the beginning (O)

[norio]

There were many training grounds within Konohagakure, naturally, each varying in size, equipment and popularity. The one Norio chose was by far dead last in the polls. A large training ground, rectangular, with a number of log posts at the most southern end, and a large oak tree(the only tree in the vicinity) at the northern end straight across from the posts. This section of Konohagakure was farthest from the springs and rivers abound in the village, and perhaps because of it, was the hottest. Known mainly for its sun that, unfailingly, positioned itself at its center bearing down full force due to a lack of clouds scattering in its path.

In the tree’s long, relieving, shadow sat Norio and his partner, waiting, just passing the time until people, anyone, showed up. This training ground was viewed upon more as battleground to him – he could count all the fights and brawls he had here. A champion among the competitors, his chest swelled up at the thought simultaneous with a grin spreading over his face.

Placing his right hand atop of Orion’s head, gently petting him, as he perked up, sensing his master’s pride. He was ready to move on, no longer a champion among kids – ready to make a name for himself in the shinobi world or just rake up the ryō, maybe both. But first he needed, wanted, a squad, which was exactly why he was here, and whom he was waiting for, potential members interested in forming a squad.

[Ought]

Sora knew that he was lost. He just couldn't bring himself to admit it... to himself. He was stubborn like that. While he had wanted to visit one of the springs or rivers that ran through the village. Instead, he was now in some god forsaken training ground, in what he assumed was the edge of the village, and he really had no idea how to get back. He really needed to get out more. Get to know his hometown.

"Yeah." he thought to himself "I gotta get out here and know people." He continued, all the while any on looker would think that he was crazy as he was looking up at the sky holding his clenched fist close to his chest and looking all optimistic.

After that little bout was over Sora surveyed his surroundings thoroughly. He noticed another living being off on the other side of the training grounds, sitting under a tree. Sora figured the best way to start to get to know people was to start with this guy. He walked over to the tree swiftly. When he drew closer he noticed that the shinobi had a dog. He got close enough where he felt an introduction was doable.

"Hey!" he said "Nice dog."

[norio]

The footfall of a person drew closer and closer to the two, and while Norio fully aware of this fact remained motionless his dog did not. Raising from its stomach to all fours an amber gaze was caste in the figure’s direction, waiting – and following the man as he came into distance. “Hey!” An enthusiastic greeting gained the Inuzuka’s attention with a simple lifting of his head. “Nice dog,” the shinobi complimented, which in returned gained a bark of approval from Orion.

“A genin like me?” He said in a clear, dry, tone, as his hand grabbed upon Orion’s ear and lightly rubbed it. “Don’t be so easy,” followed his statement joined with groaning as he rose to his feet. “It’s Orion and you’re here to join the squad?”

Wasting no time with formalities or stupid introductions and the like, Norio cut straight to the chase. Two sets of amber eyes focused on Sora, there was fire in Orion’s eyes as opposed to its masters’ cold piercing gaze.

[Ought]

The dog barked at Sora's compliment, which made him feel decent. At least he now knew he could give a dog a good word or two. The dog's owner rose to great him relatively quickly. He spoke. The sound of his voice was kind of bland, not that it really mattered. Then something caught Sora's attention.

"Don't be so easy." said the other shinobi.

"Ah great," Sora thought to himself. " I can already tell that this guy is the super serious type. I hate super serious types. Then again that was only one sentence. I shouldn't judge. Eh.... whatever."

“It’s Orion and you’re here to join the squad?" said the shinobi, identifying his dog.

"Nope," Said Sora in a matter of fact tone. "I was just walking around and I got lost. Though I do need a squad" he paused. "So I'm up for it." He finally said after a few seconds. He stuck out his hand to shake.

He would wait for the shinobi to reciprocate before speaking again. "Is there anyone else in said squad?" he would ask.

