Going after Anya

The crimson door located in block nine would swing open, and none other than the silver haired "samurai" would make his way onto the scene. Tsurinai Naito had learned of a subjugation task issued out to various users to defeat some sort of rebellious figure located within Limbo, which was the original plan for his entrance. It made the young man question just how many people wandered into Limbo, and if that objective had any relevance to the disappearances in question. Seeing how he had little information to go on, Naito found that he needed to find leads himself. Of course there was a request to basically interrogate a young first year about her involvement with the disappearances, but the Tsurinai didn't wish to waste his time talking to some trash who most likely knew nothing. The dregs could handle such a remedial task as that. Atleast he expected them too since they didn't seem so willing enough to go into Limbo. He wondered if that was based off fear, or if they just truly brainwashed themselves into thinking they were some sort of unsung heroes and enjoyed rescuing fools from their own Shadows elsewhere. Though, that was ironic, as he was now in Limbo to save the very girl he had just spoken about. Naito crossed his arms over his chest and closed his silver hues at the thought. People were quite strange in this day and age, and they always said true colors were revealed when someone came across power. He was surprised no one had gone mad with power the moment they had unlocked their potential. Was something keeping them in line to where they didn't use their power freely out in the modern world? Or perhaps they were so careful that no one knew about it. The power of Persona could most likely work miracles, and it wouldn't be hard at all to use it to advance amongst fellow peers. After all, you had something that could successfully charm them into following you blindly, or make them disappear if you didn't want to deal with them. Naito had read pages from his family's history and how his grandfather orchestrated a rival group's downfall, basically wiping them off the face of the Earth. He wondered if things would have gone different if his family had Personas in their possession back then, and if they would have gone about such tasks differently. Little did he know the Tsurinai Group were building their influence with Limbo thanks to his sister, and their experiments. He made it a habit to stay out of their lives if they did not come snooping around him. Though after his recent experience, he felt sort of inclined to try and rekindle any family bonds he may have had with them in the past. Even with his Father, one of the greatest obstacles in his life.

His mind also wondered about a specific detail that came with the request. About a human being nearby Anya. Could it have been the culprit? Well that was the main reason he had gone on this mission, simply to see if he could end all this disappearance nonsense here and now. With the culprit out of the way he could focus solely on utilizing Limbo for his own goals. That was the end game, after all. Starting at block 9, Naito would head out of the area by going right, heading towards a Shadow up ahead. Reaching into his blazer, the Tsurinai would remove his gloves and place them on his hands, preparing for the eventual combat. This would be the first time he used his new Persona, yet he was not anxious in the least.

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As Tsurinai Naito turned the corner of the vibrant city, he was met by three decaying beasts. The putrid smell of their flesh decaying caused his eyes to almost water, as he would lift a gloved hand and cover his nose for a few seconds. This wasn't the first time Naito had dealt with these specific Shadows. The first time he had ventured into Limbo, he had been "graced" by their presence. Back then they were quite troublesome, mostly because he was not so experienced with using his inner battle for combat. Naito was not battle hardened then, as he was now. Now when he saw them, he could only give a thin smile upon his rather indifferent face. However, this smile turned back into that of indifference the moment he heard the booming voice of another. Closing his eyes, he lifted a hand to his face as if he were face palming, and would slowly lower his head. "And here I thought I'd have some peace and quiet here. You're like a bad cold, Barbados." The Tsurinai's silver hues would slowly open as he watched the third year's Persona slash through the Shadow in a single swipe. Apparently he had been training or something similar, because the attack looked much more powerful than usual. Well, he had only seen the attack a few times before. Some during the rescue of Sukumada, and another during a spar between the two of them. For Naito, who was already based on physical strikes, it did not impress him all too much. He, himself, focused on powerful strikes and some elemental damage, attempting to stay round enough to accommodate for any opponent he may have come across. After all, in a world where people were gaining supernatural abilities, he was possible to come across many different types of attacks. Some could be based on physicals, others on elemental. Some could be completely immune to physicals or elemental attacks, so it was important to have a middle ground where you could be effective against both. The Tsurinai was curious if Barbados had thought about this before, or if he had made the executive decision to stay physical and only physical. Well, no matter, that didn't concern Naito. It was not his place to care for someone else. Instead he would extend his right arm and flex his hand, causing his O-katana to appear in a flash of azure bliss. Grasping the scabbard, the swordsman would grasp the hilt of his blade and assume combat stance. It appeared the Shadows were either caught off guard, or weren't as hostile, seeing how they didn't attack him right off the back. Well, this was a good enough time as any to try out his new power.

