explosivecombat | 026. [Audio/Action for Route 35, just outside Goldenrod City]

[AUDIO]

Goodness, it's only getting worse out there...

[Audio posts from Kimblee are reasonably rare, unless he's on...ah, "official business"; however, tonight he clearly feels like addressing the network as a whole for once. His voice is tight, though it's remaining controlled; there's a sort of quietness to the feed, as though he's indoors for the time being - god only knows exactly where, though, because judging by the BGM, he could be anywhere in Goldenrod.]

I've seen a few swarms in my time here, but I don't recall them being this bad in quite a while, much less this angry...perhaps this place is finally starting to strike back. I can't imagine the world being terribly pleased with how frequently the "foreigners" find their way here, after all; upset the balance too far in one way or another and the world will take notice, I've found, and if you think that will result in anything but a battlefield in one way or another, you're either idealistic or very, very sheltered.

[There's a clatter of movement in the background, a vague quickening of his breath as he speaks - heading down stairs, maybe?]

I've always enjoyed the notion that this world is built around conflict and the culture bred by the battleground; perhaps it's finally living up to its potential. Time will tell, I'm sure; while I suppose now is when it would be relevant to ask what sort of thing you're fighting for back home, I'll spare you the tedium - after all, the answer to that, when such times are upon us, is always obvious.

[A heavier thud then, and quickly-paced steps on even ground; whatever stairwell he's on, he seems to have seen fit to jump the last few steps, and his words are picking up speed a bit as he continues.

Those that are familiar with the way he is when he speaks will likely recognize overstimulation when they hear it; those who aren't...well, he sounds excited, at any rate. Excitement is good, isn't it?]

But for now, the hour grows late, and there's a battle to be had; perhaps I'd like to hear about some of your battles, myself. Not the reasons behind them - again, those are usually obvious and boring, really. But what victories you've won, if any. What victories you're seeking.

I'd prefer they be true, but you're more than welcome to make something up if you'd like. After all, it's not like I'll know the difference, right?

[ACTION]

[So. It's hideous o'clock at night, it's raining, and things are getting loud just past the northern borders of Goldenrod tonight. And not, like rampaging-Pokémon loud, though that's likely also pretty loud.

More like "shit blowing up" loud.

It seems Kimblee's finally taking the time to properly, uh. Bond. With his murderball of an Electrode. After all, if there's one thing they both can agree upon, it's that destroying things is ridiculously fun if you do it properly. Right now he's enjoying terrorizing the living hell out of the newly-local population of Anorith; this likely isn't going to make them any less mad about the state of the world, just saying.]

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I have a couple of war stories for you, if you want them. But I guess I should begin with the more interesting one. [ She sits down. ] The Second Great Shinobi War, one of the most bloodiest conflicts in our world's history, was ended solely because of me and my skill in battle and medicine. [ why yes kimblee she'll take this opportunity to gloat carelessly. ]

[You'll get video in a moment, Tsunade, but for the time being audio will have to suffice; he's had a grand time blasting the hell out of some Anoriths out there, but unfortunately it's left him looking a bit...unpresentable, for the time being. He's more than capable of talking while he fixes that, however.]

Is that so...? Well, I won't try to tell you that's disinteresting, believe me - do go on, I'd like to hear this one.

I'll start with the origin, as the details are something to remember. An armistice treaty was signed in my youth, about twenty years ago. However, economic disparities made the countries restless. As a result, we all started to build armies and take over the smaller countries to expand our power. Territory conflicts, naturally, led to Konoha, Suna and Iwa fighting against each other. Kumo had no territory to conquer and Mizu was locked in a civil war where everyone was dying so they had no participants in the war. [ Oh boy oh boy isn't that fun. ]

Most of the fighting took place in the smaller countries. Some of them aren't even standing anymore, nor have they had the chance to regrow. Entire towns were lit on fire, killing all the inhabitants. Some towns were killed solely for the chance of an ambush when other ninja arrived there. My involvement was primarily as a medic, a certain type of rarity back in the day, but I was trained heavily in hand to hand combat and was easily the best at it on my team. I'll continue about our exploits later, I just want to get your input on this in case I left anything out. [ Bragging time about the Sannin? Check please! ]