Exile
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Post by Exile on Apr 18, 2005 9:55:13 GMT -5
Sull rocks back and forth, listening to whatever the wind just happens to bring; some merchant and his customer, dealing with repair problems, some soldiers complaining about the food, and the commander and Ryuusei talking. He looks at Gatsa. Sull: "What are you going to do now? More potential allies on your list?"
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Post by Vegeta on May 2, 2005 16:42:02 GMT -5
Gatsa looks over to Sull.
GATSA: "Yes, I should go and seek out more allies... this will be a trying battle against Hokage now."
Gatsa looks to the west and watches the sun begin to set over the horizon.
GATSA: "Hopefully the recruits in Yagyu will be safe."
----------------------------------------------------------------------- At the training camp, the instructor leads the group into a large field. In the field is a row of wooden dummies.
INSTRUCTOR: "These guys're your new friends for th' day. They have enchantments on 'em so they're immune to magick. Your goal is to turn 'em into toothpicks as quickly as you can.....starting..... Now."
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Post by Tasuke on May 2, 2005 20:31:50 GMT -5
Sasuke doesn't respond, instead gets to work. He keeps his hands in his pockets, as he kicks the dummies apart. He does it in a leisurely fashion, but at an extremely rapid pace.
Kenshin nods, wandering closer to the dummies. He grips the sheath of his katana, lowering down into a stance. He flicks the tsuba with his thumb, loosening it from the sheath. He then draws the sword in a single, untrackable motion. He reseaths his sword, standing up. The dummies are all torn apart from the Kaze Ken technique. Kenshin walks over to chop up the rest of the dummies that remained.
They are finished in a matter of moments. Dispite the Kaze Ken, Sasuke easily destroyed, by far, more dummies than Kenshin did.
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Post by Vegeta on May 2, 2005 20:35:37 GMT -5
The Instructor laughs out loud.
INSTRUCTOR: "Pretty easy, huh? Well, here ya' go. Let's try th' Tetsujin out."
The soldiers bring out carts with Iron dummies on the back.
INSTRUCTOR: "Their enchantment makes them immune to physical attacks. You are to destroy them."
The count for this row of iron dummies is 6.
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Post by Tasuke on May 2, 2005 20:43:55 GMT -5
Kenshin lowers himself into a stance, holding his arms at his side.
Kenshin: "Ha... dou...-"
The ninja preformed a series of hand seals, then pulls down his mask, cupping a hand over his mouth like he's about to yell....
Sasuke: "Katon, Karyuu Endan."
He preforms the fire jutsu, sending a burst of flames in the shape of a dragon that should have been capable to melt them upon impact, but just to make sure, Sasuke keeps the flames going for a while, then ceases his attack, covering his face with the mask again. He awaits the results of his attack. During his attack, no one is able to see his face.
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Post by Vegeta on May 2, 2005 20:46:01 GMT -5
The Iron softened up slightly after Sasuke's attack, but not enough to be considered 'destroyed'.
INSTRUCTOR: "You'll have to try harder! What if the enemy has strong armor on? Weapons ain't gonna get through 'em!"
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Post by Tasuke on May 2, 2005 20:58:23 GMT -5
Sasuke: "I'll weaken the material further, and you destroy them with the Hadouken."
Kenshin nodded, positioning for the attack. Sasuke repeats the move he preformed previously, again, no one is able to view his face. During his attack, Kenshin charges the Hadouken, and as soon as the flames begin to falter, he unleashes the attack.
The two stand up, waiting to see the results of their efforts.
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Post by Vegeta on May 2, 2005 22:43:24 GMT -5
The Iron dummies are reduced to smoldering piles of iron-soup.
INSTRUCTOR: "Not too bad, kids. Now lets see how you perform against the final test. Bring 'em in!"
This time the cart comes out with only 2 dummies, but they are made only of paper.
INSTRUCTOR: "These paper dummies are immune to physical AND magickal attacks. You'll have to use your head for this one. Also, notice the text written on them. Those are talismans, preventing them from being banished. Those talismans were written many years ago by Mephisto himself, and won't fail. So no banishing."
