[Open] It was like they were trying for a 'greatest hits of shinobi war' remake.

[sunshinemods]

Where: Uzushio - Village Map
When: Evening of the 10th to the afternoon of the 12th.
Who: Anyone in or near Uzushio (Only a couple hours from the closest seal at a dead run)
Notes: Anyone is welcome to jump in here from either side of the conflict! All players are welcome to post top levels to this post for the situation.

The siege, for those that had lived through the last one, wasn't the same. Last time Uzushio had fallen, there had been inside attackers, and the coordination had been flawless. Last time, the people of Uzushio had relied on the rocky waters to keep them safe, and hadn't put too much more work into making sure that their defenses would withstand the tide of people coming at them from all sides.

This time, Uzushio had been built to weather anything people could dish out... and it was proving to be needed as the shinobi came down from the north like a tide, on the rivers and over land. It was like waves, with a crest of people before it trickled off, uncoordinated in a way only those from different places could manage, before another surge broke against the walls of Uzushio. The sealmasters, being the bulk of those who had returned to their village, had started rigging traps the day Konoha had sent people over, so it wasn't until the next morning that the last of the pre-set traps went off, and the waiting shinobi had to engage in proper combat as the enemy started to get in.

Proper reinforcements wouldn't arrive until the morning of the 12th to help drive the enemy off.

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[teachingpeace]

Nagato kept close to him, making sure that the younger man didn't get too hurt, or accidentally kick into one of the allied people who got too close. More than once he checked him into the enemy again in just such a situation, though he wasn't overly worried.

Then again, Nagato was hardly without his own war path, and the constant influx of enemy was keeping him busy enough. He'd left his Paths behind on purpose, it was true, but the enemy was probably regretting that.

[notbalanced]

Juugo ended up temporarily surrounded by reinforcements, having sensed that he was the less skilled fighter of the pair, and a temporary snarl marked his features. Wings burst out of his back, and up he went, only to fall with two fists pointed at the ground, and his chakra boosters adding to the force. It caused a shock wave when he hit the ground, and the earth cracked and was thrown outward.

But after an attack like that, Juugo needed a moment to gather his bearings, even if the enemies were worse off.

[teachingpeace]

Nagato came to his side immediately, summoned creatures springing from nowhere to attack and defend even as he flicked his wrists to send injured enemies flying away. Of course, then he grabbed one to reel in, using that person to intercept an explosive tag and send it back to its owner.

"Good?"

[notbalanced]

Juugo nodded, wiping blood off the side of his face. It wasn't his, and one unfortunate enemy who'd managed to sneak close in the aftermath started backing away uncertainly. Juugo barely spared the ninja a glance, before one arm extended out in a flash and sent the poor man flying.

"Not badly hurt. There are so many."

Juugo's brows creased. He'd never fought so many at once, even that one time when they'd mean to attack Rain and caught Lee on the border.

[teachingpeace]

"There are. We'll just have to bring the numbers down then. We're the strongest here, after all." He looked to him, face blank, but his eyes were catching absolutely everything. He reached and fed his chakra into his skin, absently and quickly healing his wounds before looking around.

"Though it seems we might have to give chase, they're trying to find other ways in."

[notbalanced]

The healing was welcome and got a tiny flash of a smile, before Juugo's frown came back. He didn't like fighting even though he knew he had to.

"I know. I wish there was a way to just catch them all and hold them still so they can't hurt anyone."

But that news made him scowl. "Where are they?"

He could sense so many people, but not knowing them personally, it was so hard to really pick out who was who.

[teachingpeace]

"Further west. People who feel like me are the ones you want to defend, if that helps." It was a murmur, and he swept his gaze over their surroundings. "Shall we?"

[notbalanced]

Juugo could do that, so he nodded. West was easy, and he could already stretch out and determine that no one really close felt like Nagato. “Let’s go.”

With a sense of purpose, Juugo started west, knowing that Nagato would lead the way.

[teachingpeace]

The fight from that point was chaotic, brutal, and the message seemed to be that if someone saw them coming then the locals and their allies should retreat so that they could fight freely. It made the next few hours intensely chaotic, but when no more enemies came... it was also a relief.

[notbalanced]

It was a relief, and Juugo had used a lot of chakra, so when there were no more enemies, he immediately made his way to the nearest clear area and sat down. After a moment’s rest he looked to Nagato. “They won’t try to come back, will they?”

[teachingpeace]

"If they do, I don't think it will be today.... or here." He pressed his lips together. "They were making a statement."

[notbalanced]

“I don’t understand. What were they trying to say? This is just… mean. Uzushio didn’t do anything to them!” Juugo pauses for a moment, head tilting to the side. “I’m sure they didn’t…”

He’s not completely sure, though. There’s a lot he doesn’t know. But if Uzushio was going to war, wouldn’t Karin have told them?

[teachingpeace]

"They'd probably do the same to Rain if they could get through my borders." It was a murmur, low and pointed. "Uzushio was not with them, nor were they given the chance to be so they could be held up as an example."

[notbalanced]

“How do we make them stop doing things like that? It’s not right.” Juugo shook his head again, rubbing his arms because the thought of attacking someone just because made his skin crawl. Why would someone make enemies of people as an example?