Naru: Sorry everyone for the long wait. Life got in the way, then work, then my father died last month while my mother was in the hospital at the same time. It was thanks to Yami, and a few gamers on Steam along with a few co-workers, was I able to push through. Even though drama is still rising. Much to my distaste. Anyway, enough my dreadnought, enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: We do not own any brand of the Naruto franchise, the Final Fantasy franchise, that of the Elder Scrolls franchise, Bleach, Kill La Kill or any other franchise that we might include in the story.
WARNINGS: Yaoi, Yuri, Neglect, death, Sex, Possible torture, mention of possible rape, Abuse, Mpreg, lack of morality, gore, beast, language, mild too strong Jiraiya bashing, mild Sakura bashing, strong Sasuke bashing, strong Kakashi bashing, and anything else that I can possibly come up with along the way.
Key:
"Looks whose talking"
'Looks whose thinking'
(Looks whose thinking while speaking)
"Demonic talking of the bijuu"
'Demonic thinking of the bijuu/Mental Conversation with certain summons'
'Name of a Technique'
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Chapter 20: RETRIEVAL ARC: Dread not the life we fear
No one in the village could believe what we had seen or been through. The little bastards decided to attack us in a final attempt to harm us before the first rays of sunlight could reach us. During the escaped, I could have sworn that I had seen a silhouette of a woman hidden amongst the bushes and undergrowth of the trees. It was hard to tell due to the early morning fog. By the Kami himself that we were able to survive to view the night sky turn into twilight belonging to the rising sun of the morning. Streaks of sunlight had already peaked over the distant tops of the far-off mountain range. It would appear the thought of the sun coming up soon forced the group into a retreat. Leaving behind minor damage to the caravan train and a few more of the houses were burnt down to the ground. These material things were not the only thing that was not left unscathed. These creatures had the capability to snatch one final young girl from the village before their escape into the dark forest. Letting the misty morning cover up any tracks they might have left behind in the soft earth. In any other conditions I would give chase to rescue her, but that would be an extremely foolish idea right now. It was no surprise to me that a great amount of protest came from the villager that remained alive. They could not contemplate why I remain in the village. It was by the will of the surviving warriors were they able to restore order for they understood my reasons to stay. I felt flattered they used some of their last remaining energy to defend my and my student honor. After all, my student and I are merely two people against an unknown number of creatures and unfamiliar person that's able to control the beast.
We finally moved out on the road when the situation had settled down. Leaving behind this accursed land that is now marred with the dead and missing. For some reason, I could not help but to turn around and look back at the darken forest as the caravan moved away. Letting it pass me by as I stood as my student led it down the road full of the injured and starving. In the shadows of the trees I could see the faint glow of hundreds of pale yellow eyes peering back at me. Hungry with the want of human flesh and destruction. The only thing that kept them at bay is the light of the early morning sun. So, they stayed in the safe, dark embrace of evergreen and shadows. I turned back to the caravan for I needed to focus on my new task at hand. I just hoped I could get them to the village of Roldan soon. Maybe there I can contact sensei to help me. That is if I can muster the strength to do so.
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In the temple under a ruined city long forgotten did a woman walk angrily stomp her way down a hallway that was full of servants, slaves, soldiers', worshipers and many other kinds of peoples. The anger rolled off her in waves to the point others could feel it. Causing them to quickly move out of her way since they did not wish to be on their master's bad side. Her rage was not directed at these poor people but at the situation she found herself in. Stuck in this hellish place because of her father greed and the bastard child he found himself with. Wicked ideals of her child crossed her mind as she thinks of her father and what had brought her here. That little heathen was nothing more than a spawn of evil. That view of him will not change once finding out he was going to be a destroyer of worlds. Her feelings of hatred and distain grew over the months to where she was on the edge of wanting to kill him to doing the deed. Yet, she had not done so. The child is under the care of another woman somewhere in the temple. A location that was not known to her.