[norio]

Listening to the shinobi, pairs of amber eyes remained fixated as he spoke narrowing slightly at the stuck-up tone, the Inuzuka perceived. As he came to a pause, his hostility towards the shinobi let up – no matter what reason brought him here, it was apparent he was a potential member of the squad. A friendly tone took to his voice as he spoke, “Cool man.”

An extended hand forward brought a rather puzzling look to the Inuzuka’s face; the concept of handshakes had always eluded him. Shinobi the lying, deceiving and manipulative lot didn’t use such things to form temporary bonds and camaraderie, and neither did he. Ignoring it completely he knelt down, placing his hand atop of Orion’s head with a light thud.

“That’s good to hear,” his words were followed by a small gap of silence broken by Sora’s final question. “So far it’s just you and me,” Norio responded his gaze shifting behind the shinobi, “and if things keep up, hey, it may just be me and you for a while. But no worry, no worry, I’m sure a third will come, sooner or later, y’know.”

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[Ought]

Sora's attempt at a hand shake was very blatantly ignored.
"Well that was rude." he thought to himself. The whole thing felt very cut and dry. There was a silence between the two shinobi that seemed to go on for hours.

Sora came to the conclusion that it was in the best interest of this possible team to break the awkward silence.

"Well then, you want to go a few rounds while we wait then? This is a training field after all."

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Sorry for the short post, I'm lacking muse at the moment.

[Katsumaru]

For some time, Jiyuu entertained the thought of forming a squad. He soared in the skies, distinguishing wings of the Shikigami keeping him aloft, overhearing the conversation of the two shinobi beneath. The Shikigami recalled only one other Jounin, Kohana Hyuuga. She was a capable warrior as witnessed during the siege on the Hokage’s castle, hands lashing out with a petrifying ferocity. Jiyuu trusted her to fight at his side, firmly believing that his life was safe in her hands, but the man was doubtful in her ability to properly mold genin. It was not merely her. He trusted no other shinobi to sculpture the fledglings, to prepare them for the abject, amoral terror that ruled outside the village walls. Teaching the skills and discipline of a soldier requires only dedication. While still a vital part of their development, the fundaments were overshadowed by am imperative of task – one that requires neither talent nor finesse in the art of leadership.

One thing was paramount; an insight into the minds of men torn by war – an understanding of the depths to which one can descent, the sins towards which a man can feel compelled when surrounded by murder. Only by one versed in such shameful matters can the novices be taught and prepared so that they cling tightly to their moral sensibilities even in the grimmest of times– these sensibilities are crucial in war, when one’s purpose is no more than to slay. The genin must be taught properly of death’s implications; an evident aspect of battle –yet the greatest danger is oft overseen, nonchalance. Yes, they lived in a war-torn world, but that ultimate dissolution, death, was no less severe, be it an adversary or comrade. Many a shinobi believe to be fully prepared to take a life and others, disturbingly, enjoy it, but the problem lies elsewhere. Indifference. When a man becomes aloof towards the lives he takes, he has descended to the greatest depths. Jiyuu swore to himself that he would teach these shinobi, indoctrinate that sole belief in them, to never fully lose sympathy. After such a severe loss, inevitably, one’s ideals become plagued with a war-shaped morality. That most vile of roads certainly allows for the simplest path, but it will weigh heavily upon the mind and soul.

Jiyuu descended into the training fields, the distinguishing paper wings of the Shikigami fluttering as they carried the former Hokage downwards. He landed close to the tree, only several meters from Sora and Norio. Jiyuu donned the gear that had become familiar as of late – ANBU armor, dyed completely white, including the mask, no signs hinting at the origin of the equipment. He joined ANBU several years ago, but their decline had already begun. A hole has been cut into the mask where the mouth is located, allowing a breathing mask to reach through without fully relinquishing the protection of the face. Jiyuu steel gray eyes shifted in-between the two, drawing in their features. Raspy breaths escaped through the breath mask. ”I have heard of your interest in a squad.”

