Akatsuki of YCM's Hidden Base

[Daybreak]

"This jutsu shortens your life span when the range hist 30 kilometers don't worry. This jutsu might be hard to use without water so you might want sign this it is up to you. He took off the giant scroll of his back and handed it to Fusion. That is the RaiMizu summon contract scroll. If you were to summon a RaiMizu animal you could use it's water. It is up to you. So I have to reach Krigakure in about 5 days so do you want to come with me.............? Damn........" At that moment Bando blacked out and fell to the ground.

[Fusion X. Denver]

"Oh that's good," Fusion said as he sighed with relief. "I thought I just shortened my life there, but I guess I just fried my nerves, no biggie." He saw Bando take out the summoning scroll and wondered what to do. "You know what actually? As much as a dragon would be cool to use, I have my own animal as a partner already." I borrowed that Yoshi from a farm. This time I'll find one somewhere and make it my permanent partner. But since I could lose it like the last one, maybe I should make a summoning contract with it like ninjas do with their animals... Fusion then looked up and said, "Kirigakure eh? Alright Bando, I'll come along." Just then Bando fell to the ground. "You still haven't recovered?!" Fusion then fell to the ground too and felt sleepy. "Stupid Hekikyuzo..."

[Shadow Zero]

Ranmyaku gave Shadow Zero a serious look in response to his question of what he should do and said "I have absolutely no idea. However, the prophecy said that there would be another come with you who would help you to realize your destiny, one bearing seven rings upon which rests the foundation of a world. I don't know what this means, but I do suspect that it might refer to the other one who appeared with you earlier." Shadow Zero nodded once and immediately sped off to find Cortez, who he knew had not gone all that far. At the same time, the blue hedgehog that had spoken to Cortez before entered the room and approached Ranmyaku Shadou, knowing full well what had just taken place. "Are you sure that it is wise to allow things to occur like this?" Ranmyaku responded saying "You know as well as I do that unless he discovers things on his own, all shall be lost." Ranmyaku and hte blue hedgehog both fell silent, pondering the part of the prophecy that they had withheld from Shadow Zero, and wondering whether he truly was the one who would be the instrument of either the prosperity or destruction of the Ranmyaku Tribe.

[Fusion X. Denver]

Fusion woke up in a hospital bed. Again. This time, his clothes were neatly folded in a pile on the dresser beside his bed along with his hammer. He woke up and saw Bando was lying there awake. "Hey, how are you feeling? Whenever you're ready, we can head off to this Kirigakure you mentioned. But just making sure, we're not attacking any innocents, right? Only the ninjas that we know plan on attacking Kougakure?" As he waited for a response, Fusion began thinking of finding a Yoshi who would be a good partner of his. Yoshi eggs are common in the Mushroom Kingdom, but that place is too far from here. Meaning I'll have to find one somewhere in this land of ninjas, chances aren't good of me finding one anytime soon..

[Daybreak]

"No we will not harm any innocents. But by the time we get to the village though if you haven't found your dragon or Yoshi or whatever i'd like you to be able to use water in case we have to use that jutsu so I recommend you making a contract not neccesarily a Dragon but it could be one of four. Rhino Lion Shark and Dragon. Regardless we need to get moving I only have four days to get there. I'd like to leave by today. So prepare", he said as heb walked out of the room.

[Fusion X. Denver]

"Sounds good," Fusion said as Bando left the room. Actually, now that I think about it, Yoshis can basically use their own barf as an attack, I'm sure those could conduct electricity. Meaning once i find a Yoshi, I'll be able to complete Hekikyuzo... Fusion once again got dressed and was able to go freely this time after paying the hospital again. He bought some supplies at stores and asked around about Yoshis. Sadly, no one knew of them and Fusion was ready to go, but with no knowledge for how to acquire a Yoshi. He met Bando at the front gate with his stuff ready to go in a backpack slung on his shoulders and he asked, "You announced your temporary leave to the villagers this time, right?"

[Daybreak]

"Hmm you'd think i wouldn't? Here I found this in the village library." He threw the book to Fusion it was titled the legend of Yoshi." There is a Yoshi shrine and forest in the Land of Rivers when we are done with my venture we can go there.I'll go get Tsuki real quick" with that he was gone. He was thinking to himself I can't wait to have fusion fighting beside me after all he is very strong. But this isn't going to be easy. He jumped from building to building until he got Tsuki and they were on their way back to the gate. This is going to be the thing I have long awaited for. The killer of my parents and threatner of my village here I come.