Her desire to kill the child was also one of the many reasons she believed she was placed as Dai'Jo for the dragon. Many of his ancient followers find this as a glorious position to but to her it was a great shame. This was a position given to her to watch and babysit her. All of this to make sure she does not go off and kill their little treasure. Besides being ever watched by the dragon, she became nothing more than a servant and a messenger to his everlasting demands. A part she hated the most for it was her constant reminder of everything that went wrong. Besides that, she had the feeling there was something else going on around here.
It could be just another war campaign and the man wanted a child to take revenge for him should he die. But it must be more than that since a 'all-powerful' dragon exist here. There are also the fact creatures everyone thought existed only in legends until now are cropping up like nothing ever happened to them. Then there is the organization that teamed up with these people. She did not know why they are willing to follow such people after what they had seen. In the end, it does not matter for both sides were equally insane. At least their leaders are. Each one believing they were gods that walked among men. Maybe the people that followed them had some weird kind of hope of what they may get in the end. Like the small amount that is dwindling away in her heart. Wholly caught up her anguish, thoughts and hatred that she did not notice someone calling out to her. Until she was forcibly grabbed onto by the arm and yelled loudly at, "Leacha!"
Being turned around to face them by their strength in shock to see it was one of the other guardians of Aludin. He was strapping young man with his straw-colored hair and blue eyes, but his teeth were not so nice. Mangled from the years of decay and unregular maintenance known as cleanliness. She had even seen one fall out of his mouth while talking to him one day. It did not matter to him when it happened. Which disturbed her but it he did not care apparently. From the evidence of the other missing teeth she could see when conversing with him. For now, she dealt it for he was one of the few people she could tolerate in this damn place. Maybe even call him a friend despite the fact he blindly follows the orders of Talos and Aludin. Well, she couldn't help but pick this demon for he was one of the few restored Draugar that existed since the time the egomaniac had first started his terrorizing. Whenever that first time was since it was long before she was born. Leacha had figure she had lived through whatever event in a previous life. That life was so long ago that any memories she wanted to surface would not no matter the situation that came up. She shook her head as those thoughts were swept away for the task at hand.
"What do you want Loki?" Leacha asked as her agitation lining her wispy voice. The now identified man looked at here with worry filling his eyes. He adjusted a dark-brown rimmed googles mounted on thick leather of the same color he obtained from some pathetic teen they kidnapped awhile back. The teen is now long gone as this person was now nothing more than a monster when his master experimented on him. Not that it mattered to him since the experimentations did not affect him. Maybe it was over the fact he was one of Aludin guardians and favored one. Something Talos did not liked when he saw looks that was given to him during the time he was first alive. A part of his past that he ignored for he knew was protected by his god and lord even though was not interested in becoming his next lover. Did not mean he not lay the being for he was exceptionally handsome despite the faults he found in himself. Now he was the one getting of task we such thoughts. Vanishing such things did he finally answer the woman before him, "What I want is for you to calm down. You are scaring the people here. The last thing they want is to be afraid of another Dai'jo."
"Then let them be afraid. Afraid of the terror they brought onto themselves. For never helping, better yet, kill me when I was pregnant. I saw the looks that was given to me during my pregnancy and the time after. Death would have been a better salvation than the moment I am in right now," Leacha snarled at him with such fury that she felt in her very heart and soul. An anger that shown brightly in her eyes as was the only true emotion she felt now. The fear of what was to come was long gone when the hope of escaping had finally left her a few months back. Having accepted her faith here even though at the time she did not know what that could have been. All she wanted now was to become some form of berserker and take as many of the people before she was brought down by the higher tier of warriors. Until then, she had to deal with the lot she was given even with the whispers in her mind about revenge against her father polluted her mind.
"Leacha…," A growl came from the woman to stop him from lecturing once again. This gave her the chance to speak, "Don't even try Loki. You know I am justified in my anger, so don't even try."
