boo boo booBLOOP_ BLoOp_ bLoOp ´¯`·.¸¸.->Tōsokurui Ashi Hojo <-.¸¸.·´¯`·. pup pup pup´¯`·.¸¸.->I'm not squidding around here...<-.¸¸.·´¯`·. pup pup pupNothing is ever just black and white.
~Clone One~ Unfortunately easy prey wasn't something this clone intended to be. Her footsteps may have been muffled but engaging in the quiet activity that was simply painting in an otherwise silent forest made the sounds of bubbling ink expanding cheeks and whizzing wind all the too obvious. Upon the firing of the ink bubble. The clone would whir around and using it's brush like a maestro's baton sending the ink bubble astray down the forests way it's glasses glinting having taken note of the squidlings barefooted presence before she moved on.
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~Clone Two~ Remained in the dojo not having caught sight of Ara as it continued it's rhythmic tai chi with the rest of class.
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~Clone Three~ Clone three's gaze seemed transfixed currently at the sky. Tentacles still incredibly erratic as if something earlier had agitated it immensely. It's gaze at the sky was so locked into the blue above it did not notice the blue below. As Ara advanced and later advanced on the clone it had only seconds to turn it's head but it was not fast enough to catch sigh before it felt flesh make contact. The tentacles thereafter would grab Ara violently only to calm down and release her providing a calm and collected clap of praise.
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~Clone Four~ Using the cover of the desks to her advantage the clone seemed to have been doing it's job too well blending into the background as it stared intently at the paper it was given during the lecture on Ara's entrance. Using the empty space beneath the desks to her advantage and silencing the surrounding students. Upon reaching all the nearer Ara would find that the clone was simply doodling rather than taking notes. Unprepared it could be said the clone might've been slacking off as Ara tagged him quite easily. Using a glue stick he'd attach the paper to a pencil a wave the white flag of having lost.
~Clone One~ Catching a glimpse of what seemed to be a bird the lackadaisical clone seemed to have heard something akin to a cracking branch. A snapping tentacle launching itself to shatter the branch followed suit without the clone so much as turning around. When it did look however, it led to simply seeing skittering squirrels. In luck of Liori the squirrels just so happened to have skittered at just the right time and at just the right moment. With the clones position secured she would be free to continue.
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~Clone Two~ The sweaty clone performing fluid movements with indomitable flexing continued it's regimen only to catch notice of a new individual walking in. Clad in some frilly outfit she did not seem all that prepared to engage in the arts currently in action. This roused a viable suspicion but when the disguised Liori began to stretch and portray acts of attempting to integrate in the exercise the suspicion faded. When Liori moved in to make her movie the Toso clone spawned it's tentacles and ceased it's exercise much to the classes surprise. However, Liori's apologetic act was enough to cause the tentacles to calm as the eyes matched and the squid blushed. As she hurried off and left The Toso clone provided a meek wave goodbye then noticed upon it's shirt a mark of clay. Normally being duped like this wouldn't have been so bad but it left the clone fuming and the males in the Dojo confused.
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~Clone Three~ Almost immediately the fluttering of wings from an avian caused the high alert clone to snap to immediate attention. Agitated to some degree the tentacles immediately would begin lashing out at the clay bird. No doubt this was an obscurant to Liori's vision of the clone. Apparently this clone had woken up on the wrong side of the bed. The bird however, was capable of skillfully dodging the attacks and as luck would have it when it decided to make itself dormant it fluttered just out of reach. Unable to confirm the characteristics of the bird only added to the clones agitated state as it flew off. The clone feeling it's position may or may not have been compromised from then on kept it's focus to the skies.
Points [1]
~Clone Four~
Liori having gone through several inconveniences to get here would be rewarded as the clones gaze immediately shifted towards the entrance where if she were not disguised it would have pinpointed her immediately. Rather it thought nothing of the red headed student who seemed to be crossing by. Instead it continued to doodle in the midst of the class blissfully unaware of it's surroundings engrossed in how large it should draw the current instructors breasts.
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Total Points [5]
~End Results~
It wasn't all that long before Ara and Liori came back. To Ara he'd express an unfortunate waggle of the tentacles at her news of being unable to find one. Perhaps it was the fact that particular clone was coatless. Toso would cease the drawing he was working on as with the arrival of Liori each of clones arrived some more distraught than others. Each of them would then inform Toso of the results. After when Liori mentioned Risk and reward Toso seemed to beam as visible in his eyes."I see bloop, I'm glad you picked up on that Liori. Risk and reward definitely does play a heavy part in stealth. Hence what this exercise was really about. In short consider it a precursor lesson to when we actually go into the field bloop. Our orders are after all not to engage." Toso would then look at Ara and speak in a calm lecturing manner. "Let's put this in a different perspective bloop. Ara-chan you opted to tag each clone you ran into. Bloop. Instead of points let's say that instead each point was a life. In such an event you would have saved four lives but would have lost four lives. The question then stands. Bloop. Would you opt to save only one life or risk losing both if you failed? Naturally the first thing to come to mind is I want to save all the lives bloop. Toso's eyes and speech seemed to grow distant as he turned away from Ara and in the direction of the Dojo where the students inside continued their Tai-chi lesson without the clone. "But bloop. There will be times where such things are beyond you bloop. Where all the odds seem against you bloop. However, bloop. It it our duty as ninja bloop to defy those odds. To save all the lives and accept that not all lives can be saved to better ourselves to make what may be impossible odds all the more possible...bloop. After his sensei speech was over both his tentacles and hands clapped with resounding applause as what would seem to be shredded pieces of ghetto confetti came out of his sleeves to pour onto Liori. "Anyway congratulations Liori Bloop, it was quite close at Ara's four but you came out on top with just one more point bloop. The reward for winning of course was a date, dinner, and footrub from yours truly but really I think we can consider the lesson to be the true reward here. Bloop." Toso spoke in a joking manner in truth as if to say there was actually no real reward at all to begin with. In truth by his tone it would have seemed there probably wasn't any real punishment either. "Oh and Ara, for such a great effort after having just become a ninja bloop I'll teach you one of my special techniques only a Hojo can do." If any of his squadlings faced any tension or stress during the exercise Toso's display of outright cheeriness would have been almost insulting if chosen to be taken that way. "Anywhoop if we don't have any questions I'll be seeing you all bright and early tommorrow morning I'd say around four a.m sounds good. Bloop. Now that the training portion is complete we'll be ahead a good ten or eight hours on Giant-sans twenty four hour allowance on the mission I'd think. The earlier the better. Bloop."
❞ ·.¸¸.-;Buffs<-.¸¸.·´❞ ○ ○ ○ ○ ❞ ·.¸¸.->Passives<-.¸¸.·´❞ • Kanboku(Formless Style) Post reduction +2 > B +3 > C • Kanboku(Ink Based Chakra Cost) Reduced by ½ to a minimum of 5 • Art of the Bloop: Ink & Brush Based Techniques Cost [10] less to cast • Art of the Bloop: Every other Technique Costs [5] more to cast • Santa's Knowledge 2: Ninjutsu Post reduction +2 • Class Bukijutsu Post reduction +2 • Class Bloodline Post reduction +2 • Squid At Heart: Post Reduction +1 For Hojo Clan Inking Methods/Blends • Multi-Jointed: Can contort body seamlessly for disturbing outcomes. • Endai Ika [ Far Reaching Squid ]: As if cracking a whip, the Hojo clan member is able to outstretch his arms up to 10 yards (30 Feet).
❞ ·.¸¸.->Disciplines<-.¸¸.·´❞ •Blood Bender: User receives an additional 3 custom bloodline techniques. To clarify, these are custom techniques that must involve and utilize the character's bloodline. +1 Locked Formless Slot
•Mystic Hero: The user is much like a hybrid warrior, focusing on mixing ninjutsu into their personal arsenal. Through their great devotion to this path the user can cast ninjutsu without hand seals while wielding a weapon, D at genin, C at chunnin, B at Jounin, A at Konin, and S at Sannin. These techniques maintain the same description and criteria to use, as well as require the same amount of time to mold the chakra through the weapon as would be needed to perform hand seals, meaning the techniques are not instantaneously cast. The user’s spirit is so strong, that they can utilize their physical bukijutsu techniques to negate ninjutsu techniques of the same rank or below.
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❞ ·.¸¸.->Equipment<-.¸¸.·´❞ ~Left Sleeve *Arsenal of the Sleight of Hand* Φ Wire 20 Yards Φ Suiton Brush Φ 2x X-ray lenses [In Case] Φ 2x Night lenses [In Case] Φ 2x Light Diffraction Lenses [In Case] ~Right Sleeve *Arsenal of the Sleight of Hand* Φ General Brush Φ Empty Expansion Atlases [2] ~Waist~ Φ Belt of Assorted Inks contained in flasks ~Feet~ Φ Silent Soles
❞ ·.¸¸.->Trivia<-.¸¸.·´❞ Φ Hojo Clan Ink can only be removed with hot water. Φ Locked Formless Style Brush: Rank A Φ Locked Formless Style Soft Mental: Rank B Φ Locked Formless Style Soft Physical: Rank C Φ 5' 9/175.3 cm : 172lbs/78 kg : A.k.A~Monochrome Squid
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:01 am
AxelStorn
Chunin l C - Rank l Kumogakure l Samurai l Prodigy Chakra - 240/390 l Stamina - 260/375
"I am the sword in the Darkness...
