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Marked for Death: A Rational Naruto Quest

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Velorien said:
In general terms, training plans require a number of days of continuous training to be implemented. It depends on a variety of factors, of course, but my personal rule of thumb is a couple of weeks for a respectable skill-up. So I wouldn't expect any training plans to go through while you're doing day-by-day plans and each of those days is filled with mission-related or otherwise demanding activities.
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Well we have been running cross country which is a use of tacmove so it could be argued that we have been training it for a week non stop :whistle:
 
Oneiros43 said:
Well we have been running cross country which is a use of tacmove so it could be argued that we have been training it for a week non stop :whistle:
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It's debatable how much skywalker running counts. You might be training endurance, but it's not like you're learning anything about reflexes or interacting with terrain.
 
bayesclef said:
I am unsure whether this is supposed to be a guy with a fancy mustache or a longhorn cow
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It's an evil smiley. Those are demon horns.

Cariyaga said:
I am fairly certain that it is intended to represent his namesake.
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No, evil smiley. With demon horns.

bayesclef said:
I'm still confused. Are you saying @eaglejarl is a longhorn cow or that he has a fancy mustache?
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Cariyaga said:
No, it's just an eagle with its headfeathers parted on either side like a southern gent.
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EVIL SMILEY WITH DEMON HORNS!

So help me, if you guys keep wittering on about this and getting it wrong, I am going have ALL of Akatsuki ambush you next update I write. *grumble, grumble*
 
seriously though. Why is everyone completely ignoring the fact that we have been just attacked by Itachi of Akatsuki, dumped into his genjutsu, and then came out of it without any harm OR our hostages missing? Maybe we're missing seals or something?
 
Matesz said:
seriously though. Why is everyone completely ignoring the fact that we have been just attacked by Itachi of Akatsuki, dumped into his genjutsu, and then came out of it without any harm OR our hostages missing? Maybe we're missing seals or something?
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Clearly, Itachi-sama wants us to research more seals for him, and ensuring our continued access to Jiraiya maximises our potential for innovation.
 
MadScientist said:
Clearly, Itachi-sama wants us to research more seals for him, and ensuring our continued access to Jiraiya maximises our potential for innovation.
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After all, everybody knows that Itachi is a Konoha agent, since he exists and left the village. There are no traitors in Konoha, not under the glorious God of Shinobi, long may he reign.
(In honor of Sasuke Uchiha and the Power of Lies, which just finished!)

More seriously, I'm thinking more along the lines of:
  1. Signal Noburi to dispel in team code and watch the kid. Noburi's got far and away the highest reserves, and should be able to break any area genjutsu put upon us, even from Mari.
    1. If the kid recognizes the team code, throw yourself off the skytower before Mari can ruffle your hair.
      1. You'll catch yourself with the skywalkers, obviously, but you need to open up the distance so she can't use Hair Ruffle No Jutsu
  2. Clap the kid on the shoulder and reassure her she's going to be a fine shinobi when she grows up, since she can already skywalk.
    1. This should pop the henge if it exists.
  3. Dispel yourself, because a competent genjutsu master should have convinced you your teammates dispelled.
 
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huhYeahGoodPoint said:
After all, everybody knows that Itachi is a Konoha agent, since he exists and left the village. There are no traitors in Konoha, not under the glorious God of Shinobi, long may he reign.
(In honor of Sasuke Uchiha and the Power of Lies, which just finished!)

More seriously, I'm thinking more along the lines of:
  1. Signal Noburi to dispel in team code and watch the kid. Noburi's got far and away the highest reserves, and should be able to break any area genjutsu put upon us, even from Mari.
    1. If the kid recognizes the team code, throw yourself off the skytower before Mari can ruffle your hair.
      1. You'll catch yourself with the skywalkers, obviously, but you need to open up the distance so she can't use Hair Ruffle No Jutsu
  2. Clap the kid on the shoulder and reassure her she's going to be a fine shinobi when she grows up, since she can already skywalk.
    1. This should pop the henge if it exists.
  3. Dispel yourself, because a competent genjutsu master should have convinced you your teammates dispelled.
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There is no such thing as area dispels to my knowledge, or if there are it is a specialized technique.
 
The messenger says that the Hokage is calling you in for an in-person interview. ("And wow, that is so shattered! You guys must be seriously tapped!") Afterward you will have the remainder of the day to resupply, and then Rockfall 2 is to reunite with Rockfall 1 at maximum urgency consistent with safety.
 
eaglejarl said:
The messenger says that the Hokage is calling you in for an in-person interview. ("And wow, that is so shattered! You guys must be seriously tapped!") Afterward you will have the remainder of the day to resupply, and then Rockfall 2 is to reunite with Rockfall 1 at maximum urgency consistent with safety.
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Yeah 80% sure that Mari is trolling us now
 
eaglejarl said:
The messenger says that the Hokage is calling you in for an in-person interview. ("And wow, that is so shattered! You guys must be seriously tapped!") Afterward you will have the remainder of the day to resupply, and then Rockfall 2 is to reunite with Rockfall 1 at maximum urgency consistent with safety.
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@eaglejarl @Velorien @OliWhail Did we ever decide whether or not to put on physical veils, or did Jiraiya state as such in the message, or...?
 
Scrapped-together plan based on the leftovers of the previous plan. Will add more later.

