Post by Inferno on Nov 2, 2005 17:25:34 GMT -5
Name: Zankoku Shisou
Gender: Male
Age: 73, Appears in younger twenties or late teens.
Race: Shadow Demon
Side: Neutral
Time Period: Sengoku Jidai (Feudal Era)
Class: Shinobi
Powers:
Shadow Manipulation ~ This is yet another power that has to be learned by the shadow youkai. With this power, Zankoku can control any shadow around him. He can make them contort and move to take any shape he desires. This may seem like a useless power, but it isn't with the added fact that Zankoku can actually harm opponents with these shadows. Zankoku can make the shadows reach off of the ground like a pool of black material and attack someone.
Shadow Transportation ~ Being able to transport himself through shadows or darkness makes Zankoku a very tricky opponent. Although this ability can be inherited by all shadow youkai, they must be taught how to use such a technique.
Illusions ~ Zankoku can conjure up powerful illusions to cast upon his opponent. He has almost mastered the art of this mental deception to the point where many other illusions won't even work on him. The illusions that Zankoku's inflicts upon others are so strong that he can make some people think they are feeling something physical when there is nothing there at all. The greastest illusion Zankoku has pulled off so far was trapping somone in an alternate reality within their very mind.
Abilities/Techniques:
Disguise ~ With this technique, Zankoku can disguise himself as anyone he pleases. This is just an illusion, but a very powerful one. The only thing Zankoku can mask though is his appearance and voice. His scent still remains the same.
Ninjutsu ~ Being trained like a shinobi, Zankoku is very skilled in Ninjutsu. This is the art of stealth, martial arts, and about everything else a good ninja is taught.
Shadow Freeze ~ To perform this technique, Zankoku must perform the correct hand seals without flaw. Once done, Zankoku can trap a person or a group of people who are standing within his shadow into copying his movements. Being able to manipulate his own shadow to grow and move makes Zankoku able to use this on multiple targets. Once the opponent or opponents are trapped, Zankoku can attack himself and have his opponents do the same. Zankoku does not harm himself in the process, but this is only if he does this with his own body and not weapons. Also, if someone else attacks Zankoku, it will hurt the opponents but also him as well. This technique only lasts about 5 minutes at the most.
Shadow Bind ~ A very powerful illusion that Zankoku casts upon his opponent into making them think they are bound up by black chains. The chains are seemingly loosely wrapped around each of the opponents limbs. Though the opponent is tricked into thinking that they are too heavy for them to move, this even works on extremely strong demons. Even the very strong minded fall to this technique and only people of equal mastery with illusions to Zankoku can break it. This technique only lasts until the opponent is attacked and then the chains disappear.
Shadow Warp ~ A variation to Zankoku's ability to slip through shadows. With this technique Zankoku manipulates a shadow to move in front of an oncoming attack, say an energy attack or a fireball. The attack is sucked into the shadow and comes out of any other shadow in the nearby area that Zankoku chooses. This technique does not work for physical attacks though, just projectile ones.
Blanketing Darkness ~ The powerful ability that Zankoku has mastered is to cover the area around him in darkness. Zankoku controls how dark he wants to make the area, either from dim to pitch black. This technique works as long as Zankoku can keep his concentration on holding the darkness up.
Default Abilities:
Night Vision ~ Like all Shadow Youkai, Zankoku can see perfectly at night. Even in the darkest of night Zankoku can gaze into the area as if it were still light out.
Telepathy ~ Zankoku can speak to other beings though his mind whether they are human, animal, youkai, or anything in between.
Enhanced Speed and Agility ~ The shadow demon may not have enhanced youkai strength or endurance, but he more than makes up for that in speed. Zankoku can dart across terrain at a relatively fast pace, nothing the eye can't keep up with but more quickly than any mere human can run. In battle Zankoku dodges regular attacks with ease, flaunting his shinobi reflexes which are only amplified by his shadow youkai agility.
Weakness:
Bright lights, as Zankoku's eyes are more adjusted to the darkness. Though it isn't enough to render him completely useless in a fight, just temporarily blind him for a moment.
Weapon:
Kusarigama ~ The kusarigama is a single edge blade mounted to a wooden handle, a chain of nine to twleve feet is affixed at the end. A iron weight is attached to the end of the chain. (Click here to see a pic of a Kusarigama)
Shuriken ~ The common type of ninja stars with the whole through the middle.