"I wasn't even going to try for I know it is pointless. I was merely going to say that you don't need to lash out so violently at the civilians. They are too afraid of Talos and Aludin. You don't think they aren't angry with their own lot in life. This is the reason they are willing choose to become servants under the ones you call 'tyrants.' Even though they might live in a new type of fear…In the past, the people stationed here were able to finally escape previous fears of their lives by following Talos willing. A man the civilians of the past see as a hero. It because of that vision during that time were they able to sacrifice themselves to Talos and Aludin. Shedding away fears, along with a chunk of emotions, so certain things would not come back into their fleeting lives," Loki stated to her with pleading eyes. Leacha face soften at the look while some her anger dissipated for she knew the man before her spoke the truth. She knew nothing of the people or their reasons to follow such a wicked man. Everyone has their own faults in being here but one of them was not the hope held in each of their hearts.
"Fine," she spat out with the little anger still had left in her, "I understand that I am not the only one with problems here. The only one not angry about the situation they are in. It's just…I guess I forgot about it with the new orders given to me."
"I get that. What they asked of you is the cruelest of things since is something that will drastically hurt you. Never mind the fact that it happened to each one of us at some point in our lives. Where we had to face the inevitable or the painful," stated the blonde as he proceeded to walk past her. Grabbing her arm as he strode past her. Making the dark-skinned woman followed him down the hall.
"Where are we going?" Leacha couldn't help but ask in confusion and curiosity. Loki looked back at her and gave her big smile before saying in an excited manner, "Somewhere to take edge off until it's time for your mission."
With that simple statement, did they disappear down the hallway. Passing a few that were brave enough to walk the passageway after hearing of Leacha notorious mood.
~ⱤⱺꞎꝒ~
At a brown desk did a familiar silver haired man drum four of his fingers against it. He did not like the reports he just received from the base. There have been a lot of developments that confused him since last, but short time, he was there. These changes were bazaar and puzzling actions to Kabuto since they were taken after his departure. Apparently, Talos had taken to a similar hobby as his own master, except he was going further with. He had kidnapped many people and deliberately turned them into these monsters before releasing them into various biodomes around the nations. The medic has found that the monster being released varied drastically from one another. To the point each group could be classifies as their own species. Kabuto also found their they have short gestation period. Which both fascinated and frighten him at the same time. From what he had gathered was that their pregnancies are like those of rats and other rodents. Which let them breed, multiply and spread throughout the Great Five Nations rather quickly during the last six-months he was absent from the temple. Let us not forget the rumors that leaked out their lair under the plight of monsters roaming the regions. Rumors of that Talos has a newborn heir stashed away securely somewhere in the temple. Kabuto did not see why the man would put such a risk in creating a new born. As much as he wanted to think this all out; the plans of Talos were lost to him much like the ones belonging to Orochimaru.
Kabuto couldn't not help to shutter as a brief thought crossed his mind. A thought of what could happen if Talos and Orochimaru formed a deal to work with one another. That thought was quickly pushed aside, he had the feeling the two men were too much alike. Wanting everything for themselves while using everyone to get to their new objective. Let's not forget the monstrosities they create to get what they want. Yes, they were too much alike to successfully work together but if they would ever shove their pride aside they could create a grand campaign of destruction and death. Another shutter of fear rocked through Kabuto at the thought. The medic knew he might be a conniving bastard, but he wasn't suicidal enough to team up two mad men together.