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Post by Tasuke on May 2, 2005 23:02:20 GMT -5
Kenshin spit on the text, seeing it it would do any good. He wrote over it as well. He even tried setting the ground around it on fire.
Sasuke stood watching, pondering what to do. After several moments, Sasuke walks past them.
Sasuke: "Are we really gonna have to fight paper in this war?"
He grips one of the dummies, and crumples it up.
Sasuke: "Ta-da! That was pretty tough.... and you've got to hand it to the person who came up with it."
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Post by Vegeta on May 2, 2005 23:15:27 GMT -5
The instructor laughs again.
INSTRUCTOR: "You have no idea how many hours some people have spent on that final test... that's why it's the last one. You actually have that guy Horikawa Sanosuke to thank for that one. He and Ryuusei used to use that when training recruits for the Hokage Army in the last days of their rule. His secrets were passed onto us by some of the older soldiers who have since reformed their ways. Well anyway, welcome aboard, ladies. It's gonna be a long day tomorrow, so get rested up." -----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Commander is nearly finished debriefing Ryuusei.
COMMANDER: "Well, what do you think?"
RYUUSEI: "....hm...I think the best COA is to create barricades in Dead Man's Route, and have the main forces in the town of Lore."
COMMANDER: "But what if they decide to go through the port and cross the Argos."
RYUUSEI: "They won't do that. They'd be sitting ducks on the water. No where to escape to if things go wrong."
COMMANDER: "...hmm... I see..."
A messenger approaches the Commander.
MESSENGER: "New orders, sir!"
COMMANDER: "Oh? Well, go ahead then, proceed."
MESSENGER: "Telegram, sir, by one 'Horikawa Sanosuke'. 'Ryoko has been captured. Do not approach. Yagyu has been cited as next objective. New instructions are to cross the Argos and burn the port to the ground.'... that is all sir. A short memo, however, sir. Lord Gatsa will be rejoining the army soon."
COMMANDER: "...... I see.... well, then we'll go to Lore as you've suggested, Ryuusei. But our first stop will be Dead Man's Route to drop off some troops and some Cargo."
The commander signals over his Chief Petty Officer.
COMMANDER: "Ready some warships. We'll be heading to Lore across the Argos. We'll take 5 ships with us to Lore, and the other 3 will drop off soldiers and supplies at Dead Man's Route."
CPO: "Yes sir!"
RYUUSEI: "Commander, I'll need you on board one of those ships as the commanding officer."
COMMANDER: "Right. I'll meet back with you in Lore. So the plan is on, right?"
RYUUSEI: "Yes."
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Post by Tasuke on May 4, 2005 21:17:59 GMT -5
Sasuke: "Well, I might as well see what Ryuusei is up to..."
Sasuke walked off towards the tent, waving over his shoulder at the instructor. Kenshin glanced from the Instructor over to Sasuke. After saying goodbye to the Instructor, he jogged after Sasuke.
Before long, they arrive at the tent, Sasuke proceeds to go inside.
Kenshin: "Weren't we not allowed inside...?"
The Jounin just waved him off.
Sasuke: "Well, we'll go in anyway. How many people do you know that follow rules?"
Kenshin didn't seem to approve of it, but the Ninja had entered the tent before he could say much more. Sasuke entered, and approached everyone else, lifting his hand in a greeting gesture.
Sasuke: "Yo. So, what's goin' on?"
The Jounin glanced about at the others. Kenshin walked in a moment after.
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Post by Vegeta on May 4, 2005 21:40:30 GMT -5
Ryuusei looks at Kenshin and Sasuke.
RYUUSEI: "...hm... As the newly appointed Shogun of the Morimoto Army, I will give you your orders now. Sasuke, you will be on board one of the three battleships headed for Dead Man's Route. The purpose of this is a barricade. Kenshin, you will accompany me to Lore. You're not suited for defensive positions. You'll be on the secondary offense with me. Sasuke... one other thing. Stay out of sight. You will use your talents to procure intelligence. You will fight only when necessary."