Axel arrived to the academy and dojo, the first thing he did was walk to the library portion and come out with about five different style scrolls placed on to his back. Then, he walked outside where he would begin his training.
Axel gripped Ice Vein tightly in his hand, he had no qualm using his real blade versus the possibility of using a practice blade. The pummel of the blade felt cold against his hand, as the icy blade always did. The Chunin ran at a training dummy that had been set in place as it always was in the same outside portion of the training center. He made a similar motion as when he would use Turning Swallow Cut in combat, one quick, powerful slash that abruptly ended. His left hand uncoiled from the weapon’s pummel, it fell on to Axel’s open right hand. Following from that, he moved his right arm up, delivering the blade across the dummy’s chest in a fast, yet surprisingly powerful, slash. Summer Rain [Simple] – 1 post
One he did summer rain, he jumped back, reigning in his blade close to his body. Axel twirled the blade in his hand and set it to run perpendicularly to his arm. From there, he ran chakra through the blade, pumping it with his energy, then. Axel suddenly spun the blade, leaving behind a trail of chakra that quickly hardened into a circle of stone. Splashing Rain [Simple] – 1 post
The next technique he had to train for was not so much of a purely combative technique in the sense that he would use it to stab someone, but one that supplemented his combat ability. The first thing Axel would do was send chakra on to his feet, slowly readying himself to burst into a running fit, hopefully at blinding speed. The Chunin placed his blade on his belt and decided that he must stretch before actually doing this, or else who knew what adverse effects this may have on his body.
Before starting the actual learning of the technique, the Chunin decided. He stood still and moved his arms up in the air, holding them stationary there for thirty seconds, aligning his back and stretching. He breathed in and out passively. He did the same downward, forcing himself to be stretched down, bending his back and continuing his breathing regimen. Once he was done with his upper body, the boy decided to stand on one leg for a minute with each leg, stretching the leg that was in the air backwards to force his muscles to become strained.
Once he finished stretching, Axel decided to do some rounds around the training center. He made sure that his weapon was correctly holstered on his belt. Once he was sure it was, the boy broke into a trot, first he made some laps around the area where he had the training dummies. Eventually, he left the area completely, doing five laps around the training facility itself.
After Axel finished those five laps, he stopped to catch his breath. Once he had his breath, Axel returned inside of the facility, he stopped at the lobby for a minute or so, to enjoy the cool air of the inside. Eventually, the redhead walked out of the inner part of the training center and walked back to the back side where the dummies were. Once there, Axel took a deep breath and pumped his chakra system full of the stuff, focusing it on his legs. After a minute or so of concentration, chakra sprouted from his feet. Axel felt lighter than a moment ago even though he was tired. He ran, and was much faster than he had been moments before, which caused him to crack a smile, knowing that the technique had been a success. Innocent Rain [Complex] – 4 posts
Before starting the actual learning of the technique, the Chunin decided. He stood still and moved his arms up in the air, holding them stationary there for thirty seconds, aligning his back and stretching. He breathed in and out passively. He did the same downward, forcing himself to be stretched down, bending his back and continuing his breathing regimen. Once he was done with his upper body, the boy decided to stand on one leg for a minute with each leg, stretching the leg that was in the air backwards to force his muscles to become strained.
Once he finished stretching, Axel decided to do some rounds around the training center. He made sure that his weapon was correctly holstered on his belt. Once he was sure it was, the boy broke into a trot, first he made some laps around the area where he had the training dummies. Eventually, he left the area completely, doing five laps around the training facility itself.
After Axel finished those five laps, he stopped to catch his breath. Once he had his breath, Axel returned inside of the facility, he stopped at the lobby for a minute or so, to enjoy the cool air of the inside. Eventually, the redhead walked out of the inner part of the training center and walked back to the back side where the dummies were. Once there, Axel took a deep breath and pumped his chakra system full of the stuff, focusing it on his legs. After a minute or so of concentration, chakra sprouted from his feet. It was similar to what he had done for the last technique, but not the exact same thing.
The chakra did not behave the same way it did with the last technique, this time, when he took a step forward, he felt his body erupt in a movement toward the direction he walked. He closed the distance by walking, but to those that looked on it would seem as Axel was erupting in a puff of black lightning. As he moved from blast to blast, he pulled his weapon ten feet away from the dummy, and then seemed to disappear once more, this time appearing behind the dummy, driving his blade on to its back. Fiendish Speed Rain [Complex] – 4 posts
Axel exhaled, going that fast, doing all of that with his chakra seemed to take a toll on him, one he was not expecting he had to pay any time soon, he was expecting to use a sword and cut at the dummies, not to zip around with a body full of chakra. Regardless of what he was expecting, the next technique, according to the official Shigure Souen scroll, was another one like the ones he had learned before in the sense that it did not require him to use his sword to learn, not in any form actually. This one was… different. What kind of sword style made the practitioner do this kind of thing, Axel thought.
According to this scroll, he was to… meditate? What kind of samurai did that? Meditation, wasn’t that the kind of stuff that forty year old women did when they became frustrated with some dead end job and disobedient kids? That was no thing a warrior should do, Axel understood, much less one that was a follower of Jashin. The following part of the scroll actually made Axel laugh out loud, he was suppoced to send his spirit to the atmosphere, or some preposterous crap like that. Who the hell wrote this s**t?
It didn’t matter now, he figured. With a defeated sigh, the redhead set the scroll on the ground in front of him. He threw himself on the ground with a loud grunt. Once he was on the floor, the Chunin crossed his legs and put his open palms on his knees and began to breathe in and out. With each breath he took, he made his chakra mirror it, when he breathed in his chakra seemed to go out, and when he breathed back in, the chakra would be reined in back into his body.
This breathing continued, and as it did, Axel seemed to feel the world around him in a strange way. He could feel… peace. It was strange, he felt like he could see the world clearly. No, not see, he couldn’t see anything, his eyes were closed, but he felt like he could see, so to speak. He could feel the things around him with such clarity that he could feel the sensation of everyone around him, but when it referred to those around him, he could not feel the good in them, only a vague sensation of hostility. Insight Rain [Complex] – 4 posts
The boy stood up and stretched. He felt enlightened after that practice, he couldn’t quite understand why, but he felt as if he could feel… everything. He grabbed the Shigure Souen scroll and delivered it back to the inside of the building due to the fact that it would simply be too much work for him to train the following techniques on his own. Once inside, Axel fetched a Tetsu no Ryuu scroll and then went back outside to the training area.
The first thing Axel did once he was back was fetch his blade. He felt the cold hilt of the blade against his white skin, it felt good, oddly so, he never quite managed to get used to it, and he did not mind at all. With his blade now at hand, Axel cut at the air first, then, at the dummy. Axel struck the dummy first in the arm, then in the chest, and finally, in the neck. All three attacks were slashes, rather lazy ones at that.
Regardless, he knew that a few of lazy cuts would not help him learn the technique he wanted to know, that much was painfully obvious. He pulled his weapon from the dummy, and let chakra course through it, forming a thin protective layer around the weapon. What he was doing was forming a chakra scabbard around his blade, since that was the mayor component of the technique. The one he was training for was Many as One, a very curious technique if Axel said so himself, and a very cheap one too.
