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 Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:57 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:20 pm
 As the clouds covered the sky, mist covered the ground and a foggy haze covered the ground in between visibility was not great. Though at the same time it was not impossible to see faint outlines in the distance before they came close enough to make out personal features. It was difficult to tell exactly the time of day but it mattered not as Hinotes challenge echoed through the land to be heard by only those intended to hear it.
After a short time a lone fingure came forth through the foggy landscape. Long hair could just be made out blowing slightly in the soft breeze while the cloak around their form remained stagnant. As their form came into view it was clear that it was the only female member so far and the newest one known as Katen Kyoshiro, "The Bladed Angel". Her face was stoic as she took in her surroundings and then her gaze settled on Hinote. Reaching across with her left hand she gripped the edge of the cloak she wore and tossed it to the wind. Her body now visible and with the cloak a burst of energy exploded from her which blew away the fog around them eaving a rather large clear area where visibility was at 100%.
Her torso was covered in badages save for the around her shoulders, Her lower half were covered with baggy red pants and around her waste hung what seemed to be the tattered remains of a top. An odd gauntled covered her left forearm and the back of her hand. Its purpose unknown. With her other hand she removed a rather longer then normal katana from her back. The handle was half a foot alone, enough room for 4 hands to hold. The blade itself streched what seemed to be roughly 10ft. She herself was by no means small standing a little over 6 foot. Her jet black hair danced in the wind which also animated the tattered remains of the top she had around her waist.
Taking not of all of Hinotes physical features she could see her stoic face broke and a light smile crossed her lips. Parting them slowly she spoke with an alluring voice,
"So you are the one known as Hinote Shin, a so called Legend of the Akatsuki passed. I am Katen Kyoshiro. I would like to make one thing clear from the start however. This is not just a test for you too see if we can fight but a test for me personaly to see if you can and see if you truly are a legend and leader"
Although her voice was calm during the talk and also slightly seductive, something else eminates from this female warrior. Something far darker then one might imagine. Though what was it. Better yet what was she. Bringingthe blade down so the tip hung but an inch from the ground she stood slightly sideways but made no movement to attack as of yet.
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:24 pm
 Hinote's gaze was drawn by the women that now stood before him. His look was cold as if he had seen much and was not impressed by life. His cloak blew gently in the wind as its red color was blurred against the red temple arch behind him. Its black clouds against the backdrop of water seemed to be darker than they actually were. Him seeing this girl was not unexpected, he had called for a warrior to join him and now she had arrived, the first of many hopefully.Hinote's eyes were white except for the black swirl, the trademark of the yuuminzaigan. Placing his left hand on his straw hat his ring that signified Zero shone towards her. Removing his hat the small bell chimed faintly and he threw it to the side of him, it landed in the water lightly. Taking his right hand Hinote unbuttoned the front of his cloak and slipped his left arm out pushing the left half of his cloak back. Stretching his left arm he smiled saying Thats better...Hinote's arm was bandaged and it was wrapped with a black leather bracer. Multiple signs of burn scars were present on his left hand and continued to what was thought to be under the bandage. As Hinote dropped his arm the platform he was standing on was slowly becoming covered with water as the tide came in. Even though Katen had blown away the mist and clouds a slight mist remained around Hinote's body.So, you are the one called Katen. Dispite your apperence you have posted quite well. Your sword is impressive, it is similar to the Muramasa that i used to use. I just dont pull it out anymore its kinda a hastle. Blades that long were too flimsy for his taste.He could tell that the girl knew proper edicate not attacking first. Hinote smiled something that isnt normally seen amoung Hinote's face. People who knew him would know that this meant he was excited. He hadnt fought in a while and he didnt know if he could fight as he did back in Assassins. He had found it hard to use his eyes now and his paths had been partially sealed. This fight would be decided on tactics like it was back in his time.
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:22 pm
Ryu appears like a ghost on the tip of one of the spires. He held a gun in his right hand and his left hand is a golden gauntlet. His cape flowed in the wing. He looks down at Hinote and smiles as he remembers him. His head seems to jolt with a tick as he remembers something. His smile widens and he begins to laugh. So Hinote it was you!
