Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
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- Yoi YukiCitizen
- Stat Page : Stats
Clan Focus : Ninjutsu
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 0
Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Wed Oct 16, 2019 4:25 pm
- Stats:
- Removing anything irrelevant (such as chakra signatures that will not be needed during the fight)
Name: Yoi Yuki
Rank: D-rank Genin
Clan: Yuki
KKG: Ice Release, Yuki Physiology
Current Stat Points: 144
Health: 10
Chakra: 34 (+25 from bloodline) (total 59)
Stamina: 40
Speed: 50 (50)
Strength: 10
AP: 439 (400 from Stamina stat) (5 from 5 E-rank missions) (9 from 3 D-rank missions) (5 from 1 C-rank mission) (20 from 2 A-rank missions)
RT: 110
Specialties: Ninjutsu
Element(s): Wind (affinity), Water, IceJutsu UnlockedS-Rank:
A-Rank:
Freezing Aura mastered no handseals/less AP
Icing Over mastered no handseals/less AP
B-Rank:
Weapons of Ice
Wild Shuriken Dance (414/1850)
Vacuum Sphere (822/1500)
Shadow Clone
C-Rank:
D-Rank:
Hidden Mist mastered for no handseals/less AP
Body Flicker
Storage Displacment
E-Rank:
Clone Jutsu
Substitution Jutsu
Transformation Jutsu
Surface Walking
Quiet Footseps mastered for no handseals/less AP
Genjutsu Release mastered for no handseals/less AP
Skills Unlocked:
Chakra Sensory- Signautres Memorized:
- Chuta, Kizaru, Tadashi (1154/2000), Yensung (721/2000), Calin (787/2000)
Items on your person:
Right Ring Finger: Summoning Ring
Right Hip:- Weapon Pouch 1:
- 4 Meters of Wire, 1 Military Rations Pill
- Storage Displacement(4/15):
- All ryo, 1 Weapon Pouch, 1 Corpse Storage Scroll, 1 Basic Scroll
The arena is 40 meters in radius. The inner 30 meters of the radius is a flat sandy surface. The outer 10 meters of the radius is a moat 10 meters deep. Each person has an entrance every 120 degrees. The door closes behind them as they enter. The walls surrounding the arena go up 25 meters before it encounters an open sky above. There are stands where people can watch on top of the wall.
Yoi walked into the arena. He was wearing a light blue t-shirt, dark blue pants, and dark blue sandals. The boy was wearing bandages that covered his arms and legs as well. He calmly walked into the arena. His hands were by his side. He jumped across the moat, landing 5 meters past the moat. Looking to his left and right, he saw two other entrances. Yoi looks relaxed, however, he is ready to react in case something happens.
WC: 78
- Fuyo UchihaCitizen
- Stat Page : https://www.narutoroleplaygame.com/t39038-fuyo-uchiha-statistics?highlight=fuyo
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 5250
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:37 pm
Fuyo wavering his dark blue cloak with the slightly brighter lighting blot striking through the uchiha symbol. His dark pants we’re not loose fitted but almost skin tight. she kept a tool pouch holding all of his materials in a close proximity of his reach to access easily. His sandals strapped to his feet so almost cut off blood circulation keeping them tight so they don’t slip or fall off. he walked through a dark tunnel entering a large arena with a moat surrounding a patch of land. Seeing another standing around in the center area for years I became bloodthirsty for battle. He was the only one to make it to the second round of last year. He walked to the middle and stood at the edge of his area keeping his eye on the man already there in the last tunnel for someone to appear. Fuyo looked at The other one to size him up. He was calm almost to calm, he looked like he knew he was going to win. Fuyo thought that he would lose this year but that was OK with him as long as he was able part to participate he was fine with it. Fuyo knew that nek and tad had become a lot Stronger than he has when he was in active. So he wanted to prove to them that he can make it to at least the second round. But fuyo slightly knew that he probably would never make it. Plus his mind was stuck on the missions that he was planning on doing later in the next week. In training hopefully with his group of friends. And try to become as strong as them. Fuyo kept his watch on the man already there in the dark tunnel there was no activity in the tunnel nor the boys standing next to him. He thought why not and started a conversation with the boy.
