Underground Turf War Catch-all! [OTA! Come toplevel!!!]

[baofeng]

Who ⬤ Open to all!
What ⬤ Catch-all log for the Underground Turf War
When ⬤ Throughout April: Dates within
Where ⬤ The Underground
Content Warnings ⬤ Please tag any cws in individual toplevels / threads!




This is a post to facilitate shenanigans regarding the Underground turf war! Feel free to park your toplevels below and tag around!

Summary of what’s going on:
The Underground is the network of subterranean utility / sewer tunnels under the city, previously held by the Kappa tribe. After the April 2022 Event, the Underground has been cleared out by the Department of the Enma and is now mostly unattended.

The Tamamo Clan and Shuten Clan have received orders from their leaders to take over the Underground. Unfortunately, there's two of them and only one Underground, so the two clans are fighting over it. (Tamamo Meeting Log) (Shuten Meeting Log)

The Sutoku Alliance is not willing to fight for the territory, but are intending to work out a deal with whoever wins the turf war to get the kappa back to work. The Department of the Enma is also more interested in investigating the Daitengu’s assassination than the turf war, but that means their Lost Souls can bring popcorn and watch the show. (more info here.)

Comments

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[rainswords]

[ It isn't all that surprising that he would find the remnants of a battle, although this one is quite fresh as those who participated were still present even if some were not even conscious to relay what may have happened. Actually, he gets the idea, there is a combatant still standing apparently displeased with the turn of events and yet willing to participate. That seems to be the general consensus among all those engaged in combat.

He won't make a hasty approach, rather he kneels down to check on a prone form on the ground assessing their injuries before shifting them into a comfortable position to allow them to recover. ]

Greetings, Miss Ibaraki Douji.

[bananaoni]

[They're all pretty beaten and broken and bloody at this point. Some have claw marks, others looked like they were beaten down with a heavy, blunt object (namely a club). At the very least Ibaraki has since calmed down after the encounter and already looking for the next one.

Or maybe avoid the next one. Either way she gives the newcomer a once over. Oh, it's this guy.]

Hm? Ah, hello. [She takes out a piece of candy and pops into her mouth.]

You looking for a fight too?

[rainswords]

[ Already moving on to the next fallen fighter, there really isn't much he can do about these injuries, they're out of his scope and even with the supplies he brought along it would hardly help. So much like in the case with the first unconscious victim, he shifts this one carefully so that they can recover.

That's his plan for every single person that has been defeated by the small girl...

He does recall their first exchange, that meeting at that cafe, and then the time he spoke in messages with her. He learned much, more than he needed, and then gleaned pieces of missing information from text. But she is hardly like how some of those tales describe but he expects as much, folklore is that, and this is the reality of life. ]

Not at all. I have nothing to gain by participating in these battles.

But if anyone needs my assistance then as meager as it may be I will readily offer it.

[bananaoni]

[She just leans on her club then. Her only reason for being down here being whatever potential payout she might get from this. However he might think of her didn't really concern Ibaraki all that much for the time being.

Well, so long as he doesn't bring any of his thoughts up.

Whatever berserk rage has ended for now at the very least. And she looks as cool as a cucumber. At least as much as she could.]

Eh? You're the helpful sort aren't you. Whatever, do whatever you wish. Not like everyone else here isn't doing the same.

[She smirks just a little.]

I'd be careful, otherwise the ones you help might turn against you.

[rainswords]

I know what most are engaging in...

[ Cool, detached, it's the easiest way to process fact. While he has no heart for senseless violence if he could use words to smooth out differences and bring people to understanding then he would. This is not the case here, though he can appreciate no one has become a ruthless wolf. That does little to console, to dim the flicker of anger contained in him. His close friend takes one path and — it doesn't matter, they're two different people.

Perhaps he isn't as restrained as he hoped, the last of the injured he moved he did so without measure. Not fully unconscious, it explains why there is an audible pained grunt. But it's done. ]

And that's fine. I've considered the possibility. And do you know who is responsible for my safety?

[bananaoni]

No? Should I?

[A caramel was retrieved from the depts of her robes and gets popped into her mouth with a pleased smirk growing on her face. Quite clearly she very much preferred the candy over whatever she managed to do here.]

What, are you looking for a bodyguard or something?

[Because she can do that too. It would probably be better than simply wandering around the poop tunnels endlessly.]

[rainswords]

Not at all. Just like I made the choice to come down here, I am also responsible for my own safety.