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:31 pm
A dark portal appears in the air and Kaizer lands on a spire close to Ryu. So you finally figured it out, it is Hinote that draws us all together. Kaizer wore a holster a scythe on his back and his cloak flowed amorphosly. His armor was purple and he was blindfolded. Stains of blood were appearent on his cheek.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:34 am
Standing in the clearing the women tilted her head to the side slightly as she watched Hinote remove half his cloak. Taking note of every detail of his apperance she was not basing power, abilities, strength or speed of first impressions. Many many fights had thought her that and even thinking about herself a slight smile came to bear on her lips but it was very faint and might not have even been percieved by anyone looking at her. She remained perfectly still save for her hair and tattered top which the wind brought to life. The long sword did not waver as it seemed to hang loosly in the air. Unlike a normal blade this weapon was very paticular. Though it did not hold any inherant abilities it was extreemly heavy and rather long. A normal person would not even be able to raise the weapon let alone sking it about. Though Katen was no where near normal. In her hands the blade was as light as a feather.
It was then it seemed others were going to join this fight when she detected the presence of 2 more people. No matter how good at hiding your energy you were Katen was one of the best energy detectors one could meet. Though it seemed none of them were attmepting to try to keep their presence a secret. The new ones were not near the field of battle per say as they positioned themselves atop one of the spire mountain tops over looking the mist clearing Katen created.
She knew there were others to come though she was never one to fight alongside others so if one of them inadvertantly got in her path during this so called test she would simply cut straight through them to her actual target. Her grip tighened around the half foot muramasa hilt, the sound of what seemed like tightening leather could be heard from her hand. The air around her became perfectly still for a moment and with it a power seemed to rise up within her. Though it seemed quite vast this was only the begining. Small pebbles and stones began to rise about her but still she did not do anything but stand there.
Replying to Hinotes words she might have just been waiting for the tohers to get here but it was unclear
Apperance is nothing when trying to compare ones ability, i would have thought one such as you would have known this. The weapon i carry is also far mroe then a regular Muramasa katana though you need not know what it is. How shall we procced from here Hinote Shin? Shall we await the others to answer your challenge or shall we just begin?
Even if he said to go ahead Katen was not going to blindly attack straight away. This was his challenge after all so he should be the one to get things moving she felt.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:01 am
 " Meningless existance thought meningfull by pityfull human minds who tryand grasp the concept of there exsistance" The gathering warriors seemed to be anxious to get things underway though it seemed that one was more interesting then the others thus far. HInote had called for all the new people to come and challenge him save for Takashi Xero and the Clan leader Xiao. He was going to take them all on at once which from past skirmishes Xero had witnessed Hinote in might just be possible for he was not sure the new ones were overly adept in fighting someone of Hinotes calaber just yet. But without seeing them fight Xero could not be entirly sure. Save for one member yet again. The only female in the entire group and one of his students in ages past. Katen Kyoshiro. Though she seemed to have grown quite a bit since last he saw her.
On the highest peek of the main central tower electrical discharges began to appear in the air. A static build up one might say. It seemed to grow in strength the mor time passed until eventually large rods of lightning were shoting about the area. Though none caused any damage it could still be intimidating, and finally they seased. In their stead a single figur stood forth dressed all in white and spiked white hair to boot. His hands were within his pockets and at his side hung an average looking katana but it was covered in some form of rapping resembling badages with seals displayed all over them. It would be rather hard to fight with a weapon that one could not even draw so the purpose for it was unknown.
Walking to the edge of the building the man known as Takashi Xero, the last remaining of the 3 Harbingers and some would say the most powerfull of them looked down upon the field below. His gaze piercing both Cloud and the great distance giving him a perfect over view of things to come. Katen seemed perfectly ready as he sensed her realesing a rather large force of energy she refered to as Yoki, Demon Energy of sorts only her kind possessed. Though the force was large he knew this was but the tip of things to come. His hands did not leave his pockets as he stood watch, the breeze up this high greater then below making the end of his white cloak flap wildly behind him. Why he did not wear the cloak of the Akatsuki was unknown, occastionally he did adorn the garmend but for the most part he was without it.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:57 am
Metaru had heard of Hinote Shin's challenge. He slowly walked into the area where he called all the new members to battle him. Frankly Metaru knew this was pointless. Just like his partner Jishaku he knows when someone is too powerful to beat. Metaru's cloak blew in the faint wind, with ever single step he took his sandals made a small clap sound. His black shades covering his eyes and his white hood was down revealing his spiked flat brown hair. Metaru knew of no one here, except for his old friends. He knew he would have to be on the tip of his feet in this battle. His spiked shield was back-mounted and his sword backmounted inside of the shield. He already considered the fact that he would not be able to fool the other members with his trick art so he was thinkning of a new strategy as he walked forward. He glanced up to the pillars and noticed some more people, here to oberserve or not. was what metaru was thinking about. He noticed Katen and her long sword. As she took off her cloak and the fog dispersed Metaru smiled a bit. He noticed her clothing, her bandages, pants, the remains of a top and her gauntlet. He abosrbed everything of his surrounding possible. He was soon approaching Hinote Shin and Katen. He noticed Hinote Shin was wearing his cloak but with one arm out of it's sleeve. Katen had blown away the mist but yet Metaru noticed a mist around Hinote's body. The water around hinote gave Metaru the assumption that Hinote had some control over the element of water. Metaru's body seemed to have a evaporating effect when ever someone was close enough to see. His clothes and his body seemed to give off steam as if he was turning into a mist himself. This was Metaru's body's natural reaction to his main ability.
