Can we come up with any response other than 'AAARRGGHHHH MY SPLEEEEEN!!!'?

If so, then maybe:

"Nnn...good. Now show me your best."

*Rev up sword and Steam-up armour*

Wat roll 4 dese?

>>16555195

>Can we come up with any response other than 'AAARRGGHHHH MY SPLEEEEEN!!!'?

>If so, then maybe:

>"Nnn...good. Now show me your best."

>*Rev up sword and Steam-up armour*

>Wat roll 4 dese?

Can we do this?

>>16555373
>Can we come up with any response other than 'AAARRGGHHHH MY SPLEEEEEN!!!'?

>If so, then maybe:

>"Nnn...good. Now show me your best."

>*Rev up sword and Steam-up armour*

>Wat roll 4 dese?

>Can we do this?

Absolutely!
Two actions per turn. So turning on your Avatar of the Sea ability will be 1, and then attacking with the steam is another.

If she ever breaks off from melee range (even if it is because we launched her again) I vote we try out our fireball jutsu; this is supposed to be practice after all.

rolled 7, 7, 5, 3, 4, 9, 2, 2, 6, 7 = 52

Well if the armour's automatic, lets rev up the sword and attack!

Rank5 plus sword-whatever! VRRRRRMMMMM

>>16555402
So have you made a final decision on whether to add extra actions at higher levels of speed?

>>16555425

OH WE COOKIN' NOW, WE COOKIN'! NOT SO COOL WHEN WE'RE CRITTING *YOU* IS IT YUKI, YA SLAPPER?!

>>16555426
I have actually. Speed Rank 3 and every 2 ranks higher gives 1 extra move per turn. So we really have a 3rd.

>>16555446
Cool. Then I vote that when she balls up to protect herself from the sword attack we broil her a bit.

>>16555446

For our third, scream loudly.

>>16555457

We can't tell HER what to do. We're not her.

>>16555460
Or better yet, lets reminisce about our last sparring bout:

"DYNAMIC ENTRY!"

Shouting that out in our creepy monotone voice is sure to throw her off balance!

>>16555425
Fucking dicebot, man.

Your blade slams into her again and her bones seem to absorb all the damage once again. However, the blast of steam from your blade causes her to cry out in surprise pain as she stumbles back.

(5 Water Talent (no greatsword damage) +3 Steam (No greatsword damage taken))

16 damage to her. I would disavow using your sword again, personally.

>>16555465
No but that just seems to be her most likely reaction. 'Surround self in bones to avoid bisection,' seems high on her priority list.

>>16555481

A-haaaaaa, so no physical damage, eh?

Well lets see what she does then WATER DRAGON THE FUCK UP.

>>16555481
Hmm if we still have one action left, we could use a fire or water technique or we could summon. What do you guys think?

>>16555528
>>16555539
Okay... I thought this was just a simple sparring session? You guys might be taking it a little too far if you're just going to completely open up the arsenal here.

>>16555528
Helpful advice. Don't use water. It's damage comes from percussive damage.

Just a free tip for you.

rolled 4, 9, 10, 10, 5, 1 = 39

>>16555546

Oh, lighten up, there's medic nins around...we're fighting one!

Alright, lets ROAST HER.

KATON!!

Rank 5, Fire 1!

>>16555546

Dude, we just took 34 damage, we either get serious or get punked.

rolled 3, 10, 4, 9, 1, 8, 10, 7 = 52

>>16555602
2 successes.

>>16555546
We're trying to push both her and us, using things we haven't used before is necessary. Simaru only has like one non lethal option and that's water prison. Which probably won't work since she can just grow her bones right out of it.

We've already found out that our sword isn't going to be useful here. This way we can see if our contingencies are enough.

>>16555666

Damn, shudda gone with the summon...next turn, baby!

Maybe we can summon a guardian class fire salamander and then keep her tied up in melee while he uses katon.

>>16555695
Next turn we should summon Summon, fire-blast and Punch her in the face with BLAZING SEA.

Preemptive Firebreath rolling. Not sure what we'd have to roll for summoning.

>>16555666

Remembered the speed penalty there, OP? Or does that not apply for ninjutsu?

>>16555726
trying that again.

>>16555726

I think maybe we auto-summon?

Yuki puts one hand on her chest and breathes in slowly, the burn wound healing on her shoulder as she breathes out and smacks her palms into the ground.

(Rank+Shinobi Movement to dodge)

>>16555749

Dice go in the email field, brah. Read the sticky.

rolled 3, 10, 3, 1, 9, 9 = 35

Yeah, it's been in the e-mail field. Just isn't working, don't know why.

rolled 4, 7, 7, 6, 4, 5, 7, 4, 6, 6 = 56

>>16555755
Lets get the hell outta the way!

>>16555793
You leap out of the way just in time for a huge field of bone-spikes to errupt from the ground, filling the sanctuary as she pants from exhaustion, resting her hand against one of the spines, she starts to phase into the bone, her eyes wide.

rolled 3, 6, 5, 2, 5, 10, 4, 6, 8, 6 = 55

>>16555755
Ok.

rolled 2, 8, 8, 8, 1, 1, 2, 1, 3, 3 = 37

>>16555755

Dodging!

Also I've been meaning to ask- could we meet a technique with another technique? It occurs to me Neji's defensive spin isn't that good a defence if he can only do it in his turn.

>>16555813
Like mad wide, startled wide or scared wide? I'm voting we summon a guardian.

>>16555822

We stylin'.

>>16555813
Summon, Katon and Fisticuffs.

Now, can our Chainsword cut down the bone?

>>16555822
Neji's kaiten can be used as a response action, like dodging. If he succeeds he negates your attack, smacks you, and probably steals some chakra too.

>>16555849
Surprised wide. She's kinda shocked that she could do it.

>>16555849

I vote we summon two. Water and Flame or just two flame? Or do we even get to choose?

>>16555880
Lets to both.

>>16555880

I say two flame- her wind jutsu will work against her with her, and fire hurts her more- we can start cutting through her precious bonefield while these guys lay down some covering fire.

>>16555896
>>16555880

That'll be 4 chakra. You clap your hands together and press them together on the ground after your seals. A cloud of smoke errupts and two fair sized salamanders appear. The fire one has a big brass ring around his neck and the water one has a hat. They both look up at you for instructions with a hiss.

rolled 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 2, 4, 2, 1, 6 = 26

>>16555879
Punch her in the face while she's distracted!

>>16555909

*with them out

>Captcha: soul stepin

Yeah, captcha's feelin' the groove too!

>>16555926

"Get steaming."

Now lets VRRRRM our sword and toss it at the bone shes melting into to try and cut it down, in case we can't run there in time.

We're probably burning through a fair bit of chakra here...