“ So, haven’t seen you around what’s your name.”
Fuyo was distracting himself from the tension of the battle. Fuyo Head still a almost bloodthirsty glimpse in his eyes as he looked around the area. But when he looked at the boy his eyes were faded not to show any emotion.
Wc:375
“ So, haven’t seen you around what’s your name.”
Fuyo was distracting himself from the tension of the battle. Fuyo Head still a almost bloodthirsty glimpse in his eyes as he looked around the area. But when he looked at the boy his eyes were faded not to show any emotion.
Wc:375
- Chuta PendragonCitizen
- Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:59 pm
- Stats:
Name: Chuta Pendragon
Rank: Genin
Power Rank: D
Bijuu: N/A
V1 -
V2 -
Full Beast -
Clan: Pendragon (Yellow Dragon)
KKG: Draconic Lineage / Dracosight (Stage 1)
Current Stat Points: 104
Health: 15
Chakra: 26 (+25 Ninjutsu)
Stamina: 13
Speed: 27 (+25)
Strength: 23
Bonus AP: 7 (Mission)
Throwing:
SPD+STR/2 + 40 = (38 + 14 / 2 + 40) = 66
Travel Distance:
THROW/2= (66 / 2) = 33
Blunt Weapons:
SPD+STR/2 = 26- Spoiler:
- Throwing speed is the average of ones speed and strength and increased by 40, travel distance being half the throw speed
Specialties: Ninjutsu
Element(s): WaterJutsu Unlocked
S-Rank:
A-Rank:
Projection (A) 1985/2000
Rain Tiger at Will Technique
B-Rank:
Projection (B)
Hiding in the Rain 0/1500
C-Rank:
Projection (C)
Water Shuriken
Dragon Style: Water Release: Sword Storm
Mark Tracking
Battojutsu: Quickdraw
Hiding in Water 0/1000
D-Rank:
Hidden Mist
Haze Clone
Bull Rush
Flicker Movement
Storage Displacement
E-Rank:
Fish Spit
Fuinjutsu Breaking
Substitution Technique
Genjutsu Release (Mastery)
Shock Paddles
Fuinjutsu Lock
Clone Technique
Transformation Technique
Basic Medical Ninjutsu
Generic Sealing Technique
Discipline
Skills Unlocked:
Chakra Infusion
Nature Chakra Proficiency 0/2000
Walking through the doorway and onto the battlefield felt great, thought Chuta's mind was elsewhere. The pain in his foot, face, and arm were still there from his mission earlier, though the wounds have healed, he still had slight discomfort with the oddity of them. They just didn't feel like they were his. He knew they weren't.
Standing there at the entrance he could see a large mote in front of him. To his right stood Yoi, and across from him stood another gentleman that he couldn't recall. He flicked a small wave Yoi's way and jumped the water. He landed right on the edge, kneeling. His eyes were open and he was trying to pay as close attention as he could to the situation at hand, pushing the discomfort of his limbs away.
He was wearing a black coat that went to his hips. His pants were baggy at the top and got tighter as they traveled down his legs. Sandals were on his feet but they hugged the ground in a low manner. His undershirt was a white, tightly sown mesh fabric.
He would stay there kneeling till someone moved.
WC: 192
- Yoi YukiCitizen
- Stat Page : Stats
Clan Focus : Ninjutsu
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:06 pm
A boy Yoi didn’t know arrived at his left. Chuta soon entered on his right. The unknown boy, who, according to the fight information that Yoi read beforehand, was Fuyo, asked, “So, haven’t seen you around what’s your name?” The white-haired Yuki simply said, “The name’s Yoi. How ‘bout you?” Even though Yoi knew the other boy’s name already, it was good to make them think that he knew less than he really did.
The Yuki clan head felt out for other chakra signatures near him. At the moment, he couldn’t sense any, but he assumed that was to change as combat began. The Yuki had memorized Chuta’s chakra signature, however, as he had not met Fuyo yet, he had not had the chance to memorize his chakra signature. Yoi saw Chuta give a small wave. The white-haired Yuki waved back in response to the Pendragon’s actions.