He came into the battle field and stopped in his tracks. He didnt even notice how far he had walked. His cloak still flapping with the wind as he stood there it unaffecting him. The only part of the conversation he heard from Hinote and Katen was the introductions. He looked at Hinote and then Katen. Then he reached over his cloak with his right arm as he grabebd it and pulled his arm back. His cloak went flying off his body and into the air behind him where it evaporated into a mist like substance. Metaru's normal clothing was then revealed. He wore black semi-tight pants which allowed him to move at fast speed when needed. His black top was somewhat of a tunic. His black tunic had gold markings all over it. What they stood for someone might ask? Not even Metaru knew. The markings where something of his clan. He wore a black shawl which was not atatched to his tunic or his hood. His white hood was attached to a long white scarf that he almost always wore. His white scarf went down to his waist, even when the wind wasn't blowing it seemed to always be curling and flying around Metaru's body. Metaru believed it was the mist coming from his body creating this effect. The mist coming from Metaru's body was not enough to create a scene of mist in the area. Just enough to evaporate form his body then disappear. He then lifted up his hood and pulled it over his head, this was a sign that showed he was always serious.
He then opened his mouth..
"Hinote Shin, I heard of your challenge. I am Metaru misuto" He said only addressing HInote's presence at this time.
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Tsurai Kuretsou Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:51 pm
Sounds of water entered Tsurai's ears. A faint noise of wind blew into Tsurai's mind when Katen made the fog leave. The tapping of Metaru's entrance. And the breathing of all of them went in one ear and out the other of Tsurai. Cloaks where flying off showing the true potential underneath the title of 'Akatsuki'. Wearing the cloak meant nothing if you could not stand up to the challenge of having the cloak. The conversation between Hinote and Katen. Metaru and Hinote. This seemed it was going to be a all out battle. If people where going to tag team? or if they would fight anyone in there way. It does not seem likely of what outcome may happen. Tsurai formed out the ground in the battle field in front of Metaru, Katen, and Hinote. First his head arose from the ground then his arms and so on. His skin had the color of the earth as he rose. When he reached the top of the ground and was standing, his skin returned to it's normal ice blue looking skin. Tsurai was known as the 'Shifting Hunter' From what his sensei called him. It was because of his many shifting techniques of elements. Many people underestimate him for his age is only 15, and about 99% of those people can not tell the stroy of their fight against the boy. Tsurai was trained by jishaku, to be a very respectful boy. He follows orders when given to him. He considered this battle as a order and a mission. He was going to give all he could to try and impress the people he was going to work for. Little did he know this would be his first mistake in this battle. Tsurai will try so hard to impress these people he is about to spar that he will forget the point of this test. Tsurai as always been the type looking for approval and attention. Jishaku was the only one ever to give him that. Now that he is not pared up with Jishaku, Tsurai is confused and is seeking for approval from his new 'Family'. He lifts up his right hand and places it palm first on his cloak. The cloak then begins to twist and form into his hand. With the cloak gone his clothes where revealed underneath his cloak. He wore a black tunic with a gold sash belt. He wore black pants with chains hanging from the pockets. A sword was back-mounted on his back. From the looks of it, the sword is centuries old. It was immpossible to notice when he ahd his cloak on, but now that it was off you could see Tsurai was wearing no shoes. His feet the same color as his skin. It was if his skin was rock hard. He wore a black scarf around his neck which he would pull up and cover his mouth in the harshest of weather. He also figured if he ended up sparing Metaru this would help him out alot. Tsurai's unnatural looking hair was a mixture of Silver and grey. It was easy to see the potential in him. His red eyes seemed to scream of power. Tsurai looked at Metaru. Metaru's white scarf was flapping in..the wind?
