*High-stakes B-Rank* Trial by The Last Dragon

Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:17 pm

Mission Summary:

Tsunayoshi’s Stats:

Today was like any other day, or so it would seem by the Hoshimura, Tsunayoshi. The village was rather quiet, compared to most days, and so he decided to spend his day at the Atarashi Sakura garden. It was peaceful, charming and rooting. The Garden of Atarashi, is the name it went by. Vast yards of greenery and water, stone walking paths and benches purposely placed under cherry blossom trees. One hundred meters in all directions, one couldn’t really classify this as a “Garden”, yet that’s exactly what it was. Wildlife, unfettered to roam the garden as they pleased without fear.

The pond consolidates the land. It’s foundation made of one-third of the garden. A single, massive Torii Gate decor its center. A wooden path bridge over the water towards it.

Tsuna could be found standing, gazing out with his hands at his sides. Per usual, he donned his armor, Bittersteel and his weapons. Places where they should. This wasn’t bizarre for someone like him within the comforts of his village. Tsuna was always on duty, even on his days off. It was his way. For that the people of the village called him their champion.

Unbeknownst to him, his story made him a target. Born of a Hoshimura and a Hatake, he was a bastard to both clans. Yet, despite such, he proved his grit and place to those of the village and perhaps even few of the Hoshimura. Hence Vaenar converted him into a full fledge Hoshimura upon his Chuunin promotion. But such acts are frowned upon by heirs of the clan, and it was because of this…one of them would seek to have him assassinated.

AP: 993/993
NE Stacks: 1/6
Amatsu Orbs: 15/15

Wed May 25, 2022 6:33 am

The warm summer breeze blew through the garden of Atarashi, it was a great day to be alive. The country of Haven often held splendid views and even more awe inspiring areas of rest. Tsunayoshi Hoshimura, the bastard child of a Hatake…a stain on the illustrious linen of the Hoshimura clan…pure blooded individuals with strength unmatched and determination unrivaled. The sun bathed the area in a rich glow, it breathed life into the veins of our protagonist, yet a shadow loomed over this beautiful scene as it was set to be the stage of an internal familial matter, as well as a clash of blades brought upon Tsunayoshi by way of his own strength…for the deep webs of the underworld surely weave under us all.

Tsunayoshi had received notice that an black market informant and known master of missing nin under the alias of Barracuda frequented the area. He would enjoy the scene as one normally would as a gentleman was meditating inside of the small island just at the end of the bridge, across the still water that reflected the high reaching Torii gate. Alerted to Tsunayoshi’s presence through chakra sensing, the gentleman stood up, taking his blades and putting them in his Uwa-obi at his desired spots before walking to the edge of the bridge.

”Tsunayoshi Hatake, show yourself at once, your elder demands it.” he spoke in a demanding, yet elegant tone, certainly not one that would come to mind for an assassin, but would make sense for an informant. He spoke using Tsunayoshi’s father’s last name rather than his own and it was blatantly an act of aggression and disrespect as he waited for his junior to follow orders. He readied himself as he knew the attitude of the bastard child and he was expecting fierce resistance.

WC:304

Wed May 25, 2022 7:52 pm

It was true, Tsunayoshi did in fact receive notice of a black market informant, master of Missing-Ninja who went by Barracuda was within the area quite frequently. This was credit to Hoshigakure’s well rounded connections and ability to keep one step ahead of unwanted complications. As one would suspect, Tsunayoshi being a C-Rank shinobi was cognizant of all things that were not too secret, from the comings and goings of Hoshigakure. He was nonetheless assiduous.

Cerulean eyes would take note of someone, just beyond the stilled lagoon, positioned at the Torii gate. The Hoshimura would find himself a bit stunned at not noticing the individual sooner. But he would digress that emotion as he observed the man take to his feet, placing his blades. Which would momentarily capture the eyes of the Chunin.

The man took some steps before calling out to the Hoshimura, demanding for him to reveal himself. Tsuna’s brows furrowed as he was called by his late surname. A clear disrespect and attempt to rattle him with rage. Yet, Tsunayoshi was not one to be quick to anger, possessing an IQ of 230 he would recognize this ploy. However…”Hatake? I haven’t been associated with that name for some time. How did you come to learn of it?” He would ask, moving to the bridge that started the path to the Torii gate on his side, standing at the thresh of the path. Eyes fixed on the stranger.

