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The atmosphere is warm and humid on a constant basis, the sky can vary between clear to cloudy. This entire area is completely covered with nothing more than various vegetation and massive trees, plenty of fruits and vegetables grow in this section of the Wildlife Reservation. The Corrupted Creatures here are more passive than anything, opting to avoid conflict unless instigated by another. The number of Corrupted Creatures here is the second highest, ranging from bird-like creatures in the sky, feline-like creatures on the ground, worm-like creatures below the ground, and even species that roam the trees. Overall, there is a lot of different species that can be found in this section of the Reservation. Due to this, various life has evolved and even a majority of the eatable fruits and vegetables are deemed poisonous. Park Ranger's are usually around this section to Research the ever increasing and evolving Corrupted Creatures and Fruits and Vegetables.

When the weather changes, the entire area can be immersed in a heavy rainstorm that can last for days or months at a time. This section of the park has a pathway that connects to 草地 - Meadow via an underground passageway.

Zangetsu Hozuki | 4-Tails Jinchruriki | Sage of Monkey Mountain


Zangetsu had already stepped into the perpetually wet landscape of the Rainforest section. The camera was in his hand, and he turned towards the newcomer. "Oh, I don't think I've met you before. But I will be heading forward. Keep up if you feel like it. Please be sure not to use chakra. My experience with these Corruption creatures are attracted to chakra itself." Turning back, he ventured back into the underbrush of the Rainforest, looking through the lens of the camera for the animal they sought.

Its wings flapped loudly, like trillions of moving bees near a person's ears. Whatever it was, it was no doubt quick, vanishing from earshot distance with the milliseconds that it was registered by both Shinobis. Rainforest was home of the second highest amount of species and fortunately, these species were more than docile. Yet, something could be seen from Zangetsu's lens. If he had decided to do so, glancing only a few inches from the left was something either spectacular or strange.

A large spider-web was strangely placed on two branches, its net had apparently caught a Corrupted Creature. The Creature's appearance was that of a Monkey with decaying flesh and nine arms sprouting from different parts of its body, appearance aside, the Corrupted Creature was simple stuck on the web... Not moving but definitely alive, its eyes were deadlocked ahead and regardless of how long Zangetsu had potentially decided to observe this strange event, the Creature's eyes never once blinked.

Zangetsu Hozuki 4-Tails Jinchruriki | Sage of Monkey Mountain

Zangetsu, being acutely aware of his surroundings, turned his lens to the Corrupted creature in the spider's web. Setting his camera to no flash, he took a few shots of the weird creature and continued past this sight. "Fighting something with wings isn't that bad, calm yourself." None of the creatures he saw, he didn't spot the one they were looking for. As long as they didn't use chakra, they should be fine.

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Zangetsu Hozuki | 4-Tails Jinchruriki | Sage of Monkey Mountain

Zangtetsu laughed as the two continued to make progress. "Of course it wasn't this twisted, my friend. It was fairly normal until I came of age in Iwagakure. Then the Corruption came; it shut down all normal modes of transportation." says Zangetsu, who trampled through the underbrush, making sure to keep his voice low. "It was then that the Corruption began affecting the wildlife, and no one knew exactly how to combat it, other than the fact that Corruption is attracted to chakra. This made even a hunting mission a sudden death trap." Zangetsu continued to look through his camera's viewfinder, observing the freaky wildlife here. "But, to be honest, if anything happens here, I'll always have my partner, Son Goku, with me. With all the chakra I have to spare, you can certainly get away in a bad situation. But, we'll only do so as a last resort." Zangetsu heard a familiar laughed punctuate this commentary. 'We've learned quite a lot from your days as a Chunin. No Corrpution creature is a match for our teamwork. When we spot a weakness, it's life will end.' Zangetsu agreed. He full well knew this, but, that wasn't part of the mission for now. His life would really have to be in danger.

Ryoku's eyes lit up "Wow it's crazy to live in this world and imagine one where monsters were only in peoples nightmares I hope one day we can make the world that way again." he said with a smile growing across his face "so you're a jinchuriki what is that like?" but before Zangetsu could answer the roar came. Ryoku froze not out of fear but excitement, he was sure the roar belonged to their target though fear did kick in when he spotted the numerous pillars of flame he wasn't expecting to encounter such a large group but he shook off his fear and rushed towards the flames"this is it finally." when Ryoku reached the clearing he quietly climbed into a tall tree near the edge and was once again momentarily stunned by the sheer number of corruption creatures. ryoku could tell they were gathered around something maybe another animal, could they have come across a funeral or was it a fresh
kill? "Zangetsu can you see what that is?" he said pointing towards the unknown object.

The smaller ones had grown, from the time that had passed between Ryoku's approach, they had gotten quite bigger. Half the size of the larger "Adult" Creatures to be exact. As the Shinobi neared, one of the Creatures let out a faint growl, snapping its head quickly to face an unfamiliar presence. It didn't appear to smell the air, so how was it capable of feeling its surrounding to such a degree. Those bright yellow orbs held no visible pupils, but they were deadlocked on Ryoku's movement. The single Creature casually made its way towards the stranger, its approach held no hostility but curiosity, had the Creature been successful in reaching Ryoku it would silently gaze at the individual from head to toe. The flame that coated its body seemingly fading away until its charcoal skin was visible, the now black Creature approach carefully.

Origin of what it was is unknown, as far this Creature and rest knew, they simply existed to exist? Regardless, the curious Creature would attempt its approach on Ryoku. Slowly walking around it and casually brushing its body against the Shinobi's own as if trying to get a "feel" for the individual. Its skin was dry, hard, and held a strange warmth to it. The remaining Creature's attention would turn towards Ryoku, their flames still on bright. A few had decided to lay down on the ground, others standing on all fours while guarding the still growing little-ones.

The Creature's in total had suddenly jerked their head towards the left, glaring far into the distance before one that remained with the group let out a soft growl, the rest followed out of sequence. Within a few moments, they were all growling with their fangs visible, claws extended, and expression placed into a hostile killer state. The one who stood near Ryoku had immediately moved a few meters in front of the boy, seemingly protecting the individual while its body once more was engulfed in flames. Just what had caught their attention? The air was rather warm, being near these Creatures made it warmer, yet what was that sudden cool breeze that swept pass? A sudden chill filled the air for a brief moment before fading away.

In the distance, loud stomping could be heard, heavy, something big was coming and it was coming fast!