that earth dragon wouldn't really exist unless you escape this move and then go on to make it; I guess you and Nobu would have to respond accordingly in case the attack does land)

Right as Sakaiza released the Mountain Crusher, sand and dust were kicked up and a crater was blown into the earth with a diameter of about 8 feet. Immediately after Sakaiza's palm release the strike, he made no hesitation in leaving the area in case the clone had a trick up his sleeve. He dashed 5 meters back in about a second flat and away from the clone(Speed 175; the opposite direction in which you would have been running) thus creating more distance from both Ichiro and the fissure Sakaiza created earlier. From this distance he would wait to see if the clone stood a chance as the dust settled and Sakaiza relied on his Byakugan to determine the location of Nobu and Ichiro. 

As a test to his teammate who seemed to be dashing forward, Sakaiza hurled two shuriken forward and a bit ahead of Nobu(Average of 185 Speed and 90 Strength = 137 + 40 = 177 Throwing Speed; - 10 reaction time to ya buddy lol) so that they would intercept his path. One on top of the other so that they flew as one. Sakaiza also began to form several hand seals, pausing before the last to give himself time to make the right decision. 

409 AP - 1 Byakugan - 40 Mountain Crusher - 30 SHBM (Breath 2) - 10 Temporary Paralysis - 10 Shadow Shuriken = 318 Remaining

WC = 492; TWC = 4185

(OOC: Ya'll mind if we wrap this up kind of soon? I feel like a dick for replying so slow and this week I'll be working so much that it'll be even slower of replies)

Ichiro’s clone just couldn't catch a break could he? From being hit and stuff by some glowing guy and now again. “Well fu-” and just as Saka dealt that last blow The clone dispersed. Ichiro noticing this sighed as he still hid underground trying to plan his next attack. Right now with whatever Saka was doing on the field with all the clones and glowing yellow he sighed and came up from the ground as he was seriously running out of tricks.

Which brings him back to remember what he was doing, learning a new trick. With the mud somewhat reminding of that Swamp of the underworld jutsu which he has been trying to learn all day, and had been forming the hand seals themselves while he waited for the clone to clock out. Right now of course wasn't the time to think about that for The moment anyway. Ichiro’s head poked out the ground still watching as those annoying clones comes towards him and a glowing Saka on the field.

He just had to try something. He needed to think about it but there was nothing exactly popping into his mind as what felt like a really slow ascending from underground up to the surface. In reality he could have formed the hand seals for earth dragon and used the mud to increase it's capabilities however that would be a bit much maybe? No more openings and plus he would have to then choose a target which again would probably cause the other to A) Either Attack Ichiro B) Attack The Dragon or C) Help the other. Actually C kinda counted for the same thing since A and B are technically helping the other in a way. So What was left was shooting at them from a distance flying high in the sky. By shooting it would be the chakra cannons obviously. He actually should have started with that to begin with….

As he finally was topside again, Ichiro held his hands up in front of him like defensively or well more surrendering like. “Alright Alright, you got me. I surrender completely.” It didn't take much that he was kinda out matched in this one. Plus being man enough to say he lost unlike some people who would keep trying until the actually KO’d themselves.

“You guys are clearly way better than me and have shown me that I should stop slacking off on my training. So yeah...thanks for that.”

Awkward moment made more awkward by him making those hand seals boar and tiger repeatedly over and over as he talked? Nothing was happening he was just trying to build that muscle memory for Swamp of the underworld. Heck he wasn't even aware he was physical doing it since mentally those hand seals have been on play and repeat in his head the entire time. He shook it off and shoved his hands into his pocket. “So Uh…..I'll go to the market, get my food stand ready for you guys so. See you there!” he shouted as he ran towards the market. Hey taking loses are educational nor was this a act of fleeing. He was a Chef too after all.

Also he kinda did create that swamp but it managed to be like a bit smaller than it's full size and behind him. Anyway he was now wearing an apron and chef hat like...it all came out of knowhere like a random job change as he ran past Nobu and Saka. "Don't worry I'm the best chef ever! Seee you in a few!!"

Exit unless stopped, TWC= 4232

Claiming. 21 SP and Swamp of The Underworld.

Nobu had watched as Sakaiza had sped over to Ichiro and landed a powerful blow to him, causing it to disappear with a strange “poof” sound. So that must have been the clone then it seems. Sakaiza was fast, very fast. His movements were even quicker than the last time they had sparred. The attacks would be almost too fast to perceive, had Nobu not been so experienced and trained in the art of Taijutsu (I only saw it due to the Lariat boosting my speed). Well, it looks as though Sakaiza had managed to beat the Ichiro clone, so he was likely speeding towards where Sakaiza had now been. It was obvious to Nobu now that Sakaiza had still been a bit ahead of him in terms of skill, something that he had figured anyhow. It didn’t make him happy about it, but only further cemented his desires to be the best Taijustu user the land had ever seen. Sakaiza had only proven himself a good friend and a worthy rival.
 
Just as Nobu had begun to think that he would have to change targets, Sakaiza whips a shuriken at Nobu as he is rushing forwards. The speed at which they approach is immense, leaving little time to stop them from connecting. Using his enhanced speed he “blocks” the attack with his arm, though the shuriken are now firmly planted into Nobu’s forearm, and causing some bleeding. The pain was significant, as Nobu was never fond of wounds. Still he would continue and launch the attack, his target now being Sakaiza instead of the Ichiro clone (Same stats as the initial attack, so should be simple to dodge or block, I am assuming you do so).
 