Kunai ~ A dagger-like weapon that ends in a sharp point. At the other end of the handle is a circle with a whole through it, it's often used as a weight or to put things through it.
Wire ~ Very thin but very durable string that was specially made. It's about as strong as Yura's hair.
Caltrops ~ Small tac-like weapons that are placed on the ground so that enemies will step on them. They pierce through the skin with ease and are annoying to pluck out.
Smoke Bombs ~ Small orbs that are packed with explosive powder. They are meant to create a smokescreen that shinobi often use for escapes.
Human Transformation: None
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Family:
Father - Dead
Others - Unknown
Animal Companion: None
Relationship Status: Single
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Description
Physical:
When looking at Zankoku he seems like the typical calm bishounen. His face holds no scars or markings, except a tattoo under his left eye. The tattoo almost looks like a scar that starts out wide at the eye and tapers as it reaches the cheek. Behind his soft lips also lies a dangerous pair of vampiric fangs, capable of piercing the flesh with a simple bite. Zankoku's eyes are an eerie crimson red that always seem to hold a deathly calm stare. It seems to be the only thing that distinguishes him as a demon. Long ebon bangs fall into Zankoku's face and cover his eyes partially. His hair is silky smooth and hangs down towards the mid of his back where it begins to spike at the ends.
Zankoku has a lean muscular build to his body. Being as swift as he is, the shadow youkai cannot weight himself down with bulky mass. It would only get in his way. Instead, Zankoku's body is well built and is fit just enough to let him move freely and have strenght without the restriction of bulk. Though Zankoku's skin is smooth and soft, his body is a canvas for various tribal tattoos. On his back, Zankoku bears a tattoo he recieved from a ritual (Click here to see it). Black tribal flames run from his wrist, up his forearm, and finally stop at his elbow. (Click here to see it).
Due to his shinobi training and his mysterious clan's style, Zankoku's attire resembles that of a ninja's or assassin's. A tight fitting black sleeveless shirt adorns Zankoku's chest which gives a display of his well toned torso. A red and tattered scarf is wrapped quite lazily around Zankoku's neck. The scarf reaches down to Zankoku's knees and is most often used by the shadow youkai when he wants to hide the bottom half of his face. White bandages are wrapped securely around the shadow shinobi's wrists and up to his forearms, concealing his tribal flame tattoos beneath. Zankoku wears black baggy pants and black cloth boots. A loosely hanging belt that sags a bit to the side adorns Zankoku's waist. It bears pouches that contain Zankoku's many ninja accessories and weapons.
Emotional:
Zankoku's clan has a strong lust for blood, but not necessarily killing. Despite his thirst for blood Zankoku isn't the type of person who just walks around and tries to kill people for the shear amusement of it. Although the shadow demon is a masochist. That is, someone who recieves pleasure from pain. He's often labeled as a freak for his odd fixation for blood and pain.
Zankoku will sometimes let his little fetish take the best of him, sometimes even in battle. He can be seen licking away at his own wounds or even that of his opponents just to taste the thick flowing blood. Though in battle Zankoku always displays a calm expression. In fact, he carries that same non-caring and calm attitude with him even off of the battle field. His actions and thoughts are hard to decipher as they are a mystery to most everyone.
Towards others Zankoku's words can sometimes seem condescending, gloomy, and on rare occasions be in the form of riddles. It seems to be a hobby of the demon to mess with the minds of others in whatever way he can. Just the simple look of confusion or frustration gives him a certain satisfaction inside. Though even with that satisfaction it is rare to see Zankoku smile unless it's in the form of an arrogant grin. Zankoku believes that with great power comes some amount of arrogance, and he doesn't make any exception to himself.
Background: Off in a remote region of the south, somewhere nearby the ocean in a catacomb of caves thrived a small shadow youkai clan. They were isolated from villages and other outside activity, tending to keep to themselves unless they needed to trade for provisions. These shadow youkai were a blood thirsty clan, not like most of their kind. Though despite their craving for blood they knew how to keep a limit on how many people they killed who happened to pass by. They didn't want to draw much attention to themselves. These shadow youkai practiced in dark arts and ninjutsu, training all of their young to either learn in the arts or become shinobi warriors for their clan.