Kabuto just sighed as he leaned back into his wooden chair. Placing one of his rough hands on top of his head to push back his silver-white hair in frustration. Now, these reports weren't the only problem in this hectic mess. Apparently, his contact in the Akatsuki had went quiet. Not that he blamed him since the main powerhouses were kept in the base. Letting out only the grunts to gather supplies and a few to get information. The only one he knew that left the base freely is Zetsu. That is only because his skills at information gathering was to useful to just let it seat there and go to waste in the temple. The medic fears the possibility they have already been uncovered in the base. He just felt lucky that Pein had decided to remain at Ami for Kabuto had felt his plans would be truly destroyed if he was at the temple. Pein also had some weird kind of hold on Zetsu that made the plant thing freely do the man bidding without much of a complaint. At least, that was what his master said when he ever spoke of his time when he was welcomed in the organization before running away from it. Only because of his fear of Itachi even though Kabuto thought it was something more than that. Like there was something else much greater to fear. Maybe that was why the medic felt he must keep both eyes and ears within the rising dawn. Kabuto could not let those cloud freaks and undead monstrosities be the better of him. It would just mean he and those under him cautious behavior will be ramped up until their freedom was secured.
Lucky enough for him he had found someone who could forge some passports to the city of Dismark for himself and those who are part of his spy ring. Even though he heard rumors of a war raging in the lands the city is part of. Kabuto could only smile at that since it would mean that it would be easier to hide and disperse amongst the chaos. He wanted to smile that his backup plan was coming nicely but it was dampened by the fact he had to report to Orochimaru soon. The man wanted to know the happenings of such for his own gain. By the pits of the underworld did some of the ideas of Talos were implemented here. Another chill ran through Kabuto body after seeing the first failures from his recent experimentation. The medic might be a monster in an unrecognizable form but not to the extent the snake Sannin was taking it. Screams of victims of the past rang through his head before blocking them out. He just hoped he wasn't walking into another session as Kabuto got out of his chair. Grabbing several pages from the desk did he walk out of his office with feeling he hadn't felt for a long time. …Dread…
~ⱤⱺꞎꝒ~
In the village of Konoha did a grand carriage travel down the main stone paved road with horses being ridden by samurai following closely behind. In the carriage sat a man of average built wearing a kimono made of the finest of fabrics that is dyed a deep crimson color and decorated with delicate patterns of golden thread which denotes his rank in this world. It was clear that this man is a well-off person of very high standing. Another clue of his ranking in the world is the fact that many of the civilians bowed at the carriage as it passed by them. He merely looked out the window with minor interest as he was used to such things in the world as he was the child of Daimyō. That was until his father stepped down shortly after the third shinobi war. He felt it was a good thing since he believed his father can be easily swayed by those with sweet words and chaotic ideals than convincing arguments and proof of what they wanted.
It was one of the reasons why he was here. To see smiling faces of the people here brought him worry as they do not know of the danger encroaching on their borders. While the country was protected by their military. With shinobi patrolling the boundaries of Hi no Kuni; Samurai and knights were able to stay at the multiple outpost and capitol throughout the year. It was done this way because the shinobi happens to be the country most stable form of income. While crops and trade proved a good source of money and kept the economy running, but these sources can be broken or depleted by certain weather patterns as well by unforeseen situations. Thus, shinobi is additional tool for the people since there will always be someone in need of something from the more powerful. Be it protection, a savior, a misguided hope, or simply death. This is the main reason why the last three wars happened. Not over food or resources, but it was an added benefit, but the lack of work for their people while one or two nations took the most. Creating an unstable place for everyone.
A certain jerking motion signaled the carriage had stopped at his attended destination. The right-side door opened to show it was one of his guards. Wearing the traditional armor of the samurai but in the colors of his family crest. Colors consisting of burgundy, dark orange and a leaf green decorated the clay plates. While the guard moved back some the plates made a slight, soft grinding sound when they rubbed together as he spoke, "We have arrived at our destination, Milord."