His question was pretty clear, cut and dry. There were only a few that knew of that surname, and even fewer that would dare to insult him and all that he’s done by using it. His mind produced many theories and scenarios within this moment. He finally settled on one concreted conclusion. Someone within the Hoshimura held a grudge.

Thu May 26, 2022 10:29 pm

When Tsunayoshi did not do as demanded and instead fired back at him with a question of his own which the gentleman was infuriated, but he did not yet draw his blade, but he would instead give Tsunayoshi something more to digest. “I know of that name because I am not without my own web of contacts and well…your family lost a lot…not the clan itself but you specifically…you see…your father and mother died on that mission tragically, but for me…it was just deserts. Your bitch of a mother slept around with my little brother and now you decide to take their name over your own father’s. You are a bastard, and because of you…my brother was going to peel away from the clan and I cannot…would not allow that.” He started out as the wind blew the reeds in the water causing ripples that disturbed the peace.

“So I killed them both, it was easier said than done. Strong, calculating, and had a synergy that one would not see in a long time. Our father decided that rather than allow his youngest son to be led astray by a Hoshimura leg spreader…to end his life. Yet you were left alone and never sought out either family…we were fine with that until you were recognized by the Hoshimura. Now…you have a simple choice to make. Come with me and regain your PROPER name and throw away that Hoshimura drivel…or draw your blade and let this be a confirmation that I will bring the two clans to war.” He said, still choosing not to reveal his name, choosing to be nameless…it was likely that Tsunayoshi was never taught of his familial ties with his father, but it did not matter any longer. This was a long time coming and now that it was here, Aizen Hatake was brimming with energy as he began to focus his breathing to bring himself back to a center.

stat block:

WC: 323
TWC: 627

Fri May 27, 2022 3:31 am

Words…words have power. Their meaning crystallizes perceptions that shape one’s beliefs. Drives one’s behavior. And ultimately…creates one’s world. Their power arises from the emotional responses from when one reads, speak, or hear them.

Hear them…hear them. From when he was bud a young lad, Tsuna often found himself at the end of trouble whenever his mother and, or father were mention in a distasteful manner. This man, this mysterious person before him spoke down and outright disrespectful of his parents. But as the man continued on with his words it came to be clear that he knew Tsuna’s parents, not just that, but was kin to him. His father’s elder brother. A Hatake.

This man before him spoke of Tsuna choosing a side with the Hoshimura, even going as far as to mention that he and his father that called the hit on his father were fine with the younger Tsuna being alone, without a side to choose. As he looked at this man he felt a sensation that he was not proud of, his brows furrowed and his Kenseigan flickered on. He could see the chakra of all living things, from the grass, the insects and animals, to the trees and even the very planet itself. But when he focused his eyes on the man, claiming to be his uncle…Yellow and green chakra spew from him. But that was not all, there was a vibrant cyan chakra coming from him as well.

Tsuna’s eyes and hair hues with a dark purple of chakra, which swirls around his body from head to toe. In his boiling rage he would not realize that his fist and palm came to clash. “The…ability to make excuses for doing cruel and irredeemable things. It is an unfortunate trait that all humans posses in some capacity. And I am no exception to that. But you…you have treaded far beyond that human line. And for that….”

The purple chakra would blend a thin bolder purple around him. His body covers in space-time chakra. He could feel all things on his person, including himself become weightless. “No matter how much you cry, no matter who hears and no matter who will come to save you. You will stay here and you will suffer.” His tone of voice cold to the spine. The look in his eyes did not reveal the light that was once there. Nothing but darkness and rage.

Where the man stood was at the Torii gate, located at the center point of the pond, directly 16 meters away from where Tsuna was standing. His hands parted from one another as they individually and simultaneously formed separate hand seals. Above Aizen, 3 meters away a point was selected, expanding into a dome of pure gravitational energy that dominated 15 meters in all direction at Jutsu speed and power from its origin point. Being 30 meters total in diameter. The energy itself is completely invisible to the naked eye, with our sound. However, the very Torii gates and water would scatter and rupture from its force. The man would find himself paralyzed and brought to his stomach due to the lack of strength he possessed compared to the power of the singularity. The sheer density of reality around him would crush slowly against his body should he be caught.

The right hand of the Hoshimura would flick at the wrist, detaching a shuriken from the compartment in the armor. His chakra would override the weapon and he would shoot it directly at the head of the killer of his parents at a speed of 142 and a impact force of 102. In a fluid motion his right hand would reach to his Just Maid, withdrawing it from his back, wielding it off to his side.