>>16555934
You really insist on hitting her?

>>16555991
Mostly to distract her and get her closer to our Salamanders.

>>16555991

Though those rolls are delicious, I think we shall refrain.

What's our chakra at, OP?

Also, we should try and get a grapple on her and suck her moisture out for some chakra replenishment.

>>16555991
Yeah let's not. A regular punch on someone who can have bones just grow out of where ever is not going to go well.

>>16556016
5 down 4 remaining.

"Training exercise, she's immune to physical attacks, has wind element. I want steam."

>>16556052
>"Training exercise, she's immune to physical attacks, has wind element. I want steam."

"I would be careful that she doesn't blow it back at us." The fire one hissed before his partner spoke, "Warm-blood, you would be wise to try and take cover." They say as they both lean back and blast a huge gout of their respective elements, a thick roiling of steam washing over Yuki as she coughs and lets out audible sounds of discomfort as she climbs into her bones.

(4 fire+4 water)*1.5= 12 damage

rolled 9, 2, 4, 10, 1, 9, 9, 5, 7, 8 = 64

I say lets shunshin over to the bone, put an explosive tag on it, then get out of dodge while it explodes and the salamanders steam-scorch the area.

Rank + Shinobi movement.

28 damage, still less than what that one attack did to us...

Go for this - >>16556092 and maybe a katon

>>16556092
While Yuki covers herself from the steam you appear behind her and vanish without her noticing. As she rises up to step into the bone the tag blows up and sends her flying forward, towards your waiting salamanders.

(Another 10 damage to the dear woman.)

>>16556135

Hmm, we don't want her getting in their midst too much.

"Water, smack her down. Fire-"

*Make a water clone (if there's moisture enough) and get it to / grapple her*

"Cook me."

Just remember not to kill her guys. Once she's in wounded we should probably stop the fight.

>>16556199
>>16556170
She gets up between the salamanders and crosses her arms across her chest, closing her eyes and letting out a howl of anger as her eyes go red, her ribs, shouderblades, elbows, and forearms come exploding out of her and skewer through your summons, sending them home in a puff of smoke.

She looks over you and and grits her teeth, seething as she extends both main hand blades, ready for the hunt.

>>16556215

...Well shit, I don't think >>16556199 is an option anymore. And I don't think we know enough about seals or how she fights like this to pull off what Kaji did that one time.

Is that it for our actions? I think that might be three.

>>16556215

YOU WANNA GET NUTS? LET'S GET NUTS!!

"COME ON THEN!"

KATON THAT HO!!

rolled 3, 5, 7, 10, 10, 1 = 36

>>16556274

Rrrrrrrrrollan! And hoping that because she's nuts, she'll just charge right at us.

>>16556296

Ah jeez. We need more fire skill...

>>16556246
>>16556215
Na we got this man. Our avatar of the sea is up we can use it to help win this.

>>16556317
It may also be a good chance to try out our new UA.

>>16556324

I thought we already had it up since- >>16555370 ?

rolled 6, 3, 5, 4, 5, 10, 7, 3 = 43

>>16556296
She sees the inbound fire and leaps out of the way.

>>16556346
Huh we haven't really been using it though. I think it costs a det per round to use too, so it may be up but we haven't actually employed it yet.

>>16556366

Poop. And we're running out of Chakra for stunts like that. We need to make sure our flames hit or there's no point in using them.

Setting up a Mist to fire them from is just inviting her to blow it away with some wind though.

>>16556366
OK guys time to conserve chakra. She's in berserker mode, so she's going to come at us with all she has.

OP can we use our avatar of the sea to try and knock her out by surrounding her head with water?

>>16556215
If she is completely out of control in this state I think we should be trying to restrain her and talk her down. How the fuck do you restrain her when grappling is just asking to get skewered and she can probably still bonespear us from inside a water prison? Maybe we can just parry and talk. Being able to talk her out of the rage would be a good basis for a bond as well.

"Yuki! You've lost control. This is no way to train with a friend."
"This is exactly what caused the downfall of the Kaguya. You're better than that; I know it."
"Yuki. I know you can hear my voice. Focus; you need to master your rage. Control -it-."

>>16556420
Supporting this.

Go full defense, use avatar of the sea to mitigate her attacks,

I'd just use the last line though.

>>16556420

Agreed here, lets parry and dodge and try and get her to focus into her rage rather than let it move her.

"Yuki. You can control this. Surpass your clan. Just focus."

* "Yuki. You can control this. Surpass your clan. Focus."

I meant.

>>16556489
>>16556476
>>16556420
Go ahead and roll Rank+Greatsword to parry her.

rolled 2, 5, 7, 4, 7, 9, 2, 1, 10, 4 = 51

Full defense on our turns. Is that a thing?

>>16556626
Reactive action is. You can spend your turn bracing, a ready action. We've never had to do it, it's a thing.

>>16556626

Burn Det to remove that 10.

>>16556613

We should see if Tomaru can help us on the defensive end. He can mutate after all. Or we could start using Sempai's sword to eat some of her chakra. Though I'd rather us just carry it around and never have to use it, it is ideal for non lethal take downs.

>>16556660

And try to make a shield out of the bone-arm if it comes to that.

>>16556660
Tomaru asks for a little bit of your heart and dedication, and when you give it to him Yuki's stab is met by a thick hide shield, Tomaru's blade having totally reversed its direction and flattened to from a flat broad shield, blocking Yuki's attack.

Your words, however, seem to do nothing to her.

>>16556706

Well then we're going to just have to convince her more!

Pull our bone hand up so she can see it while we parry and half-grapple

"Remember this? You gifted this to me. Now let me invest something in you. Belief. I know you can do this Yuki- Prove it to me."

I imagined our voice as slightly strained from the wound- not quite desperate, but a little more emotive or louder than usual due to the pressure on us both.

>>16556706
Remain undaunted and steadfast. This is why she's training with us after all. Does our avatar of the sea give us any defensive bonuses besides armor OP? Like can we sprout extra arms to parry better?

>>16556747
>>16556746
Her blows fall against your shield like rain on a rooftop. However, there are a few times as you block that you see one of her bones suddenly launch up at your various squishy bits. Your words, however, seem to pull away at her rage as she struggles against it she finally collapses and grips her head, the bones running in and out of her body like series of pistons as she fights against the rage, panting hard and then smashing the ground several times, the bone spikes in the ground sinking back down as she controls herself as best as she can, dust rising before she finally stops.

When she rises she is much different. Her bones appear to not be jutting out of her like they were before, but instead form an insectoid carapace, the armor shifting as she moves. Her wrist blades, the hypoderms, are now fully developed needle-like blades with an easy grip for her. Additionally she is no longer visibly protruding bone, but that armor looks tougher than ever before. She appears to be tougher than ever, solid bone and completely in control, "Captain...are you alright?" she asks with concern as she runs over to you, kneels and heals the wound in your stomach as you control your breathing.