[Fusion X. Denver]

OOC: I'm guessing Tsuki will be fighting alongside us and stuff, maybe you should make an app for him if you're going to continue using him in the future

IC:

"Huh," Fusion said as he flipped through the pages. "Who would have thought that Yoshis would be considered as mythological creatures in these parts.." During the time Bando went to fetch Tsuki, Fusion read the ancient pages. The first sighting of this wondrous creature was ages and ages ago during the time the Koopa King took over the continent. It served as a steed for the mysterious hero that defeated the Koopa King, all that stood in their way were swallowed, stomped on, sometimes they were even lit on fire. Sightings indicated that the Yoshi resembled a prehistoric creature known as a dinosaur but was only a couple feet tall, wore boots and spoke a language composed of guttaral sounds. Rumors spread that there existed many different kinds of Yoshis in the land where the hero originated from, but it was too far for explorers and researchers to attempt to study. However, it did spark an interest for ninjas to research and also showed how cooperating with animals in combat could greatly increase a mission's success rate. It is why people dedicated a shrine to the creature in the Land of Rivers. Some say that the Yoshi from long ago laid an egg there-

Suddenly Fusion noticed that Bando had arrived. "Let's go." He said to the two ninjas.

[Lord JZ of the Enigma]

"hmm....you can really read my Aura? that's interesting.....and at the same time worrying....it means you can see all the craziness going around in me, but it shouldn't worry you.....if anything all the "other" pressure is squishing in on itself...., so it's not like I'm any threat to you...." He looks him in the eyes, both of them having some friction between them, how could Black trust him if he knew about the monster inside him? He couldn't even trust himself, so for now it was best to try to avoid the topic, starting a fight in the Garganta wouldn't be smart, Josep didn't want to in the first place, this area would be disadvantageous in the second, and Black's powers were still very unknown to him....

[Blake]

Black tilted his head side ways, showing the most emotion he could in his current form. "Aura? I've heard the term, but that's not what I usually call it. I call it Reiatsu, and I can measure your power. Fluctuations in it show me your mental state. Those same fluctuations tell me about some sort of inner turmoil. Whether or not you tell me is your concern, not mine, but opening up would give me more reason to trust you, a Dragon, who could be affiliated with these demons ahead of us. I can't see 'all the craziness going on inside of you', but I can see distress, worry, and the like. So, are you going to tell me, or are we going to continue on through that exit up ahead-" Black pointed towards it without ever turning from the stance he was in, "And go ahead into a fight where we have to trust one another?"

[Lord JZ of the Enigma]

"Well, if I tell you, I'm sure anyone else would misunderstand, you though....maybe you'll understand.....but it's a long story so I'll say the hardest part of it all first" he looked toward what would possibly be the exit and took a deep breath. "I happen to have two different Auras inside of me, one just happens to be evil......" he tries to say that with a straight face, but how could he? this was something that had plagued him for so long, He still felt the pain every waking moment, and he was only well when Jazeth slept in their mind. "That's the abridged version.....but it's the truth...the "Reiatsu" you see in me is obviously crushing me......so I really am no threat" he assured

[Dranzer]

Just as Bando and Tsuki have arrived before Fusion a flame appeared in mid air and from it a person walked out.That person was Dranzer."Good day to you all.I'm guessing my source was relieble since I managed to finaly find you.The great Bando,Fusion X Denver and...uh...forgive me but I do not know your name.Guess I should have started by introdusing.My name is Dranzer,but you can call me Zer or Dranz for short if you like.I may look young,but in fact I am a very talented Ninja and I wish to help you with your mishion to Kurogakure.You can accept or deny my invitation,but just for you to know I can take you there in only 1 day.After the mishion I would like a sertain faivor as a reward.It's nothing too much."

[Fusion X. Denver]

Fusion was surprised at the new arrival. Great, more ninjas...however his offer intrigues me. If someone had intelligence on Bando, they would be expecting us in a couple of days. This could work, I just hope his reward isn't outrageous. "I'm surprised you've heard of me from way out here," Fusion replied to Zeru. "Your offer intrigues me, I don't know whether my buddy here will agree, but we could use all the help we can get. We're storming Kirigakure by the way, not Kurogakure. Also, what reward were you interested in?"