No matter how casual the Yuki was acting, he was ready to respond to anything the other two boys did. He did not know anything about either of their abilities. Except for the fact that Yoi assumed Chuta was learning or had learned Wind Release.
Well, time for action. Yoi would activate Icing Over and Quiet Footsteps, both with no handseals. He formed the handseal for Body Flicker. Yoi would Body Flicker to the center of the arena, 25 meters in front of where he started his Body Flicker. Yoi then activates Hidden Mist and Freezing Aura, both without handseals due to his training and hard work with them. Once he gets there, he stands at the ready, able to react to things. He had his back to the entrance he came from, with both Fuyo and Chuta in his peripheral vision. Both boys were 30 meters (according to my calculations, accurate number is 29.9992632576 meters) away.
As this all happened, Yoi knew one thing. No matter how much pain this put him through, it would be nothing compared to the day Calin forced him into his crucible.
WC: 336
TWC: 414
All actions performed at their maximum, all links can be found at stat page at the start of thread
The Yuki clan head felt out for other chakra signatures near him. At the moment, he couldn’t sense any, but he assumed that was to change as combat began. The Yuki had memorized Chuta’s chakra signature, however, as he had not met Fuyo yet, he had not had the chance to memorize his chakra signature. Yoi saw Chuta give a small wave. The white-haired Yuki waved back in response to the Pendragon’s actions.
No matter how casual the Yuki was acting, he was ready to respond to anything the other two boys did. He did not know anything about either of their abilities. Except for the fact that Yoi assumed Chuta was learning or had learned Wind Release.
Well, time for action. Yoi would activate Icing Over and Quiet Footsteps, both with no handseals. He formed the handseal for Body Flicker. Yoi would Body Flicker to the center of the arena, 25 meters in front of where he started his Body Flicker. Yoi then activates Hidden Mist and Freezing Aura, both without handseals due to his training and hard work with them. Once he gets there, he stands at the ready, able to react to things. He had his back to the entrance he came from, with both Fuyo and Chuta in his peripheral vision. Both boys were 30 meters (according to my calculations, accurate number is 29.9992632576 meters) away.
As this all happened, Yoi knew one thing. No matter how much pain this put him through, it would be nothing compared to the day Calin forced him into his crucible.
WC: 336
TWC: 414
All actions performed at their maximum, all links can be found at stat page at the start of thread
- AP:
- If nothing is timelined out:
439 at start
-28 AP from Icing Over
-2 from Quiet Footsteps
-10 from Body Flicker
-4 from Hidden Mist
-35 AP from Freezing Aura
-79 AP total
360 AP remaining
- Stats:
- Stats:
Chakra: 59 (109 after Icing Over)
Speed: 50 (100 after Icing Over)
RT: 110 (160 after Icing Over)
Strength: 10
Health: 10
Stamina: 40
Icing Over:
125 power
75 health
Stat boosts: +50 Chakra, +50 Speed, +25 Ice Release Power
Duration (1/5)
Quiet Footsteps:
Speed: 5
Duration (1/Infinity)
Body Flicker:
New speed while Body Flickering: 160
Duration (1/1)
Cooldown (0/1)
Hidden Mist:
Speed: 20
50-meter radius
Duration (1/4)
Freezing Aura:
Power: 135 (115 health not to freeze)
Speed: 85
25-meter radius
Duration (1/6)
- Fuyo UchihaCitizen
- Stat Page : https://www.narutoroleplaygame.com/t39038-fuyo-uchiha-statistics?highlight=fuyo
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 5250
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:58 pm
Yoi answered his question telling him his name and then closing his eyes to feel for chakra signatures. So fuyo saw his chance and pulled out his Sebon laced with Nekruns paralyzing poison.Fuyo did this so Yoi could not see his attack while his eyes were closed, and using Fuyos Sharingan he threw with pin point accuracy straight into Yois neck, so the poison activated immediately. But Fuyo never forgot about his other opponent. He threw with pinpoint accuracy while keeping a very very close eye on the other one. The sharp needle pierced his friendly opponents neck and the poison to affect as planned. Yois body dropped and was unable to move,And while his body fell fuyo looked at the other one with his Crimson eyes but never really taking off his attention from the Boy’s body that had fell to the floor. Little did anyone know fuyo did his research on his opponents. Yoi and Chuta knew each other and were acquaintances. Fuyo has been watching there missions and there training for awhile.Fuyo knew what happens when they get cocky or defensive. Fuyo just needed a opportunity to drop one of them. Last year he was the one dropped and the others moved on. He was hoping the same thing happens this year. Fuyo kept his Guard up just in case something went on.
