The Power of Thr33

[Lance Augustine]

Name: [The Power of Thr33] - The Adventure Name

Participants: [2 RPCS Maximum, Bount Only ] - Who can participate?

Location: [Karakura Town/Woods] - Where does this take place?

Difficulty Level: [Medium] - Easy, Medium, Hard, Extreme. How difficult is this adventure?

Setting: [NDE] Is this DE or NDE? Death Enabled or Non Death Enabled?

Plotline: [Jin Yamada, leader of the Bount, has been gathering his forces for quite a amount of time and is nearly ready to execute his plans. However, even though he has obtained a number of bount under his command, it is still not enough. Coincidentally enough Jin has received reports of sights of three dolls within the woods and outskirts of Karakura. This being exactly what Jin needed to nearly finalize his forces, he has departed for Karakura Town to investigate these reports and discover the Bounts. Unknown to Jin however, not all may appear to be what it seems. ] - Explain the plot of your adventure.

Estimated Enemy Strength: [3-1] Estimate the strength of the NPC's people will fight in this adventure. Class 7-1, what is their strength on average?

Estimated Time Until Completion: [5] - How many pages do you think this adventure will run for until it is over?

Starts: [Now] - When does the adventure begin?

Special Conditions: [Jin is only allowed to bring 2 Guardians with him. Reward will be TP. ] - Any special conditions, limitations, or other things.

[Lance Augustine]

OOC: Oh look at me, Im Jazz and don't want to do a plot based adventure with Shika. XD Im just kidding, is it alright if, for my canon post, Jin and Lance already met and is part of Jin's organization?

[Jin Yamada]

OOC: Sorry, dude. Yeah, go ahead; though the organization hasn't started yet. Jin will most likely tell Lance about it, but it won't be started until he talks to more people and gets them to join.

IC: The sudden appearance of bright blue flames burning within the middle of the forest would come as quite a surprise to anyone passing at that very moment. Even more surprising was the fact that a man was now stepping out of those brightly burning flames. His shiny black dress boots planted themselves on the wooded floor of the forest, trampling on some pieces of wood that had fallen some time before his arrival. The man himself was actually quite well dressed. Too well dressed for where he had just appeared. His manner of attire was more fitting for something like a business meeting or a very formal get together. The black dress pants with matching black suit vest, crisp tight-fitting white shirt, and skinny black tie didn't belong in this type of setting.

The man stepped forward, and the long black open trenchcoat he wore blew in the sudden wind that passed, the tailcoats flapping in the brisk wind. He looked around, admiring the forest around him before being joined by two others. One was a man in a wheelchair. His skin was pale and he appeared to be much older than the first man. His blue eyes were focused and his features were quite stoic. He was wearing a light purple business suit with matching dark purple tie and dark purple shoes. Even while disabled as he was, he showed no kind of discomfort with the situation, only pride and courage. This man appeared quite powerful even in the wheelchair. Behind him, pushing his wheelchair was another. A younger looking man. This one was more muscular than the first but appeared to be around the same age even with the spiky gray hair. His brown eyes exuded a powerful type of confidence bordering on cockiness. There was a warmth to them and a charisma that they added to the aura of confidence he already gave off. His attire wasn't as formal as the other two, and appeared more like someone who wasn't going to the same business meeting. He was wearing a tight black shirt with gray cargo pants and light sneakers. His unzipped black jacket also flapped in the brisk wind slightly. Once he stepped out, the blue flames died behind him.

The young one whistled as he looked around. "Well, finding anyone in this forest will take some time, eh Jin?" the younger looking man asked the first one. Rather than wait for the first figure to answer, the wheelchair bound one piped up. When he spoke, his voice was cynical in a way. He spoke with a voice belonging to someone that had seen much and had experienced much. "I can sense more than just hollow in this forest. Some of our kind are here. It shouldn't be very difficult, Don." Don looked down at the wheelchair-bound man and could only smile. It was a calming, confident smile. "Well, if Jikashi says it, it must be true." he joked. The third man, Jin turned to face them both just then. "Jikashi's right. It shouldn't take very long. Let's just hope that no Shinigami blokes know about their presence here. That would make this much more difficult than it should be." Jin turned around and stepped off, heading further into the forest. He had heard that Bount were hiding out in this forest quite recently and had come to check it out. He had never heard anything of Bount being within this forest until now, otherwise he would have checked here long ago. He wondered why the Bount here hadn't come find him yet. It bothered him that they were hiding here where Shinigami could easily find them. Hopefully, he wasn't too late for them.

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Strength - [100] (50) Points

Speed - [250] Points

Spiritual Pressure - [340] Points

Reiatsu Strength - [310] (620) Points

Light Aura - [35] Points

Dark Aura - [65] Points

Instinct - [150] Points

Senses [150] Points

Energy sensory - [100] Points

Healing Expertise - [0] Points


Total SP: [1400] Points


Abilities

[Battle Analysis] {3}

[Learning] {2}

[Martial Arts: Capoiera] {2}

[Leadership] {3}

[Charisma] {2}

[Weapons: Bladed Yoyo] {3}

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Class 1. Level 2 Soldier.

Strength: 102 (170 x .6)

Speed: 400

Reiatsu Strength: 490 (280 x 1.75)

Spiritual Pressure: 300

Instinct: 100

Senses: 100

Light/Dark Aura: 80/20

Healing Expertise: 0

Energy Sensory: 50

Total SP: 1400

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Class 1. Cripple Type.