Among these children was Zankoku, who seemed to have been proclaimed a prodigy because of his skills. Though instead of being praised by his elders, he was looked down upon because of his beliefs. Some called him a heretic, others called him aetheist, Zankoku didn't care though. He didn't believe in his clan's religous beliefs so he didn't participate in any of their rituals. The only ritual that was ever recorded of Zankoku attending of his own will was that of when he graduated from his cell or "class". It was a custom for graduates to recieve tattoos on their arms to show what rank they were when they graduated. The highest mark of rank was bestowed upon Zankoku in the form of black flames on his forearms. Most of the clan's children graduated at the age of 20, Zankoku graduated at 12 and even surpassed some of the older clan members.
One night, Zankoku was imprisoned for the act of killing his father. It was never known why he did it, though strong assumptions were made that Zankoku held a deep hatred towards his father. His father was always seen yelling at Zankoku while he only sat their with a non-chalant type of expression. Zankoku was tortured for the next 5 years of his life and given the mark of disgrace and shame on his back. To some it would look like an elegant design of tattoo, but to Zankoku's clan it was the most degrading mark anyone could bare. Though even through all of this, the young shadow demon kept a casual appearance about everything even while he was beaten to a bloody pulp.
Finally Zankoku was tired of it. The way his people lived in the darkness, afraid of outsiders. The dark gods they worshipped and their sometimes seeming satanic rituals. He was tired of everything and he plotted. Finally after another month of imprisonment, Zankoku escaped during one of his little torture sessions. He made quick work of killing the guards and anyone else that he saw as he left the caves. And then it had come, the time Zankoku had sought after for so long. As he first stepped out it hurt, the sun's blinding rays burning at his nocturnal vision. It took him a few minutes to adjust to the light. Afterall, he had never been out of the large underground caves unless it was night.
Zankoku's where-abouts have been a mystery to his clan ever since, but that doesn't stop them from hunting him down. They wish to bring the culprit back into their grasp and punish him further and also to keep him from revealing their clan secrets. As for Zankoku himself, he tries to keep as far from the southern territories as possible. It has been 56 years since he has last seen his clan. He now only travels, searching for a place to call his own if only for a short while and explore the outside world that he had missed out on for so long.
Sample RP: Crimson eyes peeked through the thick foliage of the tree. They belonged to the shadow youkai, Zankoku. He had set his blood red gaze on the massive ogre demon that stood below him. The ogre's other two comrades, who happened to be cat demons, had darted off in different directions of the forest once the battle had begun. Apparently these felines were quicker than they appeared, and their strategy of having two fast attackers with one heavy hitting arsenal was working pretty well. Zankoku had already came in contact with one of the ogre's punches and was almost certain he had fractured a rib.
For now he had to be patient, the two cat youkai were waiting for his move and he was well aware of that. Though he kept still and crouched in the tree, not rushing his movement as he observed the large brute on the ground. The ogre was looking about the forest quite dumbfoundedly. It didn't seem to know of which direction Zankoku had lept off to after he hit him. Around the time when Zankoku was struck was when the cat demons seperated.
"The ogre shouldn't be too difficult to take out," the shadow demon thought to himself, "But these cat youkai on the other hand...they are crafty bastards. They are already setting up traps, I can hear them."
Zankoku continued to survey the area, remaining calm as he did in every situation. His hand slowly crept to one of his many pouches on his belt. He rummaged through the small sac and pulled out a small white orb. The shadow youkai prepared himself, this should be an easy battle for him. The sun was close to setting, and the shadows were in his favor.
~I can see you but you can't see me...~ thought Zankoku, sending his mental words through the ogre demons mind with his telepathy.
A smug grin curled and formed from Zankoku's lips as he watched the ogre demon search around frantically. This was getting to be fun, maybe he would have a taste of it's blood afterwards. He had never tasted ogre blood before. Finally Zankoku acted, he threw the smoke bomb down in front of the ogre demon. The bomb made a slight booming noise before sending a smokescreen into the air. With the ogre confused and trying to escape the smoke, Zankoku leaped from the tree and onto the ground behind the ogre. Apparently the cat youkai were anticipating his landing and had set a trip wire. Once tripped, a barrage of daggers flew from slings in nearby trees. Zankoku quickly slipped down through the ogre's shadow and disappeared. The deadly barrage missed it's target and instead found their way into the ogre's back. It fell to the ground dead after a few cries of pain.