[BlackSkullCortez]

Cortez vaguely took notice of what happened next. He snuck onto a pirate ship, killed everybody on board, and threw their bodies into the ocean. A Kraken rised up from the sea, and Cortez killed it almost effortlessly. He fell asleep on the creature's floating carcass. He woke up nearby the shore with the Blue Ring right next to him. "Score. That makes six. Now I just need the White One." Cortez turned into Darkspines mode to track the Soul Energy from the rings. He could feel strong wishes somewhere, so he decided to fly towards that general direction. He didn't realize that he already entered the Ranmyaku Tribe's territory, and the ring was right on top of Ranmyaku's throne. Cortez turned off his Darkspines mode as he entered the room, but stopped running as he realized he forgot to make himself invisible. "Uh... you have my belongings up there. Can I have it back, please?"

[Blake]

"And?" Black asked Josep, "So you think you're special? You have a more real version of your issues that tear at you. Nothing more. Every single person has them. So stop behaving like that." Black turned, and began walking towards the opening. "Just calm down. I don't see another Reiatsu in you at the moment, just yours... but I know how to deal with the other, if it comes out.... although." He looked at Josep briefly before continuing his point. "You probably will not like what I have to do." Black picked up the pace, and the two were set to arrive at the Garganta that the Dragon Lords had caused at any moment now.

[Shadow Zero]

Shadow Zero had reached the outside of the temple when he suddenly realized that he could track Cortez's Soul Energy in the same manner that his Chaos Energy was being tracked, and that he just had to concentrate. Upon doing so he found that Cortez was back in the throne room and so used Chaos Control to teleport there. He arrived only just in time to here Cortez saying that his World Ring was on top of the throne, and was asking to have it back. "You know, this kind of makes me wonder if your World Rings ended up being sent even further back in time then we were. Ah well." Shadow Zero shrugged and looked over at Ranmyaku, who was raising an eyebrow questioningly. Shadow Zero pointed first at Cortez, then at the world ring and nodded. Ranmyaku sighed, seemingly loth to part with it but clearly wishing to avoid a fight, although he didn't trust this stranger who just walked in, being that he couldn't recognize Cortez in his Darkspines mode. He sighed and made a waving motion with his hand as if to say go on and then turned to speak with his son, who was bombarding him with questions about what was going on and what it all meant.

[Dranzer]

"Oh nothing much.Just a vilage for a vilage.After we take over Kirigalure I want you to help me take over Tsuchikagure and gain control of the Earth Country.There current lord is a self minded dictator that's assisting the Dragon lords take over this world.He gives 0 respect for his nation.That is why I need you and Bento to be in an organization with me to help save the world from this tirans.But hey if it's too much for you I can understand.Aldo I was hopping to have someone with the blood of the hero who cured this world of bowsers.Ooopps did I just say that.Nevermind I didn't say anything.Aldo I might know more about you than you think my dear friend."

[BlackSkullCortez]

Cortez turned off his Darkspines Mode to collect the final ring. I hope I'm not screwing up the timeline and causing something different to happen in the future. But then again, I found the ring in a completely different place, so I'm fine for now. Cortez jumped to the top of the throne, snatched the ring, and dashed in front of Ranmyaku. "Don't worry. I'll make up for it. I don't like letting debts build up." Cortez placed 150 rings in Ranmyaku's hands (50 for the owing part) and he looked around the throne room. He could see one giant statue that was in the future was missing. So, Cortez clapped his hands and used alchemy to create one. "So, does this make up for it?"

[Shadow Zero]

Ranmyaku waved away the rings that Cortez tried to give him and said "If the ring was yours to begin with then there is no need to compensate me for it. I do thank you for the statue though." At that moment, a Biolizard suddenly appeared in the throne room and uttered a roar. everyone in the room was surprised at the sudden appearance of the creature, but Shadow Zero was the quickest to recover as he walked up to the creature saying "Be still." the creature turned its attention towards Shadow Zero and, recognizing him, bowed respectfully. "Looks like our battle ended up sending my little friend here farther back then you anticipated Cortez." Shadow Zero then turned around as he heard Ranmyaku say "Good, everyone's here. Now you can get started Shadow Zero." Shadow Zero's gaze momentarily locked with Ranmyaku's before looking away again. He really wasn't looking forward to what was to come, but he knew that he had to do something, and he had a feeling that it had to do with Alixanders research....

