Plagued by ghosts of hate

[Katsumi]

Catapulting himself from the surrounding treetops, Katsumi landed quietly near the three people; Orochimaru and Kitsu collapsed on the floor, and the white-coated man he'd seen earlier in the Ramen stand. He took a moment to survey the two on the ground - Orochimaru seemed to be simply asleep, yet Kitsu seemed more unconscious rather than dozing. He watched her innocent looking face for a moment, unsure on his feelings nor her intentions. He cautiously kept watch on them from the corner of his eye - Orochimaru sleeping so plainly was suspicious, to say the least.

"What happened?" He muttered to the only person still awake.
"And- Who are you?"

Unlike usual, there was no formality or humor in his voice and he spoke monotonously. Simply, he didn't yet know if he wanted to be here... If he hadn't heard voices, he would have traveled straight on and utterly oblivious.

That, and the effects of the previous nights' sake didn't do wonders for his mood.

[Ryuu]

Ryuu opened his eyes at the sound of Katsumi's voice and responed immediately desptie the fact that the question was not meant for him,

"My name is Ryuu," he said, his voice kind as ever however laced with a tired sadness, "and please do not worry, she is safe." He managed to smile at the other man, and looked down at Kitsu, she reminded him of his fiance, it seemed Orochimaru was determined to keep him unhappy. He looked to the man in white, a slight distaste staining his features, "I'm glad you appreciate his work, however such practices should not be repeated. Especially on innocent young men." The last sentence was filled with venom. He looked back to Katsumi, his green eyes filled with unlimited emotion, "You should watch her more closely," he chuckled, his laugh slowing to a serious tone as he continued "her intentions are good, but I don't think she'll be able to help me...or him." His face fell sympathetic as he ran a hand over her hair, "I'm truly sorry for all this,"


He suddenly regained his pleasant demeanor, tossed his hair from his face and smiled, "You must be the Katsu-kun I've heard so much about, forgive my rambling, but I trust you were the one to tell the Raikage about us?" he blinked slowly, with another chuckle and looked down at Kitsu, "Oh well, I suppose they would have caught him sooner or later. It's better this way...or maybe I should go," He carefully moved Kitsu's head from his lap to place it on at ground and picked up his book, then after a moment, tucked it under Kitsu's arm. He bowed toward Katsumi, "I'll leave if it helps, I'll fight to keep him away from all of you." he smiled and prepared the body flicker technique.



[OOC: He hasn't left yet in case either of you wanted to talk to him or something, just so you know.]

[Taishin]

"Hmph, I guess your not really Orochimaru." Taishin said with disappointment in his words, "He would never be this soft." Taishin said as Ryuu still had his back on him, "And don't place the all blame on me, his parents wished it so, and I granted. Too bad it was at the cost of their lives.....By there own son. Ha ha hah." Taishin chuckled.

Taishin moved his hand to his face and pushed his glasses up with his thumb, "Now what was his name? My Berzerker? It began with S I know.....Ah yes, Senshi Uzeki. That was his name." Taishin said as he remembered what was at this point his greatest experiment, until he came along someone else with promise. "I don't really know happened to him after he destroyed my lab, but I've heard he's a ninja the nearby Village of Cloud. I wonder how much he's progressed?" Taishin asked, he really did wanted to know how his Prized Specimen evolved.

[Katsumi]

"Wait--" Katsumi began as Ryuu turned to leave. It was obvious that Kitsu would only follow wherever he went now that she had found him, and he didn't want to see her hurt any more. While him staying around could endanger them both, atleast they could keep track of him and Katsumi could be on scene to intervene as best he could should things go wrong...

But, it's not your problem. He nagged at himself, something he hadn't done in awhile.

"-And yes, It was I who talked to the Raikage. I was under orders..." He stopped himself from saying too much. Instead, his attention snapped to the third man when Uzeki's name came up.

"What did you say? You're..." A sudden flashback of Katsumi's fight with Senshi in the Sound Village brought back the memory of the three figures in Senshi's mind while under genjutsu. "-You're... The scientist from his memories?"

He began to let his mind wander slightly with all these new events; Kitsu's sudden appearance with Ryuu, Orochimaru himself, and now this scientist? Things were started to get a little above him...

[Taishin]

"Ah? You've met him?" Taishin asked with much interest. "Well then tell me, how much stronger have he's gotten?" Taishin asked. He suddenly lost all interest in the Orochimaru look alike as he turn all of his attention to the newcomer.