Strength: 30

Speed: 150

Reiatsu Strength: 1600 (400x4)

Spiritual Pressure: 800 (400x2)

Instinct: 200

Senses: 150

Energy Sensory: 210 (70x3)

Healing Expertise: 0

Light/Dark Aura: 0/100

Total SP: 1400

[Lance Augustine]

The trio of bount would find that, as they ventured deeper into the forest of Karakura, the presence of hollow was beginning to become lacking. Jikashi would be the first to realize this, mainly because of his moderately high energy sensory. It wasn't as if the number of hollows was light in the area, it felt as if the hollows were distancing themselves away from a deeper section of the woods. Jikashi could gladly share this information with the others, but if he didn't, Jin would pick up on the lack of hollows and Don would probably pick up his surroundings lacking as signs of hollows. It was eerily quite as well, as if wildlife was also keeping away from this particular section of the forest. Upon this point would the three bount encounter quite the experiences. The first was a sweeping sensation of energy suddenly passing through them, although not harming the bount at all whats so ever. Jin could already tell that the source of the spiritual energy was bount. He would be able to sense an incredibly powerful bount signature coming from deep within the forest that was radiating the signal. It seemed almost inviting to all of the bount, including Jin himself. It continued to resonate like this, pulsing every several seconds that swept through all the bount at once. As the trio continued through the forest, they would soon come across a clearing and would be greeted by quite the unexpected sight.

It was a bar, a wooden saloon actually dead center in a large, circular, clearing in the middle of the forest. A bar of double wooden swinging doors was the only entrance to the bar. The soft sound of a piano played from within the saloon, seeming quite out of place in this region of the forest. Inside, a dozen energy senses could be felt inside but not even Jikashi could not identify them for some unknown reason. There weren't any kind of shinigami or arrancars inside of it, which of course was a good sign of Jin and the other bount obviously. But why exactly was there a saloon in the middle of the forest, what was this, some kind of out of place western scene? Of course, Jin and the others could assume the place to be a trap of some kind but there really was only one way to find out.

Upon entering the saloon, if one of them chose to at least, they would be greeted by a welcomed sight. A few dozen chairs were set up around several circular tables, each table having a gathering of human dwelling spiritual races in it. They didn't pay the three of them much attention, several of them pausing their conversations/game playing to glance at the newcomers, a few raising an eyebrow in surprise and interest at Jin, seemingly recognizing the bount leader although he did not know any of them. They returned to their activities afterwards, a few groups playing cards and smoking while others were having drinks, the liquid inside being a variety of colors that Jin and the bount would have never seen before. The most interesting character within the bar was the bartender, pulsing a glass mug silently. He was asian, slim, bald entirely, with several strange letters that Jin did not recognize branded, not tattooed, around his head, wearing a series of light cloth and leggings that were yellow and red.

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[Special Power: Doll Telepathy] {3}

[Calm Mind] {3}

[Martial Arts: Muai Tai] {3}

[Weapons: Polearms] {3}

[Aura] {2}

Strength - [50] Points

Speed - [200] Points

Spiritual Pressure - [350](450) Points

Reiatsu Strength - [350](450) Points

Light Aura - [100] Points

Dark Aura - [0] Points

Instinct - [100](75) Points

Senses [100](75) Points

Energy sensory - [50](25) Points

Healing Expertise - [0] Points


Total SP: [1200] Points

That's all for the template. There are a LOT of stats, but don't get choosy and just give some to all. The result could be quite negative

[Jin Yamada]

The group of three walked through that wooden forest, remaining cautious of everything that surrounded them. At every few steps, one of the three would step on a twig and snap it. The sudden noise would cause all three to suddenly stop and prepare themselves to summon their dolls. After walking a good few paces, Jin pulled out his yoyo to have it at the ready incase anyone did sneak up on them. He couldn't sense anyone, and Jikashi wasn't alerting them to any nearby presence. Infact, Jikashi had informed them that the hollow presence in the forest was thinning as they treaded further within.

"I find it quite interesting that the hollow reiatsu I was sensing earlier is growing thinner as we progress further into this forest." Jin said out loud to his comrades, breaking the silence that had carried on throughout their walk for a few minutes now. He stopped and then looked around. Curious to know why he had stopped pushing Jikashi along and stopped as well. "What's the matter, Jin?" Jin wasn't sure whether or not to be excited or weary. He could sense a big gathering of reiatsu just up ahead. He wasn't able to make out what race the reiatsu belonged to, but he could sense that it was just a few paces through the large trees in front of them. He turned towards Jikashi just then, to make sure that he wasn't the only one who sensed the gathering. He was also wondering whether or not Jikashi could sense what type of people were gathered up ahead."Jikashi, what can you tell me about the people up ahead? Are they Bount?" Jikashi furrowed his brow while he focused on the reiastu before them and came up with a slightly disappointed look. He frowned as he responded to Jin's question. "I can't exactly say. It just feels like a big crowd of reiatsu. Something is keeping me from sensing each one individually."

Jin flicked the yoyo outwards, letting it spin on the end of the string before flicking his wrist upwards and pulling the yoyo back towards him. Was there a colony of Bount living in the forest? If so, how were they making their reiatsu so indistinguishable? "That's a pity. I guess we'll just have to crash the party to find out then..." From there, the three headed forward once again, bursting through the trees leading to the large clearing. When they finally made it through to the clearing, Jin, Jikashi, and Don could only stare in wonder at the wooden saloon in the dead center of the clearing. "In the middle of a forest of all places?" Don stared in awe at the old-fashioned saloon. "If we're fortunate, the Bount we're looking for will be in there. We won't have to go through any hassles trying to get to them. That's if we're lucky." A smile spread across the Bount Leader's face as he walked towards the doors of the saloon. "Something tells me it won't be as easy as I'm hoping. It never is..." Whenever he went out looking for other Bount, it was never easy to find them. They either didn't trust him, or they were too scared of being hunted that they didn't want to leave with him. Well, he would see what happened this time.