He focused chakra until it was primed around the blade and the pitch black chakra scabbard. He slashed a few times at the dummy, once on its side, once on its arm, and finally, at the neck, in the same lazy fashion he had done it before, and the blade didn’t seem to separate itself from the scabbard as the scroll implied would happen. The redhead took a step back, and breathed. Then, he took another step forward and gave a real slash this time. The chakra scabbard behaved correctly this time, he noticed a lag between his blade and the scabbard, it seemed as the chakra coat came apart from the original strike. The tip of his blade grazed the dummy, and behind his solid blade his scabbard also struck the dummy as a second grazing slash. Two as One [Complex] – 4 posts
He dropped his practice sword and instead drew Iron Sand and quickly molded it into a long shaft with a harp head. The shaft was about four feet long, while the head was almost a foot. His sword play had been trained enough for now, now it was time to hone his spear combat. The first thing he did was enter the main stance of the style, the fighting stance. He bent his knees slightly and moved his left foot forward, then brought the arm that held on to the spear upward until the head of the spear aligned with his shoulder. Once that was done, he took a step forward and struck forward with the tip of the weapon, poking a dummy in the center of the chest. Forward Step [Simple] – 1 Post
Axel retreated his weapon and followed on with the next attack the instruction manual told him. It described that he was to feed his chakra on to the weapon and strike forward; it noted that when using it against an object that was not alive, the chakra would trickle down so the practitioner knew it was working. He did as the manual instructed and fed the chakra on to his spear and quickly jabbed forward, leaving a small indentation on the dummy. The redhead pulled back on the spear and saw the small crevice, and from it, a small trail of chakra that trickled on to the ground. Gouge [Complex] – 1 post
For these next two techniques he would need a partner, but instead of going out to get one, he opted to make one. A few hand signs was all it would take for him to create a clone out of Iron Sand, armed and ready. The clone had a sword, he had his spear, and the clone knew exactly what it had to do. Although the thing wasn’t fast, it was exactly what Axel needed to practice this technique for the first time. The clone lunged forward with its sword in hand, the first slash missed because the clone was too far, but the second one came from the bottom up, left to right, aiming right for Axel’s ribs. The Chunin spun his spear and drove the tip of his weapon against the side of the clone’s, slamming the sword on to the ground, then, without stopping, he lunged the butt of his weapon forward, hitting the clone in the face. Parry [Simple] – 1 post
The clone staggered back after the hit, it took steps backward until it was about five feet away, then it fixed the grip on the weapon and ran forward once more. Axel stabbed forward, but the clone sidestepped and carried on moving, but the red head was not going to allow the clone to get any closer. He spun the weapon, driving the side of the butt of the spear on to it’s chest to stop it, and then hit him again on top of the knee to make the clone fall to the ground. Not to Cool [Simple] – 1 post
Ryo: 2523 AC: 6300 OOC: Technique Used:
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Specialization Bonus: - 5 Chakra and Stamina for Buki Techs Mori Strength Bonus: +.1 In Strength
Shukenja ❅ Kumogakure ❅ Chuunin x Snow Leopard ❅ Lion ❅ Hybrid x ❅ Chakra: 405/410 ❅ Stamina: 265/270 x |♦| ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ •❄• ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ |♦|x
The massive brute of the hybrid was sniffing around. He was getting close to Toso. Yet, he sensed something else. A familiar smell and it was a female, she almost smelt of Toso. Ink. Bleh. There was another smell he was aware of. Soraru. And more importantly, Kaileer. Before he entered into the academy, he walked around to look at the backyard where he heard sounds of wood hitting each other. His ears rotated slightly as he watched them for a moment. After a moment, he remembered his mission as he also saw Axel and huffed beneath his breath. Where was Hakanai? Where did he leave her? First, he needs to find this Ara person and bring her to Axel then he can grill him with questions. Entered the dojo, the five foot tall hybrid of a lion, with his mane grown out and he was still growing. Who knows what his final height will be. He spied Toso, having only met him once, he remembered the smell. THere was two other females with him. One, she seemed really young as he leaned forward and sniffed, his nose almost touching her chest. "Ara Hojo?" He questioned.
Inori popped back up a short time after Ara had returned to report her progress to Toso-kun, prompting a small wave from the young squid. She certainly was a pretty interesting character, Ara still curious how she could melt into the floor like she had done to leave and search for the clones. It would be super cool to scare people like that, plus maybe Ara could use it to get places faster. Maybe Toso-kun could do it as well, and it was only her without the ability to do that? Before she could speak up and assault her fellow Hojo member with questions, she felt a forced nudge against her small frame, her eyes racing to the white haired female as she asked if her presence had been missed. She let out a chuckle and nudged her back in response. "Yep. I missed you a lot, Ika~ Do you still not want to grab my boobs as payback? I could only find three of clones. Where was the last one hiding anyway?" She questioned her friend before Toso-kun began to speak up about Liori's comment about risk and reward. It did make sense in hindsight, though Ara would want to wait a moment or so and admitting it, since afterwards Toso-kun had used her as an example for what perceived was the wrong thing to do. Shrugging in embarrassment, the younger squid tried to give a reason for her method of tagging people instead of sneaking up on them. Mostly because she had forgotten about what he said and figured that she needed to show that she got the clones before they could advance on her. "Four out of eight isn't bad, right? It's better than nothing." Her last remark held a fair amount of frustration and envy towards her counterpart, displaying an immature pout while standing next to Liori...Which reminded her that she still needed to give her a nickname! It had been a while for her to create one for her. She decided upon Ori-chan. Plain and simple to remember. The prize was a date and a footrub from Toso-kun, which Ara was a tad disappointed in. She was hoping for some secret technique that could make people into ghosts, or transform the user into a giant squid! Was that a little to childish of her to think that?
Toso-kun seemed to still be interested in her abilities, even after her repeated failures. He offered to teach her a technique from their clan, the still pouting Ara snapping out of her grumpy behaviour to look at the older squid with elated eyes. "Cool! What will it be, Toso-kun? Are you gunna show me how to summon a shark? Or make water out of people, Ika~? Oh! Can Hojos transform into squids and spit super ink everywhere?" The little Hojo was clearly psyched up from being close to learning about another fragment from her past that could help her find out who she was. In the middle of her questioning, she found a huge animal making its way through the academy. She peeked her head behind Toso-kun to see what was going on. It wasn't everyday that a giant cat appeared without some stuff going down. It seemed to come closer and closer until she stood directly in front of her, sniffing the area around her before getting in her space directly. Much to her surprise, the weird lion / leopard thing spoke her name, Ara's eyes widening in surprise as she looked back to Toso-kun. "Kumogakure even has talking lions too?! He even knows my name! Pretty cool! Ika~" Her attention was drawn back towards the animal as she gave a nod and stood at attention towards the ferocious looking creature. "Mhm! I'm Ara! Did you need anything, Rai-chan? Maybe a treat? I think I have a snack on me for lunch."
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•·.·´¯`·.·•´Debuffs`•.¸¸.•´ ☒ ☒ ☒
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•·.·´¯`·.·•´Passives`•.¸¸.•´ ● Shimizu Ika [ Clear Water Squid ]: Sacrificing the physical attributes of a squid and leaning toward a squid's vast intelligence, the Hojo clan member reduces the cost of Suiton based techniques by 1 Rank. [Does not Apply to Ink] ● Ancestor's Blessing: Bloodline techniques cost 5 less chakra to perform. ● Squiddly Body: Due to her heritage, Ara is quite flexible with her body, able to bend more easily than others.
•·.·´¯`·.·•´Learning Reductions`•.¸¸.•´ ● Learn ninjutsu two (2) posts faster. ● Learn bloodline techniques one (1) post faster.
•·.·´¯`·.·•´Disciplines`•.¸¸.•´ ○ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank, and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses of techniques the same rank. Can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. ○ Elemental Specialist: You are only able to have one (1) chosen chakra element. Your elemental ninjutsu possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same element and rank, and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You begin with two (2) additional ninjutsu slots, and earn an additional three (3) ninjutsu slots whenever you rank up.
♥ Liori snorted a laugh when the small squidling brought grabbing her boobs up once more. "Nah. Maybe in like eight years you can look me up for that one, before then I'll have to pass." She said waving her hand in front of her face, there was no way she was going to be put on some creeper list just to uphold their weird traditions... she wasn't that kind of pervert. She was about to answer the squidlings second question when the array of Toso clones arrived, figuring Toso would explain it for her. Not soon after the squid array gave their reports and vanished vanished from existence, Toso brought up what she said when she arrived initially. She had accidentally gotten the purpose of the test without knowing, she just assumed it was her being lazy. He went on to half lecture the squidling, who seemed to be growing a small pout the longer he went on. She was about to tell him to lighten up when he finished the mock lecture by throwing some ghetto a** confetti all over her. As the paper settled into her hair she stared up at him with the most deadpanned expression she could muster before he announced she had won the compitition. 'Huh, well at least my pride is still intact. Don't know how I would have felt being beat by someone half my age.' She thought dully as Toso explained what her prizes would have been... or would have been since he seems to be backpedaling out of the arrangement by going on about some moral lesson being the true prize. "Wouldn't have minded being wined and dined." She grumbled under her breath as Ara mentioned how her score wasn't that bad self deprecatingly. At some point the squidling had stood up, which prompted Liori to do the same. Couldn't spend all day on the ground as much as she would like. "I'd say so little jell-o bowl, almost had me." She said with a soft smile, ruffling the squidlings hair softly. The girl was growing on her. She seemed to snap out of her fun immediately when Toso offered to teach her a clan technique. She nodded along as Toso explained they were to meet up bright and early the next day. 'Four in the morning? Oh Shin Mar save me.' She made a small prayer for herself. She was about to turn heel and head home for some sleep when a giant of a cat approached the group, getting up in the squidling's grill as it asked about her name. Her mind probably would have been racing with questions about how the cat was talking but the only thing running at the time was the fact that the cat was getting to close to her new friend. For all she knew the giant ball of fur could have been sent to off the squidling, as unlikely as it was. She was tense the who time, ready to grab the girl and sink into the ground at a moments notice. Ara however seemed elated to have the big cat around. Chakra Pool:: [470 //505] Stamina Pool:: [145 //145]
Quote; "To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing." Liori's Theme; Get Up :: Windmills
TheRealKiru
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Lily Platypus
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:36 pm
༺ Honō Hokori༻ [ "A shinobi who succumbs to their nature is a shinobi lesser than I." ]
༇ So it was witnessed...
Green eyes fluttered open, spotting a glass cone staring back at him. Honō sighed, a brief fluttering of warmth filling his chest at the sight of his progress. The clone gave a small smile in return before kneeling down, taking a seat on the floor and the chakra left it, leaving a glass statue serenely resting before Honō. Omo nodded and motioned that they would continue.
“You've already progressed exceedingly better than before.” He complimented. Honō bowed deeply at the waist before standing at attention to continue.