Wc:227
-5 ap sharingan
195 left
Wc:227
-5 ap sharingan
195 left
- Chuta PendragonCitizen
- Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:29 pm
Chuta activated his Dracosight as he stood. There was a bunch of commotion in the distance and Yoi was now in front of him. Jumping back Chuta cleared the mote and climbed the wall. He could feel the blood in his body equalize as he kept his attention on the people in the ring. For now his plan was to sit back and watch. There wasn't much that he felt like he could do. Robbed only a few weeks earlier and having to recover he had no weapons on him other than the ones he could create. He would have to hope that these two would want to duke it out first.
A bit of semi thick cloud covering entered the area. It wasn't too think to see through, but Chuta recognized the jutsu. Hidden mist, he had learned it before as well. Yoi must have mastered it, not seeing him preform handseals.
Chuta was now just a little further away than he was. He was standing on the wall about twenty feet from the bottom watching toward the mist and keeping an eye on his other opponent.
WC: 188
A bit of semi thick cloud covering entered the area. It wasn't too think to see through, but Chuta recognized the jutsu. Hidden mist, he had learned it before as well. Yoi must have mastered it, not seeing him preform handseals.
Chuta was now just a little further away than he was. He was standing on the wall about twenty feet from the bottom watching toward the mist and keeping an eye on his other opponent.
WC: 188
- AP Cost Tracking::
- Activating Dracosight -10 AP
Climbing the wall -1 Ap
(119 AP remaining)
- Yoi YukiCitizen
- Stat Page : Stats
Clan Focus : Ninjutsu
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:08 pm
The Yuki now stood in the center of the arena, his multitude of jutsu working their magic. In almost an instant he thought the following things:
1. Chuta wanted to stay out of this.
2. His mist had covered the entire arena by now.
3. There was a senbon near where Yoi had been.
4. Fuyo was on the offensive.
5. Any chakra vision, besides the Byakugan, would not be able to see through his Hidden Mist.
6. There were 15 meters of safety on the edges of the arena.
The Yuki quickly decided on his course of action. Turning to face Fuyo, which would mean having his back turned to Chuta, Yoi made sure to avoid eye contact with Fuyo. He then made chase to Fuyo, only stopping once he was within 10 meters of Fuyo or a threat that Yoi needed to stop for occurs. The Yuki’s feet moved silently across the sandy surface as he neared the boy in front of him. The whole time the Yuki was ready for Fuyo to attack. Yoi still avoided eye contact, as some techniques relied upon that for activation. If Fuyo does not move away, he will be caught in Freezing Aura and must make the health check not to freeze. Currently, Fuyo and Chuta cannot see, hear, smell, touch or taste the Yuki. If Fuyo or Chuta do anything to attack, Yoi is prepared to dodge.