"One down..." thought Zankoku as he stepped out of a tree's shadow, "Two to go..."
Gender: Male
Age: 73, Appears in younger twenties or late teens.
Race: Shadow Demon
Side: Neutral
Time Period: Sengoku Jidai (Feudal Era)
Class: Shinobi
Powers:
Shadow Manipulation ~ This is yet another power that has to be learned by the shadow youkai. With this power, Zankoku can control any shadow around him. He can make them contort and move to take any shape he desires. This may seem like a useless power, but it isn't with the added fact that Zankoku can actually harm opponents with these shadows. Zankoku can make the shadows reach off of the ground like a pool of black material and attack someone.
Shadow Transportation ~ Being able to transport himself through shadows or darkness makes Zankoku a very tricky opponent. Although this ability can be inherited by all shadow youkai, they must be taught how to use such a technique.
Illusions ~ Zankoku can conjure up powerful illusions to cast upon his opponent. He has almost mastered the art of this mental deception to the point where many other illusions won't even work on him. The illusions that Zankoku's inflicts upon others are so strong that he can make some people think they are feeling something physical when there is nothing there at all. The greastest illusion Zankoku has pulled off so far was trapping somone in an alternate reality within their very mind.
Abilities/Techniques:
Disguise ~ With this technique, Zankoku can disguise himself as anyone he pleases. This is just an illusion, but a very powerful one. The only thing Zankoku can mask though is his appearance and voice. His scent still remains the same.
Ninjutsu ~ Being trained like a shinobi, Zankoku is very skilled in Ninjutsu. This is the art of stealth, martial arts, and about everything else a good ninja is taught.
Shadow Freeze ~ To perform this technique, Zankoku must perform the correct hand seals without flaw. Once done, Zankoku can trap a person or a group of people who are standing within his shadow into copying his movements. Being able to manipulate his own shadow to grow and move makes Zankoku able to use this on multiple targets. Once the opponent or opponents are trapped, Zankoku can attack himself and have his opponents do the same. Zankoku does not harm himself in the process, but this is only if he does this with his own body and not weapons. Also, if someone else attacks Zankoku, it will hurt the opponents but also him as well. This technique only lasts about 5 minutes at the most.
Shadow Bind ~ A very powerful illusion that Zankoku casts upon his opponent into making them think they are bound up by black chains. The chains are seemingly loosely wrapped around each of the opponents limbs. Though the opponent is tricked into thinking that they are too heavy for them to move, this even works on extremely strong demons. Even the very strong minded fall to this technique and only people of equal mastery with illusions to Zankoku can break it. This technique only lasts until the opponent is attacked and then the chains disappear.
Shadow Warp ~ A variation to Zankoku's ability to slip through shadows. With this technique Zankoku manipulates a shadow to move in front of an oncoming attack, say an energy attack or a fireball. The attack is sucked into the shadow and comes out of any other shadow in the nearby area that Zankoku chooses. This technique does not work for physical attacks though, just projectile ones.
Blanketing Darkness ~ The powerful ability that Zankoku has mastered is to cover the area around him in darkness. Zankoku controls how dark he wants to make the area, either from dim to pitch black. This technique works as long as Zankoku can keep his concentration on holding the darkness up.
Default Abilities:
Night Vision ~ Like all Shadow Youkai, Zankoku can see perfectly at night. Even in the darkest of night Zankoku can gaze into the area as if it were still light out.
Telepathy ~ Zankoku can speak to other beings though his mind whether they are human, animal, youkai, or anything in between.
Enhanced Speed and Agility ~ The shadow demon may not have enhanced youkai strength or endurance, but he more than makes up for that in speed. Zankoku can dart across terrain at a relatively fast pace, nothing the eye can't keep up with but more quickly than any mere human can run. In battle Zankoku dodges regular attacks with ease, flaunting his shinobi reflexes which are only amplified by his shadow youkai agility.
Weakness:
Bright lights, as Zankoku's eyes are more adjusted to the darkness. Though it isn't enough to render him completely useless in a fight, just temporarily blind him for a moment.
Weapon:
Kusarigama ~ The kusarigama is a single edge blade mounted to a wooden handle, a chain of nine to twleve feet is affixed at the end. A iron weight is attached to the end of the chain. (Click here to see a pic of a Kusarigama)
Shuriken ~ The common type of ninja stars with the whole through the middle.