>>16556800
">tch< I wouldn't be worth the name of captain if I couldn't withstand this level of injury."

"..."

"Good work."

>>16556800
Look at her and smile. "Better than ever."

>>16556800

"You are stronger. I couldn't feel better."

>>16556845
>>16556837
>"You are stronger. I couldn't feel better."

She smiles and heals your wound up completely before rising with a smile, "I'm pleased to hear that. Captain, you're an inspiration to us all." She says as her bones slither back under her skin and she leans back, exhausted from the workout.

(Yuki Advances to High Jounin. Bond: Yuki Kaguya achieved)

>>16556800
"Im better then alright. Im impressed."

>>16556943
Awesome. We should get some facetime in with ANBU, learn what they think about the Akatsuki merger.

>>16556943
Awesome.

Do we want to talk to Yuki about Mangetsu's meeting with orochimaru? Having her there to see if he tries anything may be helpful.

I suggest that after we rest up a bit we talk to Kisame and see how he's doing.

>>16556969
This works too. We should get to know them better now that we're technically in the same group.

>>16556943

Fuckin' ey.

Try to heave ourselves up and offer her a hand to do the same.

"Tomorrow you may find your new limits. Tonight we celebrate the passing of old ones."

Lets go drinky-poo. Invite the rest of the swordsmen? They might be interested to see her progress.

>>16556998
>>16556969
>>16556971
She is overjoyed at your suggestion of drinks, but you can see a small bit of disappointment in her eyes at the mention of ANBU and the other Swordsmen, but she acquiesces.

The ANBU in question take you to the depths of their HQ where they have Kisame, seated and restrained by hundreds of metal chains with tags on them. "Oh! Kohai! How are you?" Kisame asks jovially as he smiles, the chakra locking seal over his teeth now as well as his tongue.

>>16556971
Why am I afraid that bringing Yuki anywhere near Orochimaru will have him take an unhealthy interest in her. And I don't think we could stop him if he wanted her.

>>16556998

Social stuff? What is this s-o-c-i-a-l that you speak of?

>>16557015
"Well. The seven are progressing well. Tell me how you've been senpai, a lot has happened since the tea house."

>>16557015

"Better. The Swordsman are better. The village...seems better."


Also, if the drinks are for tonight, we might be able to shrug off the ANBU and the fellas for the night...if ya know what I mean.

>>16557038
>>16557039
>"Better. The Swordsman are better. The village...seems better. Tell me how you've been senpai, a lot has happened since the tea house."

He chuckles and smiles, "Kohai, I knew you were the man who could do the job. Look at you, bringing honor and peace and glory to our home." The man says as he looks at his manacles, "Tell me, how is Samehada? Is he treating you well." The man asks as he looks at your back where Samehada would hang if it weren't for the fact ANBU took it. "Kohai, since we are in fact on the same side, can I ask you, what made you want to trust leader?"

>>16557066

"Honestly I don't. But I do trust you, sempai. It seems I was right to."

>>16557066
"The promise of peace and prosperity is alluring. Even if it is a gamble it's worth the risk if it has a chance of success. I wouldn't say I trust your leader though."

"Samehada seems content for now, though I'm sure it is eager to be wielded by you again."

>>16557086
>"Honestly I don't. But I do trust you, sempai. It seems I was right to."

He nods, "In time you will." He sighs and speaks, "I wish you and I could go work together again. It was fun. And I would love to see how you've grown." He admits as he looks at you with a warm smile. Kisame shifts so that he's sitting more comfortably before he wriggles his fingers, "Oh, kohai. I have to ask, have you heard about the other Hidden villages?"

>>16557106
"Your leader said that Cloud is the only hold out..."

>>16557106

Nod.

"All but the Cloud stand with your Leader."

>>16557119
>>16557118
>"All but the Cloud stand with your Leader."

He snorts, "We have always had trouble with the Cloud. Momo-kun especially hated them for something they did against him when he was a Genin, he always had a chip on his shoulder." Kisame said with a laugh, "He's dead now, I presume." he said with a toothy smile, "As would I be, if you had gotten your hands on me, without my partner nearby of course."

>>16557145
"...Momo-kun? Zabuza Senpai? Yes, he's left this world along with his student as has that disgrace... you though Senpai are being too modest. I'm not sure I would have survived that fight with you had it played to its conclusion."

>>16557145

"You still owe the man a new door."

>>16557174
>>16557184
>"...Momo-kun? Zabuza Senpai? Yes, he's left this world along with his student as has that disgrace... you though Senpai are being too modest. I'm not sure I would have survived that fight with you had it played to its conclusion. And you still owe that man a new door."

He laughs again, "Ever the humble man. Tell me, is the Mizukage pleased? Even without her guards and soldiers?" he asked as he looks up at you, "And what of your Seven? Are they healthy and happy as well?"

>>16557233
She seems satisfied with the situation as it stands. High profits, high success rates, low casualties. The seven are getting stronger as we speak. Mangetsu is recovering from his illness and everyone else is shaping up nicely.

In fact Senpai I have a question to ask you. What do you know of Orochimaru?"

>>16557233
"Mizukage seems satisfied with the Deal. And Seven are getting stronger as we speak."

>>16557260
>"Mizukage seems satisfied with the Deal. And Seven are getting stronger as we speak."

"Good...good." He says and nods before he tugs at his manacles, "Say, kohai, could you maybe let me stretch for a bit? I promise to be a good prisoner." He says with a smile, "You can trust your sempai, right?"

And I fell asleep, meaning I prolly should head to bed. We pick this up tomorrow, good night friends.

>>16557455
This seems like a bad idea regardless of how honest he is although I'm not going to vote on this one. What should we do people?

>>16557526
Until the end of the month he is still a rogue-nin, and must be handled accordingly.
"I can not allow that. I trust you, but Village does not."

>>16557526
I think we should probably allude to the fact that the last time we did anything with Kisame without the Lady Mizukage's permission she was mad at us. Sure it led to the alliance, but I don't think we want the boss lady mad at us.

>>16557455
"Sorry, sempai, but you know I can't do that.
"I'm to meet Orochimaru; has your leader changed him, or should I still be on guard?"

Hey, I trust him.

We believe him to be an honest man, so what do we have to think that he will betray our trust?
Nothing so far as we know.

And I really doubt Akatsuki will try anything subversive so early. I think they will first recruit all of the villages, then spend some time to gain trust, then some more time to subvert village ninjas and only after that will they shoe their true colors (we are not even sure if they are nefarious).
This will take at least half a year, if Kisame and Satori break their deal before the trial period ends, they can be sure that hidden village of Mist, Leaf and Stone will pull out of the alliance.
I do not really think they want that.

