Friendly contest (open)

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Mardoc awoke, sunlight burned into his room. He didn’t want to move, he hadn’t spent time anywhere since his uncle had left. No news, good or ill. Mardoc was in the dark over the whole situation. His training had been lacking as of late and his motivation had diminished slowly over the few months his uncle was gone. Mardoc needed his motivation back. Maybe it was time for him to get it back. Mardoc arose from his bed like a zombie from a grave. He gather his clothing around, sluggishly he put on his attire. His black sleeve-less shirt went under his leather vest. He slipped on his pants and sandals. He sat there at the end of the bed just waiting. He stared blankly at the floor until he forced himself to get up. He grabbed his kit and Ninjato. He made his way through his uncle’s house. It had been so quiet and lonely since his uncle left. Mardoc didn’t want to mope around all day, so he headed into town. The streets were full of people. Some Mardoc had recognized waved at him and he waved back. He made his way for his favorite ramen shop. Mardoc gently made his way into the shop; the place smelt like a fresh bakery. People were talking, all ages. Mardoc noticed the two little boys with their, what Mardoc assumed, mother. The noise of the place was different than the silence he had put himself into with his self-pity. Why should Mardoc lose his motivation? He shouldn’t have stopped training. “Hey Mardoc” The old chef said from behind the counter “What can I get you?” Mardoc looked at the menu and replied, “Sweet Curry please.” The old man nodded and disappeared into the back. Mardoc began to think about his training.

Mardoc finished his meal and decided to go for a walk around the town. People had their different lives to live. Every single person had their own lives to live. The day was rather warm, sunny with barely any clouds in the sky. The crowds of people made Mardoc feel like he was lost. He wanted the open air for his training. Mardoc increased his speed and made his way into the place where his uncle had taught him ninjutsu. The open area had a few tress and rocks coming up to the waist. Mardoc lay across the rock that was away from the others. He laid his Ninjato on the ground as he stared up to the blue sky. Mardoc could feel the slight breeze that he couldn’t feel in town. A deep breath filled his lungs. He wanted one thing right now and that was to fight someone.

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Yoru was chasing the spirit of a prankster,now that was not a normal thing for him. He rarely had to chase spirits usually they would just chase him to get his attention. Yet now he was chasing one that had started effecting the world around him. "GET BACK HERE YOU LITTLE..." Even before he was able to finish the sentece a vase full of dirt fell down on him. Avoiding it easily Yoru continued to give chase moving faster and faster in hopes of catching him. It was then then that spirit decided to make a sharp turn into a wooded area. Not going to give up Yoru dashed into the wooded area. Easily jumping from tree to tree Yoru had finally lost sight of the spirit."OH for crying out loud." Releasing a sigh Yoru stood on the tree looking around for the spirit.

In a clearing not far from Yoru he saw the spirit throwing obscene hand gestures. Feeling annoyed Yoru jumped down and ran across the rocks to catch him. The only problem he had was when he was running he didnt see the boy that was laying on the rock. The only warning that he had that he was about to fall on his face was when his leg got caught on the boys leg. Flashes of his life went through Yoru's mind until he hit the ground hard."Ah crap what the hell was that?"

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Mardoc laid there on the rock thinking on how he would train, would he continue with his running or perhaps he might work on learning some new jutsus. Mardoc took a deep breath until he heard someone talking, he held his breath but didn’t hear any one, he did hear some rustling where the trees were. Mardoc froze thinking it might be a wolf or bobcat. He didn’t mind the animal and even maybe he could get some training out of the animal. What happened next caught Mardoc completely by surprise. Someone had run their legs into his legs, and fell hard on the ground, “Ah crap, what the hell was that.” Someone had ran into Mardoc, it was a boy with white hair and a red scarf. Mardoc lent out his hand to help the guy up, this guy looked familiar for some reason. Mardoc was trying to think where he say someone with hair like that before. Maybe it was all in his head, people had been blurring together as of late. Mardoc continued to survey the boy, he didn’t look at taller than Mardoc and Mardoc was a bit thinner though. Mardoc had sworn he has seen this guy before some where but didn’t remember. “Hey, my name is Mardoc Itou, it looks like you could use a hand.” Mardoc kept his hand out to offer to help the boy up. “What where you doing out here anyway.” Mardoc kept looking at the scarf. Not many people would wear a scarf on a warm day. “Nice scarf by the way, are you cold?” Mardoc waited for the guy to reply. Who was this guy and why did Mardoc think he has seen him before.