Kunai ~ A dagger-like weapon that ends in a sharp point. At the other end of the handle is a circle with a whole through it, it's often used as a weight or to put things through it.
Wire ~ Very thin but very durable string that was specially made. It's about as strong as Yura's hair.
Caltrops ~ Small tac-like weapons that are placed on the ground so that enemies will step on them. They pierce through the skin with ease and are annoying to pluck out.
Smoke Bombs ~ Small orbs that are packed with explosive powder. They are meant to create a smokescreen that shinobi often use for escapes.
Human Transformation: None
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Family:
Father - Dead
Others - Unknown
Animal Companion: None
Relationship Status: Single
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Description
Physical:
When looking at Zankoku he seems like the typical calm bishounen. His face holds no scars or markings, except a tattoo under his left eye. The tattoo almost looks like a scar that starts out wide at the eye and tapers as it reaches the cheek. Behind his soft lips also lies a dangerous pair of vampiric fangs, capable of piercing the flesh with a simple bite. Zankoku's eyes are an eerie crimson red that always seem to hold a deathly calm stare. It seems to be the only thing that distinguishes him as a demon. Long ebon bangs fall into Zankoku's face and cover his eyes partially. His hair is silky smooth and hangs down towards the mid of his back where it begins to spike at the ends.
Zankoku has a lean muscular build to his body. Being as swift as he is, the shadow youkai cannot weight himself down with bulky mass. It would only get in his way. Instead, Zankoku's body is well built and is fit just enough to let him move freely and have strenght without the restriction of bulk. Though Zankoku's skin is smooth and soft, his body is a canvas for various tribal tattoos. On his back, Zankoku bears a tattoo he recieved from a ritual (Click here to see it). Black tribal flames run from his wrist, up his forearm, and finally stop at his elbow. (Click here to see it).
Due to his shinobi training and his mysterious clan's style, Zankoku's attire resembles that of a ninja's or assassin's. A tight fitting black sleeveless shirt adorns Zankoku's chest which gives a display of his well toned torso. A red and tattered scarf is wrapped quite lazily around Zankoku's neck. The scarf reaches down to Zankoku's knees and is most often used by the shadow youkai when he wants to hide the bottom half of his face. White bandages are wrapped securely around the shadow shinobi's wrists and up to his forearms, concealing his tribal flame tattoos beneath. Zankoku wears black baggy pants and black cloth boots. A loosely hanging belt that sags a bit to the side adorns Zankoku's waist. It bears pouches that contain Zankoku's many ninja accessories and weapons.
Emotional:
Zankoku's clan has a strong lust for blood, but not necessarily killing. Despite his thirst for blood Zankoku isn't the type of person who just walks around and tries to kill people for the shear amusement of it. Although the shadow demon is a masochist. That is, someone who recieves pleasure from pain. He's often labeled as a freak for his odd fixation for blood and pain.
Zankoku will sometimes let his little fetish take the best of him, sometimes even in battle. He can be seen licking away at his own wounds or even that of his opponents just to taste the thick flowing blood. Though in battle Zankoku always displays a calm expression. In fact, he carries that same non-caring and calm attitude with him even off of the battle field. His actions and thoughts are hard to decipher as they are a mystery to most everyone.
Towards others Zankoku's words can sometimes seem condescending, gloomy, and on rare occasions be in the form of riddles. It seems to be a hobby of the demon to mess with the minds of others in whatever way he can. Just the simple look of confusion or frustration gives him a certain satisfaction inside. Though even with that satisfaction it is rare to see Zankoku smile unless it's in the form of an arrogant grin. Zankoku believes that with great power comes some amount of arrogance, and he doesn't make any exception to himself.
Background: Off in a remote region of the south, somewhere nearby the ocean in a catacomb of caves thrived a small shadow youkai clan. They were isolated from villages and other outside activity, tending to keep to themselves unless they needed to trade for provisions. These shadow youkai were a blood thirsty clan, not like most of their kind. Though despite their craving for blood they knew how to keep a limit on how many people they killed who happened to pass by. They didn't want to draw much attention to themselves. These shadow youkai practiced in dark arts and ninjutsu, training all of their young to either learn in the arts or become shinobi warriors for their clan.