Focusing on his inner spirit, the form of Baal-Jinmu, the tarot card of the Emperor would slowly descend down upon Naito's scabbard. Bash into it with the edge of his sheath, the card would explode into a blue mist, causing the massive Lord of the Sky to emerge on the scene. The sound of thunder became apparent, as a bolt of lightning revealed its figure, and the sky of Limbo City began to darken. This armor clad Persona would grasp the coffin on its back and pull it upward towards the sky. In that moment, he would pull it back down with sheer power and cause it to slam down upon the Shadows, sending a shockwave out to hit them all. It would not do this action only once, but twice, causing huge damage. Once the damage was down, there'd be a large crater in the street where the Shadows previously were, and the Persona would vanish back within Naito's subconscious in a blink of an eye. The younger Tsurinai would release a short breath before shaking his head. This new Person was much stronger than the one before it, but using its attacks took quite a toll on his body. If the attack was a success, and the path was cleared for the Tsurinai to continue, he'd continue his confident stride through the streets of the odd city without looking back. His mind was on the mission at hand, and why Anya would be thrown into Limbo. It was obvious she most likely knew something and the culprit threw her in to keep her quiet permanently. Atleast, that's what Naito would do if he were in a similar situation. Whatever anya saw, it would be crucial for the investigation, wouldn't it? It seemed as though she had a purpose in all this, and the fact Naito had been ignoring it all this time made him feel quite foolish. Well whatever. Thinking about that now wasn't going to change the past. He needed to press forward to end this fiasco. After all, this was his best chance to get his hands on the culprit. Or atleast probe their mind little by little.

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The silver haired Tsurinai would cause his weapon to disperse in a flash before crossing his arms across his chest. Closing his eyes, he would think of the words Barbados had spoke before responding with a blunt tone. "Satoshi Anya has answers I would like to hear for myself. I have seen the request, and that's why I am here. It is not a pure coincidence that she goes missing after it's become well known that she had seen the last missing person last. In all honesty, I'm not too sure if she's off my suspect list as of yet." Naito's silver hues would open narrowly, as he tilted his head to the side. "Excluding the people who have gone missing that we haven't found, everyone else to be thrown into Limbo was a student. Or atleast associated with Kizuna Academy somehow. He lead me to believe the culprit is someone that goes to our school. Satoshi Anya fits that profile. But I can't help but feel as if something is not adding up here. I am no detective, but I am also no fool. You read the request, right? There's another human in here. Most likely the person that sent Satoshi into Limbo in the first place. This may be our chance to end this case altogether." The young Tsurinai would turn towards Barbados with his usual stoic expression. "And if we do end this case, I will begin my own personal quest to take Limbo's reigns and rebuild this world. I'm willing to kill anyone who stands in my way, without hesitation. I can only suspect you're just as dedicate, Barbados Cole. But looking beyond that, we do have business to take care of first." Naito looked forward down the paved streets of Limbo; his silver eyes analyzing the surrounding area. Whoever was in control must have put alot of work into crafting such areas, if Naito's suspicions about Limbo were correct, of course. As he continued down the street, his mind wandered back to the case of Satoshi, and his previous conversation with Kiyomi Mio. He was sure the culprit was a member of the school, but blinding himself to the possibility of more than one culprit was foolish. He had to consider this was a joint operation with even more culprits than just one or two. The problem was finding who they were and ending them before they made this situation even more complex. What were their reasoning for throwing people into Limbo in the first place? Other than the fact that the majority of them were students, there was barely anything linking the victims together. What was the motive? More importantly, what was the modus operandi?

Continuing on in thought, Naito's silver eyes would glisten once catching notice to a number of Shadows stationed ahead. Summoning his blade to his hand, he'd grab the hilt and continue on in a confident stride. "So Barbados, if you were thinking I was here playing the Hero, you were mistaken. There is no merit in looking to protect trash that can't fend for itself, unless I get something out of it. Satoshi Anya could die for all I care, as long as I get what I want from her." This was a cruel thing to say, but he said it with a thin smile. Did Naito truly pride himself for being so heartless when neglecting his care for others? In all honesty, Naito did care about people. He wished to see them become more than who they were. But those who were too weak to defend themselves was nothing but sickening to him. Why protect those who would just hold his own potential back? The calculations didn't add up in his head. There was nothing good to come from assisting the pitiful who could not fend for themselves. It'd be better off if they all crawled together and died in a corner. Atleast that'd pave the way for true evolution. It was a dog eat dog world, and survival of the fittest had worked for generations in the animal kingdom. Humans could learn alot from them. Well, humanity would learn the hard way once Limbo's influence stretched completely into the real world. Naito had seen a request about a Shadow escaping into the real world recently, meaning its influence was getting stronger, and having a much firmer hold of the Ueitawa Region. It was only a matter of time before Shadows in the actual world became a regular thing. When that happened, it truly would become survival of the fittest. Those who could face themselves would unlock the power of Persona, while those too weak to face the truth would be crushed under the heel of their own insecurities. Hah, that was actually a pleasing thought. Atleast, that's what Naito fooled himself into believing.

