Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted]

[Introspective Tinkerer]

Changing my vote to Temari then. Seems like it would be an interesting dynamic.

 

[MerelysSoul]

Changing my vote to Temari then. Seems like it would be an interesting dynamic.

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They all have an Interesting Dynamic.

Temari also would have her own set of problems. Her relationship with her siblings. She suddenly becomes special like Gaara, can she connect to her Jinchūriki brother or is her being a Solar Exalt just another barrier between them? Kankurō, does she still have a close connection with him or does he slowly resent her due to the power of the Exalted?

Just trying to clarify this. Each has their ups and downs.

 

[Larekko12]

Two of those won't try to yandere kill us on sight or if they get an inkling of the potential of our bond train themselves to mindfuck us to worship their fanatic crush.

 

[HypoSoc]

Just wondering how a Solar Hinata would end up, besides the name's ironic link.

Meh, even if it won't win, I will vote for it.

[X] Hinata Hyuuga

 

[Introspective Tinkerer]

There's also the fact that Naruto is the reason she is able to endure what she does. He is her role model when it comes to standing up for what you believe in. So mindfucking him into subservience is neither something she would even consider or be in her best interest. But just because she has an Exaltation doesn't mean she'll change from watching him from afar, that kind of character development didn't take place until Shippuden. Most likely she would shape her build to one best suited to help Naruto initially.

Temari on the other hand is more direct with what she wants, she's an excellent strategist matched by only a few and those few are classified as freak geniuses. She also feels friendly towards Naruto due to saving her brother, which would probably make her at the very least hesitate when it comes to mindrape. Best case scenario she doesn't even comprehend that as a choice. She would most likely initially shape her build as one to enhance what she already does.

In simpler words Hinata is a surer bet to be loyal to Naruto but will take time to get out of her shell. Temari is less trustworthy but easier to interact with and talk to.

 

[Fellgar]

[X] Hinata Hyuuga

 

[MerelysSoul]

Before I finally head off to bed. Got two other things for you to think about when choosing.

The other side of the Dynamics. How would Naruto react to the Solar Exaltation? Would he be on friendly terms, more then friendly terms or will he be the opposite, hate the person? Remember not all relationships with Solars/Lunars are happy ones, case in point Desus and Lilith. How would the other person handle Naruto hating them or loving them?

Example, Hinata. Could she handle being the object of her role model's hate? Would she try to use the link between them to get him to stop hating or would she bare all that hate in order to help Naruto?

The other is Merela herself. How would she handle her new incarnation? This is a woman who IMPRESSED the Unconquered Sun by storming the Sun Spaceship and became Supreme Commander of the Exalted Host. Who was rewarded with the Crown of Thunders and the Heaven-Rule Mandate. Who was the Solar who OTHER Solars looked up to as a Role Model and was the off/on lover of the Unconquered Sun himself. Who learned Dragon King reincarnation techniques and can take over the newest Incarnation. Would she give the inheritor of her power and knowledge a chance or would she try to take over?

 

[Introspective Tinkerer]

If she tries that we're kicking her ass. This is Naruto after all and I don't think he would appreciate his loved ones being possessed.

 

[MerelysSoul]

If she tries that we're kicking her ass. This is Naruto after all and I don't think he would appreciate his loved ones being possessed.

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Naruto would do that, however, this is an Elder Solar who survived the Primordial war. She would know what to do in order to disable Naruto at least long enough to get away and build up herself back up. It would be a very difficult fight for him.

Anyway, good night, will start on update tomorrow.

 

[Larekko12]

I can't take him at a seriously as a solar. I can see Sakurai but not her. And Sakura's crazy might save hear

 

[Alexander]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.
[X] Anima Banner
-[X] Kurama of course. With Lunar themes added to the design.

[X] Karin uzamaki.
-[X] Karin with access to Solar Charms? Poor Sasuke )

This is going to be awesome. For us >

 

[Yzarc]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.
[X] Anima Banner
-[X] Kurama of course. With Lunar themes added to the design.