Among these children was Zankoku, who seemed to have been proclaimed a prodigy because of his skills. Though instead of being praised by his elders, he was looked down upon because of his beliefs. Some called him a heretic, others called him aetheist, Zankoku didn't care though. He didn't believe in his clan's religous beliefs so he didn't participate in any of their rituals. The only ritual that was ever recorded of Zankoku attending of his own will was that of when he graduated from his cell or "class". It was a custom for graduates to recieve tattoos on their arms to show what rank they were when they graduated. The highest mark of rank was bestowed upon Zankoku in the form of black flames on his forearms. Most of the clan's children graduated at the age of 20, Zankoku graduated at 12 and even surpassed some of the older clan members.
One night, Zankoku was imprisoned for the act of killing his father. It was never known why he did it, though strong assumptions were made that Zankoku held a deep hatred towards his father. His father was always seen yelling at Zankoku while he only sat their with a non-chalant type of expression. Zankoku was tortured for the next 5 years of his life and given the mark of disgrace and shame on his back. To some it would look like an elegant design of tattoo, but to Zankoku's clan it was the most degrading mark anyone could bare. Though even through all of this, the young shadow demon kept a casual appearance about everything even while he was beaten to a bloody pulp.
Finally Zankoku was tired of it. The way his people lived in the darkness, afraid of outsiders. The dark gods they worshipped and their sometimes seeming satanic rituals. He was tired of everything and he plotted. Finally after another month of imprisonment, Zankoku escaped during one of his little torture sessions. He made quick work of killing the guards and anyone else that he saw as he left the caves. And then it had come, the time Zankoku had sought after for so long. As he first stepped out it hurt, the sun's blinding rays burning at his nocturnal vision. It took him a few minutes to adjust to the light. Afterall, he had never been out of the large underground caves unless it was night.
Zankoku's where-abouts have been a mystery to his clan ever since, but that doesn't stop them from hunting him down. They wish to bring the culprit back into their grasp and punish him further and also to keep him from revealing their clan secrets. As for Zankoku himself, he tries to keep as far from the southern territories as possible. It has been 56 years since he has last seen his clan. He now only travels, searching for a place to call his own if only for a short while and explore the outside world that he had missed out on for so long.
Sample RP: Crimson eyes peeked through the thick foliage of the tree. They belonged to the shadow youkai, Zankoku. He had set his blood red gaze on the massive ogre demon that stood below him. The ogre's other two comrades, who happened to be cat demons, had darted off in different directions of the forest once the battle had begun. Apparently these felines were quicker than they appeared, and their strategy of having two fast attackers with one heavy hitting arsenal was working pretty well. Zankoku had already came in contact with one of the ogre's punches and was almost certain he had fractured a rib.
For now he had to be patient, the two cat youkai were waiting for his move and he was well aware of that. Though he kept still and crouched in the tree, not rushing his movement as he observed the large brute on the ground. The ogre was looking about the forest quite dumbfoundedly. It didn't seem to know of which direction Zankoku had lept off to after he hit him. Around the time when Zankoku was struck was when the cat demons seperated.
"The ogre shouldn't be too difficult to take out," the shadow demon thought to himself, "But these cat youkai on the other hand...they are crafty bastards. They are already setting up traps, I can hear them."
Zankoku continued to survey the area, remaining calm as he did in every situation. His hand slowly crept to one of his many pouches on his belt. He rummaged through the small sac and pulled out a small white orb. The shadow youkai prepared himself, this should be an easy battle for him. The sun was close to setting, and the shadows were in his favor.
~I can see you but you can't see me...~ thought Zankoku, sending his mental words through the ogre demons mind with his telepathy.
A smug grin curled and formed from Zankoku's lips as he watched the ogre demon search around frantically. This was getting to be fun, maybe he would have a taste of it's blood afterwards. He had never tasted ogre blood before. Finally Zankoku acted, he threw the smoke bomb down in front of the ogre demon. The bomb made a slight booming noise before sending a smokescreen into the air. With the ogre confused and trying to escape the smoke, Zankoku leaped from the tree and onto the ground behind the ogre. Apparently the cat youkai were anticipating his landing and had set a trip wire. Once tripped, a barrage of daggers flew from slings in nearby trees. Zankoku quickly slipped down through the ogre's shadow and disappeared. The deadly barrage missed it's target and instead found their way into the ogre's back. It fell to the ground dead after a few cries of pain.
"One down..." thought Zankoku as he stepped out of a tree's shadow, "Two to go..."