Again, Omo went on to explain in a monotone voice, the Hari clan techniques do not require a source of sand or fire for the glass to be formed – it is, in simplest terms, their own element. This time, however, Honō will only need to gather chakra into his dominant hand, or the less dominant if a situation commanded it. The technique will allow Honō to summon either a shuriken or a kunai. Omo wanted Honō to summon both, simply saying the taller male appeared to have improved significantly enough. For this round, Honō will focus chakra into his dominant hand. [ 3/5 ]
Keeping the chakra pooled inside the webbing of his right hand, Honō watched Omo go through the hand signs for the technique. Relatively simply like the previous one, it only needed a few signs to be summoned. Again, Honō continued practicing the movements while chakra was stored in one of his palms. Occasionally, especially in the beginning, the movements disrupted the gathered energy, so Honō continued practicing until he was able to start getting some control over the chakra during the motions necessary to summon it into the desired forms. It also helped him build up experience multi-tasking while also getting familiar with the hand signs themselves. [ 4/5 ]
It took a few minutes, Omo patiently standing before Honō, only commentating when he noticed something incorrect being repeated or when the hand signs got fumbled and jumbled around. Honō was eventually stopped in his apparently ceaseless task by a raised hand from Omo, only for it to motion to properly perform the task. Honō nodded and breathed out. He released the chakra from his hand, the giving the limb a small shake and stretch before he breathed in. As Honō's hands shifted through the hand signs, the Hari clan member pooled the chakra into his palm at the same time. At the closing of the final sign, Honō felt the pull on his chakra, as it moved from his hand to solidfy in his palm, revealing both a kunai and shuriken. [ 5/5 ] [ Garasu Shuriken (Glass Shuriken) ]
The user will use his Garasu [ Glass Release ] technique to form a sharp and dense Shuriken as well as Kunai from his hand.
Omo motioned for Honō to step closer, the slightly shorter male inspecting the kunai and shuriken briefly before giving a nod of his head. Not seeing any reason to stop, Omo moved on to the next technique. More advanced than the last, he warned, and thus more consuming of chakra. Similar to the clone jutsu, Honō will have to control and spread out an even amount of chakra throughout his body – but on a larger scale than before. It would be draining, Honō realised, and could catch him off guard if he wasn't prepared for it, especially with how low his reserves were to begin with. Nodding his head in understanding, Honō closed his eyes, head bowing slightly as he turned his focus inward. [ 3/7 ]
It took many long, silent minutes before Honō even began making progress in keeping such a large portion of his chakra spread out through his limbs. Just as he thought he was making progress, Honō would all to often find that he allowed his attention to wan from one area of his body, meaning the chakra there had waned or seeped elsewhere. Honō was used to being reliant on his eyes to tell him whenever something he was working on was being to falter, but this time he had to literally use all sense throughout his body. It was... an arduous process, but Honō made no move to quit, only pausing every other minute to take a breath, relaxing and brushing aside any frustrations before diving back in, often beginning from scratch. [ 4/7 ]
It took practice, and a few different methods to be properly tested, before Honō could start making proper progress to even spread out his chakra. He found it easier to start out with a thinner veneer before adding more to the spill, like adding drops of water to a puddle, allowing the newly added amount to spread itself out in even ripples. When he was finally feeling some confidence in being able to hold it for a small amount of time, Honō finally opened his eyes. He breathed in deep, being able to keep a decent enough control on the chakra as he moved his limbs and rolled his neck. Honō nodded to the higher-ranked clan member and Omo raised his hands to begin showing the necessary hand signs to activate the jutsu. [ 5/7 ]
Omo went through them slowly at first, allowing Honō the time needed to see what they are and recall in what order they are meant to go in. All the while practicing, Honō's attention was divided in keeping the chakra in its desired place through him. So, for the first few attempts, Omo needed to either correct or completely go through the sequence once again for the other clan member's sake. Despite the sudden regression in Honō's capability to process the information, Omo remained patient with him. Honō tried to keep his pace ever increasing with each successfully smooth run through of signs, but found he had to slow back down almost just as often as he regained control over the chakra being pushed around by his movements. [ 6/7 ]
Omo interrupted him once more, this time with a simple command to test the jutsu properly. Honō took a moment to sigh, releasing both his breath and the tension he suddenly realised had nested on his shoulders. Again, he rolled his neck and shoulders to brush away the stress and tension of this slow progress while releasing the chakra. Honō breathed in and brought his hands together at the same time as he summoned his chakra to fill his body through his will. He felt the chakra spread and grow in strength and quantity while his hands moved through the signs. At their close, the chakra was pulled from Honō's being, forming a thick shell of glass armor over his robes. It was... a little awkward, to say the least. [ 7/7 ] [ Garasu Yoroi no Jutsu (Glass Armor Technique) ]
Using his Garasu [ Glass Release ] technique, the user will form glass armor on his/her body. This armor consisting of a green tinted Chest Plate, Helmet, Grieves, Gauntlets, and boots is very dense, however after a certain amount of hits this armors durability will become useless. Chest Plate: Three Hits, Helmet: Two Hits, Grieves (Legging): Three Hits, Gauntlets: Two Hits, Boots: Two Hits.
As soon as Omo nodded his approval Honō went about to disentangling his lean frame from the armor, not at all used to such a thing. As cumbersome as his usual garb is, the armor was just too much to be worn with it all. The technique to be taught by Omo, he was soon explaining, can be formed from chakra within Honō or via a source of glass already present. The pile of armor and the discarded clone being indicated. Neither will alter cost, but it gives Honō some options in its use, as the sword being summoned by Honō doesn't have to be wielded by Honō. The silver-haired genin nodded, green gaze wide in thought, recalling Soraru's own blade. Honō was pulled from his thoughts as Omo continued in his explanation of the jutsu. [ 3/7 ]
So, Omo explained, after Honō has gone through the hand signs, the chakra will pull from his dominant hand ( or secondary, with practice and will ) to form a sword. The type and shape of the sword varies from user to user, but the cost and integrity remain the same – as well as the durability. Honō tilted his head in question. The glass, it was revealed, can only take so much punishment before its shatters. Despite the chakra reinforcement it is still glass. It will be something Honō will have to keep an eye on during any battle, to know when to discard the sword in favour of a stronger weapon or defence. To begin his training in learning it, Honō will need to gather the required amount into the hand that will hold, or pull from a source, the sword. [ 4/7 ]
The amount of chakra that Honō had spread throughout his body for the previous technique will also be required for the sword – but this time all gathered into a single location. Until today, Honō has never pulled so much chakra into a single technique, and this will be the first time to pull it into a single spot. Some irrational part of him feared that the chakra burn a hole, or appear like a lump in his flesh – he shook them away, recalling enough from his Academy days to know enough to not fall for such fantasy, despite a previous bad experience. Still, Honō looked down to his right hand and summoned forth the chakra into the centre of his palm, feeling no heat nor seeing any difference in size as the chakra grew there. [ 5/7 ]
While keeping the chakra stable and steady in the centre of his right hand, Honō began practicing the hand signs under the direction of the other clan member. The concentration needed this time was much less divided, now only torn between the memorising and practicing of the hand signs and keeping the chakra in a central point, instead of entirely spread around his body like with the armor technique. As he moved, he found the chakra to be less... 'slippery' than previous times. Honō was able to move his limbs with more freedom before he had to focus on restraining the chakra back into the desired location. [ 6/7 ]
Honō didn't continue his practice long enough for Omo to have to signal him to stop. Rather, the silver-haired Hari member decided for himself to attempt the jutsu. He stopped, breathed in to gather up the tension to let it loose in one go, leaving him at ease, relaxed, and ready. With the chakra flowing normally, Honō flexed his hand before lifting them, poised to begin. A heartbeat passed and Honō was pulling chakra up into his palm and running through the signs, his dominant hand shooting forward slightly at the completion to ensure, if the blade formed, that it wouldn't pierce him. [ 7/7 ] [ Garasu Subeta no Jutsu (Glass Sword Technique) ]
Using the Garasu [ Glass Release ] technique, the Hari clan can form the necessary hand seals and create a dense and sharp sword from his body or object. This weapon is breakable (10 posts), though it can with stand some of the strongest attacks.