WC: 237
TWC: 651
All actions performed at their maximum, all links can be found at stat page at the start of thread
[spoiler="AP"]360 at start
-0 from Hidden Mist
-11 from Freezing Aura
-8 from Icing Over
-2 from Quiet Footsteps
-21 AP total
339 AP remaining[spoiler/][spoiler="Stats"]
Chakra: 59 (109 after Icing Over)
Speed: 50 (100 after Icing Over)
RT: 110 (160 after Icing Over)
Strength: 10
Health: 10
Stamina: 40
Icing Over:
125 power
75 health
Stat boosts: +50 Chakra, +50 Speed, +25 Ice Release Power
Duration (2/5)
Quiet Footsteps:
Speed: 5
Duration (2/Infinity)
Hidden Mist:
Speed: 20
50-meter radius
Duration (2/4)
Freezing Aura:
Power: 135 (115 health not to freeze)
Speed: 85
25-meter radius
Duration (2/6)[spoiler/]
1. Chuta wanted to stay out of this.
2. His mist had covered the entire arena by now.
3. There was a senbon near where Yoi had been.
4. Fuyo was on the offensive.
5. Any chakra vision, besides the Byakugan, would not be able to see through his Hidden Mist.
6. There were 15 meters of safety on the edges of the arena.
The Yuki quickly decided on his course of action. Turning to face Fuyo, which would mean having his back turned to Chuta, Yoi made sure to avoid eye contact with Fuyo. He then made chase to Fuyo, only stopping once he was within 10 meters of Fuyo or a threat that Yoi needed to stop for occurs. The Yuki’s feet moved silently across the sandy surface as he neared the boy in front of him. The whole time the Yuki was ready for Fuyo to attack. Yoi still avoided eye contact, as some techniques relied upon that for activation. If Fuyo does not move away, he will be caught in Freezing Aura and must make the health check not to freeze. Currently, Fuyo and Chuta cannot see, hear, smell, touch or taste the Yuki. If Fuyo or Chuta do anything to attack, Yoi is prepared to dodge.
WC: 237
TWC: 651
All actions performed at their maximum, all links can be found at stat page at the start of thread
[spoiler="AP"]360 at start
-0 from Hidden Mist
-11 from Freezing Aura
-8 from Icing Over
-2 from Quiet Footsteps
-21 AP total
339 AP remaining[spoiler/][spoiler="Stats"]
Chakra: 59 (109 after Icing Over)
Speed: 50 (100 after Icing Over)
RT: 110 (160 after Icing Over)
Strength: 10
Health: 10
Stamina: 40
Icing Over:
125 power
75 health
Stat boosts: +50 Chakra, +50 Speed, +25 Ice Release Power
Duration (2/5)
Quiet Footsteps:
Speed: 5
Duration (2/Infinity)
Hidden Mist:
Speed: 20
50-meter radius
Duration (2/4)
Freezing Aura:
Power: 135 (115 health not to freeze)
Speed: 85
25-meter radius
Duration (2/6)[spoiler/]
- Cooldowns:
Body Flicker (1/1)
- Fuyo UchihaCitizen
- Stat Page : https://www.narutoroleplaygame.com/t39038-fuyo-uchiha-statistics?highlight=fuyo
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 5250
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:04 pm
Fuyo saw his sebon drop 10 meters from Yoi. So he jumped back to the wall sticking to it and he saw yoi dash to the middle Activating a sort of mist. Fuyo could still see his chakra because of his dojutsu. Fuyo dicided to stay on the defensive and he started to run towards Chuta hopefully he ran away from Fuyo but he didn’t wanna take any chances from the cold mist that surrounded Yoi. While running around the stone slab wall he kept a close eye on yoi and then when he started nearing Chuta split his attention. Knowing that he was probably going to go out first, he wasn’t going to go out without a fight. Fuyo had a kuni in hand. Ready for anything the two had for him. Since he knew that the two were friends, he knew that he was going to be targeted from the beginning. His miscalculation with his sebon ruined his plan. But he was going to think of a new one well running. He activated soul expulsion, Indra no chi and was gunning it toward Chuta hopefully it was only if I knock one down two of us could move forward. When he caught up to Chuta he cut his acchells tendon and crushed his wind pipe the lack of oxygen made him pass out and fall from the wall fuyo looked at the chakra of yoi and was waiting for what he would do.
Wc:250
Ap-5 sharingan
-20 soul thing
160 ap left
Wc:250
Ap-5 sharingan
-20 soul thing
160 ap left
- Chuta PendragonCitizen
- Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:13 pm
Watching as the other ninja ran across the wall. He was closing fast. Chuta was able to lift his leg letting the kunai glide under him. But his speed was greater than he had anticipated. A blow landed on his thoat, but not after Chuta flinched for the attack, taking the hit in the neck. His body fell several feet before landing on a small lip of ground before he fell into the water.
