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(OOC: This is the training thread for the Uesugi forces, PC or otherwise. You do not have to be a member of the Uesugi forces to join this. However, you cannot join this if you have joined another training thread already, at least if you expect a reward. This will be PM'd to another staff member upon completion for rewards. Players are required to write at least FOUR decent-length posts, meaning no one liners or anything lacking in effort.)

In a large clearing in the middle of the mountains, snow would be falling on the Uesugi army as they stood at attention. There would be complete silence amongst the crowd as their leader, Uesugi Kenshin, stood before them.  His sword was drawn, held firmly in the ground as both of his palms rested atop the hilt. His personal bodyguard and elite ninja Kasuga stood nearby, as did his sister Aya. His prized general Naoe Kanetsugu stood on the other side of him.

The quiet leader had his eyes closed, as if in meditation. A dummy was behind him several yards back. The wind blew a cool breeze as onlookers waited patiently. Suddenly, Kenshin's eyes opened as he drew his blade from the ground, turning around swiftly as he slashed upwards towards the dummy despite it being too far away. The ground itself seemed to bend to Kenshin's will, and a trail of debris would fly upwards, mimicking his slash and flying towards the dummy and bringing up a cloud of dust behind it. When the dust finally settled, the dummy could be seen, cleanly sliced in two.

Turning back towards his men, Kenshin began to speak. "Everyone of you possesses the ability to grow as powerful as I. Every man and woman here holds the potential to become a raging fire on the battlefield.  Everyone of you can be as powerful as you are compassionate, and train your body and even your mind to become as deadly as the blade you hold in your hand."

Kenshin overlooked his men, his gaze powerful as if he stared into each and every one of their souls. "Not a single person here is weak. Look amongst yourselves, for each of you will be brothers and sisters from this day forth. We will live together, we will fight together, and we will die together."

The God of War stood imposingly, as Kanetsugu stepped forward. "Our honor is a powerful weapon, and as long as we uphold it, we shall always find victory!" He raised his sword, and the men began to cheer. Kenshin merely nodded and closed his eyes before speaking once the crowd settled down.

"You will go through four training regiments here today. Kasuga's ninja unit will test your reflexes as you face them. They will be throwing kunai and shuriken at you and you must not allow a single one to hit you. You may block them if that is preferable." That was the first test,  and he expected the numbers to thin greatly before the second test began.

Tokugawa Iemasa: +3 Dex

Proficiency: Marksmanship - D

Amakusa Takehiro: +3 Str.

You receive: Proficiency: Fitness - C and a nomination for Japan Idol.

Sanada Yukimura: +3 Spr

Approved!

Just be sure that you add +5 Con to your stats due to the fact that you're a Mercenary. Upon joining another faction, this will be revoked for another bonus depending on who you join. The bonus strength from the weapon will only apply (+2) when in battle.

And be sure to put your stats in your signature.

Izanami let out that chilling laugh at Takehiro's rage, and proceeded to watch their fight. Shadow Takehiro's knee would be destroyed, and he'd fall to the ground next to Takehiro. As though he was uninhibited by the pain, he would reach forward and grab Takehiro, slamming him to the ground and choking him if he was successful.

Shadow Takehiro would move to the side of the spear to dodge it, bringing his hands out to catch it. He would quickly pivot on his feet, swinging the spear back around to slam the handle of it directly into Takehiro's side to knock him out of the air. If this was successful, he would follow up by immediately throwing the spear at him as he hit the ground.

Takehiro's strikes would be successful, the explosion sending Shadow Takehiro back and onto the ground. However, as Takehiro charged at his doppleganger in order to deliver the next blow, Shadow Takehiro would shoot his hand forward, firing a blast of darkness at Takehiro suddenly, aiming square for his chest.

Shadow Takehiro would duck under the spear, not letting his momentum stop for a moment. That fist of his would be flying right towards Takehiro's chest, planning on dealing massive damage to his living counterpart's body.

Izanami stepped away at this point, sitting back on her throne as she watched the battle with a smile.

Takehiro successfully dodged the spear, but his shadow moved his leg out of the way, instead bringing his foot down to slam on Takehiro's arm in an attempt to stop him from moving it. From here, the spear raised again, and he would attempt to stab Takehiro in the throat.

Izanami didn't move an inch as Takehiro's sword slashed towards her. The blade would hit her, shattering against her body. Takehiro's fist struck her face, and an explosion ensued. In the midst of it, Takehiro would find himself grabbed by the chest and thrown through the smoke from the explosion, landing in front of the throne. Izanami would walk from the smoke, completely unscathed, and she would have that cruel smile on her face again.

"Those toys are fancy, but alas, they are useless. Now, I wonder what I shall do with you?"

She snapped her fingers, and Takehiro would soon feel a searing pain inside of his chest where his heart was.

Izanami would advance on Takehiro, her palm coming up to slam him in the face. The force would be enough to send him flying towards one of the walls, hard. Before he could fully recover, she'd be in front of him already, looking down on the beaten man.

"How dare you? Maybe I'll tear your eyes out and force you to eat them. Disgusting mortal."