As he walked in, he noticed the room freeze. He also noticed the stares and quickly reached up, tipping his tophat down lower over his eyes as a greeting to all present. He noticed that some kept staring, even as he walked further in. Others went back to playing cards, the piano, or whatever else they were doing. He made his way towards the bar, where he believed he could receive some answers. It always worked that way in the movies he saw. So it would work this time, right? Getting there, he smiled at the bartender, who he thought appeared quite shady. He wasn't sure if he would get any information out of this one, but even if he wasn't willing to talk, he had other ways of obtaining information. He could use that technique, afterall. "Good afternoon, ol' chap." Jin began, smiling that trademark confident smile of his. His tophat was still tipped low on his head so that it covered his eyes. All that the bartender would see was his nose and the white teeth that shown when he smiled. "My comrades and I heard about this nice place you have. How about starting us off with some water. We've been walking for so long, and we're practically parched." he lied through his teeth. "While you're at it, we'd also like your assistance in dispelling some rumors going around. What do you say?" Jin was quite the charismatic man when it came to words and swaying others. How could this man not say yes to his offer?

[Lance Augustine]

"That depends, matey, what rumors are you seeking to quell?" The bartender would state, looking up at Jin and his companions with a gleaming look in his eye, as if he was wanting something from them. His voice had a salty tone to it, as if the bartender had been a pirate of some kind in his past life. Hell, he obviously looked like one with that clothing, and especially now since Jin could see over the counter from where he stood. To the pirate-looking bartender had a cutlass sheathed at his side, the handle in which had a several of spiraling lines engraved deeply into it, almost looking like a series of waves. Jin, or the others, would notice a few of the bar members still watching him as the music picked back up, played by a closed eyed female dressed in a crimson red renaissance styled dress. She had been glancing at them, her eyes having opened only a fraction to do so, but had closed soon afterwards to continue her playing, a soft, casual, melody filling the air. "We hear lots of 'rumors' lingering in these parts of the woods, Bount." The bartender stated, his eyes flicking across each of the bount individually before they locked onto Jin firmly.

"The name's Flint, Flint J. Locke, and welcome to the Seven Sea's Tavern, home to those who travel between worlds." Flint decided to greet them as he swiftly placed three glasses down and filled them each up with water from a large glass pitcher filled with ice. "Its interesting that a trio of bount come here looking for information, most come here to relax or forget their troubles." The bartender said with an almost suspicious tone in his voice, still eying Jin carefully. It was surprising that the bartender hadn't recognized Jin like some of the other bar members did, or perhaps he was kidding that he actually knew he was. If he was, he was quite the hell of an actor, because he wouldn't pick up any kind of acting in his tone of voice. "Ah, I forget myself though, what rumors would you care for me to elaborate on?" Flint would chime, a smirk curled on his face as he returned to polishing the inside of a glass and placing it down, picking up a bottle and pouring part of its contents into it, a black liquid pouring out, with a small swirling mist rising out of it. The drink smelt like strawberries to Jin and the others.

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The first fullbringer that Lance Augustine ever encoutered, he was a pirate, forced to do so because his clan hadn't been receiving trade embargo. Encountering Lance, he fought, lost, and befriended the bount, traveling with him to Karakura and established a tavern after a few hundred years. He is one of Lance's closest friends and has sworn a death oath to him. He is a Class 2, Type 3 Soldier

Strength - [100](50)Points

Speed - [400] Points

Spiritual Pressure - [240] Points

Reiatsu Strength - [400](800)Points

Light Aura - [50] Points

Dark Aura - [50] Points

Instinct - [200] Points

Senses [160] Points

Energy sensory - [50] Points

Healing Expertise - [0] Points

Total SP: 1550 ]

[Jin Yamada]

The Bount Leader could only smile at the words of the bartender. That calm, charismatic smile of his spread onto the darkened lower half of his face. It was familiar to most Bount that had met him or most who had known him. It was a trademark of his, and what made him so charismatic and people friendly. His smile was reassuring to those he led. It gave hope and provided a sense of security to the Bount he worked to protect. That along with his ability to persuade with his charismatic words allowed him to gain the support of so many under him.

He was smiling at the fact that the bartender could pick up on his race so easily. Jin didn't have any physically distinguishing features that would give away his race, no did he have his doll's sealed form out. He was also hiding his reiatsu, which his race was so good at doing. And yet, this man had been able to pick up on just what exactly the three of them were. Maybe it had been Jikashi's reiatsu he had picked up on and concluded that the rest had to be Bount from Jikashi? It didn't matter really how he had known. The fact that he knew was enough to pique Jin's interest.

He didn't touch the glasses of water that the Bartender had poured for them. He didn't need water to sustain himself. Asking for it had simply been a way to start the conversation, and thus he had lied to begin things. Since the bartender knew that they were Bount, however, his lying had been pointless. "It's become much harder to forget the troubles in recent times." he said. "I've come here because of rumors of other Bount, to put it simply." He said this quite matter-of-factly. There was no more need to keep up the lie, so he got to the point. He went for the straightforward approach. "More specifically, I've heard that dolls have been sighted around these parts. Have you seen any, ol' chap? I just want to speak to the Bount who own those dolls. I'd bloody well like it if you could point me in the right direction."

While Jin was speaking to the bartender, he kept himself alert. If this man knew he was a Bount, then so did the others in the room, most likely. Those that had turned to look at him as he walked in wouldn't have known who exactly he was, since he had kept low ever since his "death" at the hands of the Zoushuwwai King. Bount knew of his existence, but only those that he had actually met with knew what he looked like. He had probably gotten the looks because they knew that he was a Bount. Either way, all three men remained cautious while there at the bar incase of an attack while they were in conversation.