The Daimyō nodded as he rose from his seat made of wood topped with cushions made of red cotton and stuffed with feathers. Another guard wearing a similar armor as the one that opened the door step next to the opening. Raising his hand up to gently grasps the Daimyō when it was outstretched. The first guard pulled the door even further back when he moved backwards some more. Allowing the group inside to exit down the steps that was placed on the ground. Once fully out, the Daimyō was escorted into the tower by his guards while more civilians and shinobi bowed when they spotted their lord. Going up several flights of stairs until finally reaching the top floor where the Hokage office, the personal library of the Hokage, his secretary and the war room was located in. Heading down the hall to be greeted by the secretary of Hokage standing before her desk in the usual attire she wore. A business-like attire made of some unknown, cheap, blue colored material along with a pair of black high heels. As he walked passed her, he could smell a faint fragrance of a perfume he had grew accustomed to, until his two guards walked briskly past her to open the double doors of the office. Letting him enter uninterrupted before the soft clicking of them could be heard. Each of the guards shifted their positions on either side of the doors to better prepare for any intruder. Also letting their lord have his privacy for his meeting with the Hokage. From inside the room, the Sarutobi stood up from his chair behind the desk to bow shallowly to his lord. Giving the old man a curt nod of acknowledgement. Fore going the usual deep bow that was meant for him due the respect he holds for the veteran shinobi and the fact he knew Sarutobi body would not allow him to follow traditions so strictly. The wizen old shinobi sighed in relief in being able to sit down again as he slid back into his plush chair. The Daimyō quickly followed suit be sitting an equally plush chair that was pulled out for his arrival. Silence sat between them for a bit before Hiruzen finally spoke up, "Milord, what has brought you here so suddenly?"
"That is quite easy Sarutobi-san. I am sure you have heard of the that are plaguing the nations in the last few weeks," the Daimyo spoked in a serious like manner. Hiruzen hummed at the statement. He heard of these fiendish things lurking about in the world now. At first, Hiruzen at thought it was some newer chakra mutated animals that roamed some remote areas of the Elemental Nations. Nothing a small legion of samurai, backed up with a few ninjas stationed in the capitol, could not handle but then reports came from various villages and ninjas. The most recent one coming from Tsunade about a village being besieged by some of these creatures. From what was last heard, she and her apprentice was leading the villagers to the nearest, largest town to have access to healers and mixtures. What was troubling being the fact that some of the young girls were being kidnapped before and during their arrival. He would have sent a team out to help but resources were tight as it was and Hiruzen felt it was about to get tighter.
"So, I have heard. Many rumors from shinobi and civilians have told the tails of seeing these… creatures… all over Hi no Kuni and in many of the other nations. Forces here have been strained lately for the want of protection on the roads for nobles and merchants. As well, sending out many to aid villages that dot the nation," Hiruzen stated in a serious manner. Placing his elbows on the desk to stich his fingers together to show the heaviness on the matter. The Daimyō hummed as he silently agreed but this situation needed to be address now than later. Unlike his father, who would have taken weeks if not years to deal with the problem at hand, because he would let people easily sway him to a decision that was usually bad for the nation. While at times that was good thing to listen to the people to make a proper decision on an issue but not to the point it could be detrimental to everyone. He took advantage of his father weakness to advocate his station in life to him. Much to the relief of his uncle. His uncle viewed his brother as a weak-minded food and it upon himself to teach his nephew the proper way to rule a nation. All of that was to spite his father for old wounds given to him while they were younger. That actions had caused the divide between brothers to grow even larger. Even to a lesser extent, the divide extended to the ex-daimyo wife and his child. Now he was getting off track from the task at hand. His old family dealings were something he had to fix at another time.
"As much as I would like to keep sending out our forces to protect these merchants and nobles; the power of the shinobi would be better suited to patrolling the roads to keep the beasts away. They can hire samurai and knights to escort them between destinations. Don't you agree Hiruzen-san?"
"Hai, Daimyo-sama, but many will still come here looking to hire shinobi," Sarutobi responded, knowing how the people were. This caused the lord to smirk much to the Hokage confusion. He did agree that the man power wasted on escort should be used to patrol and eliminate any beast on the road. Thus, making it easier for people to travel the road.