After the Lariat attack, Nobu would hear the words of Chef Ichiro declaring that he had surrendered and that we “are clearly way better than [him] and have shown [him] that [he] should stop slacking off on [his] training.” Nobu had though that the man had been doing fairly well for himself, holding up on his own while fending off multiple attackers. That was no easy task, and therefore nothing that he should feel any shame about. Still, hearing his words about stopping the spar had Nobu thinking. He himself had been injured. A minor injury for sure, but an injury nonetheless. He had also noted that Sakaiza was still a great deal faster than he had been, and so with that in mind Nobu would also have to call it.
 
“Wow Sakaiza! You are a great deal faster than even I had expected! Quite impressive, as your movements were almost too difficult to follow with my eyes. Well, seeing as I have shuriken in my arm and the fact that you are also a great deal faster than I am, I will have to also admit defeat…. This time at least. Next time, I will be more ready for you.” A smile crosses Nobu’s face as he speaks, both at the progress his comrade had made along with Ichiro fulfilling the request for food afterwards.
 

Ripping the shuriken from his arm, blood now dripping into the sand from his wounds, he asks Sakaiza if he had known any treatments. “Hey, do you know how to mend wounds. I’d rather not have to go to the hospital and miss out on Ichiro’s cooking if I can help it, especially not for such a minor wound.” Despite the wound, Nobu still had a smile on his face. He wouldn’t let something so minor ruin his mood, and the thought of good food was all that he could think about at this very moment. 

AP: 179 - 20 (Taijutsu style block) though I believe we are all exiting so I don't think it matters.

WC:609
(OoC: Since we are all wrapping up this thread, I will also exit. No worries. Hope to see you back and ready for action Saka once this work week is over. :D )

Exit (Hopefully with some healing from Saka)

TWC: 4424

Claiming:
1292 words towards Sucker Punch (Now 3000/3000)
2000 words towards Taijutsu Style Block (2000/2000 for C Rank)
1132 words towards Evening Elephant Mastery (Now 2733/4250)
22 Stat Points

Smithereens.

That was what the clone was reduced to. Sakaiza could see it all happening with his byakugan spectating through the thick cloud of dust that rose from the explosion generating the crater. As he did so, he smiled with confidence knowing that he had successfully pushed his strength and speed beyond their normal limits. The breathing technique that he had learned some time ago seemed to be extremely practical in combat situations. However it had one caveat. He could feel himself exhausting his energy much quicker than the rate had been in the past. But still, Sakaiza knew if he used it well and balanced it out, than he would be able to use the technique more fluidly and better in general for the future. Simultaneously, Sakaiza did not think that this limit was the maximum that he could push his body. He specifically remembered the shinobi from the cave telling him that there were three tiers or breaths to the technique, with the third being the most advanced. So, it was time to try it.

As Sakaiza hurled the two shuriken at his teammate, he took another breath. The last breath of the set of three. As he did so, he could immediately feel the blood coursing through his veins. His muscles were still dense, and his eyes still emitting the yellowish aura. But this time, it was different. This time, his skin had gotten darker. Much darker than his already colored skin but now it was deeper, darker and more full. This was different. His adrenaline pumped through his body and he could feel his energy and chakra picking up. He would likely be able to move faster, stronger and react quicker. It was insane. But even this level of the jutsu felt much more straining on Sakaiza's body. But right now, that was not his concern. His concern, was finishing the spar. 

The shuriken he threw had landed, so he completely disregarded the next tactic he had planned out. Instead, now he was more focused on his teammate, Nobu, who was rushing towards him with his lariat. Nobu was not moving at his maximum speed likely, and Sakaiza could sense this. But still, Sakaiza wanted to feel the strength of the move. With his superior reaction and speed to what it was just minutes ago, he lifted his left hand forward and caught and thus intercepted the incoming forearm of his teammate. He could feel the speed and strength transfer to his hand, but it felt nothing right now. Instead, Sakaiza looked at his teammate, almost as a demon looked. But Sakaiza was no demon. He listened to the praise of his teammate, which was quickly followed by him removing the shuriken from his arm. Sakaiza felt bad about it, getting so wrapped up in the spar that he actually injured Nobu. 

With his right hand, he drew green chakra to it and began to heal the wound of Nobu with his medical jutsu. It took several minutes to heal his teammate, but Sakaiza would kill time in the process. Nobu had definitely improved from their last spar, and he was quickly getting on Sakaiza's level. But Sakaiza had just an edge over his teammate. But sure enough, Nobu would be neck and neck with the Hyuuga, and Sakaiza could not wait. 


"This was an excellent spar. I really appreciated it..." he let out while focusing on Nobu's wound, "I'm sorry about the wound Nobu. And Chef you have plenty of talent! You're a tricky one!" he let out, acknowledging the strategic thinking of Chef. As the healing finished, he released Nobu's arm and brought his arms down to his side. 

"Yeah Ichiro! You still owe us dinner! Let's go!" he said as he followed the other two out to get food. 

[Exit]

WC: 636; TWC: 4821

Not gonna calculate resulting AP because the topic is over haha

Claiming 48 Action Points

(All from 25% WC Reduction)
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283/2250 Words to Sucker Punch

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