"Promise me you wont try anything, senpai" If we really want to be sure (I doubt he will go against his word)

>>16558275
That contradicts being professional. And if something happens, the Deal crumbles.
There might be shinobi, who do not agree with current Mizukage policy, as well as friends/lovers/relatives of ANBU agents he dispatched (2nd one is unlikely, because of nature of ANBU).

>>16558377
I am not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing.

And I am not sure what you are trying to say with unhappy Shinobi. How does that affect the current situation?

>>16558627
Im against. Something might happen. Why take unnecessary risks?

>>16558711
>Why take unnecessary risks?
True.

But that shows that we do not trust Kisame, meaning that we do not think of him as an honest man.

And IF something happens, then we have a good solid ground to not trust Akatsuki.

>>16558780
He is a rogue-nin, and lieutenant of pretty suspicious fellow. We do trust him, but there is a line.
And its not about us, its about Mizukage, ANBU members and whole village. Do you think they trust him?
We need Mei permission at least.

>>16558897
Hmm...
Alright, that means we will act as a Tool of the Village and seeing how village does not trust him then we cannot abide by his request?

Okay, that makes sense.

>"Good...good." He says and nods before he tugs at his manacles, "Say, kohai, could you maybe let me stretch for a bit? I promise to be a good prisoner." He says with a smile, "You can trust your sempai, right?"

"Yes, of course I-" Stop immediately and sigh, a sad shake of our head. "Tch. Ah, Sempai, I am not the ANBU captain or our Kage. I will ask." Give a smile. "As long as you pay me for the door you broke, Sempai."

Alright, looks like majority is that we don't let Kisame out of his chains, or loosen them.

Throwing my vote in with the "You know I can't do that, sempai." crowd. Though I suppose we could ask the Mizukage, I wouldn't have Shimaru raise that point.

Something worth noting; Yuki may not have stopped if she dropped us; she could have just eviscerated us. Though we may have forgot, you'd think that is something she has been acutely aware of her whole life. She didn't even say 'Oh, that may not be such a good idea, we should at least get Kaji to supervise.' Was she that excited to spar with Captain Yamada? Probably can't get a retrocontenuitive conversation, but next time we are alone--
"Did the rage mean... you always had to train alone?"
If such is true-- "Then it is even more admirable you have grown as strong as you are."
"Yuki, you're not alone anymore."


And when we get the chance we should properly introduce ourself to the salamanders we summoned.

I made him far too fabulous. Apologies.

>>16564682
That's fucking fantastic.

>>16564682
Not at all, he looks glorious.

>>16562962
>>16562954
>>16559704
Kisame chuckles at your comment, his eyes looking up at you, "Alright, alright. No need to get Lady Mizukage involved. Thank you anyway, kohai." he says as he settles back on his laurels and sighs softly, "So, is there anything else I can help you with?" He asks, craning his head slightly as he rolls his shoulders.

>>16565823
"I am to meet Orochimaru. Has your leader changed him?"

>>16565896
>"I am to meet Orochimaru. Has your leader changed him?"

"Leader? No, Orochimaru hasn't spent too much with him, but he's spent a lot of time with Sasori-danna. The two of them have a very close bond." He says as he itches his nose against a chain

>>16565952
"Mmm. Not expected from their files.
"Has he changed at all, or is he unchanged from his reputation?"

Well he's doing an alright job. I say we just send him a letter asking for compensation for damages incurred by his adventurers and call it even.

We should go get something nice for kisame to eat.
We may of tried to kill the guy, but that don't mean we don't like him.

>>16566762
He's a prisoner in a high-security prison. Anything we take to him will be suspect, and will also put US under suspicion.
Until the Mizukage grants a special pardon, we're under standing order to kill Kisame and bring his head in.

>>16566802
>>16566762
>>16566563
The Mizukage seems to be very very protective of Kisame's prison, making sure to rotate guards regularly and erratically to make springing him even more unlikely.

>>16566062
>"Mmm. Not expected from their files. Has he changed at all, or is he unchanged from his reputation?"

Kisame shrugged, "He is still the same cold-blooded monster that his file talks about, but I like Orochimaru. He has a goal and follows it well. It's admirable. Even if his methods are a little distasteful."

>>16567230
"Thank you, sempai."
Turn to leave.
"I can't trust your leader completely. I hope that my suspicions are misplaced."

Let's see if we can get some time with the ANBU captains and ask how the alliance has been going.

Morning bump.

>>16567281
>"I can't trust your leader completely. I hope that my suspicions are misplaced."

"I do too." He admits before you close the door on him and the chains around the door lock up tight.

The ANBU Captain is found sitting outside the door as he reads over some files, "Lord Shimaru." he says with a salute as he hears your question, "To all our detection the alliance appears to be going strong, sir. All villages are moving at the same speed and all of them are growing. Inter-village conflict has dropped almost 92%. The only holdouts of conflict exist between Stone and Sand who occasionally have skirmishes on their borders, but they both realize that there's not enough manpower to really commit, so the fights are dying off." He says with a voice of mistrust, "I don't think this peace will last, sir."

Hey OP, will we be there to see the Uchiha clan's demise in this alternate timeline or no? Because I think it would be cool if somehow Shimaru met Itachi. I think that they're kinda similiar-ish. Itachi just doesn't like fighting as much as we do, but he is very dutiful to his village. I also want to prevent canon Sasuke from happening here. I hate him so much.

>>16570821
"Neither do I, shinobi are not known for their kindness; no matter the village. Just look at the Cloud and Onoki. Peace just gives everyone time to sharpen their swords and strengthen their armies. And it is our job to make sure the Mist survives."

>>16571043
Lets make that just a simple: "Neither do I."

>>16571108
Simple fits our character lets go with that.

>>16571138
Verbose responses are not in our character. Lets stick to a simple, efficient and direct speech pattern.

I did not think I was being verbose, I'll try and cut down on that.

>>16570821
"Then we must prepare for the inevitable....
Speaking of which"

Then tell him about out idea for joint training sessions which will take place for the entirety of this week.

Also, going for the drinks with ANBU and Swrodmen since we mentioned that to Yuki

>>16571303
Yeah, lets go for drinks tonight, then start organizing group training tomorrow.

A also think we should ceck in with Aya and see what sort of ANBU we have. Like, kekkie genkai and special talents individual members have and so on. It woud be nice to know these things before hand.

where did OP go?

>>16571303
I understand why everyone wants to go drinking with ANBU, but it just doesn't seem like a really good idea.
I don't think you understand what ANBU is, or just how many of them there are.
ANBU is the black ops division, and given the expansion of ANBU with the loss of regular shinobi forces, we're probably talking about a hundred or more people. Not to mention the awkwardness of including the Hunter division, who act as Internal Affairs to hunt down rogue Mist shinobi.

