Re: Chuunin Semi-finals: Sanae vs Yurei

Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:28 pm

((I agree. I like you too, lol. Go ahead and ask a mod, if you like, because my opinion differs. I'm of the mindset that, given the distance the jutsu can travel, and it's connection to the mouth of the user for that duration, that it should continue to burn through as more and more fire is pumped out, especially given that the armor is cloth, which isn't particularly fire retardant.))

Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:34 pm

A post's duration isn't an actual unit of time IC. The stream of fire could burn you as you've done nothing to stop it. Based on what I've read, Yurei's post is valid, since the fabric isn't strong enough to stop the fire. I'll go into more detail if necessary, but I don't really see much of an opposing argument to this.

Just wanna add something btw, thank you guys so much for being civil with each other, you're both wonderful.

Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:36 pm

(okay I just did not think it would vapourize just right away because it is not like usual cloth, but okay given the time I would not have gotten out of the way fast enough anyway.)

As it seemed the fabric was not as durable as she had thought. Maybe she could have withstood the fire else way but she had not been cautious enough so now she felt the dire burn. Fire was crushing down on her. The only part of her that was not that burned, although still. It was almost too funny to watch as she stood there in the fire and felt it rupture at her body. When it was gone and the pain kicked in she just fell over. Like a tree cut at the root she fell down on her back making a dust cloud in the ground. Moving was not an option, burns were covering her body and pain striking her nerves. Only her eyes would move and they would move to look at Yurei, she could not tell him anything, but maybe they would meet again for her to do so. Good just that it was fire and fire did not leave bleeding wounds, fire just made skin crispy and flesh well done. Her eyes would again try to find Yurei and her lips opened. Somewhere from inside she managed to bring out silent words: "I am sorry", almost no movement came from that severely burned face when she tried to smile. But strength was fading whatever she had left. Slowly she would close her eyes. Maybe she could even just die now, but what would that be for an unspectacular end to a life. Also pain to her fellow Shinobi since he was not really asked to kill right now, still she could feel life force dripping out of her body and into the emptiness and maybe it was too later after all.

WC: 286
TWC: 1234

Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:55 pm

(Appreciate it Haru, and you too, Sanae.)

Yurei stopped dead in his tracks, 4 meters from the young woman. His fire quelled, fading over Sanae’s body. With a thud, the Kaguya collapsed onto her back, her skin badly burned. For a moment, Yurei forgot to breath. His nose did not call air fourth and into it, and the pale Uchiha briefly felt the tightness of suffocation. When air did arrive, his breath would rattle, but the shinobi quickly calmed it, composing himself at least on the outside.

Sanae reminded him of Roshi Uchiha, his father. Roshi had struck out against Yurei as well, but he, too, collapsed afterward. There was no sympathy for his father. Not anymore. That time had passed, and Yurei found new purpose - a new mission, one not ruled by the guilt of harming his father.

This Kaguya was different. This brave kunoichi stood against the alabaster-skinned Uchiha, and, marred by her burns, her visage reflected onto Yurei’s quiet and pale eyes. He found empathy in this, her smoldering body, faint smile, and silent words. But was there regret?

No. He told himself that this was necessary - she was an obstacle that he had to overcome in order to advance, in order to establish the peace he wanted.

It was strange, really. The desire of peace despite this violence. The world rewarded such acts, until they met up with the perpetrators. But Yurei wanted to break off from this world and change it and the people that influenced it. The irony nearly brought a smile to Yurei’s white face, but the circumstances did not allow it.

Regret. Guilt. Yurei could not afford to linger on such things - not now. But sorrow? He felt that. With Sanae, with everything, and with that sorrow came anger. He didn’t want this to happen, but this was the way it had to be. For now.

“I’m sorry,” the Uchiha said, backing away from Sanae. His words dripped with empathy. Medical Shinobi were no doubt on their way to kindle her fire. Her chakra signature was fading, but Yurei could see its will burning within her still. Or perhaps he merely told himself such things. Time would tell. But he hoped they would meet again on different terms. In a different world.

The alabaster Uchiha’s eyes now drifted, falling to the ground. Another one, Akio. This is for you. He would look up at Kyousuke, his expression blank, and then back at the commendable kunoichi that lay before him.

WC: 994

AP Costs:

Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:20 pm

The giant would stand the battle was over. "Congratulations, Yurei you will be moving onto the finals to face your opponent. As for Sanae." Making a shadow clone the clone would jump down with minimal effort taking no damage from the fall due to its durability, landing on its feet. It would walk over to the injured girl and wave its hands over the girl that were covered in a blue aura.

"You did well, there is no shame in loss. Heal and get stronger." He would say picking the girl up and taking her to the medical portion of the arena for further treatment.

The real Kyousuke still standing would then speak to Yurei. "Rest for tomorrow will be the final round of the tournament. I wish you luck. I bid you farewell." The man would say turning gray and growing a set of wings while flying off.

(Exit)

Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:10 am

Sanae was mercifully carried out to face other odds in the next try. There was still so much to do, so much to learn and so much to read on. She knew Genjutsu would never be a spec she chooses but she needed to know those Jutsu, she needed to know how to detect them and to clarify them so she could react faster. Thanks to a book she knew pretty much any lower power ones but in fights like this they usually did not get used very often so it was wasted time that she remembered all those small ones. But right now her mind was blank and dark as it had kind of taken a break from all this being her.

Exit - Claim

WC: 123
TWC: 1357

1.300/5.000 WC Manipulated Fabric

[OOC: GO Yurei! Kick Damons bu... ahhh I mean claim your victory.]

Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:14 am

Approved on the condition you root for Damon

Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:22 pm

Yurei watched as Kyousuke picked up Sanae, his expressionless face shimmering in the sunlight. His pale eyes drifted from the girl and away from Kyousuke. They stared into nothingness, his consciousness extending only to the fluttering flashes of activity in his mind. Victory once more. It was a satisfying taste, but Yurei received little from it.

The future was all that mattered. Winning was all that mattered. There was no petty need to prove himself as the best chuunin in Hoshigakure, such titles were fruitless. What he wanted - what he desperately needed - was clarity.

Inner peace would not come from winning, no, but from what it entailed. The ability to walk further - to manipulate - to change. Yurei gave a slight, sorrowful chuckle. Years ago he had become a genin, a real shinobi, a ninja to be looked up to as he did others. He was a keeper of peace and a defender for the people. Only now, that seemed a naive interpretation of what a shinobi was. It showed little of the life that position entailed - the struggles it perpetuated. Walking the path of a shinobi was full of trials. It was suffering. This kunoichi suffered as he had, only her scars were physical. It was a brutal thing, but it was unfortunately necessary.

The alabaster Uchiha nodded to Kyou, sighing slightly. His fist tightened, and he gave a thin, bittersweet smile. It was time to return to a place called home.

WC: 1236

(Thanks, Sanae! I'll try.)

1236 words to Great Fire Annihilation and 12 AP

[EXIT]

Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:56 pm

Approved on the condition that you lose the finals