[X] Action Plan: Dressing Down

  • General:
    • Follow Akane's lead while she's our sub-team leader. Follow Minami's lead after we regroup.
    • Be polite at all times. Especially to people who could make life difficult for us (e.g., Hyuuga, Uchiha).
    • Try to avoid triggering Minami's insecurities.
      • She's team leader, but she inherited a team who treats her as an outsider. Avoid reminding her of this.
    • When moving, minimize chatter in favor of alertness.
  • Main Questline:
    • Report to the Lord Hokage.
        • Be polite and honest. He's the Hokage.
        • Do what the Hokage says. This should go without saying.
        • Let Akane do official reports, since she's the current team leader.
        • Report on the circumstances that let us know of Goda.
          • Bouncer in Ise delivered information on Goda's presence.
        • Report on our plan to capture Goda.
          • 3 Pangolins, Keiko, Noburi to hide in water.
          • Pangolins to provide main threat against possible ninja forces.
          • Team to provide support alongside Pangolins at appropriate ranges.
        • Report on the execution of our plan.
          • Pangolins were able to begin the ambush from stealth, but took a casualty against Goda's bodyguards.
          • Combat suggests the two pangolins engaging the ninja would fail given more time.
          • The team was able to subdue and render the boat's personnel unconscious.
            • If pressed for details, politely inform the Hokage beforehand that clan secrets were involved.
        • Report on the aftermath.
          • Executing civilians.
            • Don't be callous about it, but also don't turn into an emotional wreck.
          • Journey back to Leaf.
        • (Discuss with the team first) Suggest that maybe the captured ninja could be added to the network after the current crisis?
          • Assumptions:
            • They can be useful as contacts/disposable assets.
            • They aren't more useful in other ways (ransom money?).
            • They aren't likely to betray Leaf (to their home country, Yakuza...).
        • Talk to Noburi & Akane beforehand, make sure they're in agreement. If either says to not do it, DON'T DO IT.
          • Obviously talk to them privately. Maybe while on the Skytower, after having dismissed the messenger?
        • Make SURE the place is secure FIRST. Make sure the anti-spying seals are in full force.
        • Explain the situation. Be honest and sincere about the situation.
          • We (Hazou) broke OPSEC regarding clan secrets to Minami.
          • Kagome panicked and tried to kill Minami.
          • We stopped that from happening, and convinced Minami to not report either the clan secret or the murder attempt.
            • Kagome has sworn fealty to Minami, and agreed to share his skills/knowledge to her. And to get therapy.
            • Kagome has also threatened to kill everyone Minami loves if she betrays us.
            • Minami has agreed to downplay the incident (such that Jiraiya wouldn't realize the full gravity of the situation).
      • Ask if there's anything we can do for him.
        • Because the guy's the Hokage, and he's definitely under a lot of stress.
        • Privately ask Noburi & Akane beforehand if it's OK for us to be asking him now.
        • Do this only after other important topics have been discussed.
        • Don't press the issue.
        • Things to discuss:
          • Rules of engagement.
          • Possible assets/equipment.
          • Methods of contact.
            • Messages, rumors...
            • Provide identification to Hana of Hazou's survival/well-being.
              • Make a seal that plays the Coming Home song?
          • Methods of extraction.
            • Intercept out-of-Mist mission.
            • Sneak into/out of Mist.
      • Get food & weapons as ordered.
        • See if we can get a spyglass or telescope. Ask Mari-sensei if we get the chance to talk with her.
      • Ask Captain Akane if we ought to fully refresh (sleep).
        • Decide if we should sleep in Konoha or back in a Skytower.
    • Skywalk back to the team.
      • It's a 22 hour run (to Nagi Island, on average). Don't exhaust ourselves with a second all-nighter.
  • Meet Mari-sensei.
    • Do this as we Resupply.
    • Give her a big hug and tell her we missed her.
    • Ask her how things have been going in Konoha.
      • Her befriending of the clan head wives.
      • The political situation.
  • Complete an After-Action Report.
    • Do the report after we regroup with the team, as time permits.
    • Keep in mind Minami still considers us to be the Cold Stone Killers/outsiders.
      • Disguising the use of secret abilities (Pangolins, Mist Drain) so we might not need to kill witnesses.
        • Disguise Pangolins using physical coverings or Henge. Ask Pangolins in future?
        • Apply Misterators first, then Pangolins attack while LOS is blocked with Mist.
      • Timing between the air-team landing and the boat team was off.
        • Not a problem this time, but could have been one if the enemy was stronger.
        • Leave Sodai's Prism with Keiko's team; visual for ambush beginning.
        • Learn Whispers on the Wind, useful for signaling for ambush.
        • Maybe have Panda be part of the air-team and be unsummoned beforehand as a signal?
      • Better knowledge of the Pangolin's personal combat ability for better diagnosis of enemy ninja capabilities.
  • Talk with Noburi about research into quantifying chakra.
    • Talk with him as time permits.
    • Ask him if there has been research into this in the past. If not, continue.
      • Improve combat efficiency.
      • Gives ability for non-sensors to measure their chakra levels.
      • Gives ability for ninja to determine minimum chakra levels to use techniques.
      • Gives ability for ninja to calculate chakra usage during combat (techniques and/or chakra boost).
      • Standardize the "chakra point".
      • Determine amount of chakra used when "chakra boosting" or casting a jutsu.
      • Determine effects of skill on "chakra boosting" or casting a jutsu.
Things to do:
  • Conversation with Keiko re: Pangolins.
  • Conversation with Noburi re: quantifying chakra.
 
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