>>16572607
We hunt down rogue shinobi our selves every now and then. Still I thought we were going to do it division by disvision and get a feel for how each is doing.

>>16572626
Getting status updates would be better done by talking with the leaders of each division, if they have one.
Also, why did you just assume that it would be done division by division when you just said ANBU? You didn't mention any which division should go first, or any kind of specification.

rolled 33 = 33

>>16572607
I am still down with training.

And we can go drinking with the whole swordsmen team if going with ANBU is not preferable.

>>16572761
I personally didn't suggest it, also I'll suggest that change now. You're right it was silly but I've not slept much so I'll have to ask forgivness in the lapse of judgement that causes.

>>16572607
Which is why I suggested that we see what files Aya has on the leaders or most powerful ANBU members are and check in with them. Just to see what they think of what's going on and seeing if they have any ideas and so on.

I forget, what is it that the new Mizukage can do?

>>16572607
I though that with the Akatsuki taking control the only other remaining ninja were The Seven Swords, and the ANBU at the time.
Did all the other ninja of the mist suddenly join the ANBU or what?

>>16574380
ANBU got a big surge in numbers in order to keep certain abilities within Mist's control, as well as keeping the strongest jonin for Mist.

You guys are having a Naruto Quest?

How delightfully odd.

>>16570896
I am considering doing a timeskip. Also, I'm gathering up everyone's responses to progress the story.

>>16575904
I wouldn't mind a time skip, as it might make our skill growth better, but I don't want to miss anything important.

And I am suggesting that we train up the ANBU but not drinking time.

>>16575904
I wouldn't mind a timeskip, but I'm afraid of missing important things like talking with the sub-leaders from the other Villages about this whole Akatsuki deal.
Everything SEEMS to be going according to plan, and I'd like to see if they're seeing the same things we are.

And then there's the whole deal with Orochimaru.

>>16576033
We'll tackle Orochimaru before we go Back to the Future.

>>16576231
But we don't have a rival we can dump into manure. Do we? Well, lets go meet...MOM?

>>16576231
I might have a reason to keep going after our upcoming encounter with Orochimaru, but it will be heavily dependent on the outcome, and the status of Akatsuki during that time. For now, I'll just wait before giving my input on the matter.

>>16575977
>>16574110

You and the ANBU Captain discuss for a little while more before you suggest a training regimen. Though he expresses concern at sharing techniques and tactics beyond ANBU, especially as all ANBU is now both internal and external affairs, he agrees.

Soon you and four agents are on the field training in using your cloaks like the ANBU are trained. You can use them as part of a clever cover for a clone swap, you can use them as a shield for genjutsu which you launch from your mask, you can use them even in taijutsu as a distraction to guise your body's true position.

(Gained 1 Skill, ANBU Cloak Skills)

This skill will take 3/4/5 points as opposed to the usual spread to level up.

>>16575904
Yeah I'm fine with a timeskip also. I doubt you'll let us miss anything important.

>>16576445
Okay, I think the things left on our list of to-do:
1. Drink with Yuki, maybe with all of the Swordsmen.
2. Meet with Orochimaru to arrange for medical care for Mangetsu.
3. Talk with other Village's sub-leaders (Leaf Jonin Commander, Fuyo from Stone) about Akatsuki deal.

>>16576579
At the Mizukage's permission you send out a message to all of the sub-Commanders requesting a meeting. In short order a bear arrives and tells you that Fuyo and the sub-Commanders from the other two nations want to meet you at a nice central point. They want you to meet in Amegakure, in the lower levels of the city to discuss events.

>>16576928
Agree to this. Any requirements on who to bring? Just 1 guard per attendant? Or come alone?
And...wait a minute...Amegakure? Isn't that...oh shit.
Are we walking into a trap with this?

>>16577008
You are to only bring yourself and enter as silently as possible. Amegakure is hostile to the rest of the shinobi world and even Fuyo fears Hanzo's power. Your meeting will be clandestine.

Not that you have any way of knowing potential danger lurks.

>>16577058
Looks like we're going to be putting our ANBU cloak and mask to good use.
Inform the Mizukage of our intent to attend this meeting, and drop off Samehada with Mangetsu to keep it safe. It's way too conspicuous to have it with us.

>>16576928
Let's hedge the bets a little in case of traps or ambushes:
First: Let's get that battlenet genjutsu set up for us, saito, and... tossup between gendo and mangetsu.
Second: We need to sit down and plan out an escape route through neutral territories if shit does go down.
Third: Check in with Aya and find out all there is to know about Amegakure, we are NOT going in blind.
Fourth: Go back and talk with the ANBU leader again, work out a system of "Are we fucked? Y/N/ADFJLJFL:OIJFL:JFKJFWOPJ!" sign language if a pre-existing one is absent.

>>16577126
To clarify: I intend to have saito and gendo or mugetsu shadowing us to the meeting and hiding nearby, immediately informing us through the battlenet genjutsu if they sense anything wrong.

>>16577153
>>16577126
I don't think your peers would appreciate the gesture.

>>16577153
That's very dangerous. Not only from detection by Amegakure ANBU, but also detection by the other members.
Keep in mind that these are high-jonin, one with a confirmed Summon who could detect anyone we bring with us. The loss of faith in us is far too great a risk.

>>16577153
>>16577126
>>16577265
Bringing along anyone else, considering where we're going and who we're meeting with, is a bad and stupid idea.

>>16577265
Would the other three suggestions still be vaild? Forgive my paranoia, I simply wish to be as prepared as possible.

>>16577317
The other three are fine.

Information from all parties is extremely light. Despite the Hidden Rain being a universal stomping ground, their individual information is very low. Hanzo is the only figure who has any knowledge on him, and the majority of knowledge on his village is about him.

>>16577347
Rather than a set of hand signs to show when there's a problem, I think it far more useful if we have a dead-man switch apparatus placed outside the Village that will be triggered if not reset every other day or so.

I say go ahead and go, only person who could take us sub commanders who likely be hanzo himself, and that would be a awesome fight.

AND if he likes us and lets us live we will kind of be like the sannin.

>>16577619
>>16577437

You alert the Mizukage to your actions and depart to Amegakure under cover of night.

You arrive at the apparently abandoned building of the Wet Ground and push the wooden door open, its bottom scraping against the floor. Inside you find Fuyo sitting in a chair, Shikamaru standing up with a map on the table, smoking, and lastly a man with a headcloth covering one of his eyes and a sour expression on his face. "Oh, Shimaru-san, welcome." Shikaku says as he points to your seat, "We were just discussing Akatsuki's movements. Why don't you go in depth and tell us why you called us out here."

