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?

[deathsdoctor]

Water.

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

[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.]

[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.

[floralogy]

[Raises a brow.]

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

[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.

[Video]

[origami_ninja]

[Look who's back to normal now.]

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

[voice]

[generalflirt]

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

[Voice]

[justicereigns]

Water and seastone.

[written]

[dangerouswind]

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

video;

[etudes]

... Use an umbrella.

[ a+ advice right here. ]

[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.

[originaljackass]

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

[Voice]

[jamesbarnes]

With a bullet, from a distance.

You getting into trouble, kid?

[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?

[materiathief]

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

[Voice]

[endgames]

Rock-paper-scissors.