[OOC] Innue vs Melon

[Innue]

Will post some admin stuff regarding the fight tomorrow. Some stuff came up.

@MelonHead

[MelonHead]

Alrighty

[Innue]

@MelonheadSorry was swamped for the last couple days. Do you have a map in mind that would be good for our battle?

I'm thinking that having a post every 3 days or so seems reasonable at a minimum. I should be able to keep pace with that even with starting the new job.

Also, I will be using Rin. I removed the conditional teleport form the bio since it isn't needed for this level of fight. I believe that was the main point we needed to address. I'll post it in characters once you confirm the bio is fine in case there is any more clarification needed.

”Yūdai, Rin”

Yūdai, Rin


【Full Name】
Yūdai, Rin
【Title】
N/A
【Occupation】
N/A
【Gender】
Male
【Age】
19
【Sexuality】
Straight



【Birth Country】
Kyokujitsugakure
【Current Village】
Kyokujitsugakure
【Affiliation】
Kyokujitsu no Tochi
【Shinobi Rank】
Chuunin



【Personality】
Rin is completely focused on the betterment of his nation. Even at a young age, Rin was interested in the affairs of the world and his place within it. Rin comes across as a bit too serious for many people. Rin is not particularly fond of heights despite the ability to, in essence, fly. He can tolerate them to the point where it does not cause any issues with his combat effectiveness, but avoids flying as much as possible.

【History】
Rin is the eldest son of Shadan and Suishō. He is a part of the Windspeakers, who he has trained most of his life with. In fact, Rin and his sister Kisaki were both born in the Temple of Fuujin and, according to many of the stories told within the temple, blessed by Fuujin.

Like many wartime children, Rin grew up in a period where he was uncertain what is future would be. The Temple, located near Kyokujitsgakure was a safe haven for many of the children. As such, many children in Kyokujitsu no Tochi, at least those from the Land of Fire, spent their early years with the Windspeakers or the monks from the Temple of Fire. It was there he met Roku, who also stayed at the Temple during the war, the woman he would be engaged to many years later.

Unlike his parent's romance, Roku and Rin were far from the opposites. In fact, the similarities in personality between the two unnerved many who encountered them. Rin, as focused as Roku, even as a child, behaved more as an adult than his father at even the age as young as four. Concerned with the affairs of the world and his impact, Rin pursued his training at the Temple of Fuujin with zeal. Kisaki, his sister, also trained at the Temple with him but in an entirely different from of invoking the powers of Fuujin.




【Chakra Nature(s)】

Fuuton

【Abilities and Special Traits】
Rin is a skilled swordsman. Keen and analytical, he is quite good at reading an opponent's movements. Additionally, he has strong control over his chakra. Despite being a swordsman, he is a capable hand to hand fighter as well.



【Weapons, Tools and Equipment】

Name of Weapon or Item: Kazemakase [Carried by the Wind]
Description: A sword of peculiar power. The katana maintains its appearance as a normal sword, but when swung, the blade converts entirely to wind. This wind is just as sharp as the blade, but makes blocking the sword exceptionally difficult. A native, additional ability of the Kazemakase is it's ability to create blades of wind, including the ability to control the wind created by the blade to create vacuum like effects. The range and shape of these effects are dependent on the amount of chakra put into them.

The draw techniques from this sword are exceptionally fast as Fuuton chakra can help draw the sword from it's sheath, giving Rin an incredibly fast draw with the weapon.

The third ability of the Kazemakase is the ability to read the air currents within 100 feet of themselves with incredibly accuracy. This is a unique type of wind sense in that it can differentiate between objects that have chakra and those that do not.

The last ability of this weapon is with the sheath. The sword and sheath are bonded with the individual, making them unable to be effectively used by anyone else unless the specific circumstances are met. This last ability is reminiscent of the Hyuuga's Vacuum Palm - however, this does not need to be blunt force like the Hyuuga technique. In the case of Rin and the Kazemakase, this effect is not solely limited to palm thrusts. The distance, damage, and power of this effect is based on the amount of chakra that is put into it.
Appearance: When still, Kazemakase is a beautiful sword. The blade is a silver-blue steel with symbols of Fuujin inscribed onto them. The tsuba of the katana is shaped similarly to the symbol for Fuujin. The hilt is an ordinary hilt, but is covered with a pale blue cloth. The sheath for the weapon is made of a bamboo that has been dyed a brilliant white-blue with silver symbols embellishing it.