The glass sword pulled itself from the glass pile before them, revealing a slender blade and an etched handgrip. Honō pulled it free, and held it up for Omo's inspection. After a nod was given, Honō gently placed it down amongst the slowly growing pile of glass and stood at attention for the next technique. This time, Omo motioned for the younger Hari clan member to step back a few paces and face the wall before walking over to Honō's side. The technique can be used at range, or even to create a barrier between friend and foe. It will summon up a line, running up to 20 yards, of sharp, glass needles projecting from the ground. The direction it runs is determined by the direction Honō's hand is pointed at. [ 3/7 ]
Honō nodded his understanding and Omo continued his explanation. Again, Honō will need to be able to focus the large amount of energy into his hand. This time like an arrow, with its point standing at the tip of the middle finger, as a means to guide the trail of the ice spikes in the desired direction by the user. So, this time Honō will ensure the chakra isn't just balled up like previously, nor completely spread through his hand. He had to focus the chakra into a very specific shape and direction within the confines of his hand. It was... a familiar experience, when Honō really stopped to think about it. It was similar to when he was forging and folding glass, only the glass was chakra, and it was forged through will, in his own hand, instead of by his hands. [ 4/7 ]
The rough shape of an arrow pointing down the line of Honō's middle finger was quick to form, but lacking in definition. The Genin needed some time to focus, staring at the open palm, and clean the edges. He mentally hammered and tempered the chakra as he would do to the glass in his family's forge, and like glass it liked to melt and warp into a softer, wider shape than Honō was looking for. So he continued on, skinning the edges in to keep the form sharp, contained, and precise. When Honō felt like the shape was staying, he waited a few moments, doing nothing but patiently waiting, only concentrating on keeping the shape. It held, so Honō carefully flexed his hands; first by wiggling his fingers, then by closing them into a fist. It was slow, at first, making sure the chakra stayed, and steadying it when it didn't. [ 5/7 ]
Omo was silent as he watched Honō flex and turn the hand holding the chakra. When Honō showed he was able to make and hold a fist without much difficulty shown, the Genin nodded to Omo. The more experienced Hari clan member revealed his own hands and again (for, what, the sixth time that day? No... no it was the fifth) began to demonstrate the hand signs needed. For a brief moment Honō feared he won't remember the hand signs after today, but all he could do was continue on for now and just not hesitate to ask for help if he can't recall them later when he practices. Honō followed the sequence of handsigns, all while keeping the shape of the chakra in his hand mostly intact. [ 6/7 ]
Running through the hand signs with Omo at his side, Honō slowly worked up his speed. The movement between signs meant he had to keep the pace slow at times, until he got used to the movements, and then there was also the fact that Honō was still not as familiar or experienced in controlling his chakra. Still, he continued working, the sounds of other shinobi fighting in the dojo muted by the silver-haired Genin's focus. Again, Honō was the one to cut off his training and throw an actual attempt at the technique; Honō dismissed the chakra and shook himself into a more limber stance, letting the stress of training flake away. Breathing out, Honō began. Chakra was summoned into his hand, its point straight and true down the line of his middle finger, and his hands did not fumble through the signs. Honō crouched down and placed his hand quickly upon the dojo floor – the Genin jumped back, startled by the sudden surge of needles that shot out in front of him, leaving a low, dangerous wall before him. [ 7/7 ] [ Garasu Ni-Doru Jutsu (Glass Needles Technique) ]
Using his Glass release technique and forming the necessary hand seals. The Hari clan members can touch the ground in front of him, creating a large line of glass needles from the ground. These glass needles are very sharp and the Jutsu itself can create a line that is 10-20 yards in front of him. This is a good far range attack.
[ Academy Reductions ] [ 1 for D-Rank ] [ 2 for C-Rank ]
[ Dojo Reductions ] [ 2 for C-Rank ]
Honō sighed, looking up to Omo and receiving an approving nod and a pat on the shoulder.
~ x ~
Honō left the dojo, pale skin slightly clammy and grateful for the soft breeze of fresh air. Lifting his hands, the translucent sleeves of his jacket fell to reveal the forearms scarred from years of hard work. Slender fingers lightly brushed through his short hair, musing and fixing it all in one motion. He toyed at the collar of his jacket, allowing the breeze access to the skin of his nape and chest. With a sigh, Honō moved to leave the grounds, but motion out of the corner of green eyes caught his attention. Raikage Kaileer and Soraru were still training? One hand moved from his neck to gently rest on his chest, while the other moved to lay a butterfly touch of fingertips to his lips. Moving over to the shade, Honō watched the two train with wide, impressed, green eyes.
༔ A Natural's Touch ། Hari Clan ། Black Glass Mentality ༔
Chakra:115/210 Stamina:115/210
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༒ Aspects
Strengths: • Evironmental Lens: Is able to accurately estimate the weaknesses and viable exploits in the surrounding environment. Be it the stabilising pebble at the base of the wall, or the angle needed to fell a tree where needed.
• Soldering Teammate: Honō will support his teammates by means of supplying weapons, tripping up the opponent, or manipulating the environment to his allies' advantage. Honō will watch his teammate(s) to get familiar with their tells, thus becoming more and more accurate in reading their intentions.
• Sleek Steps: Due to his training in the Hari clan, Honō has no difficulty traversing slippery surfaces, even over uneven terrain.
• Latticino Hands Honō's work has gained him steady hands and the ability to perform minute, detailed work. Finicky work, such as the setting up even the most intricate traps, holds less trouble for him.
Weaknesses: • Cracks: Honō was never trained for proper combat, and as such has a tendency to flee instead of fight, especially when out numbered. When hit with an attack, his urge to flee only increases.
• Jewelled: Honō's choice in clothing marks him out from other shinobi; restricting his movements slightly and hindering most chances at stealth.
• Fragility: Trained in his work instead of his responsibilities as a shinobi, Honō lacks the strength most individuals garner from their everyday training.
Fears: • Broken Shards: Knowing he isn't the most skilled shinobi in the village, Honō fears his teammates will leave him behind if he fails to meet their expectations.
• Shattered: Honō was never the strongest, or masculine, individual in Kumo. He fears this makes him a target of assault; verbal or physical. Whenever he leaves the workshop he is constantly anxious and alert of his surroundings, misreading the words and reactions of the people around him to negatively apply to him.
Class Disciplines : • Legendary Smith The user is able to gain a 5th title rank from every applicable smithing tree. 'Training' for Legendary takes 10 posts of crafting work, provides an additional 1 post off of crafting times, and gives a Grandmaster NPC (of the same area) for usage. In addition, any item solo crafted (without an npc helper) is non-reproducible by non-Legendary titled smiths.
• Balanced Master Any jutsu learned can be paid for with either chakra, stamina, or a mix of the two. Any further chakra types are also subject to this. Recovery amounts for chakra and stamina are doubled while working, and working counts as relaxing.
• Lifetime Disciple This discipline is for those wishing to gain from a lifetime master, never to be one themselves until their master is deceased. Gaining knowledge from over the course of their studies, the disciple will receive twice the benefits from each of their master's smithing trees (up to their completed titles), while in the living presence of them. After their master's death, they will successfully pass on a permanent, one-quarter of the benefit to their own Lifetime Disciple, if any. (round up to the nearest applicable number, as designated in the smithing thread)
Reductions: • N/A
Personal Attributes: • A Natural's Touch: After long study and a certain knack at birth, Honō has what many people call a "natural talent" for creation of glass objects. Because of this, every third creation is exceptionally superb, granting a 50% increase to profits made from that item.
• Black Glass Mentality: Honō's years of training with Katon [ Fire ] jutsu and glassmaking and mainpulation jutsu has helped him learn a deeper understanding of volcanic glass. As such, his experiments with enchanting any volcanic glass with Gellal has been cut by half.
• Uncanny Aim: Preferring to create and maintain distance between himself and the enemy, Honō has spent a considerable amount of time crafting range weapons, especially throwing weapons. From this he finds himself creating double the expected number every second attempt without the extra cost of material or time.
【 E I G H T E E N ⦁ C O U R A G E O U S ⦁ W A R R I O R 】
◢ K a i l e e r C e i n ' l y s ◣ ⦉I'm broken, lying helpless, shattered, surrounded by the world. And yet you're smiling bright, completely blind to life.⦊
【 R A I K A G E ⦁B U K I J U T S U - B L O O D L I N E ⦁ H A K E M O T O 】
[x] His reaction made me curious just what kind of training he'd gone through before arriving in Kumogakure. I knew he was a foreigner, but that was about it. I mean, it's not like I came from anywhere close to Kaminari no Kuni either. Coming from the west in the Land of Valleys, a single trip to one of the Hidden Villages--which, I couldn't remember--made me decide to leave home for a much more exciting life. As of yet, it failed to disappoint me. Usually not in good ways.
Soraru fell for my feint, opening up his left side as intended. However, he was faster than I anticipated and the blow was met by a wooden clash as the bokken collided together. He had guarded his left side with a weapon held vertically along his side. Still, the force behind the strike was enough to make him flinch, if only barely. In comparison to Wan, my agility won well over my physical strength, but it didn't mean I was lacking in the latter either. That, I think, if anything, would be where luck would win out. If I could get enough strong hits in, his grip would weaken and I could probably disarm him. From my new position behind him, the plan was to do just that. But the moment I faced Soraru, the genin launched himself backward at me. Rather than attacking, though, he moved not unlike Shunshin, travelling near imperceptibly fast passed me. Personal training in the form of Final Words was the only reason I knew where he was, despite not being able to follow him. Although, getting behind me was predictable.
I whirled to face the younger swordsman bracing my palm against the 'blunt' side of the bokken, meeting a strong, downward swing. At the same time I pushed myself backward, making the first strike only clip the wooden sword. However, it was followed by a second attack that came from bellow with no less momentum than the first. The increased distance between us gave me a split second longer to react, allowing me to pivot my stance, bringing the weapon parallel to my body, not unlike his block. From there, I pushed his bokken up and passed me in a wide parry, as well as getting me closer to him again in preparation form my counterattack. Inside of his defense, I switched directions, releasing the brief deadlock and made a slash for his torso horizontally from his right to left side.