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Taking the guys hand he stood up and started dusting himself off."Yamamoto Yoru at your service." Still dusting off he looked around. "Damn spirit got away." He thought. Sure he will end up finding it again later but right now it was just annoying that he would have to look agian. Turning to the boy at the mention of his scarf Yoru replied."It was my mothers. Only thing I have to remember her by." Tightening the scarf around his face Yoru continued to look around. "He couldnt have gotten away very far. but then I have been chasing spirits all day maybe this kid will agree to spar with me." Turning to the kid he sized him up. Right off the bat Yoru figured he was normal. Nothing really stood out about the guy."Hey what are you doing out here?" Not the nicest ways of saying it but it was simple enough. Yoru felt that it was better to be direct with this guy rather than beating around the bush.

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The guy addressed himself as Yamamoto Yoru. Mardoc had recognized that name; they went to the Academy together and were even in the same class. Yamamoto seemed a bit distracted and then he said that the scarf was the only thing he had to remember his mother by. This struck home with Mardoc. He had his father’s head band in his pouch. It was the only thing he had to remember his father after that accident. ‘Maybe I can train with this guy. He seems like he has been in a spar or two.’ Mardoc thought to himself, Mardoc loved to spar to see how far he had come since his academy days and between each fight. Mardoc still had no idea what Yamamoto was doing all the way out here but maybe things have worked out for the best. The breeze swept through the field covered by a few trees and low rocks. Yamamoto continued to say, “Hey what are you doing out here?” This caught Mardoc by surprise. It wasn’t mean or anything and he didn’t have a certain tone with the question. It was just blunt and no beating around the bush, Mardoc had appreciated that.

Mardoc thought about the question and replied with confidence, “I came out here to train and make myself a better Shinobi.” He sized up Yamamoto, and he was about the same height has Mardoc, “Maybe you would be interested in a friendly spar. Just to see where we stand in the world?” Mardoc had hoped that Yamamoto would accept Mardoc’s challenge,” By the way, you can call me Doc. All my friends do.”

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"Its almost as if this guy can read my thoughts." Yet Yoru knew that wasnt possible. Coming from the guy who could see ghosts and parts of time. Yet he felt maybe this would be a good chance to see how far he has come. Nodding he took a few steps back. "Might as well give a fair distance between us. I dont want to start losing right off the bat." Bowing to his opponent Yoru then reached into his pouch and dropped several senbon into the ground. Performing a set of handsigns Yoru grinned when it was completed."Gyorai Shin." With that the senbon sunk into the ground for Yoru to use as he pleased. Then reaching into his pouch again he pulled out a single kunai."Ready when you are." He said with a grin. Not that he was expecting a bloody fight but he would really like a fun spar.

Spoiler:

70-7=63

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Mardoc smiled, now this is what he wanted to do today, a fight with someone from his own academy class. Mardoc had gotten lazy over the last few days and this is what he wanted to do, to prove himself that he was still a Shinobi. Mardoc saw Yamamoto grab something out of his pouch and saw them sink into the ground, Mardoc would have to remember those because he was sure that the objects would come back into the fight in a later time. Yamamoto pulled out a kunai and stated, “I’m ready when you are.” And boy was Mardoc ready for this fight. He had different things he wanted to do. Yamamoto had put space between them, maybe he wanted this to start as a ninjutsu fight, but that wasn’t how Mardoc liked to fight, he was a hand to hand type of guy, Mardoc picked up his Ninjato in case he needed it for later. It was time to make a move; he had difficulty on what he wanted to do. Would he want to use taijutsu, or perhaps start off with ninjutsu? Mardoc preformed the necessary hand signs and blew out Fire at Yamamoto, with the distance between them Mardoc figured that the flames wouldn’t do any serious damage to Yamamoto. But fire was uncontrollable, and one thing Mardoc had forgotten to the think about was the grass in the area. He blew out the fire and drew and kunai to throw at where Yamamoto’s left arm would be, Mardoc had hope to tip the scales into his favor at the get go of this fight.