【Kekkei Genkai】

Name of Kekkei Genkai: N/A
Clan: N/A
Description: N/A

【Canon Jutsu】

【Custom Jutsu】
Name of Technique: Megumi no Fuujin [Grace of the Wind God]
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu
Rank: A
Range: Personal
Nature Type: Fuuton
Handseals: 1 [Symbols of Fuujin]
Description: By channelling a constant sphere of wind chakra around himself, Windspeaker Rin is able to levitate as if held aloft by currents of wind. He gains a sphere of influence around himself with which he can manipulate wind in myriad ways. The sphere extends six feet from Windspeaker Rin in any given direction. While within the Megumi no Fuujin, Windspeaker Rin is immune to all friendly Fuuton techniques. Windspeaker Rin’s control over the wind is so proficient that he is able to essentially fly. In addition, instead of performing handsigns, Windspeaker Rin is able to invoke symbols of Fuujin with simple movements that are not necessarily restricted to movement of the hands/arms.
Weakness: N/A

Name of Technique: Megumi no Fuujin: Reitekina Yoroi [Grace of the Wind God: Spiritual Armour]
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu
Rank: A
Range: Variable
Nature Type: Fuuton
Handseals: 5 [Symbols of Fuujin]
Description: Windspeaker Rin condenses the Megumi no Fuujin, removing all access to its abilities except its levitation and flight, and coats himself in a thick veneer of wind. All physical projectiles that would come into contact with the armour are deflected, and Windspeaker Rin’s speed is vastly increased. In addition, Windspeaker Rin’s taijutsu attacks become significantly more deadly, using the force of the wind surrounding her to lacerate the areas she hits subcutaneously. If she would hit an open wound, he is instead able to cause major damage to internal organs in the surrounding area.
Weakness: Eliminates access to any other Grace of the Wind God techniques.

Name of Technique: Seishin no Fuujin [Spirit of the Wind God]
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu
Rank: A
Range: Personal
Nature Type: Fuuton
Handseals: 1 [Symbols of Fuujin]
Description: A combination defensive and offensive technique, allowing Rin to convert his entire body to an entity of wind, allowing him to pass throw many physical obstructions. This can be done in a manner that can hurt those that he passes through (he is visible as a blur during this).
Weakness: Seishin no Fuujin can only be held for short moments of times, with a maximum of a few seconds. After use, this ability cannot be used for at least 30 seconds. Rin can use a partial version of it as well, which reduces the restrictions on it dependent on what percentage of his body he transformed

[MelonHead]

The only ability I've just noticed that is a bit of an issue is Megumi no Fuujin: Reitekina Yoroi for the same reason as in the tournament, it can be used to fly but also blocks projectiles, leaving John with no method for attacking him. Could I request that either it's removed, or nerfed so that Rin can't fly while using it?

[MelonHead]

Also, how's this for an Arena?

‘Outside’

Let’s take this outside!

A quaint village serves as the backdrop to this combat, taking place in a field about fifty meters behind the local tavern. The borders rimmed with wooden fencing and a single apple tree taking center stage, the grass is mostly flat with the odd rabbit-hole or stray rock. The ground gently rises towards the north side. The entire area is an acre of land, about half the size of a football field for the less countrified.

[Innue]

The only ability I've just noticed that is a bit of an issue is Megumi no Fuujin: Reitekina Yoroi for the same reason as in the tournament, it can be used to fly but also blocks projectiles, leaving John with no method for attacking him. Could I request that either it's removed, or nerfed so that Rin can't fly while using it?

@MelonHead

I think that is a reasonable tradeoff (this is why I asked to confirm since it is Tuuj's tech) because if I am flying at this level of combat then I reasonable should have enough time to react to any projectiles.