[Lance Augustine]

Flint stopped cleaning the glass and peered at Jin as he seemingly demanded for Flint to tell him about the rumors of bount residing in the woods. His eyes glinted after hearing what Jin wanted, returning to polishing the glass as he closed his eyes. "I do know of the dolls you speak of, Bount, im afraid though that information will come at a price." Flint stated, opening his eyes and gleaming at the bount leader. "Nothing too risky, however, that does not diminish the importance of what I request. First, perhaps you wouldn't mind stating your names." Flint would state, suddenly placing the glass upside down quite loudly, his eyes flicking to the other members of the bar. They all got up and suddenly departed, leaving the bar with just the four of them seemingly. "You don't have to be wary in here, you will find only allies here if allies are those you wish to seek, Bount, however, be wary of what you actually seek for it may not appear as it seemed. Whether or not that is a good thing or a bad thing, I will leave that up to you." Flint chimed, his statement being a bit unsettling, perhaps even confusing.

"Of course, can't force you to tell me your names, so I will not make that a requirement. Next, we will speak of the Bount and the dolls that you have heard of." Flint spoke coolly, picking up the glass of black liquid and holding it over the counter after he took a swig of it and sighed in relief. "The doll's whos lightning has been rumored to rival the mighty god of thunder Thor." Flint whispered, pouring a bit of the contents down towards the counter as quite a remarkable event happened. As the black liquid came closer to the counter, Jin and the others would watch it become a three dimensional shape, forming a small sculpture of a hawk-like creature, its body a mass of lightning it seemed as it had its wings spread out and it was in a screeching pose. "A doll who forces a barrier between the relam of illusion and reality." Flint again state, pouring some more on a different section of the counter. This time, a small figure of a samurai armored being wielding a shield covered in a murky cloud substance appeared kneeling on the counter. "A doll who is said to be an ocean of steel." Flint finished his revealing, performing the same actions as before, a small wave that seemed to be made out of a quite thicker substance then water forming. " This is all I will tell you before you complete the task I will give you." Flint explained, staring back at the three bount as he placed the glass down.

[Jin Yamada]

"Is that so?" spoke the Bount Leader in response to Flint's statement. In that moment, Jin's eyes began glowing slightly. There was a certain hypnotic glow that began emanating from his eyes in the moment after Flint had ended his first statement. Flint wouldn't realize what was happening because the glow suddenly and abruptly stopped. The glow was stopped when Don put a hand on Jin's right shoulder. "We can probably play this one safe, Jin." Don said once placing that hand on his shoulder. He was telling Jin that that technique wasn't necessary. He was telling him that there was no need to use that technique to get the information they wanted from Flint. And so, going on his right-hand's words, Jin deactivated it.

A smile graced Jin's face once more as Flint continued on. He wanted to know their names. Jin wasn't sure whether or not to give Flint his actual name, or the name that he was using for his company. If he gave Flint the name he was using to pose as CEO for Jojo's Yoyos, the information that Charles Lutner was a Bount could spread. At the moment, the world thought Charles Lutner was simply a normal human. A human without any sort of powers at all. Even the spiritual world thought so, at least those of the spiritual world that knew of this name. However, if he told Flint what his actual name was, Flint could spread the information that Jin Yamada was still alive to the Shinigami. Currently, the Shinigami still believed him to be dead. He was able to hide his reiatsu well enough thanks to his Bount heritage, and this was the only reason why his company hadn't been raided by Shinigami Captains in the past few years since his death.

He was in a pickle to put it simply, but Jin surmised that this Flint wouldn't do anything to hurt him or his Bount allies. He had spoken of this place as a refuge from the troubling times. It was a safe haven from the dark world just beyond the door. "My name is Jin. Jin Yamada." After consideration, and with everyone having left, he chose to give the man his real name. He dipped his head and took off his hat, placing it near his chest as he gave the man a nod as a greeting. He then gestured to his right, where Don stood. "These are my allies. This is my right-hand, Don." Then, he gestured to his left, where Jikashi sat in the wheelchair. "This is Jikashi Dono'Granzo." Don gave a small bow to greet Flint while Jikashi simply nodded just as Jin had. Afterwards, Jikashi continued to stare at Flint with that scrutinizing gaze of his, his eyes piercing into Flint's very soul.

The three gazed upon Flint, watching him for his next move. He spoke of finding allies there if they were looking for allies. However, he also held a foreboding message, which Jin took note of. He was giving Jin and his allies a warning, but what exactly he was warning them of, Jin was confused on. Either way, Flint agreed to tell them about the dolls, and proceeded to pick up a glass that held some sort of black liquid. What he would use it for, Jin didn't know. He was suspecting that he would drink it while he spoke, but Jin was proven wrong when he watched the man pour out some of the liquid onto the counter. Instead of splashing and making a mess, the liquid shaped itself. The liquid shaped itself and took form. Different forms, depending on the dolls that Flint was describing. It became some kind of hawk-like bird of prey and then an armored samurai and then a small wave like a tsunami.

From the display, Jin could surmise what the man was. He thought at first that he was possibly a Bount. It took a Bount to know another Bount, and he figured that this was how he knew the three of them were Bount. Unless the black liquid was Flint's doll, then there was no other way possible that Jin thought he could manipulate it. But, he hadn't said a release phrase and it was quite odd for a Bount to keep his doll constantly released only to have the doll sit within a drinking glass. No, he couldn't be a Bount, especially since he wasn't hiding his reiatsu like Bount were normally known to do. If he was a Bount, he was a confident one to not hide his reiatsu. But, he wasn't a Bount, and that black liquid was probably just some kind of alcohol. Just normal alcohol. Normal non-reiatsu infused alcohol. That meant...

"You're a Fullbringer." Jin pointed out, placing his hat back on his head. "I was wondering earlier how you knew we were Bount when all three of us were hiding our reiatsu. I'm guessing you've known a few Bount in your lifetime?" He leaned in towards Flint, folding his arms on the counter. Jin peered at the man intently and smiled that charismatic smile of his. "Nothing to it, ol' chap. Just wanted to keep the decks even." He relaxed and lifted himself up from the counter. He stood back after that and gazed once more upon Flint. "What's say we get to the task then? I'm itching to meet this Bount you've described so well."