"This will be an easy solution. I will be sending several troops from the capitol to here to be hired out. They shall return here instead of the capitol when the job is done. This will ease the stress while retaining the money needed to run the village. I call this a pro quo for those leaving to spend weeks on the roads to clear out any nasty nest out there. Maybe in this mess they might find something to help end this unusual strain of chakra beasts that started to run rampant," the younger of the two stated slyly. Feeling great that he gotten an upper hand in the meeting. Hiruzen could not find fault in plan and it would appropriate the forces in the way he wanted to. Releasing his hands from his grip did the old Hokage finally let out a sly smile of his own before ultimately saying, "I can work with that Daimyō-sama."
"Good, I will send the troops here when I return to the capitol. Now on the next thing. Haven't I told you to call me Rhagoh. You have known me since I was child after all," the Daimyō stated in an amuse manner. Trying to ease the tension that quickly filled the room. Apparently, it worked some as Hiruzen groaned for he was trying not to break protocol.
~ⱤⱺꞎꝒ~
In the temple of Yu Yevon, a mixture of smells permeated the massive chamber that a small team of people were in. Well, it cannot be said anymore that this team existed any longer. You see, this room shows signs of an epic battle that is still raging on. Fire dominates the place as it uses the bodies of draugar, as well pieces of old materials, as fuel in its destructive nature. In these flames did Parakeet and Neko fall to its flaring power. Their bodies feeding the flames that attacked the remaining shinobi of the team. Another two, Hawk and Widow, fell when these flames were used to incinerated them while their screams had filled the room for a few minutes. Leaving behind White Tiger, Moose, and Tarantula Hawk-taichou behind to fight the very thing one of them had feared was going to happen.
Such a tragic thing to encounter a Esper within the final chamber of the temple. Especially one who can out master a Uchiha in the skill and control over fire. Leaving them little chance to escape as they fought the creature. It did not stop Tarantula-Hawk from looking for a way out of the enclosed area. But the massive creature blocked any chances to flee from the room. They could not go back the way they came since the very door they were able to unlock before now kept them trapped inside. The taichou knew there is a hidden passage way somewhere around here. It was merely finding that hidden switch to open it. Another stream of fire lit up the room. It was heading for White Tiger corner of the room. She ran towards the other side which made the attack follow her. This gave him the chance to inspect the wall of anything out of the place. There was nothing but now damaged items and charred bodies. He dug himself deeper into his corner as he witnesses Moose attack with some form of water technique. To only fail when it turned into steam when it got close to its body. Not surprising with how this thing looks like. The Esper turned around to his attacker. Spotting Moose did the giant ram like creature at him. Moose stood there in shock the man-like thing was now speeding towards him. Soon he found himself as nothing more than blood stains under the hooves of the Esper. Tarantula-Hawk pushed down the bile that threatened to come up after watching his friend die in such a horrific way. A much-needed pathway out of here was desperately desired now.
Tarantula Hawk shifted his gaze to the other walls in the lit room. The flames licked the walls in waves as they illuminated the dark, grey tones in a bath of orangish glow. Causing his vision to be obscured in his wild attempt to run. The feeling of hopelessness and desperation continued until he found something unusual hanging in the corner that conjoined the wall to his left and the one opposing him. The odd looing item is covered in ash and soot as a few clear spots dimly glittered amongst the light of the fire. The taichou could only sigh in relief as there was hope in his heart now that they could get out of here.
A giant hoofed leg blocked his sight of his target before he could even get to the other side to inspect it. This was followed by the room violently shaking when the Esper hit the wall to his left. Looking to where the spiritual being landed to view it being pinned down by a large piece of ceiling with several smaller chunks of rubble surrounding it. These were chunks his teammate was able to levitate with a wind jutsu before sending it into the gut of the humanoid goat man. This gave her time to run to the corner that was opposing the glimmering metal. This gave the leader of the team an idea of what could be done.