[X] Karin uzamaki.
-[X] Karin with access to Solar Charms? Poor Sasuke

 

[MerelysSoul]

Anyone like to put up the current count of vote? While I work on the update.

 

[edmantgoog]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.
[X] Anima Banner: http://wallpaper.pickywallpapers.com/samsung-epic/the-moon-rise.jpg
[X] Battle Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox0GMFaoK4I

[X] Temari

 

[Crow]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.

[X] Karin Uzumaki.
Redheads yo

 

[kinglugia]

[X] 4 Anima Banner: (Larekko12, Alexander, Yzarc, juracc)
[X] 1 Anima Banner: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://wallpaper.pickywallpapers.com/samsung-epic/the-moon-rise.jpg" target="_blank">http://wallpaper.pickywallpapers.com/samsung-epic/the-moon-rise.jpg</a>: (edmantgoog)
[X] 3 Anima Banner: <a class="bbc_link" href="http://www.iwallscreen.com/stock/white-nine-tailed-fox.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.iwallscreen.com/stock/white-nine-tailed-fox.jpg</a>: (Silversun17, Diller, Introspective Tinkerer)
[X] 1 Battle Theme: (juracc)
[X] 1 Battle Theme <a class="bbc_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox0GMFaoK4I" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox0GMFaoK4I</a>: (edmantgoog)
[X] 3 Battle Theme <a class="bbc_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QE7NWeq9Q" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QE7NWeq9Q</a>: (Silversun17, Diller, Introspective Tinkerer)
[X] 2 Hinata Hyuuga: (HypoSoc, Fellgar)
[X] 4 Karin Uzumaki.: (Crow, cyberswordsmen, codeRR, Mu-Sensei)
[X] 4 Karin uzamaki.: (Silversun17, Diller, Alexander, Yzarc)
-[X] 1 Karin with access to Solar Charms? Poor Sasuke: (Yzarc)
-[X] 1 Karin with access to Solar Charms? Poor Sasuke <img alt=")" class="smiley" src="http://questionablequesting.com/Smileys/ACinBlack/laugh.gif" title="Laugh"/>: (Alexander)
[X] 1 Karin? Karin.: (juracc)
-[X] 2 Kurama of course. With Lunar themes added to the design.: (Alexander, Yzarc)
[X] 1 OC Solar Mate plz q-q: (kinglugia)
[X] 1 Sakura: (Larekko12)
[X] 12 Tell: (Silversun17, Larekko12, Diller, edmantgoog, Alexander, Introspective Tinkerer, Yzarc, Crow, juracc, cyberswordsmen, codeRR, Mu-Sensei)
[X] 2 Temari: (edmantgoog, Introspective Tinkerer)
[X] 12 Virtue Flaw: (Silversun17, Larekko12, Diller, edmantgoog, Alexander, Introspective Tinkerer, Yzarc, Crow, juracc, cyberswordsmen, codeRR, Mu-Sensei)

 

[Redon]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.
[X] Anima Banner: http://www.iwallscreen.com/stock/white-nine-tailed-fox.jpg

[X] Battle Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QE7NWeq9Q

[X] Temari

 

[Warslick]

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers
[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.
[X] Anima Banner
-[X] Kurama of course. With Lunar themes added to the design.

[X] Karin uzamaki.
-[X] Karin with access to Solar Charms? Poor Sasuke

 

[MerelysSoul]

[X] Stunt: The aura- your Anima- flares silver as you rush forward, Sasuke answering you in kind. Your fists meet in a cacophony of muffled thumps, each impact driving you further on. What strikes you can't block, you dodge, flowing around Sasuke's attacks in a way that's more reminiscent of his fighting style than your own. Eventually, you score the first strike, your fist sinking into his abdomen even as his own attack seeks out your head.
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(Reverse Situation- Naruto ost)

Naruto locked his eyes onto Sasuke's, both trying to figure out the other's next move. Suddenly, the blond Lunar flared up his aura, his Anima, his very soul, making it look like a silver flame was consuming him. Both charged forward with fist readied, the second battle between them had begun. This time, however, would be the final battle of this mission.