Ryuusei pushes past them and out of the tent. He approaches the battle ships as they're being prep'd for departure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Wraknorian fell asleep, so Sano, Red, and Goku take part in the Yagyu counter-offensive.
SANO: "Ready guys?"
RED: "Yep! Let's go!"
The hours slowly pass, and no signs of enemy encounters occur.
SANO: "...... I think we were given false information."
RED: ".....hm..." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile, in Ryoko.
SOLDIER1: "Hey... weren't we supposed to be in Yagyu by now?"
SOLDIER2: "...well, the commander never told us to move out... so we didn't."
COMMANDER: "....uhm..*cough*.... about the delay, guys... we lost the map of Yagyu...."
SOLDIER1/2: O_O
COMMANDER: "........so, I guess we're heading to Hokage Port then instead.....so uh...saddle up, and move 'em out!"
SOLDIER: 'H-how can he lose the map?!? We're being commanded by an idiot!'
COMMANDER: "C'mon, MOVE IT!"
SOLDIER1/2: "YESSIR!"
The troops gather their gear and move in the opposite directon, towards Hokage Port.
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Post by Tasuke on May 4, 2005 21:53:02 GMT -5
Sasuke: "Ah... 'sir."
He gave a pretty lazy salute, one that would be found quite rude by the 'professionals'. But, Amidamaru should've known Sasuke well enough that it was in his nature.
Sasuke: "Well, I'll see you later than, 'yuusei."
He waved at Amidamaru and Kenshin, then wandered out of the tent. He scratched his head slightly.
Sasuke: "Eh... might was well get Sano involved in this.... Hikado."
He preformed a simple set of hand seals, and vanished from sight. He reappeared behind Sano, Red, and Goku.
Sasuke: "Hey, guys!"
He was pretty loud. Goku gave a yelp of surprise, he stumbled foreward.
Sasuke: "I got a mission in Dead Man's Route. Got some kinda barricade goin' on. Wanna tag along?"
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Kenshin waved goodbye to Sasuke, and followed after Ryuusei. He was ready, following Amidamaru's lead.
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Post by Vegeta on May 4, 2005 22:38:59 GMT -5
SANO: "I wish we could, but the enemy could be attacking this town any minute now!"
RED: "...you said that two hours ago...."
SANO: "ANY MINUTE NOW!"
He yelled loud enough for the people in Ryoko to hear, or so he had hoped.
SANO: ".......................... ........they're not coming, are they."
RED: "Don't look like it....."
SANO: sigh
SANO: "Alright... Dead Man's Route it is then.....I guess...."
RED: "I think me an' Goku'll stick around here for awhile. Unless you wanna pop us over to where Ryuusei is headed."
SANO: "...yeh... hang on."
The grab ahold of his shoulders, and he vanishes. Within seconds he reappears alone.
SANO: "Shall we go then?" -----------------------------------------------------------------------
RED: "Yo! Ryuusei!"
RYUUSEI: "Red... Goku... good to see you. Come aboard, we're headed to Lore."
RED: "Don't I gotta be in th' army first?"
RYUUSEI: "It'd be nice, but I can't force you to join."
RED: "Aw hell. I'll tag along, but I ain't joinin' no army. I'mma see if I can collect some more demons in th' Mafuba."
RYUUSEI: "Alright then."
Ryuusei heads to the bridge of the ship, and yells out.
RYUUSEI: "HANDS ON DECK! PREPARE TO DEPART!"
The captain of the ship follows suit after hearing Amidamaru's orders.
CAPTAIN: "ALL HANDS ON DECK! LOWER MAIN SAILS! HOIST THE ANCHOR!"
The first of the 8 ships departs for Lore, and the other three await instructions from the Commander.
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Post by Tasuke on May 4, 2005 22:47:11 GMT -5
Sasuke: "Yeh, let's go, then. Hikado."
He preformed the previous hand seals, then vanished. Reappearing on board the center ship, beside the Commander.
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Goku: "Hey, Amidamaru. Hey, Kenshin."
Kenshin nods at both Red and Goku. Kenshin follows after Amidamaru, as Goku stuck around with Red.
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