Seventh Gate [Action/Video] (dated to the 23rd)

[niceguypose]

[Action]

[It has been far too long since Lee last saw Izumo Kamiki, during the Valentines experiment. It bothers him - after what he's been through with Rapunzel and Sakura, he has to see how things are with her. He's beginning to suspect she may be avoiding him, but he cannot let this continue forever. In such a situation, particularly for one who possesses ninja skillz, there are a number of reasonable options available. He could try to figure out where she resides and try to visit her there. Or he could simply try using a filtered message over the journals.

Lee chooses none of those options. Instead, he scours the library, every book he can find, in order to assemble an impressive mound of every book he can find that qualifies as a romance novel. Now he's absolutely certain that she must actually enjoy these books so it's only a matter of time. And to increase the chances? He clips out many pictures of baby foxes to form a trail leading to the pile of books. And so Lee hides behind the nearest bookshelf and peers through a gap between books in hopes that she will eventually come along in search of one of the novels. It is a plan completely lacking flaws.

Otherwise, he can be found at other points of the day jogging around various areas of Luceti or at the Battle Dome setting up a simulation with random enemies.]

[Video]

[He takes to the journals at some point. With Kankuro recently arrived in Luceti, one primary thought on Lee's mi-]

Sakura-san, we should spar sometime soon!

[Okay, aside from that. One primary thought on Lee's mind has been the chance that Gaara could also appear in this place at any time. And clearly, the first thing on his mind would be an all-out rematch with Lee. So he decides to poll the people on their ideas.]

Also, other people of Luceti! I would like to pose a hypothetical challenge to you. Say you had to fight a man who could control sand itself! How do you think you would defeat him in the fairest way possible? For an extra challenge, you can restrain yourself from utilizing any special abilities!

[ooc: There should be an ooc post going up soon but just a heads up: Lee should be getting sent home for a canon update on Monday, and he'll return after the draft. It should also be noted that he may be very depressed for a time afterwards, so this post may be kind of the last hoorah of a joyful Lee for the time being.]

Comments

[Audio]

[merciless_savior]

[He sounds .. cautious.] Cement mix, perhaps?

[Audio]

[niceguypose]

Such is your weapon of choice? I see... But can you deploy it effectively when sand particles could be closing in on you from all directions?!

[deathsdoctor]

Water.

[This is a legit way to deal with Crocodile, okay?]

[niceguypose]

[But it doesn't quite click with Lee right away.]

Ah! ...Are you thirsty?

[16autumnroad]

...

Is it really a good idea to fight the Kazekage again?

[because Gaara may not be anywhere near as terrifying as he once was, but he's still just as formidable an opponent]

He isn't here, is he?

[That would make Temari happy, at least.]

[niceguypose]

It is an excellent idea, Chouji-kun! What better way to measure my improvements over the years? I have to try to defeat all of my rivals eventually, after all!

No, he is not here yet. Only both of his siblings are. But... Chouji-kun! Heed this lesson! New Feathers can appear in this world at any time! We must always be prepared for all possible arrivals!

[Video]

[worldsaway]

Speed would be your ally in a situation like that, would it not? If brute strength is not an option, of course.


If not for the restraint, I would simply use my hammer.

Re: [Video]

[niceguypose]

Speed! Brute strengths! Such were the methods I relied on in battle. When you can become fast enough to out-maneuver particles of sand, that is one of the greatest advantages you can have! Of course, the opponent is still full of surprises...

But a hammer?! Would that be truly effective?!

[floralogy]

[Raises a brow.]

Why... are you asking this all of a sudden?

[niceguypose]

Out of simple curiosity! After all, it is interesting to see how others would go about the greatest battle of my life. And who knows when my opportunity for a rematch could arrive?

[Voice]

[fallenambitions]

...With that kind of requirement, the fair way would be for your opponent not to use his ability to manipulate sand and the both of you fight unarmed. Or perhaps with a weapon neither of you are familiar with.

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

[That sounds... like Alexei-kun? But Lee isn't paying too much mind just now.]

I suppose that would be considered fair... but it would also take away from the challenge! After all, what greater way to prove one's strength than through defeating one who has such an ability while using none of your own?

[Video]

[origami_ninja]

[Look who's back to normal now.]

...you are asking about how to defeat the Kazekage.

[Video] 1/2

[niceguypose]

So you are aware of him. Well, of course he is one of my greatest rivals-

[Video]

[niceguypose]

Ack! Konan-chan... Your youth has expired!

[voice]

[generalflirt]

That depends, can they control it while it's wet or in other forms?

[voice]

[niceguypose]

That... It is a good question, Masaomi-kun. I have never made him wet before, so I cannot know for sure. But hypothetically, we can say it succeeds! What then?

[Voice]

[justicereigns]

Water and seastone.

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Ah - water seems to be the popular solution! But what is special about a seastone, Smoker-san?

[written]

[dangerouswind]

[Why is she even trying?] Are you asking what I think you're asking?

[written]

[niceguypose]

It would... depend on what you think I am asking?

video;

[etudes]

... Use an umbrella.

[ a+ advice right here. ]

video;

[niceguypose]

An umbrella? That could make a clever shield, Kotomi-chan! Surely, it could be helpful for getting in close for a decisive strike!

[voice]

[neversurrender]

[Steve finds this to be a very peculiar scenario, but despite that he finds himself interested. Strategy is his area of expertise after all. Even so he can't help but poke a tiny bit of fun at it.]

I don't suppose dropping him into a lake would work? [But then again you might end up fighting against muddy sand and that sounds unpleasant.]

I think your best bet would be to rely on speed. There will probably be a lot of running around and dodging so you can't tire easily. And maybe being able to hold your breath would also work to your advantage. In case you get hit by a wave of sand or your opponent attempts to drown you with it.

[voice]

[niceguypose]

It would be very rude, but... it might work! But I would have to observe him further to see if he can still control moistened sand...

However... that second strategy. Yes! Would you believe that I employed similar tactics in my own battle against this opponent? And it worked somewhat effectively. After all, I was able to out-pace his sand as it came for me.

[originaljackass]

Just shoot the stupid bastard. Why the hell is he even fighting with sand to begin with?

[niceguypose]

But - but firearms would not be fair! Not to mention that they are not used where I come from. He is fighting with sand because that is his special ability!

[Voice]

[jamesbarnes]

With a bullet, from a distance.

You getting into trouble, kid?

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

That is not a fair way to battle!

I assure you, I am in no trouble. In fact, this actually relates to an encounter I had in the past.

[video]

[medicalpunch]

Anytime you like! Working in the Battle Dome against a simulation isn't a patch on the real thing.

[And let's be real. Of the ninja in Konoha, Lee's one of the few whom she'd actually have to push herself seriously against in a hand-to-hand situation.]

Actually, I'm free this afternoon. Does that work for you?

[video]

[niceguypose]

[Exciting news! Lee may pride himself as a master of taijutsu, but he knows better than to underestimate Sakura's own abilities, well at least most of the time. He's sure that she can provide a unique challenge.]

Yes! Sakura-san, that does work for me! What is your field of choice?

[materiathief]

Knights of the round materia, that usually works for anything...or lightning. That turns sand to glass.

[niceguypose]

Ah... from sand to glass. That is an effective method that no one else has suggested! It would just... present a hazard when moving around.

May I ask what a materia is?

[Voice]

[endgames]

Rock-paper-scissors.

[Voice] 1/2

[niceguypose]

Rock-paper...

A game of chance?