In the muffled cacophony of thumps and thuds, the battle itself seemly push Naruto even further then he had before. Each strike against him was either blocked or dodged in an manner not unlike his foe's style. Flowing around these strikes, this new style felt natural to him like he done this for years. Was this the result of his Exaltation?

Finally after a few minutes, both were able to land blows on each other. The Uzumaki's first into the abdomen of his former teammate and Sasuke straight to the face. Result was Naruto sent a few meters back and the Uchiha sent even further back, coughing up some blood. His attack did little against the Exalt as the blond still stood while he was on his knees.

(End Ost)

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Meawhile, in the forest nearby, a man with silver hair the defied the laws of gravity was rushing towards the valley with eight dogs. His only goal was to help Naruto secure Sasuke and return them both home. Where did I go wrong? I was supposed to make sure Sasuke didn't do something like this.

"Kakashi!" One of the dogs around him spoke. "The scent has changed. One of the boys' scent has changed."

This knocked Kakashi out of his thoughts. "What do you mean one of my student's scent changed? Which one, Pakkun?"

"The special one." Merely replied Pakkun who received a look. "The one with the fox inside of him. Smell different than before."

The Former Anbu's eyes widen as he wonder what did Naruto do to change his scent? The only answer he had was his tenant. Did Naruto lose control again? "... Clarify. What is Naruto's new scent?"

The pug sniffed again and shivered bit. "It changes every now and again. All scents are of nature, pure and untouched."

This threw the one eyed shinobi in a loop as he picked up speed. Naruto, what happened to you?

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On the other side of the side of the forest, another silver haired shinobi was advancing with four other shinobi that bore a musical note. "Let's hurry up. Orochimaru-sama wants Sasuke safe and sound."

"Hai!" The other four shinobi spoke before one of them continued. "Kabuto-san. Why do we need to secure the Uchiha-san when the Oto Yonin are already taking care of it?"

Kabuto sent a glare at the shinobi before sighing. "One of the people sent to recover Sasuke is troublesome. This particular blond shinobi has a habit of being a thorn in people's plans. He might be able to stop our plans."

"So we end him…" Shinobi began to but was stopped dead.

"No, we don't. Orochimaru-sama see value in Naruto and wants us to capture him as well. He sees that if he can use this child then his enemies will fall. Do you understand?" The Second in command spoke before continuing towards the valley. We won't fail you Orochimaru-sama. Both will be yours.

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This power… Yes, with it I will bring him back. Even if I have to break him. With this thought in mind, the Champion of the Moon readied himself for the next move.

The former shinobi on the other hand was disturbed by the change of events. Naruto didn't have this kind of power before… like that other power, the dark one … Did he awake some sort of Kekkei genkai or is it something else? Just who and what are you?

[]Write in

 

[MerelysSoul]

Ok, Seems like what I saw from the other Votes.

The Majority of you want

[X] Tell
- Fox whiskers

[X] Virtue Flaw
- Curse of the Crocodile Mother (Lunar Virtue Flaw, Compassion)
The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.

[X] Anima Banner: http://www.iwallscreen.com/stock/white-nine-tailed-fox.jpg

[X] Battle Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1QE7NWeq9Q

[X] Karin Uzumaki.

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Naruto's Relationship with Karin
[20:21] <+MerelyaSoul> Choose Love, Hate, Friendship
[20:21] <+qqdice> MerelyaSoul selects: Hate

Merela's
[20:21] <+MerelyaSoul> Choose Helpful, Harmful
[20:21] <+qqdice> MerelyaSoul selects: Helpful

 

[Larekko12]

.....

If I understand that. The Enemy nin obsessed with sasuke has a helpful past life that hates us.

.......

