A Dark Mark, The Fifth Wound

Isamu had gotten lucky so far, it seems that everyone who had received his first four Marks had survived. The Artificial man was curious to see what became of these folk once they had awoken and began to train their new seals. Some of them had been informed of the struggles they'd have to deal with initially, while others would simply have to discover the effects for themselves. Isamu wondered if he should inform Hasu next time he saw her, he wasn't sure if The Masked Man would.

The Juinjutsu Crafter was testing his luck again, on the prowl once more for another who was willing to pledge themselves in service of dealing with the threats to the village in exchange for power. His next choice was a risky one, a dangerous man that Isamu had encountered twice in the days leading up to the village's creation. Kitsunagi was the name of the man that he sought, a ruthless shinobi who had once cut off both ears of a man that Isamu and him had been sent to rough up. While he could potentially cause issues if he managed to master the Curse Mark he also might be Isamu's best chance of seeing it utilized. While it was mostly conjecture on Isamu's part, he believed the violent man might use the Curse Mark frequently if he were to accept it.

Isamu was dressed in his armor as he walked the streets, looking just like a samurai from the Land of Iron. His helmet was removed and tucked under his right arm, allowing the people of the village to get a good look at him. both of his swords rested on his right hip, their scabbards tied to his belt, ready to be drawn if need be. Not really having a clue where Kitsunagi would be Isamu opted to fall back on the option that had worked for him so far, asking around until he got pointed in the right direction.

Hopefully a man with long white hair wasn't hard to find and after awhile Isamu would see the man and call to him. If he got Kitsunagi's attention then Isamu approached him, "It's been awhile, haven't seen you since the mission where that boy immolated some bandits. Sorry to interrupt whatever it is you're doing but I've been going around the village today, with Lady Junko's permission, giving out offers to some of the warriors within the village and wanted to extend it to you as well."

If Kitsunagi seemed interested then he continued, "I recently learned of a power Fuinjutsu Seal, called a Curse Mark, that can grant it's recipients a powerful enhancement at the risk of their life. If you'd be willing to dedicate yourself to eliminating the threats outside the village, such as the bandits and the chimerafolk, then I could apply this mark on you and if you awake you'll find yourself stronger than before."

Kitsu had been a hard man to find as of late. Every day of his life had been dedicated to mastering his ability towards combat. In every form it may have held, in both physical and mental combat themselves. But today seemed like it was going to be different, something about it was calling out to him as if it was going to be a far more special day than his others. It didn't take long before this calling became a reality as he found a man that was searching for the fox of the village. 

He had worked with him several times in the past, so he wasn't taken off guard by his presence. He did take a minute to listen to what he offered and it was then that he realized something about his own life. There wasn't much going for him. He had nothing that he truly cared about nor did he have something to live for. He did accept the terms and asked that he provide him the mark here in the training grounds. He explains that if he is to die, to please carry his body to the Kage Tower and inform Ren that it was his choice. 

He then lies down, and he mentally prepares for his death to come his direction.

WC: 218
TWC: 218

Kitsu didn't need much convincing, not that anyone had. Isamu was surprised how many people were risking their lives for this power. The wannabe samurai pondered if he would have taken the odds, given the chance. In order for him to achieve something on the level of this mark he'd have to push himself to his limits and damage his body, and even then he didn't believe that he'd be able to fully eclipse the gap. Isamu took a breath as he prepared himself for the fifth mark, a blue aura suddenly enshrouding him as he enhanced his body. The artificial man put down his helmet and performed the Tiger Seal as he approached the white haired man that was now lying on the ground. "I'll take you to the Kage Tower, and when you wake up we'll explain the situation to Ren together."

As he finished speaking Isamu reached toward Kitsu and applied the Curse Mark to the man's body, placing it near the man's tribal tattoos and forming a mark that blended with their design. As he finished afflicting the man with the curse the artificial man picked his helmet back up and tucked it under his arm, waiting to see what happened to the Kitsu.

WC:208
TWC:697

-40 AP for Tobirama's Fury (+50 Speed/Vigor)
-100 AP for Orochimaru Juinjutsu (150 Power)

let's roll

The member 'Ayato Hyuuga' has done the following action : Roll Dice/Flip Coin

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'6 Sided Dice' : 5

Congrats it's alive

Isamu sighed as the mark adjusted to the man's body without issue, perhaps he did have a knack for this. The artificial man lingered a moment, thankful that he hadn't accidentally killed a bunch of people so far. The wannabe samurai put his helmet on and picked up his white haired comrade, deciding to take him to the Kage Tower where he could be safely taken care of.

Isamu ended up putting Kitsu in the same bed that Jun was lying in, figuring that the staff of the Kage Tower would be able to tend to the two until they woke up. While Isamu didn't believe that his task was done, he decided that he deserved a break. He had used up a lot of chakra so far and also wanted a drink for his nerves. The artificial man lingered a bit at the Kage Tower to make sure that Kitsu was fine, then left and started looking for a bar.

[EXIT]

WC:161
TWC:858