Finally, although a risky move staying beneath his weapon, I hoped to knock him off of his feet by ducking down, swinging a kick at his lower legs. Keeping up the tempo I spun out of the attack to put a bit of distance between us. If my strikes failed, I'd need it, or else my poor choice in movements would be taken advantage of. A smirk touched my lips again. Adrenaline was beginning to kick in, making me forget about my previous exhaustion. I'd probably regret it later, but for now, I was completely energized. It was just as I thought would happen, and I'd have to be care not to go overboard like I had with Hakanai.
A small part of me wondered why I didn't remember having this issue while I was training before coming to Kumogakure. In fact, I realized I couldn't even place what my master looked like, and that was significant. What sort of swordsman was I that I didn't pay respects to my sensei--
I stopped my train of thoughts. If I stopped paying attention, I'd lose my focus and leave myself wide open.
Techniques Used: ☁ Pivot Block - D :: Simple The user pivots on one leg and parries an incoming attack, setting them up for a highly effective counterattack. The strength of any Bukijutsu technique used during the pivot is increased slightly per rank. ☁ Fluid Transition - D :: Simple The user, after successfully defending against a physical attack, immediately returns a strike to the attacker with a great deal of speed without the cost of an additional activation. In the Weak Stance, this strike must be at least the rank of the defensive technique, but can be any rank in the Strong Stance. ☁ Formless Kick - D
❝ I don't want to hurt you, it's not mynature. A monster born from dusk to dawn can't be your savior. ❞
┏ ┃☁ a c | 62250 ┃☁ r y o | 24600 ┃☁ c h a k r a | 1330 / 1330 ┃☁ s t a m i n a | 1055 / 1105 (-30) ┃☁ t r a n c e | 25 / 25 ┃☁ m o o d | focused ┃☁ h e a l t h | tired ┃☁ i n j u r i e s | none ┗
boo boo booBLOOP_ BLoOp_ bLoOp ´¯`·.¸¸.->Tōsokurui Ashi Hojo <-.¸¸.·´¯`·. pup pup pup´¯`·.¸¸.->I'm not squidding around here...<-.¸¸.·´¯`·. pup pup pupNothing is ever just black and white.
Taking note of the squidlings poutiness perhaps he had sounded all the little to harsh or maybe he wasn't being as black and white as he should have been for someone like Ara. "Don't think you've done anything wrong Ara-chan bloop. There are many ways to approach a situation bloop. This exercise was also a judgement of personality for me to understand both your ways of thinking. Bloop. Despite your explosive exterior Liori you opted to take the safer path, while Ara-chan you expressed your enthusiasm and and despite your small stature decided to come out swinging bloop." Toso had developed first impressions as most people did from his squadlings them being the thought Liori would have opted for a more aggressive approach her behavior her revealed she was a lot more tactile than he had originally assumed. As for Ara he was also rightly surprised at how quickly she adapted and took action despite having only recently joined the ranks. Honestly he wouldn't have said it out loud but he expected a complete air headed incompetent youth. Despite all of Toso's teasing with the girl earlier the fact still stood that Shimizu were indeed fast learners.
"Liori-chan, I'm certain my version of wining and dining may be a bit different from what you may be used to. As my father says Hojo men must show no ounce of restraint. Bloop" Half of Toso's remark about restraint would sound as if it held endearing qualities behind it as if to say spare no expense for a woman...however, the other half sounded unsettling with possible inclinations of overbearing lewd behavior. Still with the absence of a proper facial expression trying to tell which was the true meaning behind the words again would remain a grey area. His left tentacle seemed stiff and at the ready appearing as if it were to lash out in a merciless form on constriction while the other was simply wiggling around excessively like a silly wet noodle.
As the white lion approached and spoke to Ara Toso would make small steps towards it. "Oh my Lilja I'd no idea you were a male Bloop. Or mayhaps you've undergone a surgery to make your current form so Bloop. I can only assume Hakanai isn't all that far bloop along with her new companion Shu." Toso still uninformed of the status of Lilja and her fully grown replacement of Shu. In truth the last he'd seen Shu was when he was accompanying Axel in the Storm mountains and that was long before he grew his now floofy mane. All he knew was Shu was Hakanai's new partner. As to what happened to Lilja Toso still was on the thought process of mayhaps she retired on account of pregnancy and gave birth to Shu. Axel had avoided going to in depth about it back then but as to why, it never crossed Toso's head and the times he had seen Hakanai neither were present.
With that statement out of the way Toso would address Ara's curiosity. "Well I'm not all that adept at using water as a Shimizu. Bloop..and while the ability to turn into a squid is possible." Toso shivered as the training regimen to attain the ability to turn into a true blue squid replayed in his head. His father's tentacles, the megaphone, the hot sand. "Eck..bloop it takes quite a while to learn. The technique I'll be teaching you will be one that will aid you in our current mission most likely. Bloop. But the field seems to be getting a little crowded bloop so we'll take to learning it on site tommorrow." Toso seemed aptly ready to turn in. If Shu, Ara, or Liori had no words left for him he'd be on his way walking with a casual stride before catapulting into a sparkle. ~Exit unless stopped~
❞ ·.¸¸.-;Buffs<-.¸¸.·´❞ ○ ○ ○ ○ ❞ ·.¸¸.->Passives<-.¸¸.·´❞ • Kanboku(Formless Style) Post reduction +2 > B +3 > C • Kanboku(Ink Based Chakra Cost) Reduced by ½ to a minimum of 5 • Art of the Bloop: Ink & Brush Based Techniques Cost [10] less to cast • Art of the Bloop: Every other Technique Costs [5] more to cast • Santa's Knowledge 2: Ninjutsu Post reduction +2 • Class Bukijutsu Post reduction +2 • Class Bloodline Post reduction +2 • Squid At Heart: Post Reduction +1 For Hojo Clan Inking Methods/Blends • Multi-Jointed: Can contort body seamlessly for disturbing outcomes. • Endai Ika [ Far Reaching Squid ]: As if cracking a whip, the Hojo clan member is able to outstretch his arms up to 10 yards (30 Feet).
❞ ·.¸¸.->Disciplines<-.¸¸.·´❞ •Blood Bender: User receives an additional 3 custom bloodline techniques. To clarify, these are custom techniques that must involve and utilize the character's bloodline. +1 Locked Formless Slot
•Mystic Hero: The user is much like a hybrid warrior, focusing on mixing ninjutsu into their personal arsenal. Through their great devotion to this path the user can cast ninjutsu without hand seals while wielding a weapon, D at genin, C at chunnin, B at Jounin, A at Konin, and S at Sannin. These techniques maintain the same description and criteria to use, as well as require the same amount of time to mold the chakra through the weapon as would be needed to perform hand seals, meaning the techniques are not instantaneously cast. The user’s spirit is so strong, that they can utilize their physical bukijutsu techniques to negate ninjutsu techniques of the same rank or below.
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❞ ·.¸¸.->Equipment<-.¸¸.·´❞ ~Left Sleeve *Arsenal of the Sleight of Hand* Φ Wire 20 Yards Φ Suiton Brush Φ 2x X-ray lenses [In Case] Φ 2x Night lenses [In Case] Φ 2x Light Diffraction Lenses [In Case] ~Right Sleeve *Arsenal of the Sleight of Hand* Φ General Brush Φ Empty Expansion Atlases [2] ~Waist~ Φ Belt of Assorted Inks contained in flasks ~Feet~ Φ Silent Soles
❞ ·.¸¸.->Trivia<-.¸¸.·´❞ Φ Hojo Clan Ink can only be removed with hot water. Φ Locked Formless Style Brush: Rank A Φ Locked Formless Style Soft Mental: Rank B Φ Locked Formless Style Soft Physical: Rank C Φ 5' 9/175.3 cm : 172lbs/78 kg : A.k.A~Monochrome Squid
Chunin l C - Rank l Kumogakure l Samurai l Prodigy Chakra - 240/390 l Stamina - 260/375
"I am the sword in the Darkness...
A puff of smoke appeared before Axel once he finished the first part of his training. An ANBU appeared before him and informed the Chunin that there had been a mistake, that the young Genin known as Ara was in fact not in his squad. He gave no reply other than a court nod. “Could you please find Shukenja, inform him of this, please?” The ANBU nodded back to Axel and disappeared in a puff of smoke to search for the Snow Lion, which in fact was in another section of the academy.
With Shukenja and Ara now taken care of, Axel felt a weight lifted from his shoulders, he wouldn’t have to take care of some little girl while he was out in the field, only of his friends, which in all reality was a much harder task. He was still angry. Angry at Wan for not simply letting him quit while he was ahead, who knew how many lives would be saved if he just hung back and did nothing to put his teammates in danger. Bellow his simmering anger at Wanryoku though, was the real source of his anger. Anger at himself for being weak. Too weak to save Lilja, too weak to save Shukenja, too weak to protect Soraru, too weak to defeat the Giant of the Kumogakure. Perhaps using a blade would not be enough to make him stronger, he professed the usage of two sword styles and he was expanding his knowledge on to the use of spears, but maybe he needed something else to make him stronger. He had seen how effective the use of Iron Sand had been in hampering Wanryoku in the beginning of the fight, the use of the clone was also ingenious, if only he would have been able to continue the assault with the clone, using it for what he had in mind in the first place, which was a surprise attack from him, the real him, not the clone, aimed at slowing Wanryoku down. Mayhaps if he had been able to strike from a greater distance the clone would have been able to distract him and not get itself destroyed by the giant’s lumberings. It was all in the past now, none of it mattered, not truly.