[Lance Augustine]

"Ai, and this, is my fullbring." Flint would indicate, patting the hilt of the cutlass that was at his side. "Hopefully you won't have to personally experience its capabilities but you will get to see them." Flint stated with a grin as he placed and slide a glass over the little liquid figures, the black liquid sliding back into the glasses and he returned the liquid to once it came. " "Now, I am sure you are familiar with the Bount Citadel, I have only come across one bount that was not.Flint began as he circled around from out behind the bar, standing to the side of the three bount. "Within these woods, not too far from here, is an entrance to the citadel. However, we have recently gained the attention of a hollow who calls himself Jericho. Though it is by itself, the hollow is quite immense in size, being nearly the height of the trees in the area. We have been able to contain him within the area thanks to Master Ivan's meditation technique but this has left us unable to easily access the Citadel from here. This has only happened recently but, thanks to the war, it will take some time to gather support from Karakura. However, with you three, we have a greater chance to take him down and liberate the access point." The fullbringer would explain as he escorted them out of the bar and towards the woods. The fullbringer would go into a conversation of the ocean, telling a tale of a kraken-like holow that spewed miniature versions of themselves at him and his crew. While this took place, unbeknownst to them, the party was being watched from afar at their backsides.

Lance peered from a section of trees behind the bar, currently wearing his black, hooded, cloak over his traditional faux fur lined coat and the pants that he wore. "Master Lance, do you suspect he is the one whom Ivan spoke of?" The deep, throaty, voice of Blitz asked in his mind, the doll having a slight hint of concern in his voice. "Of course its him, piano girl said it was trench coat wearing bount traveling with fellow companions, did she not, that he was asking questions about us? Not to mention that way he strides, he has the swagger of a leader in him." The chuckling voice of Dunst pointed out as well, Lance nodding as he casually opened and closed a silver colored flickblade in his right hand, the weapon being his third doll Stahl. "I knew that this day would come, I cannot continue concealing myself for my lifetime. Ivan tells me that my talent is wasted if I cannot put it to better use." Lance stated to the two in his mind, leaning against the treeside as he watched calmly. "What will your next action be?" Blitz questioned in a more light tone. "Watch and see for myself that the Bount Leader is truly worthy of the title." Lance chimed, closing the flickblade and slinking off towards the Citadel, going a complete different path so he would not be uncovered, knowing too well where they were heading.

"I do have to say though, I never enjoyed squid to begin with, having to bite one's eye though has left me to cower away from it. Zehahaha~" Flint would laugh, finishing his story. He had just stated that, after they finally managed the smaller hollows, the kraken-hollow had scooped him up by his feet and held him up to its eye, in which Flint proceeded to take a nice big bite out of it in retaliation and proceeded to gut a 20 foot long slice into it when it released him. About 20 minutes had gone by since they had left the bar and had entered an area where the signal from before was strongest. The vibrations from the aura had strengthened but not to the point of discomfort, it simply spoke of how powerful the reiatsu was. Jin would notice that several of trees, as they passed them, had the bount symbol engraved on them in plain sight, giving indication to them drawing closer to the secret entrance to the Citadel. They were nearly there now, drawing to a clearing that marked the entrance to the Citadel before Flint stopped and pointed leftward, directing towards a large mound of purple and yellow that strangely acted as if it breathing. "There he is, Jericho." Flint would utter lowly as they came closer to the clearing and got a perfect view of the hollow.

The hollow was easily the size of a two storied house and resembled the body of a dragon heavily. Its face had a curved beak and a beard of what appeared to be bone as it seemingly lied asleep, a spine covered tail curled around it. Each foot had a meat-hook like ivory claw on it and its feet were easily twice the size of Jin himself. The dragon hollow's scales shimmered with an eerie glow to them. It almost seemed peaceful, in a strange kind of way that is. "Those scales are not the be trifled with, a quincy unloaded onto it and didn't manage to leave a since scratch. His tail can also launch and regrow those spikes you see, and don't get me started on the breath he can expel." Flint told the three as he crouched down a bit and moved closer towards the entrance, staying behind the trees as they went.

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Jericho is currently a Adjuchas leveled how, Class 2, with an SP amount of 1400. He is also a level 3 Genius type. Currently abilities have not been encountered and will be revealed through the battle in more detailed then from what was stated above.

Strength - [200 (x2)] = 400 Points

Speed - [300 (x2)] = 600 Points

Spiritual Pressure - [300 (/2)] = 150 Points

Reiatsu Strength - [300] Points

Light Aura - [0] Points

Dark Aura - [100] Points

Instinct - [125] Points

Senses [125] Points

Energy sensory - [50 (x3)] = 150 Points

Healing Expertise - [0] Points

[Jin Yamada]

OOC: Dude, you should've let me know when your WIP was done. i really wanna continue this one. Gonna post soon.

[Zieg Revolver]

OOC: I thought i did D: sorry man.

[Jin Yamada]

OOC: Dude, sorry for the long MIA. Gonna try to get this back going. Also, I'm thinking about using this thread as Lance's introduction into Araidasu. You okay with that?

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"An entrance to the Bount Citadel, you say?" Jin's interest was captured by the new information he had received. So there was another entrance to the Citadel besides the one in the labyrinth? He had always assumed there to be only one entrance. "Here, huh? Not sure how that one escaped me. I was always under the assumption that there was always just one..." he lamented. He lifted a hand, stroking his chin in thought. He was wondering how no one else had found it either. In truth, it was a blessing that the Vandenreich knew nothing of the entrance here. This Master Ivan that Flint mentioned must have been very skilled in hiding the presence of the entrance. He deserved kudos for his efforts.