Pain seared through him his neck was badly hurt and he couldn't force his body to stand on the water. He was only able to muster enough strength to crawl onto the main sandy clearing and lay his torso there.
The lights of the stadium faded as his mind wandered into a dreaming state. Time would soon go by when he would find himself in a comfortable bed. He would take this time not only to heal from his new wounds, but also from his old ones. He would seek the help of a therapist soon, maybe someone from the intelligence corps..
WC: 176
[Claiming Loss]
Pain seared through him his neck was badly hurt and he couldn't force his body to stand on the water. He was only able to muster enough strength to crawl onto the main sandy clearing and lay his torso there.
The lights of the stadium faded as his mind wandered into a dreaming state. Time would soon go by when he would find himself in a comfortable bed. He would take this time not only to heal from his new wounds, but also from his old ones. He would seek the help of a therapist soon, maybe someone from the intelligence corps..
WC: 176
[Claiming Loss]
- Yoi YukiCitizen
- Stat Page : Stats
Clan Focus : Ninjutsu
Village : Konohagakure
Ryo : 0
Re: Chunnin Exams: Yoi vs Fuyo vs Chuta
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:56 pm
- OOC:
- Claiming hit on Fuyo. Reasoning: As stated by me “He then made chase to Fuyo,
only stopping once he was within 10 meters of Fuyo” My Freezing Aura has a radius of 12.5
meters meaning Yoi must travel ~15.8 meters to get Fuyo within Freezing Aura’s area. In Fuyo’s post, he does nothing to stop Yoi, meaning Yoi will continue to make chase. As stated earlier, Yoi only has to travel ~15.8 meters to affect his target. Fuyo, on the other hand, is trying to get to
Chuta, who is ~93.7 meters away from Fuyo, if he goes along the wall. With Yoi’s speed of 100
and Fuyo’s speed of 80, Fuyo manages to travel ~16.5 meters of his 93.7 meters before he is caught in Freezing Aura.
Also, because both of these actions have been performed in the previous posting round, and
Fuyo has already responded, which means Fuyo can not timeline the events, meaning he cannot escape Freezing Aura. With Fuyo being in Freezing Aura’s area, he needs 115 health not to freeze, which he doesn’t have. Therefore, Fuyo is frozen and out of the match.
Also, if Fuyo can’t get to Chuta because he is frozen, that means Chuta is not attacked by Fuyo, meaning Chuta is not out of the match.
As Fuyo fell to the ground, frozen, Yoi made a quick decision. He released the Hidden Mist jutsu as he didn’t need to stay hidden anymore. The young Yuki saw the water below him was frozen. Well, that was most certainly one of the powers of Freezing Aura. He quickly found where Chuta was, and ran straight towards him. (50-55 meter distance) Yoi, who ran silently, would make chase to Chuta, only stopping once he was within 10 meters of him. Yoi would also stop if an attack or something else forced him to stop. This does not include the moat, due to him having the surface walking jutsu active and it would also freeze due to Freezing Aura.
WC: 341
TWC: 992
All actions are performed at their maximum.
- AP:
- 339 AP at start
-11 from Freezing Aura
-8 from Icing Over
-2 from Quiet Footsteps
-1 from Surface Walking
-22 AP total
317 AP remaining
- Stats:
- Chakra: 59 (109 with Icing Over)
Speed: 50 (100 with Icing Over)
RT: 110 (160 with Icing Over)
Strength: 10
Health: 10
Stamina: 40
Icing Over:
125 power
75 health
Stat boosts: +50 Chakra, +50 Speed, +25 Ice Release Power
Duration (3/5)
Quiet Footsteps:
Speed: 5
Duration (3/Infinite)
Freezing Aura:
Power: 135 (115 health not to freeze)
Speed: 85
12.5-meter radius
Duration (3/5)
- Cooldowns:
Hidden Mist (0/2)
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