[/color] Jiyuu said, voice dimmed by the breath mask. With a slip of the right hand, the Shikigami removed both the ANBU mask and breath mask. His black hairs were cut short, but rather wild, little effort taken into trimming them. Heavy bags rested beneath his eyes, hinting at exhaustion, a notion further supported by the strands of gray hairs covering Jiyuu’s head.

”I am Tenrai, Jiyuu. Jounin, Sandaime Hokage, blessed with the blood of the Paper Angels. Excellent, that you wish to form a squad, as organization amongst our shinobi has been lacking. The Shikigami slumped his shoulders, voice growing deeper as Jiyuu leaned forward, lips momentarily forming into a frown as he continued. The thought of revealing the dangers to potential shinobi send a shiver through his spine – for the task was wretchedly difficult.”But if you are interested, I do warn you that it will not be a simple path. Nor a pleasant one. I will show you what war does to us. How the fear of death, the inevitability of violence corrupts the mind. I will show you what soldiers do at their worst. Even peasants. It will be wretched to see. Perhaps you have seen the surface. I will lead you deeper.”

Jiyuu paused for some moments, allowing the words to be processed. In retrospect, those words seemed much more brash than he had intended.”I show you not to stir dread in your hearts. No. I do it to reveal one of your possible paths. You can become men just like the ones I will show you. Murderers. Scoundrels. Criminals. The life of a shinobi can do that. I must guide you, so you do not go down the same path. It will not be simple. The tempatation is great.” Again, he fell silent for a moment. ”If, still, you are interested, then know one last thing. I have confidence in your abilities. When we depart onto missions, the tasks will not be simple, petty, monotonous, juvenile employment. Your life will be at risk. You will be in great danger with many things we do, for only then can you be properly prepared, facing the world as it must be.” And in conclusion, with a mighty confidence he said,”Even if I lead you to peril, I swear to you that even if you face the greatest of menace I will stand before you, and guard your lives amidst even the greatest of chaos. Feel free to ask questions and make requests, if you have any.
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[norio]

Silence crept upon the two expanding into what felt like hours, and while Norio had no qualms with it there was certainly a bit of unrest coming from the other shinobi. Could it be because he felt a bit awkward in the current situation, he was only here because he’d gotten lost. With everything that passed between the two it was possible he was still very much so lost and confused. He would find no middle ground as Norio’s attention shifted to the sound of fluttering wings, a peculiar thing considering the lack of forestry around them.

Turning to face the source, his eyes fixated on the descending figure and their wings.

”I have heard of your interest in a squad.”

Spoke the man, voice impaired slightly from the masks donning his face. Removing his mask, the man promptly introduced and identified himself. (“The Sandaime Hokage,”) a bit star-struck, he stood upright – it was a respectable gesture and about as far as he would go for the man. The Hokage’s weary countenance did little to impede his words, which just flowed on and on paused only momentarily. He had a lot to say.

There was little next to nothing that Jiyuu had said during his long speech that Norio hadn’t prepared himself for. Jiyuu’s darkening tone well tailored to his speech, was it some sort of scare tactic? If it was, it failed, Norio was quite ready – he told himself. It was an exciting thing for the young Inuzuka; he was made for the bloodshed.

Shifting his gaze to Sora, questioning whether or not he had followed or not, he waited to see what, if any, questions he would ask. The Inuzuka was ready – but as they stood lacking a third(fourth) and final member. If everything was as grim and dark as he had heard, he could wait a little longer.

[Ought]

At almost the same moment that Sora made his offer for a sparing match, the sound of paper in the wind, lots of it could be hear from above. Sora turned his attention to the sky above himself and Norio and saw what he had to say was a very particular sight: a man in white armor descending onto the training grounds... on paper wings.

The man identified himself as the Sandiame Hokage, which got his attention. Sora's posture straightened slightly to display respect for his superior.

Jiyuu then started a speel about the how difficult being a shinobi was and the horrors of war. The look on his face exacerbated what he was saying.

The things he was talking about were all things that were expected when one chose the life of a ninja, and Sora had since mentally prepared himself for such possible events.

