Kyson Hozuki vs Kinkaku

As the clone was ready to end the fight, it seemed he was going to experience a rude awakening. As he was about half an inch away from putting Kinkaku unconscious. A dark intimidating cloak appeared suddenly, he never seen anything like it before. But just from the way it felt, it was indeed the 9 tails chakra. Same chakra he felt when he was around Maku. As the clone touched the cloak since he was too late and never saw it coming. It would feel a huge burn in his hands as it caused it to dispel immediately. But from the clone's experience, it gave Kyson information on how strong his cloak was. And it was not something to take lightly. His opponent was at full strength. He dropped the Kunai as he saw the Kumo shinobi transform into something he's never seen beast.

Kyson was still only about 20 or 19 meters away when the cloak was activated and he saw the dreadful sight for himself. And Kinkaku was eager to end the fight now with this next attack. But Kyson was not ready to die today, if he can't defeat this man now, then nobody could. The cloaked man continued to charge Kyson at full speed. But once Kinkaku reached about 11 meters away from Kyson. He would instantly activate his Surpass Limit technique, giving him a major speed and chakra boost. And he would activate shurikeji instantly after using his booster. The barrier would move outwards with Kyson being in the center. Doing no hand seals or showing any signs of performing the technique. It would move at a speed and power of 115. But, due to fully mastering this technique. The barrier was invisible unless kinkaku had some type of dojutsu. So he had no way to see it coming until he was already in it. But due to him being a bit faster than the barrier, he wouldn't be caught in the barrier until he was about 4 meters away from Kyson. 

And once the cloaked man reached 3 meters from him, and by then his body would have been caught within range of the barrier. The boy would activate his kibo hidora armor at a speed of 300. Covering his entire body from head-to-toe and simultaneously activating the 3rd ability which grants him +25 chakra and replaces his +25 health passive stat booster. But then at max speed, Kyson would put both his fist together but not extend his arms all the way out. Only extending his arms about forearm length as his fists were pointed towards kinkaku's lower tricep. The kunai that was in his hand would still be in his hand, but the knife part of the kunai would be sticking outwards so it wasn't stabbing himself. He would be about 1 meters away from Kyson at this point. The boy would shoot 50 high powered dense water pellets and they would becoming at kinkaku at a speed of 220 and a power of 205. Most of the bullets would impact and pierce through Kinkaku's entire upper half of his body, from the waist up. Since he was moving max speed and using his full momentum forward to drive his shoulder into Kyson. Moving at such high speed and momentum would make it difficult for him to just change directions in such a very short time frame. And with Kinkaku moving at a very fast speed and Kyson's shotgun technique closing the distance between the two at a even faster speed. It was very unlikely for him to dodge the technique. Especially since the boy attacked him at such a very short distance. So his only option would probably be to take the hit.

But with the effects of him running into Shirukeji without noticing it until it was too late, since all of this was happening in a second. With Kinkaku not being able to resist shirukeji, his chakra would be halved to 100. Which would debuff the power of his cloak to 100 power. And even if his cloak were to weaken Kyson's shotgun technique with his debuffed chakra. The remaining power should be enough to still pierce through his regular body. After shooting off the water pellets, he would move 2 meters to the right in a side step motion at max speed to make sure Kinkaku didn't fall forwards and ended up landing on Kyson. But he was confident that the impact from his shotgun technique would push him back due to the power and force. If this was successful, the fight should be over with the legendary shinobi dying right before his eyes.
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Kyson 840 ap (Since clone was destroyed)
Surpass Limit -50 ap
Shīrukēji (Mastered) 45/2 = 22.5 = 23
Shotgun (Spread Shot) - 100

667 ap remaining

New stats:
Health: 40
Chakra: 170 (+25)
Stamina: 50
Speed: 170
Strength: 35

Shotgun stats
speed: 195 + 25(Panda necklace) = 220
power: 195 + 10(Hydrification Mastery ) = 205

The protection of Kinkaku's cloak was absolute. Not a single chink existed in its blazing red surface and so when he passed through Kyson's invisible dome it failed to have any appreciable effect on the man (200 health vs 115 power).

The barrage of water bullets was, however, a different story altogether.