[ With the last of the fallen given that small aid, he'll just hope they recover enough to get themselves out of here if not he will return to see that they are gone. But he does need to keep moving, what he is searching for is still some distance. However, he does pause to wipe his hands clean on his shorts before he digs into his bag. He soon tosses a melon Kitkat bar at her, might as well offer a snack. ]

Take that. I am not sure how long you've been down here, but I hope you've brought more than just yourself and a few sweets.

[bananaoni]

Good, because I wouldn't help anyway!

[Maybe... no wait, hang on was that a snack? Hm....]

...Though I could be convinced. [It's that easy to buy her off!?]

But you're correct, my snack supplies are running low and require to replenished. Especially in this environment, without them even I cannot stay down here long.

[Noms on the kitkat.]

[rainswords]

[ As he stated, he views his own safety as his responsibility and no one else's which is why he doesn't request her aid. Besides, from past interactions he senses that she wouldn't be onboard anyway so when she rejects to aid him despite him never asking he only smiles. It's a patient and polite expression.

And when she hints that her services can be obtained through snacks, a chuckle escapes him. ]

I don't have much to offer. It's a mere pittance that I am carrying around now.

[ That doesn't stop him from opening the bag where he got the KitKat from. ]

You should probably stay hydrated. I have some water, you can also have this box of these Saku Saku Panda things.

[bananaoni]

[Sparkling eyes erupt at the sight of the candy! But wait... a box, a whole box as well? This human.... Very well, she shall consider not eating him along with the snacks as well!

See, this is what giving proper respect to an oni gets you!]

Umu... a pittance it might be. However, I shall accept!

[One stray Ibaraki. GET!]

So why are you even down here besides trying to save some idiots blindly following orders?

[rainswords]

[ Her predatory ways are not unknown to him; she provided him with enough information to turn to resources for further investigation. But again the knowledge he gleaned was limited and he is aware not all of it is applicable to her. However, he has exchanged words with a cannibalistic creature before, so even while Ibaraki may seem tamed by sweets he would remain cautious.

The box of the panda snacks is offered as well as the water despite knowing what truly draws her attention. The question earns her a laugh, naturally, he won't divulge any unnecessary information. There is something he has to ascertain the location of. That is all. ]

Call me curious? I just wanted to see what the Kappas' working conditions are like.

[bananaoni]

[Without missing a dang beat, she's already digging into those panda snacks without remorse. Munching, then swallowing and smirking a smug smirk of great smugness.]

I trust you're satisfied then?

[She clicked her tongue at that.]

They seem to be at the bottom of everything, I cannot imagine them being granted much in way of respectful working conditions.

[rainswords]

[ Not entirely would be an honest answer but it isn't one he offers. There is still more for him to see and explore, even so, he does believe he has a pretty good idea of where it is he will find what he is searching for. Not something he is willing to reveal to the banana that is obviously a member of the Shuten Clan. However, if she knew he was keeping a secret she shouldn't take offense, it's not like he told the boy he considers a dear friend either. There were just some things best left unsaid.

He smiles, gently, and politely as he has come to learn to do for an audience. It's natural for him and he does it with ease. ]

Yes, I think I have an idea of their situation though there is little to be done.

[ That seems to be the stance most of the Sutoku Alliance has taken, which is pretty pathetic? Sad? Well, an alliance it may be but he is sure within the group there are enough people following their own ideals. ]

I suppose I should continue now, the fighting won't end today. I suspect it won't end tomorrow either.

[bananaoni]

It probably won't end ever.

[Said as blunt and matter of factly as possible. There's oni involved, so what are you gonna do? So long as the strong rule, those under them are going to either pick a side, or be pushed, prodded, and pulled every which way until they break.]

So why bother standing around thinking nothing can be done about it? If it's going to continue you should stand and make your own waves.

[A roll of her eyes, honestly humans were just to frail in both body and spirit sometimes.]

[rainswords]

[ Make his own waves? Funny that because that's exactly what he is planning. More than waves a whole tsunami, a flood thereafter, and then her conjecture would turn out to be completely incorrect. Nothing lasts forever, not gods or adepti, not even creatures of myth therefore this battle being waged would inevitably come to an end.

Rather than confirm or deny her suspicion he smiles.

That same polite expression remains as she advises of something he is already engaged in. Best not give the surprise away. The right time would come. That is if he can manage to pull things off. And who knows about that. ]

I'll consider your invaluable words. Now if you do not mind, I must be heading off. Do be sure to take care of yourself down here.