Would you be fine if I could use a lesser version that allowed me to keep the cutting wind aspect when I am flying (on the off chance I have to do some kind of aerial close range combat move)?

[MelonHead]

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I think that is a reasonable tradeoff (this is why I asked to confirm since it is Tuuj's tech) because if I am flying at this level of combat then I reasonable should have enough time to react to any projectiles.

Would you be fine if I could use a lesser version that allowed me to keep the cutting wind aspect when I am flying (on the off chance I have to do some kind of aerial close range combat move)?

@Innue

Can your character not just use his sword to project wind slashes? Regardless, if it's just a mid/low ranged air attack while flying around that's fine. My character can probably keep up in a pure ranged slog-fest, provided you don't just have a shield to block all his projectiles.

Also, it's up to you but I was thinking we could start the fight with some unspoken beef between our characters, that has led to us taking our argument outside into a field to fight it out. Whatever the issue is can be slowly revealed as the fight progresses in a humorous manner if you wish, though having it completely unexplained could also be funny.

[MelonHead]

Anyway, I'll leave you to decide, got to go to bed at some point. If that's all fine and you like the Arena feel free to start up with the first post.

[Innue]

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Can your character not just use his sword to project wind slashes? Regardless, if it's just a mid/low ranged air attack while flying around that's fine. My character can probably keep up in a pure ranged slog-fest, provided you don't just have a shield to block all his projectiles.

Also, it's up to you but I was thinking we could start the fight with some unspoken beef between our characters, that has led to us taking our argument outside into a field to fight it out. Whatever the issue is can be slowly revealed as the fight progresses in a humorous manner if you wish, though having it completely unexplained could also be funny.

@MelonHead

The cuts are different than those slashes (they are much smaller, but hurt like hell if he grabs you in an exposed area). I'd have to be within 4 or so inches of you for that portion of the technique to actually be useful. Essentially they are like having close range wind papercuts.

Rin's a law enforcement officer and your character is a thief, so they should have something to drive the fight at least.

The Arena works as well.

[MelonHead]

Alright, well, I'll post first then so you have something to look at when you're back.

[Innue]

Posted Rin in char bin. I have an appointment early tomorrow morning so I won't get a post up until after that.

[MelonHead]

Also, I just remembered this fight is actually ranked, which means we also need to decide if we're using T1 Eden and also who's going to judge for us. There aren't really that many people available.

[Innue]

T1 Eden is fine.

I'm open to judge suggestions if you think we need it, but generally I think despite our occasionally heated debates, we are capable of resolving most issues that crop up.

[MelonHead]

Alright, we'll just call someone in if things fall apart. Looking at the characters we probably shouldn't have too many issues though.

[MelonHead]

If you’re interested, this is a translation of everything John has said.

“Nine thousand pounds? Are you having a laugh? (Are you kidding me) “You’re Rin right? I didn’t think you would be a Chinaman (basically anyone from the ‘Orient’ was referred to as a Chinaman in Victorian Britain, though at this time period they also probably would have been exclusively Chinese.) “Still, nothing else for it, we’re going to have a fight you and me. I’m not doing time (jail time) if you want to chuck me in jail you’ve got to catch me policeman.”

“So what’s it going to be?”

Then:

“Hey, you’re the one pulling out a sword mate.” “I haven’t done anything, so I have nothing to reconsider.” “But like I said, if you want to chuck me in the nick (jail) you had better come and get me.”

Though I'm aware you probably know what he said for the most part, and it's just your character that is confused.

[Innue]

Yep. It is Rin's confusion. :) But thank you.

[MelonHead]

Probably be useful for anyone looking at the fight to have a translation anyway, as John uses a lot of English terms people might not be aware of.

[Innue]

Will post tomorrow. Had to run errands today.

[MelonHead]

Will post tomorrow. Had to run errands today.

@Innue

Kay

[Innue]

Tired post inc...

@Melonhead Would you permit me a delay until tomorrow? I apparently had a 12 hour day for one job and then 3 for the other this evening, so I'm starting at screen and typing gibberish... I will be out at a reasonable time tomorrow, so I won't be super exhausted.