>>16577723
"I'm still suspicious of Akatsuki, their motives, and their final goals.
"The Hidden Mist has prospered with Akatsuki, but our ANBU captains and I remain suspicious.
"We wish to know how the other Villages feel."

Go up to the map and begin placing what we know of Akatsuki's activities that aren't already on the map.

>>16577791
>"We wish to know how the other Villages feel."

Shikaku blows out his smoke, "Well....Konoha has also profited hugely. However, I personally do not believe that Akatsuki has any good intentions. Lord Hokage, however, seems pleased by the peace we've been given." He says. The man from the Sand, Baki, nods and speaks, "Yes....I can see where you get these sentiments. However, no one in the Sand trusts Akatsuki." He admits, Fuyo finally saying, "Stone is mistrustful as well."

Shikaku nods, "Well...seeing how we all have our reservations...." he says hesitantly before speaking, "Maybe...we need to make some arrangements." He says before looking at everyone gathered, then leaning close, "Maybe we need to operate outside the village structure." He says, making everyone stand up almost at once, everyone making heated comments.

>>16577905

Raise a silence to silence everyone.

"Let's hear him out before biting his head off."

He puts his cigar on the table and speaks, "I think that maybe Leader has put some sort of control over our Kages, or something like that. Regardless, the Daimyo are overjoyed at the money being made and since the other nations are disarmed they are fine without having to pay money towards the villages. They see it as saving money by putting it towards a common goal, or something like that." he says and rubs his goatee, "Therefor, the only ones who are able to see the truth and act on it are we four." He looks around and speaks, "I propose we form a society dedicated to tearing down the Akatsuki's lies, and steering our world in the right direction." He says, "We need to operate in secret. None may know of this beyond us four. Regardless of orders or how close they are." He says and takes off his headband from his pocket and throws it onto the table, "We are dedicated to the truth and integrity of our villages and our free way of life. It comes before all else."

>>16577905
I'd consider putting a hand on Baki's and Fuyo's shoulders to get them to quiet down, but considering they're shinobi they might just lash out in reflex.
Anyway, get everyone's attention and get them to quiet down.
"Let's hear it, Nara."

>>16577967
Oh, major decision time.
I'm voting to agree with Nara.

Throw our headband on top of Nara's.
"I hope our suspicions are wrong. But hope is never enough, not for a shinobi."

>>16577985
So much this.

>>16577967

"No money from the Daimyo means as soon as Akatsuki stop rolling us, we roll off."

Drop headband.

"I'm in."

>>16577985
Yep, lets do this.

>>16578007
>>16577985
>>16577998
>"No money from the Daimyo means as soon as Akatsuki stop rolling us, we roll off. I'm in."

Fuyo drops his head-band mask in and nods, "I stand ready." All three sets of eyes drift to Baki as he removes his turban and looks at it, sighing and throws his in as well, "I too cannot allow this to pass." He said and Shikaku rises, "Then we are united. The Four Winds Society will be our operating name." There are no arguments as he burns the headbands up and once the cloth is burned away he takes the metal plates and puts them together, wrapping them up as he pierces them with his shadow needles. "We need a means of communicating with one another with speed. As a result, Shimaru-san, I want you to use your salamanders, and yes I know about them, summon four of the smallest ones you have, and we'll keep them as a way to keep in touch."

>>16578036
"Leaf Intel is impressive as always."
Summon the salamanders, smallest ones we can.

>>16578054
>"Leaf Intel is impressive as always."
He distributes them and looks at everyone present. "We should just do our jobs, lay low, and keep our mouths shut." He explains before holding up the salamanders, "In the meanwhile, gentlemen, enjoy your new pets." He says and turns to the door, pulling on his cloak again as he faces you all, "Be safe gentlemen, the world's well-being may depend on us." And with that he shunshins away. Fuyo walks up and shakes your hand and pats Baki on the shoulder before sinking into the ground. Baki nods and vanishes in a puff of sand, all of them making their various ways out. The water provides a nice path for you to slip out of the village in as you sink into a pool of water and re-emerge at the Hidden Rain's gate, leaving without a sound.

A week passes without much event, a few missions are done and you train with your men. However, when the time to meet Orochimaru comes Mangetsu is eagerly pacing from foot to foot at the gates as he waits for you. When the two of you arrive, almost as if on cue, Leader's guards appear and one of them, the tallest and largest, speaks with a deep voice, "Master Orochimaru is waiting for you in the glen ahead. He and Master Sasori are expecting you."

They depart without incident, but when you arrive in the glen you see Orochimaru and Sasori speaking to one another in their Akatsuki robes, the tall pale figure of Orochi standing in stark contrast to the short figure of Sasori. "Orochimaru. They're here." The man turns to face you with bright eyes as his serpent-like eyes narrow, "Oh...Shimaru Yamada...." The man says with his trademarked his as he opens his arms, "It's been a while Shimaru-kun, how can I help you? I was told you directly sought my attentions? I'm honored." He says with his trademarked smile.

>>16578097
"You come recommended as the best surgeon for my colleague's ailment."
I suppose we need to give him the medical files we have on Mangetsu, don't we.

>>16578109
"Hozuki Mangetsu...." He muses as he looks over the young man and then reads his file, "Oh....Tsunade worked on him, I see..." he says once and as he reads a snake climbs out of his collar and hisses at the two of you as he closes the file, "I'll fix him up. On a few conditions." He says, showing his teeth, "First and foremost. I want your Kaguya. I know there is one more, Kisame told me so. I want to take a sampling of her bones, just a small sliver, nothing she can't grow back. Secondly, I want to run a simple experiment on Mangetsu and his brother." he demands, smiling that ever confident smirk, "These are my terms."

>>16578154
I don't like either of those conditions.
Should we try to switch out Kaguya bone samples from our own bone hand instead? I don't like the idea of Orochimaru getting samples from Yuki.

Also, we'd need to know the details of the experiment he's going to run on Mangetsu and Suigetsu.

>>16578180
>We'd need to know about the experiment.

"Certainly. I am going to test what happens when electricity runs through them. Nothing lethal at all, just enough to get a reaction." he says as he licks his lips slowly and looks up at Mangetsu, scanning every inch of the young man with critical professional eyes.

>>16578193
No one else going to chime in about whether to let Orochimaru get his hands on Yuki or not?
If no one else is going to suggest an alternative course of action, I'm going to go with giving Orochimaru our bones.

"You only need Kaguya bones?"
When Orochimaru answers in the affirmative, extend a bone spike from our wrist and break it off.
Look over to Mangetsu.
"It's you and your brother's call, to submit to the experiment."