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Without wasting a single word, Naito would summon his persona to the battlefield and attempt the same attack as before. Using its tremendous strength, the Lord of the skies would raise its blade and slam it down upon the ground with inhuman speed. Once slamming the blade once down, it would dash forward with surprising speed, traits of its previous form Jinmu-tenno, and would flip before slamming it down upon the Shadows again. Once the attack was complete the Persona would vanish in an azure bliss of pearls. At this time, Naito would summon his blade to hand and await the Shadows reciprocation.

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Well wasn't this lovely. The attack had successfully wiped out two of the Shadows, but the one remaining had reflected the damage right back into Tsurinai Naito. Would the shockwave from the attack came back his way, the silver haired student would stand his ground and take it head on. It would not even leave a scratch upon his frame, as he used a gloved hand to dust his shoulder off and narrow his eyes towards the robotic looking Shadow. When the second attack followed with the small shock from the mazio, the Persona-User almost laughed at how pathetically weak it was. From his perspective of watching Barbados fail in his attack, and his own attack being reflected, it was safe to say this Shadow had a strong physical resistance. Sadly his prime persona did not have any elemental attacks as of yet, but that did not mean he couldn't use his own strike break skill to remove the resistance, or switch back to Jinmu-tenno's default form to perform some damage. If he were to do that, then that meant he'd be focused on performing zio skills, which could easily be just as ineffective as the strike damage. Tch, when were these Shadows attempting to become competent enough to be a challenge? Well, in their defense, the Tsurinai boy had not really gone deep within the city before. He had always remained around the doorways for some simple training exercises. He had yet to see what the supernatural world had in store for him, or his ideals.  Well, regardless, Naito would crush anything that step within his path. Shadow, Human, or God; he no qualms in using his power to achieve what he so desired. That was the gift of being strong. You had the potential and full capability of taking what you wanted and you didn't need to worry about the pitiful weaklings that stood against you. Like the cowards they were, they'd be brushed aside, or simply stepped on like the rats they were. After all, they had no hope in gnawing at the eagles that flew so high above them. When Naito looked towards Barbados Cole, his face was as stoic as ever. "I'm more than alright. Worry about your own hide, Barbados. The enemy is not going to kill itself." Within this moment, there was a sudden change. Naito focused upon his inner power and saw the image of his initial persona taking over the form of his prime. In that split second, he had switched Personas for battle.

The Tsurinai's silver hues watched Barbados attack with a fire based assault next, giving Naito the assumption that he had the same ideas as himself. Following suit, the azure card of the Emperor would descend upon the swordman's gloved hand. "I won't lose here... !" The boy would mumbled the words beneath his breath as the shine from the tarot card  reflected off his iris. In a single motion, he would crush the card within his grasp and the First Emperor of Japan would appear upon the battlefield. Raising his blade towards the heavens, bolts of lighting would rain down upon the robotic Shadow, looking to fry it before blasting it into non existence. Once the attack was complete, the Persona would vanish back within Naito's subconscious. With this done, the Persona-User would brace himself for the Shadow's next assault, just incase the attacks did not finish it off. This only played testament to the fact that things were changing within Limbo and if he didn't continue to grow in strength, the Shadows would easily surpass him in due time. For one who spoke of adapting and evolving, this was the Tsurinai's chance to prove he was a living example of his own dreams. After all, if a mass of emotions such as a Shadow could evolve, then humanity had no excuse to remain stagnant. "If the Shadows are also evolving to keep us out of Limbo, that only means whatever is past them must be important. I won't turn back even if the odds becoming stacked against me. To think this trash would ever believe it could stop me is a ludicrous notion." The imperious silver haired student would scoff to the side while narrowing his eyes towards the opponent before him.

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