The hiss of steam and the dull thud of the impact filled the air in a rush. One moment Kinkaku was naught but a meter away from his target and the next he found himself skidding back to a point five meters from the same target with all his momentum sapped. The power and health of his cloak were enough to protect the man from harm and so he did not linger where he stood in the slightest. Instead, he dashed forward (170 speed) once more with the same intent: smashing through the boy with his right shoulder. If all went according to plan Kinkaku would hit Kyson just as the boy took his last step to the right.

This time, however, he had every intention of absolutely annihilating the empty-handed Kyson who had, for some reason, dropped his kunai to the ground before strafing to the right.

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AP: 700 - 50 Incomplete Kurama cloak upkeep = 650

Just as Kyson's head turned and Kinkaku dropped from his vision, the ancient warrior drew his hands together in a fluid motion, which condemned his fan to being trampled into the ground as it fell from his grip. Forming the familiar ram hand seal, Kinkaku aimed to close the four-meter gap as he rocketed forward (300 speed) towards the hopefully oblivious Kyson who, at the instant Kinkaku bolted forward, had his hands a meter an a half apart and his vision facing forward from the initial turn of his head. Dropping from the body flicker a mere half a meter away from Kyson, Kinkaku did not miss a beat as his legs still moved him forward at the same speed he had been moving at before flickering (170).

In fact, this was not all for the man's clasped hands lit up with lightning and the sound of chirping birds, Raikiri. Thrusting the electrified ram seal upwards (170 speed) the moment he dropped from his flicker, Kinkaku aimed to punch through Kyson's armor and deep into his still beating heart.

One way or another this was the end.

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AP: 650-10 Body Flicker-100 Raikiri-50 Incomplete Kurama Cloak = 490 AP

Raikiri Power, Speed, and Sharpness: 200

Speed w/ Body Flicker: 300

As he was trying to create some distance between the two. It seemed Kinkaku was not letting up. He was gaining on Kyson but neither getting further nor closer as their speeds were matched. But the boy had to think quick before it was too late. And just as he was about to come up with a decent plan, it seemed his enemy already had something in mind. In a mere instant, Kinkaku was right behind Kyson. But was able to sense the man quickly. Not only with just his large amount of chakra, but the heat coming from the man's cloak being 4 meters away versus right behind him was a huge difference. The only logical reason was body flicker, there was no other way he could have closed the distance from that quick. He thought to himself.

But he also heard a sound of many birds chirping. Which was a similar sound to Chidori, but he doesn't remember it being this strong. Something didn't sit with him well about this one. But he had no time to think, he had to get out of there. Kinkaku's ram hand seal was about a foot away from Kyson. But the boy wanted to add a little twist to his escape plan. Simultaneously, he would activate the hidden mist jutsu without any hand seals and it would spread at a 50 meter radius from Kyson at a speed of 300. Also at the same exact time, making the ram hand seal single handedly (170 speed) with his right hand and body flicking at a speed of 300 at a slanted angle from where he was facing (45 degrees to the right). He would body flick 21 meters away from Kinkaku while his chakra was fused in with the mist. Using body flicker with one hand saved his life by mere inches. Since its a lot quicker to move a couple fingers than it is to move two arms to form a hand seal.

But he didn't stop right there, as soon as he body flicked away. While being within the deep mist; Simultaneously turning around and performing 4 hand seals at max speed as 6 tornadoes formed 10 meters all around Kinkaku at a speed of 125 and a power of 100. Each one having a total width and height of 20 meters. The 6 tornadoes would be circled around Kinkaku and each at a equal distance from each other. Within a 20 meter radius from Kinkaku in each direction, 6 huge gusts of winds trapping the cloaked man. And with his strength, he may have the power to not be blown away. But he wouldn't have the strength to over power it neither, which would leave him stagnant. And even though he was a bit faster than the tornadoes, the amount of ground each of the tornadoes covered was a lot. So even though they couldn't beat him with speed, they could cover more ground with them being a good distance from each other; Being able to overlap a lot quicker. If this was to work, while being trapped within the tornado's gust. He would perform the boar and tiger hand seals. And unleash a swamp from other Kinkaku's feet at a speed of 145 and a power of 120. The swamp would form 20 meters in all directions under Kinkaku and would have a depth of 26 meters. Pulling him down immediately and suffocating him. Killing him in the matter of seconds.