The taichou bent down to grab a couple of good size rocks before standing up again. The room shook violently once again before he could do anything with the rocks. The Esper had thrown the fallen piece of wall away from him to hit the ground. Causing rubble and crumbling bodies to bow to the stone as it recoiled when it hit the floor right before sliding across it to push a large amount of debris against the wall. One of these so-called debris was in fact the Esper battle axe. The weapon stuck out against the chamber barrier due to the stone keeping it pinned tightly to it. The remnants of the five-maned team watched as the being stalk towards the weapon. Giving the shinobi to a chance to do what he needed at that moment. He shifted some of the rocks to his left hand until one was all that remained in his right. The taichou gripped the rock tightly as he reared his arm back before throwing it. Letting it sail through the air, across the room, to hit the wall next to White Tiger head. It caused her to flinch strongly to the sound that contradicted the roaring of flames and the clip-clopping sounds of the Esper hooves made as it walked. It was not just the sound that made her flinch. It was the fear of possibility that something else was here while she was fixated on the ancient being not far off from her. The kunoichi quickly scanned the vicinity around her to see nothing. Another -click- was made against the wall White Tiger had her back against. Turning around quickly enough to see it was a rock tumbling down some of the rubble. Shifting her gaze to where it could have come from to see her taichou across the room. He was waving his arms wildly in a pointing manner to the corner of the room that she was close to.
Looking to her right to find the same item glitter dimly in the glow of the flames. She fixated on it much like a cat hunting a mouse. For it was a sign of hope that they could escape from this hell. A symbol they won't have to come back to this Kami forsaken place. The item hung in the corner in a way she never seen before. It was like the lever was trying to hide from the world with the way it clung to the shadows and wall. Even the shadows appeared to be eating the light of the flames to keep any intruders in, so they could meet their death. A rumble shook the room once more to garner her attention back to the beast. The Esper had reached the axe and was able to pull it from the rubble. Stones and debris fell from pile as the axe was lifted from the pile. White Tiger could feel the fear buildup within her. Building up to the point she felt there was one option left to her. That option was to turn back to the corner and make a mad dash towards it.
In the corner the lever was in fact a chain covered in ash with a ring attached to the end. The kunoichi could hear the stomping of the Esper making their way to her taichou. Tarantula Hawk ran towards the corner to his left where it would be harder to swing the axe. Even taking the risk to run under the very weapon and in between the legs to reach his goal. The spirit turned to face the human to find him on the other side of the room. A deep growl made its way out of the Esper human lips for the little one escaping his wrath. It was tired of this game of cat and mouse. It was time to end this. It stomped one of his hoofs down hard in anger.
The anger of the man-beast was something White Tiger took advantage of by making the rest of the way to the chain. Relief filled the woman when nothing new popped out to harm her. She grabbed the chain, smearing blackened ash of old and new on her hand, to yank it down harshly. The clanging of the chain through the hole was in was muffled by the crackling of the flames and the grinding of the wall when the axe missed it's intended target. Hollowed scrapping was soon heard next to the chain to show an oblong door slowly opening. This let the kunoichi to turn around to view her taichou dodge another attack by sticking close to the wall. Now the problem was trying to get his attention without getting him killed. An idea formed quickly which caused her to go through a sequence of signs in a fast manner. Looking back at the door to find it was now completely open. This made her smile before turning back around as the Esper lifted his arm to smash it down once more. Tarantula Hawk dodged the attack, but his teammate could tell he was losing energy by the second. Even though White Tiger knew that the jutsu would be partially effective but there was not much time left.