[BlackSkullCortez]

Cortez looked at the Biolizard. Ironic that it bows as soon as Shadow says, "Be still." "Shadow, you can thank your Ch-, Light of Chaos for that. And what do you mean by "gathered", Ranmyaku? Do you know what's going to happen?" The White Ring told him that he thought he knew, but wasn't actually subconsciously thinking it right now, so Cortez couldn't figure it out. Reading only subconscious thoughts isn't really that helpful. Cortez then decided to look around. "And one last question, Ranmyaku. You say "everyone". So did you know I was going to be here? I don't think you had any records of my appearance in your predictions, right?" Cortez didn't bother to ask about the 'you can get started' or the prophecy, since he thought he would soon find out. So he either waited for an answer, which was likely, or a confrontation, which was very unlikely from the actions of Ranmyaku.

[Shadow Zero]

Shadow Zero suddenly came to a decision and nodded his head once. He jumped aboard the Biolizard and landed in front of the generator that was on its back. Cortez, we have somewhere that we need to be. There is no need to ask any more questions, all will be revealed in due time." The Biolizard lifted its head and turned it towards Cortez, softly growling at him and making quite clear that he was only going to be allowed on with his masters permission, which had apparently just been given. It then turned its head towards Ranmyaku and bowed once before deciding that it didn't want Cortez on him after all and invoked a Chaos Control that took itself and Shadow Zero into Alixanders lab, widening the field only enough so that Cortez was able to be included in the teleportation as well. As the three of them disappeared, Ranmyaku bowed his head gravely and said "Good luck, brave descendant of mine. You are going to need it."

[Lord JZ of the Enigma]

"That's a unique response...." he smiled inwardly as they approached the exit, "You are one of the calmest guys I have ever met....or it could just be the persona, but who knows...." as they set outside into the barren wasteland left by the Dragon Lord Josep could feel that though they may not look it, they definitely had the smell of a Dragon somewhere in their auras. "Interesting.....it really does smell like a Dragon could have done this....but the whole Garganta thing is definitely not in our arsenal...." he said as he looked up at the hole in the sky. "I doubt we're the only ones after them....so others will be arriving here I believe, an the worse part is, they may mistaken us for allied to the Lords...." he was thinking ahead, considering he had been ambushed by people who had his ideals before, though he shuddered as he remembered a certain huntress that chased him before....she wasn't hard on the eyes, but everything else was left in pain.....

[Fusion X. Denver]

"A dictator eh? Well, I'm up for it, what do you think Bando?" he turned to him waiting for a response. "I don't know about joining organizations though, I really need to finish up all my business in the land of ninjas here and then get my life back on track. You see, I'm hunting down a certain individual whose committed mass murder and I plan to stop him. So Bando, Zeru, if we go through with this, just know I'm gonna take off after taking down these 2 villages. Is that alright? Wait a second, Zeru, just who are the Dragon Lords anyway? I've heard their names being muttered with fear and despair across town, but I couldn't find any info on them."

[Daybreak]

Bando looked at Dranzer and noticed he had a strong chakra he wasn't bluffing when he said he was strong. Bando looked at Fusion and nodded,"Sure I guess you come along but how do you intend to take control of Tsuchigakure?" He started flying with inhuman speed through the trees with the three guys in pursuit. So we are traveling across the entire ninja world in about 2 weeks lovely.... He looked at Tsuki and said,"Be ready for anything Tsuki.." Hai he replied. Bando sighed now that most of the action was over he went back to being the quiet but laid back guy. He then stopped and and said "there are other ninja nearby...."

[Fusion X. Denver]

"Well Bando, Zeru said he could get us there within a day right? So it shouldn't be hard." Just then, he was interrupted by Bando sensing enemy ninja. "I'll go check it out, I'll signal if they're the enemy. Zeru, tell me about who the Dragon Lords are when I get back, I'm still curious." Fusion quietly sneaked to where Bando said the enemy were and peered around the tree to spy on them. There stood 2 men conversing with each other. One was clad in black, skin-tight clothing with a mask concealing all but his eyes and had 2 katana on his back. The other man had an axe on his back, which was covered with scars as well as his bare front. He had an eye patch over his left eye and a beard that covered his whole chin and sides. Fusion quickly retreated and got back to the guys. "There are two of them, they look dangerous, but neither of them had those headbands you ninjas are accustomed to wearing, making me think they're bandits. Suddenly the two men jumped in between the group and launched the attack. The man with katanas attacked Zeru and the man with an axe attacked Tsuki.