Board Thread:Konoha Missions/@comment-26510601-20170714000244/@comment-26510601-20170715223550

The two bandits in question weren't trying to run away to leave their own bretheren behind in this elaborate trap. Instead, they were trying to make a final stand and take the gang head on. So as Michirama and Masami were trudging across the spikes, they were starting to draw closer and closer. They didn't have much aside from daggers, one of them was lithe in build and seemed to better move across the platforms. The other was heavy set and was unarmed, they were just simple bandits but perhaps they were hoping for something else.

Masami's tactic to confuse the enemy with genjutsu was a start, but her judgement was off. As the centipedes visibly grew confused, using their long feelers to search the area the riders simply grabbed onto them and with a kick to the body much like a horse it was enough stimulation for it to go as the rider so chose. The rider's themselves while they were under the effect of the jutsu, were too close to Masami and Michi to make such mistakes with their senses.

The bandits ahead of Michi and Masami were trying to meet ahead with the group keeping their eyes trained on the two at all times while Tuck circled around the pit trying to remain as close as possible.

Their movements were mostly erratic the more they approached, both knowing of the wind abilities that Michi had. The bulkier of the two was ahead as the lithe one tried to hold back from running ahead. If neither of the two tried to stop the marauders, then the stronger one would approach from Michi's right side slowly while the second remained a second spike ahead of Michi.

While this was happening the riders had already approached the area and the spikes around were starting to visibly tremble as the great centipedes below made the earth rumble. It would threaten the balance of everyone in the immediate area forcing them to act if they hadn't already. If not, they would ultimately slip and fall into the pit.

At this time the burly marauder would already be at Michi's right side and immediately leap trying to dropkick the young kid. If Michirama didn't react immediately he would be sent flying off his spike and into an early death while the bandit tried to use this momentum to land on another spike and grab hold of it. If Michi focused on only that however, then he wouldn't see the flying dagger becoming embedded in his waist.

This is why the other lithe man had hung back, trying to use his one weapon as a means to take down this shinobi. He was desperate, they always knew that Konoha-nin would come one day but it seemed more like a dream than anything. If they could even take out just one at least their imminent death could be impeded somewhat. Because of his distance he wasn't affected as harshly as the others were while the riders tried to convince their monstrous animals to climb the spikes thanks to the genjutsu Masami cast.

If Michi recieved either blow be it from raw force or the sudden sharp pain in his groin his natural reaction could lead to his death and if he fell and had nothing to catch him his body would shatter before the beasts below tore him asunder.