"And now it's being blocked by a hollow, eh?" So it seemed that it hadn't been as hidden as he had initially perceived it to be. A hollow had taken an interest in it. But, why hadn't anyone else? Was it because no one had explored this area very much? Jin had taken note of how untouched this area appeared as the three traversed through the forest. There hadn't been many signs of human presence as they traveled deeper. "The Bount ancestors did well in placing that entrance way out here...it's very well hidden." Jin said, speaking aloud. He smiled and stroked his chin in marvel of the Bount ancestors who came before him. But, when he realized he had been speaking aloud, he stopped smiling and once again grew serious. He didn't mention what he was talking about and instead, let Flint continue his explanation.

When he was done, a calm, cool smile formed on Jin's face. "Don't worry," he reassured, "You were right to put your faith in the three of us, ol' chap. That hollow won't be prepared for what's coming." he said confidently. He was going to enjoy this. From the way Flint had described the hollow, it sounded powerful. The True Bount nature within him was relishing in the chance at fighting such a powerful enemy. He was relishing in the chance of fighting something strong and later have the chance of feasting on it. Oh how he would enjoy this. Don also smiled that calm confident smile of his as he spoke, "That hollow won't stand a chance. Let us go now and meet it." he said. Jikashi too, decided to speak up just then. "Nothing is too powerful for Ritter's armor."

From there, the three men followed Flint towards the entrance to the Citadel. There, they were to face the hollow that obstructed the entrance. Jin didn't think too much of it. The hollow would be powerful, but so was he. He also had Don and Jikashi by his side. Two of his strongest Bount comrades were there beside him. There was no way the three of them would be defeated by such a monstrosity. And then from there, they could continue their search for the Bount he heard about in rumors. Hopefully, after they got rid of the hollow, Flint would keep up his own end of the bargain and give them the information they wanted.

Meanwhile, as Flint talked, Jin tried his best to listen; however, he had to admit that the man could talk. He went on and on about his adventures throughout the whole walk to the entrance. He talked and talked and talked without ever stopping. Of course, Jin wasn't rude enough to interrupt him during any of it, and he was too classy to tell the man to stop talking. Instead, the four of them walked for those 20 minutes listening to Flint talk about the Kraken-like hollow that almost ate him. Jin began to wonder just when Flint had been able to use his Fullbring abilities and was about to ask before Flint announced their arrival before the Citadel entrance. And then, he introduced them to "Jericho", the hollow obstructing the entrance.

Upon seeing it, Jin could only stare in shock at the size of the creature. "It's quite a big bloke. Maybe I spoke too soon..." Seeing the look on Jin's face at the hollow's size, Don chuckled and patted the back of the Bount Leader playfully. "You must remember, Jin, the bigger they are, the harder they fall." Don was right. There was no reason to doubt because of size. It would only mean a greater victory once they slayed the beast. "You're very right about that, Don. This bloke is nothing like the Shada hollow of that future time." Jin's smile returned to his face once more, replacing the expression of shock that had been there just seconds before. His head lowered and he tipped the tophat he wore further down to cast even more shadows on his face.

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Sometime in an alternate future

There was rubble all around that area. There was nothing in that place but dirt, debris, and destruction all around. This was what that world had become. This was what Karakura Town had been reduced to. Nothing but a wasteland remained amid the once beautiful town. Where people had once bustled and gathered, only ash and destruction remained. And there amongst that ash and destruction only three figures stood.

"Augh!" One of the figures flew through the air, sent sliding backwards by another one of the figures there. The third, wielding a black blade, lashed forward, rushing towards the figure left standing. His blade arced towards the second figure, cutting towards his chest. The figure, however, raised an arm and a shield of red energy was erected to block the blow. The third figure backed off and Blue flames erupted into existence along the black blade. Symbols also began forming along the blade, glowing red within the blue color of the flames. "Eviscerate, Tenkai." the man whispered.

He raised the blade and slashed forwards. When he slashed, the magnificent blue flames leapt off of the blade and flew towards the second figure. The flames, large and menacing, moved with incredible speed to engulf the figure, who's appearance was that of a humanoid dragon-like figure. Again, the red shield of energy formed all around that dragon-like figure to protect from those powerful flames. At first, the shield held up. At first, the shield remained strong against the powerful blue flames, but then they began to falter. With a flicker, the red shield of energy died just like that and a look of shock appeared on the face of the dragon-like creature. "What?! How?!" the creature exclaimed. "Jin, do it!" the man with the black blade called out.

The first figure, the one that had been sent flying backwards rushed forward suddenly. "You don't have to tell me twice, Zouma..." Within both hands, he held golden tonfa-blades. He ran the ring on his right hand across the tonfa blades and they were engulfed in a bright golden aura. He rushed forward, slashing in an X-shape towards the dragon-like figure. His blades cut across the creature's chest, leaving a gaping wound in the shape of an X there on the chest. And as the blade cut into the dragon-like figure, steam blasted out of the X-shaped wounds. The first figure, Jin, spun and slashed again, this time aiming towards the creature's neck in an attempt to end it right there and then.

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Jin's smile widened upon remembering that battle. He hadn't participated in it directly himself, but he still had the memory. Through Future Jin's cleverness, he had been able to see his future self's memories. And it was in this way that he had gained memories of that battle. But, he couldn't daydream right now. That was another time. He had to focus on the present. At this moment, he had a job to do. He had to finish the task at hand so that Flint would tell them more of what he knew.