>>16578180
I don't see why we couldn't give him a sample from our hand after showing him some shikotsumyaku (hell it might be affected by our chakra now and mess it up for however he wants to use it), but it's still technically from Yuki, so doing it without her permission isn't so cool. In fact, I would say the secrets of a kekkei genkai belong to the village and it isn't something we should be giving away on our own.

And of course we need to know what the experiment is and some way to make sure nothing goes awry.

Although our successful transplant might be it's own secret we don't want him to know about, but I assume he would be able to figure it out on his own pretty fast, unless it requires shikotsumyaku to perform.

>>16578212
I think the real thing here is his exact words were "One more Kaguya."

Given that the world thinks that they all died, there are some questions to ask here.

>>16578223
>>16578212
You're right, we should ask him what he means by "one more Kaguya".

As for the Kaguya bones, we could say that we'll ask her about it. We can then ask Yuki if she would be ok with giving up a few bone shards, or if our bone shards (being a weaker kekkei genkai) would be better to give away.

>>16578212
> I don't see why we couldn't give him a sample from our hand
Because it is, like, a secret weapon you do not want a potential enemy know about? And because he is surely gonna try to replicate it?

>>16578243
>>16578223
He splits a wider smile at that question, "A different matter entirely. Nothing comes free in this world, Shimaru-kun. Now, back to the matter at hand." he says as he extends his arm out slightly, the snakes slithering out from his sleeve, wrapped around his forearm.

>>16578255
Not what I meant. I mean if we decided we were to give him some bone, it could come from our hand. Of course I know he wants shikotsumyaku for himself. We could tell him that a kekkei genkai and knowledge of Hozuki anatomy isn't of equal value to one medical procedure.

>>16578256
"Sorry for wasting your time then. I cannot accept those terms."
But do not walk away and keep staring him.

>>16578304
>"Sorry for wasting your time then. I cannot accept those terms."

"Very well then. Just a bone sample. The Hozuki can keep their secrets for all I care. I want this sample." He says, his eyes narrowing to razor thin slits as he looks at you.

>>16578256

Hmm...something we need to think on, this. We knew going in he was going to drive a hard bargain. Is it worth a little discomfort in order to bring Mangetsu back to full health? I believe it might.

>>16578256
"Your price is steep."

I think we need to talk with Mangetsu; first, is he willing to put his brother through whatever experiment that Orochimaru is planning.
Also, we might have to talk this over with Yuki.

>>16578304
>>16578320
Wait, what?
I'm glad that we've been able to haggle him down to just the Kaguya bone fragments, but why was this action taken without any consensus?

>>16578339
Hadn't seen anyone respond in a while. Consider it revoked. We're back to an open table discussion.

>>16578320

Tch...we'll have to talk to Yuki about it. Then use our bone fragment!

>>16578345
Alright then.
I'm with >>16578332

>>16578363
Amend to defiantly talk with Yuki and we have a deal.

Yuki might be pissed at us for giving up a clan secret so easily.

>>16578382
That's why we're asking her if it's okay.

Also, push Orochimaru too far and he'll just pull out of the deal.
He's the only one we can go to for the surgery that Mangetsu needs.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, will continue to have plenty of opportunities to get samples from Yuki, especially with Akatsuki backing him.

>>16578320
"This might be acceptable. I will be back in a few days."
We have to use Yuki sample. Our is way more valuable, I think.

"Tell you what, I'll make you a better deal that you don't have to worry about so much. I want a subject for experimentation. Seeing as how the other villages are on restricted access, I want you to bring me....Killer B." He says with a smile, "You can take either my first offer, or bring me a fully living Killer B. Make up your mind, because Tsunade failed to mention how much exactly Mangetsu will feel his weakness." He says and turns, "Sasori, let's go." And just like that they set off and a reasonable jog.

>>16578458
....Now he's just messing with us. Take Killer B alive?

We still haven't asked Mangetsu if he's willing to have Suigetsu be used in the experiment.
We should do that now, before Orochimaru get's too far.

>>16578486
Mangetsu hesitates at the mention of his brother, "I'd be willing to subject myself to anything that madman can conjure...but I won't let him hurt Suitgetsu." He says as he snarls at Orochimaru's back, the man turning and locking eyes with Mangetsu for a second as he smirks, slowing down to a leisurely walk.

>>16578494
So, looks like we'll be taking the more difficult route of getting Killer B?

Or should we try to entice Orochimaru with a transplanted Shikotsumyaku?

I do not look forward to trying to get Killer B, especially if A is anywhere around.

Capturing Killer B sounds like an awesome objective. They are already trying to invade us. We'd need to talk to people about capture tactics. Once he is beaten, ANBU has fuinjutsu that are helpful, and Gen might be able to help us be able to apply them on the battlefield ourselves. Genjutsu would probably help in pacifying him as well. Maybe using the summoning jutsu to remove him from the battlefield...

(giving Orochimaru shikotsumyaku isn't worth anything he would give us, although why is he so interested in B...?)

>>16578548
OOC knowledge: He probably wants B as a new physical vessel.
The massive chakra reserves that B has would make him a very valuable new body, especially in a world that has no biju.

How many others want to go after B?

>>16578548
One more thing; we don't know what kinds of kekkei genkai's or other Cloud secrets might be in B's body. In-character, Shimaru doesn't know that Orochimaru is constantly on the lookout for new host bodies.
All we would know is, we're being asking to provide information on a Mist weapon (shikotsumyaku) versus an unknown, possible super-weapon, in the form of B.

Yes, first Shimaru should be wary Orochimaru see's possession of B as equal to the secrets of the shikotsumyaku.

Second, irc was talking, and if things turn sour with Akatsuki, the Cloud are the best bet for fighting back. They have had the least interaction and no known defectors, so there is little likelihood of corruption. There was an idea involving capturing B (perhaps as a Four Winds operation) explaining our position, and then releasing him to show our goodwill, hoping he would cooperate with the Four Winds Society. This of course has the problems of 'capturing B,' 'having the Four Winds accept him,' 'releasing him without it being an outright betrayal of our village,' and 'him actually listening to us.' Also that we would be giving up Orochimaru's deal. (I vote against giving him shikotsumyaku, and B is still questionable) Definitely more big choices to make.

>>16579152
Going a bit meta, B is actually a pretty cool guy, and about the only person A listens to.

I also want to see OP try to rap.

A note, but there still is that healing and poison expect from the Village of the Hidden Sand. We could suggest this to Mangetsu because I really don't like the idea of Orochimaru getting his hands on anything important. A S-Class Missing-nin who specializes in tearing out the kekkie genkai of Ninja and using them against everyone just seems like a bad idea.

Also, bring this up with 'The Four Winds' in hopes that they can think of a way to trick Snake to heal one of our great friends.

Also, if we're going back and waiting, lets focus on training up with Waraji and Saito - who we should make sure is ok because of being attacked by The Leader.