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CP 50-5=45

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"Fool." Yoru thought as he sent a single senbon in the air to block the kunai."He wasted chakra, maybe this will be easier than I thought." With that Yoru began performing a new set of hand signs. Once complete Yoru opened his mouth wide."Hitei Mushou!" Sending hundreds of needles towards the individual Yoru also sent two senbon that he kept in the ground and push their way up towards his opponents feet. As the hundreds of needles flew through the fire the ignited and continued towards his opponent now on fire. He wanted his opponent to move around. Would make this match much more interesting though he doubted that the match would be over already he was still ready for whatever else the individual had in mind. Reaching into his pouch Yoru tossed two scrolls to the sides of him. Tied to each scroll was one meter worth of wire for Yoru to pull on when he felt the moment was right. It didn't matter for what purpose he used the scrolls for he was completely ready.

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63-7=56

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Mardoc saw the flying needles heading straight for him; with speed he leaped backwards and performed the needed handsigns, “Daitoppa!" The wind Mardoc created blew the needles out of the air and headed for Yamamoto hopefully throwing him off balance and igniting the flames that where heading towards Yamamoto. Ideas started to form in his head, what could he do to take a full offensive in this fight, He pondered for only a few seconds before the two needles in the ground until they had already stabbed his leg, this shot pain through Mardoc, and gave him a bit of an adrenaline rush, He ran to the left and threw two kunai at Yamamoto, hoping the kunai would connect he withdrew his Ninjato and prepared for a counter attack. Mardoc had to wonder what his adversary. This was a cat and mouse game now. It would rely on what Mardoc can do against someone he knows little about. Mardoc had hoped he could use his taijutsu in the near future and turn the tide of this fight.

Name: Daitoppa - Great Breakthrough
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: This is a relatively simple technique that creates a sudden gust of wind, but its scale varies greatly depending on the user. If used by a superior shinobi, it has enough destructive power to knock down a large tree. The wind from the squall can blow away all things in the user's line of sight. A variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame.
Chakra Cost: 9

45-9=36

(Sorry it's short, Writer's block)

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"Perfect. Fell right into my trap."He thought as the blast of fire came flying right at him. Pulling on one of the wires he held in his hand it ripped open the sroll to his right. Then with the needed hand seals Yoru completed the jutsu."Chozou no Jutsu!" With that the attack his opponent used was sealed away for Yoru to use at a later time. As the scroll was falling he saw the kunai flying at him,Yoru launched two senbon that intercepted the kunai."You are gonna have to try harder than that!" Placing the scroll he used to seal the attack in his pouch yoru then tossed another scroll on the ground with wire attached to it.

Looking around he saw his opponent draw a ninjato."Well well well. Hoping to cut me up with that are you. I wont give you the chance." With that Yoru launched one of his special senbon towards his opponent followed by a group of handsigns."Kami Oroshi!" With that a blast of wind went flying right at his opponent. However combine with the special senbon that flew with it Yoru completed his attack. Connected to the senbon was an explosive tag that at the perfect moment exploded making Yoru's attack into a firey vortex that flew right at Mardoc.

Spoiler:

56-8=48

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Mardoc saw in a few instances what had unfolded, his own power was being used against him. This Yamamoto was a cunning guy, this made the fight against him even more fun. Mardoc had to think quickly to save his hide, an idea formed in his head, quickly he dropped his ninjato and preformed the hand signs needed. "Kawarimi no Jutsu" Mardoc switched places with the nearby rock he had been laying on earlier. He was closer to Yamamoto now, this was his chance to take the offensive in this fight. He had to think fast. Mardoc charged Yamamoto and rushed him to make this a taijutsu fight. Mardoc jumped and attempted to deliver a powerful kick "Take this!" He yelled at his enemy, A force of a kick known as Dynamite Entry, a personal favorite of Mardoc's to use. He had hoped that his element of surprise would be enough, but Yamamoto had already proven he was a resourceful rival.