AP: 875/993
NE Stacks: 3/6
Amatsu Orbs: 15/15

Stats:
Vigor: 25
Chakra: 205
Speed: 205
Strength: 25

Kenseigan: 10 AP
One-Handed Seals: 10 AP
Chakra Infusion: 10 AP
Emotions on your sleeve: 3 AP
Wosac: 50 AP
Singularity: 35 AP | Power/Speed 135

Sat May 28, 2022 6:26 pm

As Tsunayoshi began to speak he felt the anger in his nephew’s voice and he realized that this was going to be a final confrontation for one of them. However as he felt the chakra flare up he was not going to leave anything to chance he knew that his words had started a chain of events…something he wanted in the beginning, and now he has his wish and in a most spectacular fashion he was determined to show the strength of his family…by releasing his own mortal shackles.

A quick flash of memory and Aizen remembered telling his father he had located a place to kill Tsunayoshi, to right the wrongs of his little brother and to replenish the honor of their family. The Hayate family gave his blessing with a heavy heart as he knew that at the end of this day…his familial line would be severed. Aizen had no children, and Tsunayoshi was killed…then the line was at stake of dying with this upcoming battle.

Now as the fight had finally reached a new height he released a mental gate as he took off towards the bastard he was set to kill. This was going to be settled now, and Aizen decided that he was going to not take any chances as his heart ached, in the recess of his mind…he did not want to kill the last memory of his little brother, but at the same time…he could not allow Tsunayoshi keep the Hoshimura name and live. Begrudgingly he made the choice and opened the Gate of Death as he pierced his own flesh above his heart, Aizen’s skin turned red and his hair began to be dyed red as he let out a howl, he was not going to let this bastard live, and if he had to use his very life to stop his brother’s mistake…he would do so. AS the Torii gate and water rippled and splintered his muscles gained strength and he suddenly had a burst in speed as his own blood began to evaporate as a red aura enveloped his body. He saw that Tsunayoshi was launching an attack and it was settled at the halfway point. The attack was flawless and activated at the same time, Aizen was caught in it, but his strength overpowered the crushing weight and he barreled through at a blinding speed of 250 to cross the bridge, dodging the shuriken on his way before sliding behind his opponent, and in a single fluid motion bringing his fist up in an uppercut as he delivered the Evening Elephant punch with a devastating 105 power and speed. Of course that could be seen as long as he was able to catch him crossing the bridge, but if it was not caught in time, the blow would knock Tsunayoshi 10 meters into the air unless he had more or equal to the strength of the attack. Tears could be seen streaming down the face of Aizen as his heart betrayed him at this moment. He was feeling his blood vessels rupture from the movements, but he was not going to let up until it was over…then he would die peacefully beside his nephew. Finishing the punch he would then weave the hand signs for Chakra Devestation Agent as a 35 meter area of poisonous fog was spread out through the pores of Aizen’s now battered and bloody looking body at a speed of 125 and with a power of the same as he was ready to follow up the attack.

TWC:1,224

”Jutsu/Ap/Health”:

Mon May 30, 2022 5:09 pm

In the midst of Tsuna’s execution of strategy, he would take note to the vapor rising from the body of Aizen. Was this chakra? His eyes did not pick up on no such thing, so what was it. Out of sheer instinct his body reacted on its own, a bizarre experience for Tsuna to say the least. As his shuriken soared threw the space in air towards its target, the ball of the Hoshimura’s index and middle finger would run across the entire length of Just Maid blade, the flat side. Simultaneously the right hand was holding the handle and utilizing singe use seals. But before those eyes of Tsuna everything that was cast and soaked in chakra by him was emitting a hot pink chakra.

Aizen moved with great speed and power. He met with the Shuriken at the middle of the bridge. 8 meters of its lunch. Successfully dodging. Closing in on Tsuna and sliding behind him stoping 3 meters behind him. But before he made it there and was within one meter face to face of the Hoshimura Just Maid vibrates and emits a hot pink chakra in 15 meters radius at a high-pitch tone at a speed and power of 127. This would overload Aizen’s hearing, but at the stat of which he was it, it wouldn’t seem to matter to him. Though the Hatake would suffer a debuff of 50 to both his speed and strength.