If Senshi was alive and powerful, then perhaps Taishin would pay a visit to Berzerker-S7 once more and 'improve' him for his own desires and then place the same 'modifications' to himself.

[Ryuu]

Ryuu knew it would be best for him to leave now, but this talk of Senshi kept him still. He knew what had become of Senshi, but kept his mouth shut. There was little this man deserved to know about anyone. He held no qualms with Katsumi however, and since he had asked him to wait he did so.

The creature in his mind lurched for the other man, wanted to soak up his praise and perhaps steal a few methods from him, if they were worthy. However Orochimaru would be unable to show himself until that night. Inside Ryuu's mind, he cursed the handicap.

[kitsu]

Kitsu stirred, hearing Ryuu's voice, then Katsumi's, and finnaly by a third voice which woke her at the sound of Senshi's name, and she sat up recognizing him now.

"You!" she began, mouth agape, green eyes wide, "It was you! I saw you, I know you! Senshi-san showed you to me!" Her surprise was soon erased by a wave of anger, "You!" she said again, a frown darkening her features, and standing, "You're the one that hurt Senshi-san! You're the one that made him bad, it's your fault he wants to hurt everyone! I hope he kills you!" It was by far the most malicious thing that had ever left Kitsu's mouth and hers eyes flooded red, her unconscious curse stirring, but not strong enough to take effect.

She walked right up to him, glaring up into his eyes. This time her anger was serious, and none of the cuteness from the ramen stand existed. Her stomach hurt and she couldn't remember why, Ryuu was standing in the clearing still and Katsumi was behind her. All that was missing was Senshi. She missed him and was still filled with remorse for cursing him, however didn't wish him harm again. She wanted to help him too, she wanted to cry, she wanted to run. She wished she wasn't so helpless. She needed to find out where Senshi was. A matter she would discuss with Ryuu later if possible.

[Taishin]

Taishin merely chuckled at Kitsu outburst. "Kill me you say? Is he still hooked on that idea?" Taishin chuckled some more as he remembered that Senshi pursued him shortly after destroying his lab but wasn't able to follow Taishin, "No matter, that day may come, or it may not." Taishin said as his sadistic smile came on his face as he turned around and took a few step away from Kitsu then turned around again, "But the true fact is that: I created the most powerful ninja that ever walked this land! NO one has acomplished what he has done at the age of 5! He completely annihilated a fully defended stronghold by himself with his own two hands! No one has done that, not the genius Itachi Uchiha, Not Gaara of Sand, Not even that Kyuubi brat, Naruto Uzumaki!" Taishin shouted as he stop to laugh sadistically.

"And still grows and grows, with his power increasing each time, and sooner or later, he will surpass a Kage, and perhaps even Orochimaru himself!" Taishin shouted during his ranting before calming down and pushing his glasses up with his thumb. "But as I said before, dont place all the blame on me, his parents brought him to me, and even after he escaped, he chose to continue to 'hurt other people' as you said." Taishin said as he chuckled, "But I guess you could call me the 'trigger' that caused Berzerker-S7 into what he is today, Ah ha ha ha hah!" Taishin began to laugh, he took real great pride in what he's done, turning a little innocent boy, into a cold blooded killer, that was his biggest achivement in his life, and he knows it.

[kitsu]

Kitsu then just gave him a funny look, this guy was just crazy, she looked pleadingly at Ryuu and Katsumi before turning to Katsumi.
"Can we go now? I don't wanna talk to him anymore," her eyes faded back to their vibrant emerald, and she put her arms around him childishly hiding in his chest, stealing another glance at Ryuu, who still stood there, seeming to just take in the conversation and watch. He didn't look mad, more concerned and thoughtful, and she closed her eyes. She wished that bad people didn't exista nd most of the time she could understand the reasons behind bad people like him, but this time she could see nothing but a crazed longing for pride, not to mention she didn't want to be understanding with him, she just wanted him to dissapear so she could save Senshi, save Ryuu and Orochi-kun, even if it was impossible she would not loose hope.

[Taishin]

Taishin smirked as he fixed his glasses by pushing them up with his thumb, the slipped down when he was lost in his own pride of Berzerker S7. "Then I suppose I'm done here, but just remember, when you are killed by Berzerker S7, remembered who created him!" Taishin shouted as he used the Body Flicker Technique and zipped out of there.

Taishin was now in the surrounding forest as he walked away, his body had still not recovered from the battle with the Tsuchikage, but he didn't care. His Prized Experiment is alive and killing. As for his warning to the other three he left behind, he knew that his Berzerker was not the type to tell about his past and even if he did, he could show it to anyone like that girl said. But it didn't matter, Taishin was positive that S-7 was not a friendly type and Taishin was sure that he was going to kill everyone!