Sora glanced over toward Norio. The look on his face appeared somewhat more serious then it had been earlier (if that was possible) which told Sora that he wasn't only one who'd done such mental preparations.

Jiyuu finished talking and asked if they had questions. Sora didn't have any, to be honest. He thought about trying to make a joke but that seemed out of place.

[Yox]

The Hyūga Genin paced briskly toward a dilapidated training ground situated in the farthest reach of the Hidden Leaf Village. He was on the hunt to join a shinobi squad after recently hearing word of a possible opportunity to do so from a few genin conversing in the village streets. Gaku's brisk pace was accompanied by the feeling of anxiety concerning the fact that he hoped he wouldn't be too late and miss out on a position in the team. Above him he witnessed what seemed to be an angel flying through the sky toward a single tree in the northern area of the field. It was from there that Gaku noticed the gathering of two others under the shadow of the tree, utilising it as a sort of shield from the rays of the sun.

As Gaku edged closer, he could hear them already engaged in discussion. He hoped his late arrival wouldn't be too awkward. He arrived at the group as a silence hung across the three of them. He noticed a shady looking guy kneeling next to an animal companion, immediately assuming he was a member of the famed Inuzuka Clan, as well as an average looking guy with a unique scar situated on his right cheek. At last, of course, was the 'angel' that Gaku had previously seen flying through the sky. "I hope I didn't miss anything," Gaku announced awkwardly to the group before continuing. "The name's Hyūga Gaku and I'm here to join your squad." He wondered what the others would make of him with their first impressions.

At last, the final member of the team had arrived.

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[Katsumaru]

Jiyuu’s steel grey eyes shifted towards Gaku, lingering on the Hyuuga for some moments before he finally spoke. ”You have missed the introduction. Your comrades will brief you in due time. For now, there are other matters at hand.”

[/i] Paper fluttered forth from the jonin’s body, and with a single seal, the parchment morphed, two simulacrums formed – one standing five meters to his left and the other five to the right. The clones stood by the Shikigami silently, split images of the Sandaime Hokage, distinguishable only by chakra-sensing eyes.

”I must test your skills in battle before we set out on a mission. Stand before me and fight me. We will not use lethal force, but fight fiercely nonetheless, for only then can I gain an understanding of your experience, your familiarity with conflict.[/i]

Jiyuu turned on his heel, bunshin following him, hasty steps carrying him twenty meters away from the trio, twirling around to face the group again. One clone stood five meters to his right and five meters ahead, while the other awaited five meters to his left. The challenge to engage him in battle was spouted rather abruptly, but what better time to do this than when these shinobi are unfamiliar with one another? Their ability to think will be pushed to its limits, for they must adapt to the changing circumstances, the new information gained on their comrade’s abilities. A soldier must adapt.

The Shikigami shouted, voice deep and mighty, ”Begin.”[/i] Warily, he awaited their actions.

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Crafting Paper Skill; S

Pepa Bunshin no Jutsu (Paper Clone Technique) [200 Exp][Learned Twice]
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: High
Special: Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained up to a maximum of five clones. When struck, the paper clone will disperse into a clump of paper which can then be reused (at another high cost of chakra) to form another bunshin.
Description: With a sufficient amount of paper, the user forms a single seal and calls them together in order to form a perfect clone of themselves. Unlike regular bunshin, the paper clone has substance, can move at improved speeds, and best of all, scatters when struck for re-use. Although the clone is not spawned with the user's inventory, they will attain whatever main weaponry the user has at the time, if any. These clones can perform c-ranked or lower Shikigami techniques.
Domain: Shikigami. Hatoronshi no Kami 'B'.

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[norio]

There were no questions or remarks to be had by either of the two genin and with that came a silence. Said silence was broken by the arrival of Gaku, amber eyes fixed on him as he, with some reluctance, introduced himself; the team was now complete. Words soon to be spoken were stopped by the sudden flourish of paper forming two replicas of Jiyuu – clones.

