KATON (Fire)

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Katon, or 'Fire Element', takes the form of fire based attacks, allowing the user to birth these flames out of thin air. Ranging from fireballs and other focused projectiles, to wide, extended flame throwing and overall area of attack jutsu, Katon is typically a specialized offensive element, and excellent for short to mid-range attacks. It is performed by molding superheated chakra inside the stomach before releasing it via the lungs and mouth. There are also variants to this in the form of some mediums such as the use of gun powder, ash, explosive tags and chakra flow into a weapon. Commonly affiliated with the Tiger hand seal, Fire also consists of mid to long-ranged offensive techniques that cause combustive and explosive damage. The art of having the flames obey the user's will is considered outrageously difficult. Fire is strong against Wind because the air feeds the flames, but weak against Water because it cools and smothers them. The chakra nature is common among shinobi of Konohagakure in the Land of Fire, notably within the Sarutobi and Uchiha clan, the latter having been noted to hold a natural affinity for it.

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Ryuu Kaengiri (Flame Slash)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Chakra Consumption: Low per swing
Description: This basic but effective Katon technique allows the user to imbue their blade with fire, before slashing in the direction of the desired enemy, resulting in the creation of a large arc of intense flame that follows the trajectory of the swing. This technique requires the use of a weapon, ideally a sword, and is effective at extending the range of a melee attack with a fiery purpose.



En'yari (Flame Spear)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: As its name implies, this basic yet effective Katon technique allows the user to create a spear of pure flame. While the wielder themselves will not be hurt by their own flames, it holds shape and can fend off basic weaponry. On top of this, when thrown, the spear will ignite a burst of flames once it hits and pierces its target.



Hobakuen (Flame Capture Whip)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique allows the user to create a fiery, compressed whip of fire, which can be used offensively to strike their targets. Whenever the whip hits its target, flames erupt, and there is a chance whatever is struck will catch on fire, as long as it is flammable.



Engeki (Flame Fist Attack)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After creating the necessary handseals, the user imbues their fists with katon chakra. Upon striking their target, not only will their physical attack be enhanced in terms of damage, but whatever is struck will be consumed by flames, adding enhanced damage over time.



Kasumi Enbu no Jutsu (Mist Waltz)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After the user does a string of hand seals, they proceed to blow a large combustible mist at the target. When the mist comes in contact with fire or a spark, it will ignite in an explosion of fire.



Housenka no Jutsu (Mythical Fire Phoenix)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: With this technique, the user spits a volley of small fireballs into the air. The idea is to also hurl a projectile which is covered in these same flames. To the opponent, the attack appears to be only the balls of flame as the fire burns so bright, meaning they do not see the hidden threat within the flames. This implies that even if the flames are put out, the projectiles still converge on the target. The flames can be used to cover different projectiles, such as senbon, shuriken or kunai.



Ryuuka no Jutsu (Guided Dragon Fire)
Rank: C
Range: Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 5
Cost: Standard
Description: The user spits flames from their mouth that, like that of a dragon, quickly travel forward in a straight direction. Upon contact with a target, the affected area is engulfed in flames. This technique is narrowly focused at its initial target, and works only in conjunction with wire strings to guide the flames to one's target.



Endan (Spitfire Bullet)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: This technique is executed by the user creating chakra at the mouth, then spitting it out and igniting it, shooting a medium sized flame bullet at the enemy. While not as grandiose as Goukakyuu, it allows for the fire to be formed into a projectile and thus fired off across a greater distance.



Enkou Bunshin no Jutsu (Fire Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique utilizes fire to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Enkou Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. However, the range of the clone is limited, as it cannot travel very far from the original body. If the Enkou Bunshin is injured, the clone will burst into flames before disipating.



Housenka Tsumabeni no Jutsu (Mythical Fire Phoenix Nails Red)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Considered to be an advanced version of Housenka no Jutsu, which simply hides projectiles within flames, the weapons used in conjunction with this attack are imbued with a more intense fire and will continue to burn until the Katon chakra is used up. The user unleashes a volley of projectiles with one hand, and at the same time, exhales fire-infused chakra onto them in order to increase the weapons' destructive potential by making them capable of inflicting severe burns upon direct contact with either the intended victim, or any other object caught within their trajectories. Due to the chakra-based nature of the flames that surround them, the projectiles will continue to burn after impact, regardless of the flammability of the object that they ultimately collide with.



Haisekishou (Burning Ash Accumulation)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user spews a stream of chakra-infused ash from their mouth, which surrounds the area. It remains in the air around the victim like a cloud, which can be used as a smokescreen. However, the real lethality comes after surrounding the enemy, as the user can ignite it with a flint placed on their teeth beforehand to create a spark, resulting in a violent explosion, burning the enemy.



Karyuu Endan (Striking Dragon Flames)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique is considered to be a variation of Endan. After kneading chakra in their bodies, the user breathes an intense fire from their mouth. The flames are manipulated into the shape of a dragon and divided to strike the target from the left, right, and front all at once. The Fire Dragon Flame Bullet makes focused strikes, quickly reducing targets to burning entities upon contact by having the flames coil around the target and form a vortex of fire, effectively keeping them trapped in place unless they can escape.



Karyuudan (Dragon Fire Breath)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A staple Katon technique where the user exhales a flame breath from their mouth. Although appearing similar to Goukakyuu, the power of these flames is much stronger and its reach is longer, while also introducing a knock-back factor. On top of this, this technique can be used in conjunction with the Doton technique 'Doryuudan' to ignite the projectiles fired by the latter technique, making it even more devastating.



Gouryuuka no Jutsu (Dragon Fire Head)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After forming the needed hand seals, the ninja will expel large dragon headed fireballs at their opponent. These powerful fireballs can punch through earth and rock, creating devastating, explosive damage.



Keshimakuga Hara (Extinguishing Curtain Field)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After creating the necessary handseals, the user stomps the ground with their foot, creating a crack that goes under the opponent. The user then sends fire into the crack, boiling the earth below the opponent and finishes by clapping their hands together, creating a large and fiery explosion where the opponent is, capable of knocking an opponent back even if direct contact is not made, as the blast has a decent proximity.



Dai Endan (Greater Spitfire Bullet)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Considered an upgrade to Endan - rather than a variation - the user fills their mouth cavity with even more Katon chakra, creating a massive fireball equivalent in power to a multitude of Flame Bullets. This single, large projectile acts much like the Spitfire Bullets, but on a larger scale, and can travel greater distances. On impact, the fireball creates a fiery explosion with a knock-back effect hitting anyone that is too close, and can burn the area around the impact rapidly, potentially trapping opponent's behind what can appear to be a napalm effect of flame.



Hibashiri (Running Fire)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: With this technique, the user will generate jets of fire which will race towards their target along the ground and surround them rather quickly, which then turns into intense, burning walls of fire. This fire can be made more powerful with the introduction of wind from a wind element attack. This fire is powerful, and will require something equally powerful to punch through and escape. This is intended to trap a group of opponents at once, as it has a wide range.



Tenrou Kaken (Heavenly Prison Fire Sword)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m),
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A rather deadly close quarter technique, the user brings up a large flame in their right hand, which soon after takes the form of a fiery sword. Not only can this sword pierce flesh and some lower grade armor, but if someone is even partially hit by the sword, they will be instantly engulfed in flames.