Skill that we should be focusing on are our Bloodline Limit, our Summoning, and our Chakra Control and Manipulation.

rolled 97 = 97

I am not sure why everyone is so against giving a bone sample.

Yuki's fight style makes it damn easy to lose bones and anyone can scavenge them.
If she fights against someone who want to take a sample, it would be laughably easy.

The only downside I see is that she had a "level-up" in her ability and now her bones are even more special.
We just should have given him a sample from our hand, especially since we managed to negotiate against using live experiments.

>>16579161
>I also want to see OP try to rap.

I did that one before, twice for three sentences or so back in thread number 8 or 7. It was extremely challenging.

>>16579476
Saito has made a full recovery, just looking a little bit more haunted and disturbed by what had come to pass, but nothing too serious. He and Waraji have been training and they've very happy when you come to join them.

Maybe if we rap-talked to B, he would listen to us?

>>16581183

"Hey man 'sup B it's me Shimaru,
Killer of Raikage's, how do you do?
Myself and these cats in the ANBU cloaks
are wary of these Akatsuki folks,
Buying all the villages ceasing rape and pillages stopping conflict spillages while we're all gettin' peerages
While their mysterious Leader keeps us under his shroud
and his only opponent now being the cloud
we thought we'd expose him and get some clarity,
So how 'bout joinin' us, Killer Bee?"

>>16581183
We'd need to think up some short, concise, amazing raps to do so- Our guy isn't the rambling type.

>>16581336

"Hey, B. Come join me."

>>16581355
It is perfect.

>>16581324
That's extremely competent.

rolled 28 = 28

>>16581460
And so extremely out of character that anyone hearing Shimaru would think he has been possessed by a devil or something.

>>16580565
Shimaru was incapable of breaking her bones with his enhanced sword, and she can have her osteoclasts dissolve the bones when she is done with them. I think it is a lot harder to find Kaguya bonebits than you imagine.


The Dawn and the Cloud are a much trickier game, though. At this point, the Cloud will probably be ground into submission by Akatsuki's vassal armies. If it was village forces, The Four Winds could try to influence combat to be as static as possible, especially someone like Shikaku (Shimaru, maybe not so much), but Satori will probably be using his own lieutenants. What would we be achieving anyway? Satori can easily wait until the month is over and he has a firmer grip on the villages, and if he is immortal he can wait as long as he wants. What is even the ideal situation? If the Cloud did exactly what we wanted what would that be? Remaining a non-hostile, yet separate, entity? We might be able to get a non-aggression pact between Akatsuki and The Land of Lightning/Kumogakure, leaving them as an independent force we can turn to should things go bad. Or that might just lead to Satori getting his diplomacy on with them too...

What is it we really need to do? Establish some kind of response should Satori turn out to not be the Messiah we were hoping. The obvious one being a military/assassination response, from what forces the Kage and Four Winds are able to prepare, possibly including the Cloud. There is also the possibility of negotiating for strong political positioning once the month is up, so the villages can have more of a say in what is going on...

>>16581545
"A Bijuu did it, I swear!"

"A what now?"

"There are these voices in my head that call themselves the tailed beasts, they claim to be enormous beings made of pure chakra- They've been mentoring me in the ancient art of Dope Rhymes."

"...It's official, we broke him. Well, Yuki- I don't suppose you've got a way to UNFUCK him?"

"Don't look at me, I didn't do this to him"

"Oh please, you've been boning him every day for the past week and a half, all that furious grinding together has made the poor guy sick in the head."

"Guys it's the truth! And they also told me some dickbag with a swirly mask wants to use them in a massive genjutsu where he looks at the moon and controls the entire world!"

>>16579476
Trying to get Chiyo to heal Mangetsu is pretty much impossible, I think.
First, she's not specialized in the techniques necessary. She's a poison specialist, not a surgeon.
Second, even Tsunade said that Orochimaru is the only one skilled enough to pull off the operation. Considering how much she and Jiraiya do not like him, wouldn't she have suggested Chiyo if Tsunade thought that it might be an a alternative?
Third, it's still letting another Village's medical specialist examine in detail the shikotsumyaku.

Also, I think that bringing this up with the Four Winds is highly unprofessional and quite frankly insulting to them. The society essentially asked each member to betray their Village in order to protect it, and now you just want to go to them with any little problem we have, even though this only tangentially involves Akatsuki?

>>16579152
If you don't want to give Orochimaru the bone fragments, and you don't want to hand B over to him, then the only option left is to just abandon the deal.

>>16582846
I'm suggesting Chiyo because that was one of the people suggested when we first looked into healing Mangetsu.

I want want to bring this up with The Four Winds in case they have ideas regarding giving Akatsuki Killa B or having Akatsuki member in a room alone with two Swordmen of the Mist.

>>16582978
She was specifically listed as second-ranked next to Tsunade. What makes you think Chiyo would be able to heal Mangetsu if Tsunade couldn't?

I say we completely reject Orochimaru's offer. It is NOT worth needlessly risking lives in a near impossible capture mission, nor handing out Kekkei Genkai to known terrorists, just to slightly boost the health of one swordsman.

>>16583172
Slightly boost?
Currently Mangetsu has trouble controlling his ability to switch from water to solid, prone to fits of exhaustion, and will sometimes be so exhausted he can barely get out of bed.
Mechanically, he has a -2 to all of his dice pools and his health is cut in 1/2.
That's not exactly a minor thing.

>>16583172
>'Make up your mind, because Tsunade failed to mention how much exactly Mangetsu will feel his weakness.'
I agree, but this is what worries me. Because I don't know who to trust. So I suggest we have Yuki look at Mangetsu and, if we're going to Sand, Chiyo too.

>>16583111
Because Chiyo might be able to check up on Mangetsu and because she might be able to fix up other parts of Mangetsu's health.

At most we give Orochimaru a slice of our bone arm. Giving him a purer sample is out of the question.

>>16583385
If we do, I don't think we should him or tell him where we got it from.

If we were willing to give him some Kaguya bone, we don't know which would be more valuable to him. One from our hand may be less 'pure,' but it might show evidence of how the transplant was performed. We would have to ask the Mizukage anyways, since we are bargaining with her tokens, and asking Yuki would be appropriate. We can ask Yuki if a piece from our hand would be less useful to Orochimaru, but if it is as good as the original (or god forbid, more helpful) then I definitely don't want to give it to Orochimaru; though if the Mizukage wanted to she could order the exchange be made.

>>16583297
>because she might be able to fix up other parts of Mangetsu's health
So you're going to ignore and disbelieve Tsunade and Jiraiya when they said that hte only person who has the skill to continue Mangetsu's treatment is Orochimaru?
You got any good reasons for that?