With him being behind Tsuna, 3 meters. As Aizen readies his body to deliver that uppercut at a now reduced strength and speed. Tsuna would swap places with one of his set marks singularity. The Chuunin would swap at a speed of 205 with the singularity that was once overhead of Aizen. As the uppercut would come to emit the evening elephant it would be caught in mid strike as the overpowering gravitational density was once more sitting upon the Hatake. The Hatake would now have a strength of 100 compared to the 135 Jutsu power of Singularity. Thus paralyzing him and crushing at his body to the ground.

Tsuna would be seen 3 meters above ground where Aizen would initially stood at the Torii gate. Looking in his uncles direction. Hovering due his cloak. But this was not all. His Just Maid was now coated overlapping it in red, black and purple chakra. The Shuriken would zip pass beneath him. “That move just now, it was called Reverse Dragon. Something that only I can do. My mother and father use to practice something similar to it. I was a child back then, but I’ve always watched them. I guess you can say that I surpassed them.” He would rise higher. 27 more meters up as he gaze down at the trapped man. His power was great. Magnificent even. Tsuna couldn’t deny that. He had a momentary wish that things would have turned out differently and that he had a relationship with his uncle. He could have…he could have learned what family was again.

“This next move is a move that my father used. I only converted it into a Hoshimura style Jutsu to maximize my own abilities. This is called…Alter Helios.” He readied his blade as the overlapping coat of chakra intensified. He dashed towards the trapped Hatake at max speed of 205 while infusing his next attack to its max. Once he was within 10 meters of the man he would strike. It would be felt, the very fabrics of space and time was behind bent and drawn into his blade. Dark chariot chakra was erupting from the blade in his hand. This chakra would feel off to any that can feel it as it was from another dimension all together. Tsuna decided to use the Planetary Explosion version of this attack. With the strike aimed at the man he would release an explosion of fierce flames that held a power of 182 and a speed of 132. The space-time exploding flames covered 20 meters diameter of decaying effects. This would leave disgusting decaying burns on the environment and the body of those hit by it.

Tsuna’s left hand would form a set of seals. “Before I end this all. Tell me, why? Why take my parents from me? You’re reasoning does not see forthcoming. Tell me the truth.” He asked, his voice still holding the rage. But he found his rational mind.

AP: 587/993
NE Stacks: 4/6
Amatsu Orbs: 15/15

Stats:
Vigor: 25
Chakra: 205
Speed: 205
Strength: 25

Kenseigan: 10 AP
One-Handed Seals: 15 AP (Prior post for Reverse Dragon)
One-Handed Seals: 10 AP (dark chariot)
Emotions on your sleeve: (no upkeep)
Wosac: 50 AP
Singularity: 35 AP | Power/Speed 135
Whisper of the Sword: 30 AP | 50 Power (Debuff) | Speed 127 | Debuffing Aizen’s speed and strength
Reverse Dragon: 75 AP | Speed 205
Dark Chariot: 30 AP
Dark Chariot: Alter Helios: 33 AP | Power 182 (+ 50 from Dark chariot) | Speed 132

Tue May 31, 2022 9:25 pm

All of his efforts, his release of the gate of death…the goal he had for this encounter was…reversed. Tsunayoshi’s reaction speed exceeded his own expectations and he was left there as the second singularity and the debuff roof hold and he was pinned in that surface. He was still strong, and even with his blood evaporating he felt he could fight. However the uppercut had failed and his eyes were wide open as he witnessed the reversal that would come to be one of the last things he valued in this life as he coughed blood when the pressure bore down on him.

As he was forced to his knees Tsunayoshi burst forward in an attack that would see to his body becoming tatters of what it once was. His Hayate clan garb was destroyed as the flames burned hotter than any blaze he had ever had experience with. He did not cry out in pain, he would not give the man the satisfaction. Instead blood would erupt from his mouth as it would arc forward and then immediately down onto his arm, coating it in blood that dried from the heat almost immediately. His explanations of the moves used did not fall upon deaf ears and the environment around him…the peaceful garden was now trashed completely and unrecognizable as he could not move to speak so he just looked into the eyes of Tsunayoshi and waited for his death. The man asked for words that would not come, not while he was locked down…he would not die like a dog, and this was a fact. If he was forced to kneel it would be when he finally died, not from being locked in his own hell.

If the singularity was lifted, then Aizen would grab the hand of his nephew and guide it forward and up as he bled from the sides of his mouth. However, if he did not drop the singularity then Tsunayoshi would NEVER get the answers he deserved or wanted.