[Senshi Uzeki]

Senshi was walking through out the forest near his old home, following the rumors of a person looking like Orochimaru. Senshi knew that had to be Ryuu or his lord depended on the time, and right now it was day.

Animal life scattered as Senshi walked with his armor on and his helmet hiding his face. Ever since he entered Lightning territory, he seen his face in the bingo book, he decided that he was in his best intentions not to attract attention towards himself.

The Curse Mark on his neck burned when ever he tried to use Chakra and it spread on over his body. He needed to find Lord Orochimaru and get this Mark under control and grant strength!

As Senshi turned his head to the left as he saw three figures in a clearing, he couldn't make out what two of them look like, but he instantly figured out the last one, it was Lord Orochimaru! As soon as he reconized his master, Senshi exited the forest and headed towards his master and the two, not knowing it was the two swore vengences on!

[kitsu]

Upon seeing the man who hid his face Kitsu clung even more to Katsumi. He gave her a bad feeling and she found hereslf wanting to leave more than ever before. Had she known it was Senshi, her first instinct would have been to hug him. Now he would kill her for such an act...he'd kill her for any act...if only she could save him for her curse...

Peeking through her hair she saw Ryuu take regognition of the masked man, could it be? Senshi-san... the thought, and only watched to see what would befall them next.

[Katsumi]

Katsumi stood silent, seething inwardly although his thoughtful expression betrayed no hint to the thoughts racing through his mind. Although he didn't realize it, it was as if he'd changed slightly; During his talking and bragging, Katsumi would have liked nothing more than to silence that scientist and stop his reign of manipulation and abuse of his fellow humans. Unfortunately, however, the subject escaped before he had a chance to attack, and a new threat began to pester the edges of his mind as Senshi slowly approached them.

"I'm sorry, Kitsu," he muttered quietly, his voice calm yet brooding. "I don't think I can run away this time. These bastards need to be stopped; no matter the cost."

Although he didn't yet know who it was, he watched Senshi walk closer and closer and steeled himself for an attack; although he couldn't see past the helmet, the mental crave for killing and the vague aura of powerful chakra was easy to detect, and every seance in Katsumi's body was urging him to move to safety - but he stood fast, waiting for what was to come.

[Ryuu]

Ryuu recognized him, oh yes he did,

"Senshi-dono," he began to stop his advance on the other two, and waited, his face becoming peaceful and kind as always, despite the sudden pain in his head from Orochimaru trying to escape, but in the daylight he was powerless. He was now at a loss for words, though his host had many. EVentually he continued, "I see you have found me again, though I doubt it was his intention," he said kindly with a slight chuckle at the end.

He looked sadly to Kitsu and Katsumi, unwilling to see a fight, but somehow feeling one was inevitable. Senshi would do whatever Orochimaru said, which meant that his regard for Ryuu might fall before that of his ghost, however he had to try, he cared for the poor girl at least, besideds he did not want to see death again. "Senshi-dono, you are not ready yet for what you wish. Come with me, and we will begin the next portion of your training. He would do as he said, for Ryuu was no liar, however he also hoped to buy the two some time to prepare, Senshi's power was great, far greater than it should have been, and would be greater still. In all fairness, he wanted them prepared in the least.

[Senshi Uzeki]

Senshi walked closer to the group and as soon as he reconized, Katsumi and Kitsu, his rage instantly flared as it triggered his Curse Mark to activate, however the seering pain in the back of his neck could not diminish his rage as his chakra cut into the ground! "I finally found you!" Senshi roared as he punched the two switches on his shoulders, changing his armor into it's 'battle mode' which moved the armor around his eyes and mouth to the sides, giving him a wider range of vision and allowed the others to see his black lightning covered face and black left eye.

"Now you're going to regret day that you decided to sneak into my past!!!" Senshi roared as the chakra was so powerful that it ripped Senshi's cape off! His rage is what fueled the Curse Mark, and if he wasn't careful, it could very well consume him. Even at this level of anger, Senshi could feel the intense burning pain in his neck, he could not ignore the inferno that was on his neck and he could probably battle a while before the pain becomes too intense.

Ready to kill and armed with the Curse Mark, Senshi drew his blades, as he then launched himself at the two, but in his rage, he forgot that Orochimaru's counterpart, Ryuu was standing close by and if he was in danger, so was Lord Orochimaru...