But if Kinkaku were to try and move before Kyson even performed divine wind. Whether it be closer or away form him. Kyson would still maintain a 21 meter distance and make sure the jutsu would still perform the same exact way if he was standing still, only until the jutsu was beginning to form. And still perform swamp of the underworld if he was trapped by the gust of wind as well. But the boy wasn't careless, he was still ready to see how he was going to react to his movements. And if changes are needed to be made on the fly then he was ready. 
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737 ap left
Hidden Mist (Mastered) -4 ap
Body Flicker -10 ap
Divine Wind  -40 ap
Swamp of the Underworld -45 ap
638 ap left

Yes, it was the end, but not Kyson's end.

Kinkaku's raikiri bit through nothing but air and left him in a cloud of disorienting mist. Then, as he halted his advance forward, the howling of wind filled his ears and the ground beneath his very feet betrayed him. The mindless thrashing that followed only hastened the evitable as the large man sunk deeper and deeper into the earth that would soon become his grave.

At last, only his head remained above ground. Still cloaked by his blazing red armor the man grimaced one last grimace. He had failed, he had failed and would never see his brother again. How cruel the world truly was—he hoped Kyson would one day come to understand that in the most brutal way possible.

"Ginkaku..."

He gasped his brother's name one last time before his head finally slipped below the earth.

It was over.

When the mist cleared and the wind calmed the scourage of Kumogakure would be no more. Lying limply among the jasmine, Bashosen was all that remained of the once great Kinkaku. If Kyson attempted to recover the body he would find nothing save for ash colored dirt.

This was well and truly the end.

Today the Kumogakure shinobi could hold his head high for he had faced down a legend and lived to tell the tale.


---Fin---  

[TWC: 2046, claiming towards Asami Miyamoto. Specific claims will be done and approved on her stat page.]

After he performed a combination of jutsu to trap him. He watched as the so called Legendary Shinobi be pulled down from the ground beneath him. And right before his entire body was pulled completely underneath. He heard a faint sound coming from the man's mouth. Ginkaku. The one word hit Kyson hard. Still forming the tiger hand seal as about 30 seconds passed by. He still had a somewhat shocked look on his face. And the end of the day, he was only trying to find his brother. Unaware of what happened to his brother or even if he is still around. The boy looked down at the swamp as he felt kinkaku's presence completely disappear. Not a faint of chakra could been sensed. Deactivating both jutsus.


"You were a strong opponent Kinkaku. You put your family above everything.. and I respect that. But killing a shinobi of your own village is still unacceptable. Though, they were here under my orders and was told to take down the culprit by any means. So I guess I'm just as accountable for their deaths as well." He looked up in the bright blue sky and looked around the beautiful jasmine field. But he noticed the fan Kinkaku was holding. He had dropped it after body flicking and the high winds must have blown it away from the swamp. Kyson walked over towards it, picking it up as he observed it. The man never used it in the battle with him. Assuming its for wind type jutsu since you know.. it is a fan. 

But now was the harder part, the boy walked over towards the shinobi Kinkaku had slaughtered. Their bodies being drowned in blood as their skin was burned and bruised up from the cloak. Taking their headbands since it was too gruesome to have their bodies be brought back to the village. He would meet with each of their families to tell them the sad news. This world was an unforgivable one indeed. But it will either make you or break you. The young Hozuki would deactivate his armor and all jutsu. Making his way back towards the village with the fan in his right hand. And the headbands of the fallen shinobi in his left.

As he made it to the village gates. Taking his time walking back towards the gates. He was approached by the gatekeeper as he saw Kyson's arrival. He would bow to the young shinobi. "Sir, glad to see you back. Did you find the culprit behind the disappearing of our shinobi?" He said with curiosity. Kyson would continue to walk as passed the gatekeeper. "Yes, the mission was a success. The man behind the killings has been dealt with.." He would say with no emotion in his tone. Such a monotone sound coming from his voice. The gatekeeper looked up as he was a bit confused. 


"You don't seem happy about it." The man said. Hearing those words made Kyson stop and pause for a couple of seconds. There was a lot on his mind at the moment but letting them out here wasn't the best place. So he simply stated: "Since when was this job something to be happy about?" He would continue walking as he entered the village and did what he needed to do. 

TWC: 3810

(EXIT)

Claims:
- 1500 words towards claiming Sticky Water (-25%) 
- 750 words towards claiming Syrup Release (-25%)
- 1560 words towards Suiton Mastery 
- Bashosen

Approved