Goddamn it. Having Sakura having a personality who hates would be better than that. She's used to crazy.
[X]Use your clones in a faux frontal assault while sending clones to take cover in ground preparing for an alpha strike. Work to herd Sasuke to the site of you 'ambush' only to have the real ambush at every other place he can jump.
-[X]As you face off against Sasuke, against those eyes mind comes back to those times you have seen them broken. Orochimaru who was stronger beyond compare. Bushy Brows who was fast beyond sight. Zabuza who removed sight from the question. You can't beat him in power fight not quickly enough. So as the pause in battle wanes you pull you hands in that familiar sign. "Let's get's wild." Wild like a fox.

 

[MerelysSoul]

.....

If I understand that. The Enemy nin obsessed with sasuke has a helpful past life that hates us.

.......

Goddamn it. Having Sakura having a personality who hates would be better than that. She's used to crazy.

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Well, the Majority choose Karin. Who is now likely to become an enemy of ours, who can likely learn how to turn the bond between our shards against us.

Sasuke isn't the only one going to be screwed, we are as well. Have fun with that knowledge. Especially since Merela is helpful to her and she would know how to screw us and others over.

 

[Diller]

Well, the Majority choose Karin. Who is now likely to become an enemy of ours, who can likely learn how to turn the bond between our shards against us.

Sasuke isn't the only one going to be screwed, we are as well. Have fun with that knowledge. Especially since Merela is helpful to her and she would know how to screw us and others over.

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Should've known the universe was going to balance us having both an exaltation and kurama somehow. At the very least we'll probably bond with Sasuke over how much of a crazy bitch she is.

 

[MerelysSoul]

Should've known the universe was going to balance us having both an exaltation and kurama somehow. At the very least we'll probably bond with Sasuke over how much of a crazy bitch she is.

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Yeah, I can imagine Sasuke's reactions.

"Naruto, your cousin is at it again. She sneaked into the bath house while I was in it. Stole several pieces of clothing and other things. Plus she tried to make me drink this weird liquid."

 

[theunderbolt]

I guess this is what you get for picking something for the lol's huh?

 

[MerelysSoul]

I guess this is what you get for picking something for the lol's huh?

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*nods* Kinda was expecting this to happen. So Kids, what did we learn to day? Don't go with lol answers, they could screw you over BIG time. Like leave you with a Obsessed Solar Cousin who hates your guts with the power to ultimately screw you over while trying to get into the pants of your Best Friend/Surrogate brother/ Rival.

 

[theunderbolt]

....Oh god she may think Naruto is competing for the Sauce and go all yandere.

 

[codeRR]

So were getting punished for picking something different?

Swell -_-

Who were the options again Sakura and a write in?

Edit: No it was a male oc.....even more swell

 

[Larekko12]

Should've known the universe was going to balance us having both an exaltation and kurama somehow. At the very least we'll probably bond with Sasuke over how much of a crazy bitch she is.

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No this is what happens when fools make the vote to deliver the skill based godslaying super weapon to your mortal enemy whom who can't know about for two years.


Not only can she develop solar super science with mother fucking Orochimaru as a mentor any survielance reports that mention our anima will tell her exactly what we are and she can spend two fucking years developing her super science medicine and social solar bond mindrape skills that were deliberately designed to be lopsided in the solar's favor.

 

[MerelysSoul]

So were getting punished for picking something different?

Swell -_-

Who were the options again Sakura and a write in?

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I am not the one punishing you. I did warn you that this could happen. That is what we call funny karma.

Originally, yes. An OC and Sakura. However, I did allow people to vote other people. Which resulted in this, which I find most amusing.

No this is what happens when fools make the vote to deliver the skill based godslaying super weapon to your mortal enemy whom who can't know about for two years.


Not only can she develop solar super science with mother fucking Orochimaru as a mentor any surveillance reports that mention our anima will tell her exactly what we are and she can spend two fucking years developing her super science medicine and social solar bond mindrape skills that were deliberately designed to be lopsided in the solar's favor.

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*nods* Yup.