Spoiler:

36-6=30

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Even as his opponent disappeared Yoru started looking around for him. He was not going to be caught off guard by this boy. It was at that moment Yoru heard his opponent."TAKE THIS!!!" Turning he saw him coming. Not able to block Yoru gets hit full on force in the chest launch several feet backwards. Still holding the wire connected to the scrolls causing them to unravel all over until Yoru landed several feet away. Then a pain in his chest hit, Yoru could not breath. His chest cavity has been caved him by the strength of the kick. In able to do anything Yoru's breath final breath left his body.

Snapping back from his psychic vision Yoru heard the words again."TAKE THIS." Knowing now Yoru ducked down avoiding the incoming boy. As he flew over him Yoru launched several senbon up at his opponent in hopes of doing a fair amount of damage.

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Mardoc's move had been countered with precision, he knew this has some of the expert timing to counter someone that had the element of surprise. The some of the senbons had hit mardoc's leg and some reflected off of his vest, Mardoc landed on the ground as pain shot up his leg, "Dam, ' he thought to himself as he stood there for a moment. he couldn't give up a moment's time to Yamamoto, the guy was very cunning and had out smarted Mardoc for the second time in this fight. Mardoc was still close to Yamamoto, he had to react fast enough to land a blow. A thought appeared in mardoc's head, He went with a spinning low kick to trip Yamamoto off his feet. Perhaps this would work and this spar could be reaching its end.

Name: Konoha Reppuu - Leaf Violent Wind
Rank: D
Type: Taijutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: The move here is a simple rear spinning low kick, but a strong enough user can send a large adult flying as if they weighed nothing. The goal is to throw the enemy off balance, and deal damage to the lower half of their body.
Chakra Cost: 3

30-3=27

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As he watched his opponent hit the ground Yoru knew that he should probably get some distance between the two of them. When he made the move to knock him off balance Yoru jumped back and began performing back flips and handstands to put a fair amount of distance between them. When Yoru stopped he noted the distance and where he stood and smiled. Looking behind him Yoru noticed a very special gift that he had left behind. Reaching over Yoru lifted the abandoned Ninjato,"Thank you very much for this." Now holding a close range weapon Yoru could not help but smile an evil smile.

Jumping at his opponent Yoru reached into his pouch and pulled out a single kunai. Throwing the kunai Yoru hoped it would be enough to distract him. As Yoru approached close enough he grabbed the Ninjato with both hands and made a single slash from the bottom right to the top left. However with the perfect momentum of the move Your followed up with a downward slash. Even if the first one missed he had hopes of a second one at least doing a small amount of damage.

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Mardoc spun out of the way of the kunai while pulling out a kunai of his own, Yamamoto was almost already upon Mardoc. Mardoc's attention snapped to his father's ninjato. Mardoc had flashes of his father as Yamamoto attempted his first strike. Mardoc moved back but still felt the sting of a ninjato slashing his black vest and as Yamamoto brought the ninjato down to strike Mardoc again, Mardoc brought up the kunai to match blade for blade. “You know what I like about you Yamamoto? You are very smart; you must have fought some good fights before now. This is my first real fight since the academy. I remember you from the academy. Somewhat anyway, you were always sitting by yourself. No one wanted to play with you. Why is that I wonder?” Mardoc held the kunai matching the strength of his rival. “I won’t to know something Yamamoto.” Mardoc looked Yamamoto in his red eyes, a question Mardoc would ask that he wanted to ask any one he would fight. The air seemed still in those brief few seconds. Mardoc thrust the kunai up, and attempted a back words kick to Yamamoto’s stomach. Mardoc asked his question then “Why do you fight?” He wanted to know, what drove his rival to fight, to be where he is right now, and maybe what he wants to accomplish.