He moved away from the dummy he had been using to practice his sword and spear techniques and with a twirl of the spear he wielded, he turned it into a short bow made of pure metal, along with five arrows. He grabbed the arrows and moved along the yard of the dojo, setting himself somewhere where he could see the fight of the two men that were going at it, but far enough away where he would not recognize them. He set the bow on the ground and weaved some handisgns and made various targets, which strapped themselves around the trees that surrounded Axel, as well as about twenty more arrows, upping his total to twenty five. He picked up his bow, and a single arrow, knocked it, and then fired it at a single target. The arrow landed on the edge, much to Axel’s frustration. [Bow Formless Training E]
It had been years since he last practiced with the bow, he was good, but he enjoyed the thrill of the sword much more than anything else, so he stopped to focus on his sword play, but now it was time to continue with the training, regardless of what his opinion was at the moment. He clutched one of the arrows in the palm of his hand, readied it, and fired away, only that this time, he missed his target entirely. The arrow flew and lodged itself on to the tree, right next to the arrow that had barely landed moments before. He grunted in frustration and picked up a third arrow. He breathed in and pulled back on it once it was knocked on the bow. Why was he missing? He never missed when he was younger and in training. The answer came swift as he looked on to his hands and noticed they were shaking. The anger was clouding his mind, his instincts, to the point where he could not even throw an arrow correctly. He would need to calm down if he hoped to hit the target, but he didn’t, he simply let the arrow loose, and missed once again. [Bow Formless Training D]
Ryo: 2523 AC: 6300 OOC: Technique Used:
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Specialization Bonus: - 5 Chakra and Stamina for Buki Techs Mori Strength Bonus: +.1 In Strength
...I am the shield that guards the realm of men."
Lily Platypus
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:48 pm
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Once the child had confirmed she was indeed Ara Hojo, he was cut off when Toso had spoke. He remembered Lilja, or pieces of her. "You will do well to not mention Lilja ever again. She died." He wasn't going to go on but his anger, he was doing his best to keep it down and not from lashing at Toso and ripping out his throat. His massive head turned to look at the young squid, "No thanks child. I'm not hungry. Fo-" He was once again, interrupted as an ANBU informed him that Axel wished for him to know that Ara Hojo was no longer on their squad but to stay with Toso. Makes sense. If they are of same bloodline, they would need to be together. "Never mind child." With that, the massive hybrid had turned to leave the academy. He wanted to be spoiled. He had quite the... few weeks. He missed Hakanai terrible but he knew that she will be back when she can. With a grumble, he made his way over toward the sounds of sparring. It was then he had noticed someone was there. Approached the male that was standing and watching the spar, his head reached to his chest as he headbutted and started nuzzling. "Pet me." He demanded.
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:43 pm
.xanother night i sink into my lonely bedxxxxto shut out every sound. xxxxas i scream inside my headxxxxthese are the scars that have brought me where i am today ANOTHER FALSE CONCEPTION THAT::I FED MYSELF TO ESCAPE REALITY ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ the only lie i see is now - INSIDE OF MY HEADxxxx◈◈xxxxthe only truth slips through - MY FINGERTIPS IN THE END
A parry was pretty much anticipated once I felt my weapon make contact with another instead of the softer target, being Kaileer. As the weapon was drawn up and over, I made sure to separate my left hand from the hilt, so that my weight wouldn't be carried all the way over as well. And now that his parry was successful, he'll riposte. Maybe if I- As if using my mind like a guideline, I moved my body according to the information it gave me. A blend of instinctual movement with near genius-level combat thinking. My arm shot out just as Kaileer was extending his weapon to make a horizontal slice, catching the blade in my hand. The sting and pain was definitely there (even drew a wince of pain), but it was a bit less than catching the blunt ends of steel swords with only gloves. It was a page out of my own mentors book, so I decided to continue the technique as it was meant to be done. Grabbing onto the opposing bokken with a firm grip, I kicked out with my left leg in a sweep just as Kaileer ducked down to deliver his own. While I didn't actually anticipate the sweep from the Raikage, it ended up working in my favor, my own leg blocking off the opposing sweep, hits clashing but neither of us getting anything out of it.
He's moving away, but I've got a grasp on him here. If he lets go then he's got no way to beat me. As Kaileer backed away following the sweep, I made sure that he couldn't get far, tugging on his weapon and directing it downwards to at most press against my thigh before pulling off something a bit unorthodox. I pumped my chakra through his weapon, using the art of Form Manipulation, the one thing that usually helped me keep on par with Ninjutsu users, its variety fitting well with my own strategies. I changed his weapon in his own hands, making the blade curve back, then loop around to encircle my hand, basically giving me a grip on the edge of his blade for me to hold on to. Of course it would change back to its normal state once I let go of it, but for the time being it fit my needs more than it did his own. With my own blade and arm still above Kaileer, I did something faster and more unpredictable than just swinging down, utilizing another one of the Tetsu no Ryu techniques. The tip of my blade extended suddenly, like a beam, wrapped in the sky blue color that was my chakra. It was aimed for Kaileer's chest, towards the left side, figuring he'd do something with his left hand to stop what was happening to the weapon in his right. Despite it being pure chakra, I still had a collected mind, and was able to reduce the sharpness of my technique. That was, if the attack made contact, it would feel more like a rough poke than a direct stab.
Fighting someone skilled in swordsmanship who didn't hail from the Iron Country was exciting, and I couldn't contain the smirk on my own lips that had formed somewhere in my actions. The style he used was faintly familiar, but it was definitely one which was born in my homeland. It was fluid, so I assumed that it wasn't meant to be used with armor, leading me to think of the Hakemoto clan there, or the other warrior monks who protected their temples. Kaileer was faster than the typical monk though, and much more aggressive in his fighting, making it both familiar and a foreign experience at the same time. Despite my own occasional tricky moves an unorthodox techniques, I was still very much a student of the Tetsu no Ryu style, and much of my techniques were born from fighting my mentor. By either using what succeeded against me or making use of what I used to get one over on him. I was sure that whether I won or lost, it would be the same kind of experience in the end, and I'd learn something from fighting with Kaileer. He was, after all, the greatest opponent I've ever had to face.
.xChakra/Stamina: 435/480 - 300/315xxxxRank: Genin (C). xxxxClass: Bukijutsu/Performer xxxxTechnique Used: Form Manipulation Rank: C :: Complex
Description:Truly skilled practitioners learn to shape the chakra around their weapon into different shapes. From a lance to a broadsword, anything is possible. However, while anything may be possible some forms will of course be difficult to maintain, requiring extra chakra expenditure. For every dimensional five feet after the first, the jutsu will require an extra ten [10] chakra.
Drying Pole Rank: C :: Complex
Description: The user extends the tip of their blade with chakra as they thrust. Like a beam of energy, the strike can stretch several extra feet.
Royal Burrito
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:02 pm
༺ Honō Hokori༻ [ "A shinobi who succumbs to their nature is a shinobi lesser than I." ]
༇ So it was witnessed...
Honō blinked, the loud crash of wood smacking wood somewhat distressing the silver-haired man. He was so used to the more familiar sounds of the forge, to the low rumble of the furnaces, the clean, slick sounds of sharpening, but wood violently crashing against its kin? A noise he wasn't used to yet. Both combatents were obviously so engrossed in their spar, leaving Honō watching in complete wonder at how they moved with practiced footing. How could Honō be of use to his teammates? Watching Soraru and Kaileer spar, Honō was able to start getting some kind of an idea on how his teammate works and moves, his patterns and preferences - but would Honō be of any aid to him at all - oh? Green eyes blinked, something large moving towards him out of the corner of his vision. Turning his head, the silver-haired Genin nearly jumped at the sight of such a large feline moving towards him.
Honō let out a small squeak, nearly falling over at the unexpected nudge to his chest. The movement caused the glass beads to chime and fabric to rustle. "Oh!" Honō blinked, barely a moment of pause before he reached out a hand to pet the large cat's head. "You're... so beautiful!" He exclaimed softly, not wanting to be loud or cause a distraction. As soon as he pale fingers touched Shu's coat the Hari clan member let out the softest gasp. "And so silky..." He whispered in awe. Honō tried not to grin, but he couldn't help the small smile, lips pressed tight in supressed glee as both hands were now petting the cat's head. As his palms moved over the large head, Honō took care that his long sleeves would not irritate the majestic creature, keeping his elbows bent at a semi-unnatural angle to do so. As his hands ran the natural coarse of the shape of Shu's skull, they soon come to his ears. Honō gave them a gentle rub, not sure if the intelligent cat would appreciate it, and then continued on to the neck. Slender fingers were immediately lost in the thick mane. Short, well maintained nails gave gentle scratches through the fur to the scruff of its neck. Ah, the match! "I'm sorry," He spologised to the feline. "I need to pay attentionto this as well." Shu appeared to enjoy the scratching, so he continued to do so, but with one hand, the other returning to resting gently against his chest, a sign of concentration. Green eyes turned up from the snow-coloured cat to see Soraru's blade glow blue - was that some sort of jutsu, he wondered.