"Flint, don't worry." Jin said, turning to face Flint with that wide grin across his face. He placed his hands in his pockets and turned around. He stepped through the brush and headed towards the dragon hollow, keeping a steady pace. His steps were steady and his composure was calm. There was no fear in the Bount Leader's countenance. "Don. Jikashi. What's say we give this one the old what for?" As he asked, he pulled out two yoyo from the pockets of his trenchcoat. One in his left hand and one in his right. A gold one and an orange one with the number 3 on both sides. "We're right behind you, Jin." Don said, stepping out from the brush wheeling Jikashi forward. Both men positioned themselves behind the Bount Leader, gazing forward at the gargantuan hollow standing before them. Despite the sheer power it held, the three men held no fear at all. Such boldness and courage might even surprise Flint. Even Jikashi, who was in a wheelchair showed no semblance of fear standing there before the creature.

Jin's reiatsu flared all of a sudden, and he was bathed in a powerful golden aura. Don's reiatsu flared too, as did Jikashi's. All three Bount, who had cloaked their reiatsu before, were suddenly overflowing with it. At first, seconds passed as the men waited for the hollow to turn its attention to them, but then, once those seconds had passed, all three men acted. "Ziege dich," All three spoke simultaneously to release their powers. Reiatsu enveloped the golden yoyo within Jin's hand, and he launched it forward, calling out his doll's name, "Hitze!" The yoyo burst into yellow gas as it spun along the string and then the gas dispersed into the air. Suddenly, the temperature around the area within that small clearing increased to incredible degrees. From a cool 50 degrees Celsius, the temperature rose significantly to a blazing 160 degrees Celsius. With Hitze's body surrounding the area, the mischievous doll could easily sap energy from the dragon-like hollow without its knowledge. If the large beast decided to stay within the heat zone, it would find itself losing 5% of its physical and awareness stats. (OOC: 5% loss to strength, speed, senses, and instinct.)

"Grana!" Don called out. Though Flint wouldn't see or feel much of a change after the release of Don's doll, all around him for fifteen feet, the temperature increased to add to the blistering heat already surrounding them. Jikashi's suit glowed and he too called out the name of his doll, "Ritter!" At his side, a towering figure sealed within a Germanic black armor formed. The knight's eyes glowed purple as did Jikashi's own and then the elder Bount went silent beside Jin. All of a sudden, just as quickly as it appeared, the black knight disappeared in a burst of speed. It's ability to move in that heavy suit of armor was incredible!

It made it's way to the dragon's left side in the blink of an eye. There, the black knight lifted a hand to slash across the air. As it did, purple reiatsu formed into five blades that slashed out across the air towards the dragon, aimed at the dragon's left eye. With the black knight attacking, Don took his chance. He too moved with his incredible speed towards the large beast. He made his way to the other side of the creature, flames blazing into existence across his fists as he moved. When he reached the dragon's front right claw, he disappeared using Movement to boost his speed and reappeared running along the creature's claw to attack it's other eye. If the dragon-like hollow decided to move its arm, Don would jump off. He continued moving up the arm until he could get close enough to the head of the creature.

Meanwhile, Jin launched his own attack from where he stood. "Let's see just how tough those scales are..." he murmured as he launched the yoyo towards the hollow. It soared quickly through the air, moving with the aid of the wire launcher hidden beneath his sleeve. When the orange yoyo was within range of the hollow, Jin spoke only one word. "Hitze, do it." With those words, the yoyo soaring towards the dragon hollow glowed for only a second before exploding with the force of a C3 explosive. Heat, debris, and shattered pieces of metal blasted out to pierce the dragon's underside and cause even more damage. With the distractions provided by both Ritter and Don, the dragon would be too preoccupied to focus on the tiny yoyo flying towards it or even realize in time the potential danger it possessed. Jikashi's attack, however, also served a purpose besides just a set-up attack. The black knight was testing one of the only weakspots on the dragon's body. If it's eyes were taken out, they could take it down all the more quickly.


Jin's Remaining Reiatsu: 3000/3400 (-400 for Doll Summon)

Hitze's Remaining Reiatsu: 3400/3400
Wüsten-Abfluss: Active


Don's Remaining Reiatsu: 2400/3000 (-400 for Doll Summon, - 150 for Temperatur Streik, -50 for Movement)

Temperatur Streik: 1/3


Jikashi's Remaining Reiatsu: 7350/8000 (-400 for Doll Summon, -250 for 5x Beschwörung: Schwert)

Ritter's Remaining Reiatsu: 8000/8000

[Lance Augustine]

The hollow Jericho wheeled itself around towards the releasing bount, baring its thick, pearl white fangs at the trio of bount, releasing a reptilian-like hiss from between its teeth. It was obviously not too pleased with the sight of the releasing bount, who stood quite the distance from it and it got a proper line of sight on all three of them. "Hunger!" It roared out, its mouth snapping open wide as something swiftly expelled from it. Jin and the others could obviously see it was not fire, for the mass that erupted forward was solid and almost looked like one's sick from the looks of it. It was blobish looking, a mixture of grey and white swirl together as the product could be seen being projected but not advancing. Instead, it could be observed by Jin and the other two bount that the hollow's projectile was widening and spreading in mid air, beginning to form a partially see through shield infront of it. However, not only did this occur, it would be noted that the surface of the dragon hollow suddenly became shiner when they drew near, being hard to notice from a distance.

The breath it expelled jiggled almost like jello but it seemed thicker and more solid, looking quite unnatural to it. Although it moved quick enough to intercept Hitze's attack, it was not fast enough to halt Don and Jikashi's attacks. The black knight's attack went through, slicing cleanly into the exposed eye of Jericho, it roaring with and shaking its head maddeningly, blood splattering out and around in the area. However, right when it shook its head, the blood that expelled from his eye suddenly shifted in a blink of an eye, becoming what appeared to be boiling grease. The grease threatening to splatter on several places around the front half of the dragon, including Don and Jikashi's doll, along with the others as well. Flint would seemingly have vanished from their sight when they made their attacks. Whatever it was Flint moving to aid the bounts in some way or if he had fled was currently unsure.