He then glanced at Katen, her elegance went beyond beauty. Hinote was smiling. Something Tsurai did not expect from what he had heard of the 'Legendary Hinote Shin'.
Tsurai looked at the people up on the pillars. It was if they where..Judges..from what he thought.
Tsurai noticed Hinote, Katen, Metaru, and Himself where standing in a circle formation with at least 10 or more feet apart.
"Hinote Shin, I am honored to be here." Tsurai said adressing him.
"Metaru misuto" Tsurai said while tossing a bow to him "Ive heard many from my sensei" Tsurai then looked at katen
Showing his respect for the woman he bowed "Pleasure to meet you Ma'am" Tsurai was trying to be as polite as possible, when the truth was, he was nervous as heck..afraid..that he would mess up the 'test'.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:06 pm
As the battle of the Akatsuki members heated up below, a figure stood on the edge of a mountain cliff in the distance. The cloak he wore flapped in the wind as it howled stronger and stronger. Kneeling down on one knee he eyed the battle that was just beginning. Closing his eyes, he inhaled a deep breath soaking in the different scents around him. By doing this he could make out every person that was now on that battle field. There was a total of seven people on this island, six who were in combat. The figure smiled because he knew that it would only be a matter of time before he got that raging urge to fight. Inside his mind the lycan part of him barked furiously nagging him to jump into it for the fun. Fighting back the urge he just wait till it got interesting. This man was the Akatsuki leader...Demetri Ikana.
Hinote, Katen, Ryuusei, Kaizer, Takeshi, Metaru, and his partner Tsurai had filled the area and were probably introducing themselves with one another. Chuckling he knew no matter how bad he wanted, none of them would actually become "friends" like he wanted them to do. But he just needed them to understand each other and work together. Thats why this "test" was a good thing because it would allow them to get on the same level. Figuring he should make it at least interesting for him also, Demetri got into a meditating pose and allowed himself to seep into his consciousness. In his mind he asked the past Akatsuki leader Xiao to 'loan' Demetri some of his element abilities. Luckily Demetri's plea's had worked and he was now gifted with the ability to control the earth. Opening his eyes furiously he shot his arm out and the earth shook from the very spot he stood all the way down to the area his members were in. A large cage almost hundred feet tall formed and concealed the members in it. Demetri smiled in amusement as he waited to see what would happen next.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:42 pm
Jishaku approached the rock cage as he walked through the bars as if they where not there. He had used his magnetic polarities ability to bend the bars allowing him to walk through the earth then they would form back. Even earth has magnetic particles. Jishaku was not wearing his cloak. He was wearing a Black T-shirt with a small black pop coat. He wore two black gauntlets with spikes on them to help hold off sword attacks. On both of his shoulders was wrapped a single chain. A sword back mounted on his coat and another chain going from his right shoulder to left hip.
He wore wide-open black pants, and black boots. A single red sash hung around his pants, His Long silver hair flowing under the bowler hat upon his head and his shades placed just below his eyes on his nose. He looked at the other people there. The fighters and the watchers. "Well, I am Jishaku Kumo. Nice to meet and finally get to spar with those of you I do not know. As for the ones I do know. I expect a wonderful battle." He looked at Demetri and smiled. A smile that said, "You just couldn’t wait till I got here before you dropped the cage?" Sorry for the sloppy post, I had to rush this. So i couldn't go into much detail.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:22 pm
Alright that seems like enough. Myself, Katen, Jishaku, Tsurai, and Metaru will fight. Hinote looks up and motions to Kaizer and Ryu to join him. I think its time you figured out my true power. Hinote moves his left arm over his shoulder and a black wing formed on his left shoulder. Taking out a hilt from his cloak he moved his left hand over his face and looked through his fingers. He was ready for the challengers to come at him.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:26 pm
Ryu smiles as he disappears and lands next to Hinote. He pulled a triple barrel shotgun pistol out of his holster. Some of his body was altered by experiments and robaotic implants. His red cloak still blew in an amorphic way.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:38 pm
Shinku landed on a pillar near Demetri as he stood to watch the battle. "Looks like me and kougeki are late for the battle." Shinku muttered to Demetri. Shinku's akatsuki rope flapping behind him. Shinku stood on the pillar and decided to observe the battle.
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:41 pm
Kaizer now appears in a portal next to Hinote. His scythe shined in the sun as it laid across his back. Kaizer also smiled and tightened the armor on his person. Losening his blindfold slightly Kaizer's eyes shine through as it falls to the ground.
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