༔ A Natural's Touch ། Hari Clan ། Black Glass Mentality ༔
Chakra:115/210 Stamina:115/210
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༒ Aspects
Strengths: • Evironmental Lens: Is able to accurately estimate the weaknesses and viable exploits in the surrounding environment. Be it the stabilising pebble at the base of the wall, or the angle needed to fell a tree where needed.
• Soldering Teammate: Honō will support his teammates by means of supplying weapons, tripping up the opponent, or manipulating the environment to his allies' advantage. Honō will watch his teammate(s) to get familiar with their tells, thus becoming more and more accurate in reading their intentions.
• Sleek Steps: Due to his training in the Hari clan, Honō has no difficulty traversing slippery surfaces, even over uneven terrain.
• Latticino Hands Honō's work has gained him steady hands and the ability to perform minute, detailed work. Finicky work, such as the setting up even the most intricate traps, holds less trouble for him.
Weaknesses: • Cracks: Honō was never trained for proper combat, and as such has a tendency to flee instead of fight, especially when out numbered. When hit with an attack, his urge to flee only increases.
• Jewelled: Honō's choice in clothing marks him out from other shinobi; restricting his movements slightly and hindering most chances at stealth.
• Fragility: Trained in his work instead of his responsibilities as a shinobi, Honō lacks the strength most individuals garner from their everyday training.
Fears: • Broken Shards: Knowing he isn't the most skilled shinobi in the village, Honō fears his teammates will leave him behind if he fails to meet their expectations.
• Shattered: Honō was never the strongest, or masculine, individual in Kumo. He fears this makes him a target of assault; verbal or physical. Whenever he leaves the workshop he is constantly anxious and alert of his surroundings, misreading the words and reactions of the people around him to negatively apply to him.
Class Disciplines : • Legendary Smith The user is able to gain a 5th title rank from every applicable smithing tree. 'Training' for Legendary takes 10 posts of crafting work, provides an additional 1 post off of crafting times, and gives a Grandmaster NPC (of the same area) for usage. In addition, any item solo crafted (without an npc helper) is non-reproducible by non-Legendary titled smiths.
• Balanced Master Any jutsu learned can be paid for with either chakra, stamina, or a mix of the two. Any further chakra types are also subject to this. Recovery amounts for chakra and stamina are doubled while working, and working counts as relaxing.
• Lifetime Disciple This discipline is for those wishing to gain from a lifetime master, never to be one themselves until their master is deceased. Gaining knowledge from over the course of their studies, the disciple will receive twice the benefits from each of their master's smithing trees (up to their completed titles), while in the living presence of them. After their master's death, they will successfully pass on a permanent, one-quarter of the benefit to their own Lifetime Disciple, if any. (round up to the nearest applicable number, as designated in the smithing thread)
Reductions: • N/A
Personal Attributes: • A Natural's Touch: After long study and a certain knack at birth, Honō has what many people call a "natural talent" for creation of glass objects. Because of this, every third creation is exceptionally superb, granting a 50% increase to profits made from that item.
• Black Glass Mentality: Honō's years of training with Katon [ Fire ] jutsu and glassmaking and mainpulation jutsu has helped him learn a deeper understanding of volcanic glass. As such, his experiments with enchanting any volcanic glass with Gellal has been cut by half.
• Uncanny Aim: Preferring to create and maintain distance between himself and the enemy, Honō has spent a considerable amount of time crafting range weapons, especially throwing weapons. From this he finds himself creating double the expected number every second attempt without the extra cost of material or time.
Sukai Chiryō-shi | Kumoagakure | The Healing Sky | Taijutsu Class | B-Rank | Xx : Assistant | Kaguya |
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Sukai entered the dojo, her head a little bit more cooled from the walk over there. She didn't know why but that big ape got under her skin. Regardless she wasn't going to let the hairy mountain stop her from getting her rank re-instated. As her gaze went across the area she spotted the two that she had just seen at the Hosptial, rolling her head on her shoulders letting it crack she groaned slightly. "Don't dismember them Sukai, . . . they don't know you." She then approached the red headed boy, assuming this one was Axel, the chuunin she believed. She gave him a small wave before asking. "Are you Axel?"
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"The more I learn the more I can kill or heal you with."
Chakra Count: 495/495 Stamina Count: 340/340 AC: 16,700 Ryo: 6,400 ○•♦Voice of Alan♦•○
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Lily Platypus
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Shu heard the squeak as his ears slightly rotated to continue listening what was going on around him. But then he started to pet Shu's head as he started to purr. He was called beautiful and Shu's pride and ego had became massively huge. The hybrid's head nuzzled the hand that was on his head as he groans and purrs a bit louder once his ears were targeted but his purr was the loudest of all when his neck was being targeted. Spoiled and pampered, just like he wanted to be, he started to close his eyelids and his purring was loud as an engine. That was, until he smelled Hakanai entered into the area. His massive head turned towards where she would be. "Must go." Shu licked Hono's hand as in gratitude as he jumped his way towards Hakanai like a happy cat.
Once I arrived from the front entrance, I glanced around and couldn't find Axel or Shu. So with that, I headed inside the academy and I noticed that there were few people that were training. While looking around, I also made sure to stay out of their way. I was too tired to talk to anyone at this point. The bag I was carrying was starting to get a bit heavy on me. With that, I pulled the shoulder strap down towards me, both of them, as I adjusted slightly for most of the weight to be on my hips. That was better. I headed outside and I completely froze in my steps. Two males were sparring and both of them, I recognized. My heart dropped as my stomach lurched to flip itself upside down as my entire body was full of guilt. I had to start continuously to tell myself to calm down. That everything happens for a reason. If he was mad, I deserved it and will just have to work my way back up. Shu snapped me out of that dark thoughts as he was gnawing on the bag. With a soft smile, I squat down and opened the bag. There was raw meat wrapped up for him. I helped unwrapping the meat, one by one, it was only one hundred and fifty pounds of meat worth, and it should satisfy Shu.
He devoured them so fast as I frowned softly. Was he not eating right? Course, who was I to talk? I had lost a lot of weight, being from athletic to looking like I was an anorexic. Yet, I didn't want to eat. I wasn't hungry. My hands ran through his soft mane as I pet him, missed him for sure. I could feel his purr and I wanted just to snuggle up with him and Kaileer, go to sleep. While he was eating, my hues glanced around to find Axel. When I did, I also got out notebook and pen as I made my way over. How can I help him? Right now, to be able to help him, I believe I needed to train with Shu. My left hand grasp the pen as I scribbled down some words and stopped in my tracks when that female I recognized from the hospital had cut between us. My arms crossed as I held onto the notebook, waited for her to say what she needed to say and then I could give Axel the notebook.
"Okay then." Ara said in response to Ori-chan's answer about groping her in revenge for her little outburst back when they had just met. While not too shaken up by it, the younger Hojo still seemed hellbent on trying to find some way to make it up to the older girl. She felt her hair being played with, as the female playfully tossed it around after playfully teasing her about how close the score was. Her pout began to fade fade over time, completely disappearing when the animal had come into the room and made its way over to her. Focusing back on the tiger and not preparing herself if it was truly going to attack her like her companion seemed to think, the blue haired Hojo gave the beast a gentle pat on the head after telling her to not mind...whatever? Was he supposed to find her for some reason? Maybe the Kumokage wanted to speak with her regarding her stay here. If it was put on hold or forgotten about now, though, it probably was not a matter that needed immediate attention. As the cat moved away, Ara frowned, wanting to wrap her arms around the feline's mane and never let go. SHe spun around to face her team before nodding towards both people. "So!~ Toso-kun will teach me the super awesome technique and then we meet together for the mission in the morning. Wanna do something together, Ori-chan? Ika~"
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•·.·´¯`·.·•´Passives`•.¸¸.•´ ● Shimizu Ika [ Clear Water Squid ]: Sacrificing the physical attributes of a squid and leaning toward a squid's vast intelligence, the Hojo clan member reduces the cost of Suiton based techniques by 1 Rank. [Does not Apply to Ink] ● Ancestor's Blessing: Bloodline techniques cost 5 less chakra to perform. ● Squiddly Body: Due to her heritage, Ara is quite flexible with her body, able to bend more easily than others.
•·.·´¯`·.·•´Learning Reductions`•.¸¸.•´ ● Learn ninjutsu two (2) posts faster. ● Learn bloodline techniques one (1) post faster.
•·.·´¯`·.·•´Disciplines`•.¸¸.•´ ○ Blood Knight: Your bloodline techniques possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same rank, and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses of techniques the same rank. Can cast bloodline techniques through one-handed seals. ○ Elemental Specialist: You are only able to have one (1) chosen chakra element. Your elemental ninjutsu possess greater power, allowing them to overwhelm techniques of the same element and rank, and preventing them from succumbing to elemental weaknesses. You begin with two (2) additional ninjutsu slots, and earn an additional three (3) ninjutsu slots whenever you rank up.