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Chuckling Yoru smiled holding the ninjato hard pressing it against his opponent."I was alone not by choice but because of what I am." As Mardoc thrust the kunai up Yoru took a step back to avoid the backwards kick. Grabbing his leg he thrust up to throw Mardoc off balance and onto the ground. Swinging the Ninjato again he hoped to end it in a surrender. Yet he knew the possibility of that was very unlikely. "I fight for revenge. For those that took her away. When their blood is seeping into the ground then I will hand my life off to another. One that I know is worthy of my aid." As he said these words Yoru's eyes began to glow a demonic red that nobody has ever seen.Performing a set of hand seals with one hand Yoru's scarf came to life."Ikite iru sukāfu!" Lashing out his scarf attempted to bind Mardoc's arms so that he couldn't continue the attack.

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48-9=39

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“I was alone not by choice but because of what I am.” Yoru replied as the kunai and ninjato held formally in place. Mardoc thrust the kunai up, and attempted a back words kick to Yamamoto’s stomach. Yoru had caught Marod'c kick and threw the leg up. Mardoc continued to go with the movement and flipped unto his feet. Mardoc has asked Yoru why he fought. Yoru had replied it was for revenge against those that took her. Mardoc had only assumed it was Yamamoto’s mother, however he could be wrong. Mardoc got distracted by the red glow of Yamamoto’s eyes enough so that the scarf had completely caught Mardoc by surprise. Mardoc could have used the Basic Escaping skill and continued to fight, but Yamamoto was always one step ahead on him this this fight. Mardoc’s leg was still lightly bleeding from the needles from earlier. No, Yamamoto had won this fight and Mardoc’s knew. “Nawanuke no Jutsu!” Mardoc moved around until he was freed from the scarf. He looked at Yamamoto, Mardoc’s leg was in pain and he needed to remove the needles. He could not continue the fight at risk of an infection. He held out his hand for his ninjato. Hoping that Yamamoto would simply give it back.

“This fight is yours Yamamoto,” Mardoc replied and bow in respect. “I was step behind you during this fight. “ He looked at his leg, “I’ll need to remove these and sterilized the wound before infection is to occur.” He looked over at what was their battle field. “If I may ask a question, what were you doing out here in the first place?”

Spoiler:

27-1=26

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Taking the ninjato and stabbing it into the ground next to Mardoc he replied."I was chasing something." Not usually one to tell people about his spiritual abilities he just left it as that. Now deciding to gather all of his supplies he used he walked a few feet away. Picking up the scrolls he left and then walking back to the boy."This is gonna hurt." Not even waiting for him to ready himself he started pulling the Senbon out of his body. After he had ever single one out Yoru started patching him up using pieces of cloth from Mardoc's torn clothing."At least we can put it to good use." Once he was done he began washing off the senbon."You should really hurry off to the hospital. You should be able to move and get there before it gets worse." Looking up he saw the spirit he had been chasing pointing and laughing at him."mother...." he said under his breath."I have to go. Lets do this again some day." After he gathered up all of his supplies Yoru jumped up and began chasing after the spirit.

[EXIT]

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Mardoc watched has Yamamoto left the field of battle, after he had painfully removed all of senbon form Mardoc’s leg. Yamamoto then proceeded to wrap up the wounds with pieces of Mardoc’s cloth, looking distracted he left saying he and Mardoc should spare again one day. Mardoc looked down as Yamamoto’s figure began to vanish in the tress. Mardoc pulled out the ninjato and re-sheathed the blade. He was a little bummed that he had lost the fight but was excited that he had a new sparring partner. Mardoc knew that with Yamamoto’s help he would become stronger. So much was learned in the fight and so much remained to be taught. Mardoc ran his fingers threw his black hair staring off into the sky. He was satisfied that he had tried his hardest. Now he would train and become a stronger shinobi the next time he and Yamamoto would meet.
Mardoc made his way to the hospital and got his leg checked out, nothing major just needs to stay off it a few days and relax. He would take the doctor’s advice; maybe it was best for him to relax and reflect on the spar and strategize on how to improve his battle prowess. This was a fight Mardoc would never forget

[END YOPIC]