WC:335
TWC:1,559

Tue May 31, 2022 10:30 pm

The Hoshimura, Tsuna hovered 10 meters above ground, looking down upon his uncle as the Singularity held him in place. Grounding him, crushing him. The scenery was drastically changed, devoured and burned to nothingness and decay. He gazed at the body of Aizen, the burns that made up most of his body, most of his hair burned away and leather-like skin with open wounds in its wake.

His hand, Aizen’s struggled to lift from the ground, through the gravitational density. Tsuna’s brow slightly raised. He asked a question, and in return he was answered with a hand for help. His faces poised, returning his blade to its proper holster on his back. His right hand would come to find a kunai along the arm of his armor. There he would retrieve. With sharp accuracy he would launch the projectile toward the spinal cord of the Hatake, paralyzing him from the neck down and puncturing his fleshing dealing damage of 102 at a speed of 142. The impact force was enough to create a semi small crater under him from the impact. This would be more than enough to steal the last of his life in a fleeting manner.

He lowered himself while deactivating the Singularity before coming into contact with it. He stood 1 meter from his uncle. Kneeling before him. His eyes still active as his chakra coated him. “Have you no shame?” He asked, his voice chilled. A long pause to let those words set in. “You held out your hand, for my help. Did you take the hands of my mother and father when they held it out to you? Beseeching you to spare them? I don’t think so. In fact, from the way that you spoke of them, I know that you did not. You took satisfaction in their deaths. Just as I will take satisfaction in yours. You do not need to answer my question. I cannot expect a pawn to answer for a king, after all. I’ll be paying my grandfather a visit soon enough. Your actions are that of treason against Hoshigakure and the Queensguard. First degree attempt of murder against my life, conspiracy and premeditated assault. Before you die, I want you to know something. I’m happy that you came to me and arrogantly confessed your secrets. Because now I can do to your father, what you did to mine. Rot in hell, dear uncle.” His words were filled with resolve. He would then reach for his kunai and drive it deep into the back of the Hatake. Twisting it clockwise 180 degrees and ripping it out.

He would stand to his feet. Gazing down at the man, taking a deep breath, holding back his very own tears. It was over, at least it was for this chapter. Now he would have to move on to the next phase. Bring the information to his Lord Kage. With that being said, he would form a few seals. In a poof of smoke Aoi peaked through the white smog, sending it away with her wings. “My, my, what do we have here? Did you happen upon this poor crisped fellow, Tsuna?” She asked. “This the killer of my parents…my uncle.” She caw after his response. “Oh? So you did this to him? Never thought I’d see the day that you would render another human to this.” She poked. Tsuna began to rise from the ground. He would then glance back at her. “Aoi…I’m not in the mood. Please collect him and bring him with. We are going to deliver his body to Lord Ayato. I have to inform him of what he told me.” The raven would glare at the boy, but eventually doing as asked. Taking the body into her talons and rising from the ground to follow after Tsuna as planned.

[Exit with Aizen’s corpse]

Mission Claims:
120 AP
B-Rank Bounty: 8,000 ryo
24,000 ryo
Corpse of Aizen Hatake and all that’s on his person.
2,500 WC

WC gained from this thread will be calculated and claimed within 3 days

AP: 477/993
Amatsu Orbs: 15/15

Stats:
Vigor: 25
Chakra: 205
Speed: 205
Strength: 25

Kenseigan: 10 AP
Wosac: 50 AP
Singularity: 35 AP | Power/Speed 135
Summoning Technique v7: 15 AP
Aoi The Sadist
Effect still in play: Whisper of the Sword: 50 Power (Debuff) | Speed 127 | Debuffing Aizen’s speed and strength

Tue May 31, 2022 11:56 pm

His intentions were misread and he was about to protest when the final blow came to him, and all he could do was look at Tsunayoshi and give a grim half smile before his eyes went cold and dark as they lost all the spark that remained…

Just like that…the alias of Barracuda was removed from this world once more…Aizen Hatake was no more…Did his spirit find rest or redemption? Nobody will know. Tsunayoshi would leave the little serene area in shambles as he he took his exit, but little did he know that there was already a plan made for the inevitable death of Aizen…now the grandmaster of the clan, the reigning head…Tsunayoshi’s grandfather will know about what happened here.

What lies in store for the Hoshigakure shinobi…only time will tell…

WC:132
TWC:1,691

Claims as NPC Controller:

All WC goes to my Tanbo Nin: Yami

High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon

Re: High-stakes B-Rank Trial by The Last Dragon