As for Don, when his feet made contact with the hollow dragon's skin, he suddenly would slip, as if he had tried running across slick ice. Although the dragon was too preoccupied in its retaliation attack from his eye being sliced, this showed that the dragon's scale had some kind of protection on it. Don would have to protect himself in some kind of way to avoid the boiling hot grease that had spread shot from the hollow's bleeding eye. Meanwhile, the breath that Jericho had expelled had made contact with Hitze's attack, the yoyo being able to slice into the mixture and become lodged in it, sticking partially out and then releasing the exploding attack as planned. However, surprisingly, the substance contained the blast that Hitze had produced, only causing the fat to bubble and shake, containing the blast within and soon seeming to smother it.

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The ability of this particular hollow is based off of gluttony, particularly, fat, named Fryer. The product that the hollow's breath expels is a mixture of fat and grease from the inside of the hollow that is produced continuously as long as the hollow breaths. It can expel a incredibly slippery grease from its pores, creating a complete layer over it to the point where arrows bounce off of it without a scratch and friction is removed from its surface, making walking on it impossible. The hollow also has the ability to convert what flesh is damaged, along with the blood from the wound, into to turn it into either controllable fat or boiling hot grease in an instance.

[Jin Yamada]

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That was one eye down. Ritter's blade had been effective in taking out the beast's eye, leaving it with only one other eye to see with. It was a pity the black knight himself hadn't been holding the blade, otherwise he could have activated another technique and ended the battle easily from there. He hadn't, so the battle would continue. The metal suit of armor moved backwards with incredible speed for its size as the blood coming from the eye suddenly turned into what appeared to be grease. From his position, Jin noticed it too and began analyzing the creature's abilities immediately. He would find a way to take advantage of that when the time came.

Don, who was running up the dragon-like hollow suddenly found himself losing his footing. He slipped, and in an attempt to catch himself on one of the creature's scales, he found his flaming hands grabbing onto a whole handful of the slippery grease substance. If it truly was grease, what happened next would be all too familiar. The grease would ignite into a burst of flames along the hollow's claw, setting that ablaze. This happened of course, only if the greasy substance coating the dragon-hollow was indeed grease. The flames, with the large mass of grease there to fuel it, moved up the creature's limb and spread onto the rest of its body, coating the entire creature in blazing flames. Whether the creature was immune to flames or not, it wouldn't be immune to the incredible heat the flames would produce. It had been a terrible idea to cover itself in that grease for protection. But, who could blame it? It hadn't known that Don was covering his fists in flames. Anyway, the flames, which burned across the creature's entire body, would cause severe burns if left to its own natural ways.

Don's clothing had also caught on fire as he fell, given that he was also covered in some of the grease while falling. It had burned him, but in sensing the incredible heat coming from the boiling grease-like substance, Hitze pulled some of the heat away and cooled it. The grease Don slipped on would splatter onto his pant leg, but only a small amount of it would burn him as Hitze pulled the heat away from it. As he fell, Ritter leapt into the air and caught the right-hand, fanning at the flames that had formed on the fellow Bount's clothing. Don deactivated the flames on his fists, causing those to burn out and his doll began lowering the temperature in the 5 meters around him, in order to remove the heat that fueled the flames on his pants leg.

With those two safely out of harm's way, Jin made his own attack. "Increase the temperature. Burn the ground." Jin commanded. Instantly, the doll responded. Suddenly, the heat surrounding only the hollow increased even more. The temperature skyrocketed around the creature. Jin was having Hitze fuel the flames that had spread across the hollow's body. If he could fuel the flames with more heat, with the grease also there fueling those deadly flames, they would continue to burn for awhile. That was the beginning to his plan. The second and third parts of it were coming up. Hitze also began sending heat into the ground, heating up the rocks and minerals underneath the creature's feet. In time, the ground would grow soft and a low reddish glow would form from the ground underneath the hollow's feet as the minerals began turning into a lava-like substance all around it. After some time, the ground would be soft enough that the creature's weight and gravity would do the rest of the job for Jin. That was the second part of his plan. For the third part, he was going to use the greasy stuff he saw the creature spit out earlier to his advantage. He could see it with his eyes, just hanging in the air in front of the hollow, acting as some kind of see-through shield. Well, it wouldn't be doing much protection.

"Hitzewelle." It was a simple command. One that was easily and quickly carried out by his doll. Before him, there was a swirling orange mist that began to form. Suddenly and without warning, the mist shot forward, moving incredibly fast towards the hollow. At a stat speed of 400, the large tidal wave of superconcentrated heat was moving to devour the equally large hollow dragon. Upon first sight, the creature might mistake the large mist heading towards it as some kind of cloud of orange gas and try to blow it away. But, that wasn't going to be happening. It wasn't a gas. It was just a superconcentrated field of heat in a form that the creature could see. Jin didn't think the attack itself could take down the creature, because he figured it might have some way to dodge it. What he planned was for the wave of heat to pass over the shield of grease in front of the hollow and superheat that enough to set it on fire. Actually, the grease would catch fire before the wave of heat even passed through it, given the amount of heat Hitzewelle gave off and the temperatures around the hollow. While it was in in such close proximity to the now flaming shield of grease more burns would be inflicted on the creature. And if it ended up not being able to dodge Jin's Hitzewelle? That was tough luck. It would both be burned by the shield and turned to ash by the quickly approaching field of superconcentrated heat. Quite a sad day for that dragon hollow.

Jin's Remaining Reiatsu: 3000/3400

Hitze's Remaining Reiatsu: 3200/3400 (-200 for Hitzewelle)

Wüsten-Abfluss: Active


Don's Remaining Reiatsu: 2400/3000


Jikashi's Remaining Reiatsu: 7350/8000

Ritter's Remaining Reiatsu: 8000/8000