"Raiton: Raigen Raikōchū!" She screamed over the multitude of noise in the room. This caused the beast to spin around in surprised. Having forgotten that there was another human within this room since he was deeply focused on the one before him. To his shock, the ram-human hybrid was not greeted by a small woman but a blinding white light that overwhelmed the glow of the flames. As for her taichou, once the word Raiton was uttered from his lips did he shut his eyes tightly. Knowing which jutsu was going to be used as it was the only Raiton in her arsenal of attacks. The flash soon dimmed away to reveal a now blind creature that could not tell what it was around. White Tiger dashed over to her leader to grab his arm tightly, causing him to open his eyes to see the Esper staggering around aimlessly. They stayed glued to the wall until they reached the passage way and made their way out. Making it halfway down before the taichou yank his arm away to run back to the entrance of the tunnel. There was another chain within the tunnel that was not covered in soot. Grabbing the ring, he pulled it down to make the tunnel door rise slowly. It was in time to as the two of them heard the creature roar in anger. Wraith that he let his prey get away after they annoyed him for so long. They took this as their que to escape this place for good. Happy to leave this place even if it means the bodies of their comrades are left behind in the rubble. One more roar echoed throughout the temple for a final time until the magick of this place called the Esper to rest. At least until the next time he was awoken by the ignorant once more.
To Be Continued…
Informational:
Terms:
Daimyō: Powerful Japanese feudal lords who ruled most of Japan from their vast, hereditary land holdings. In the term, dai means "large" and myō stands for myōden, meaning private land.
Group
Dai'jo: The twelve personal guardians of Aludin. These guards were once part of the powerful ranks of Dragon Lords before being elevated to the position of Dai'Jo. They garner this rank by their skill in magick, tactics, their ways as a warrior and their extreme loyalty to the dragon they protect. Such things are now in the past. Today, they now nothing more than relics of the past as they slowly gain regain their power again after resurrection. Four are known to be resurrected so far with a fifth pseudo member from the current age.
Profiles:
Name: Loki
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Organization: Under Aludin
Rank: Dai'jo
Previous Rank: Dragon Lord
Clan: Unknown
Ancient Clan: Unknown
Relatives: Unknown
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5"6'
Likes: Unknown
Dislikes: Unknown
Dream: Unknown
Favorite Color: Jade
Favorite Food: Unknown
Weaponry Choice: Axe and Shield
Mini Story: Much is not known about this man. Other than during the time of his resurrection that he was from the same era as Aludin and Talos. Gossip from those who lived in the era of myth told of him being a Dragon Lord before he ascending to the rank of Dai'jo. Nothing much more is known about the man as many who lived him, minus other Dai'jo, have faded away with the time.
Name: Rhagoh Slanoi
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Organization: Hi no Kuni
Rank: Daimyō
Previous Rank: Prince
Clan: Slanoi
Ancient Clan: Yamamoto
Relatives: Father, Mother, uncle, distant cousins in clans, cousins in clan
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5"7'
Likes: Shogi, family, reading
Dislikes: Meetings
Dream: To bring prosperity to his country
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Sashimi
Weaponry Choice: Spear
Mini Story: A man who was raised mostly by his mother and uncle in the palace in the capitol. He was raised to take up the mantle of being a proper Daimyō when he was ready. These preparations had the ill effects of causing hatred between him and his father that last well into his adulthood. During the years, this lead to him tricking his father into advocating the throne to him earlier than expected. Having stepped down shortly after the disaster that was the third shinobi war That was an odd fifteen years ago when he was mere thirty-seven years young. Although, in the near collapse of their nation, even though they cause out on top, it did not mean his father indecisive ways weren't a big part of the ordeal. Since then, a bigger rift formed between father and son. To the point that the ex-Daimyo moved to the norther palace to be away from his clan. To this day they hardly spoken a word to one another.
Techniques:
Raiton: Raigen Raikōchū (Lightning Illusion/Style: Flash Pillar) (Elemental - Lightning) (Illusionary Expert Spell): A genjutsu that utilizes lightning-natured chakra that will discharge from the casters entire body in the form of an extremely bright light to disorient their target. Once the victim is disorientated, the caster can implant images in their head. This gives the caster allies the perfect opportunity to attack the unsuspecting victim. This genjutsu can also be used collaboratively with shinobi working together to completely overwhelm a target, or targets, sense of sight.