“You’ve missed nothing,” Norio spoke with a slight grin as hands flew into a motion of seals, “things are just about to kick off.” Seals finished in union with spoken words; chakra emitted from his persona like a thin aura bringing a change to his form. Pupils narrowing into cold amber slits, hands becoming claws via elongated nails, sharp and ready.

Kneeling to the ground, hands at the ready, Norio’s eyes fixated on Jiyuu positioned in the center of the formation. Orion stood, alert, to his master’s left, both waiting for the signal to begin: begin.

Sprinting forward, an augmented speed on all fours, swiftly closed the distance; simultaneously Orion sprinted to his right in an arc. His sprint, if met with no resistance, would bring him to Jiyuu’s immediate vicinity.

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Shikyaku no Jutsu (Four-Legged Technique)
Rank: D, (C) ,B, A, S [75]
Type: Supplementary / Secret Technique / Taijutsu
Range: Self
Special: Improves the clan member's overall speed, strength and endurance, so that they can outperform most normal ninja in physical tasks while remaining in their canine shape.
D - 120% Speed, Strength & Endurance
C - 140% Speed, Strength & Endurance
B - 160% Speed, Strength & Endurance
A - 180% Speed, Strength & Endurance
S - 200% Speed, Strength & Endurance

Description: The basis of all Inuzuka jutsu comes from Shikyaku no Jutsu. After forming the needed hand seals, chakra begins to emit from the body of the clan member and they take on a more canine-like appearance, granting them animal-like accelerated fighting instinct and reflexes to the user. By continuing their flow across their body and moving on all fours, they can obtain high speed movement and reflexes like that of a wild animal. Taught only to the members of the Inuzuka clan, this technique forms the basis of a Inuzuka clan member's taijutsu fighting style, and will add even more to their feral-like appearances; their canine teeth, their finger and toenails grow to claw-like length, their eyes also become more wild with their pupils becoming slits. When under the effects of this jutsu, an Inuzuka will display great feats of physical strength, speed, and endurance.
Domain: Inuzuka.

[Ought]

The arrival of Gaku made Sora feel even more confused. Apparently he was the only on who hadn't come out today with the explicit intention joining a squad. Not that it really mattered.

"Hey." he replied to Gaku's introduction. Norio took the opportunity to inform the new arrival of the fact that he hadn't missed much. Then Jiyuu started talking about how he wanted to see the groups combat skills. Sora guessed this mean both on an individual level and as a team. Jiyuu made two clones out of paper before distancing himself from the three genin. Sora saw Norio make a few seals before crouching over like he was a feral animal and dash off in the direction of the center Jiyuu.

Sora figured it would be best to take out the clone before moving to help Norio. He made this plan known to Gaku who was close enough to him that he didn't need to shout..

"Hey, Gaku." He said, just loud enough for the Hyuuga to hear but hopefully not loud enough for their opponent to catch. "You take the clone on the left, I'll get the one on the right. Oh and I'm Sora by the way."

After that Sora made a quick succession of handseals. A clone of his own appeared to his right, this one made up of wind chakra. He would also prepare three shuriken in his right hand and pump enough wind chakra into them to increase their speed but not to increase the cutting strength by too much.

Sora and his clone would both take off for the clone of Jiyuu that was towards the right. When they were within five meters of the clone Sora would throw his shuriken. The small flick of the wrist that he made while throwing them would insure that they moved in an arch towards the clones blindspot. Meanwhile Soar's wind clone would make a dash at the clone of Jiyuu from the front, to engage it in hand to hand combat. It would move to give it's opponent clone a sound kick to the face.

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Kaze Bunshin no Jutsu (Wind Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: See Special!
Handseals: Yes
Chakra: Mid [per clone]
Special: Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. Being elementally based, this clone can use any 'C' ranked or lower Fuuton technique the user knows. Can be relearned up to 4 times for a maximum of 5 clones created.
Description: With this technique, the Fuuton user is able to call upon aid from a perfect copy of themselves. Comprised purely of wind chakra, this clone retains the user's movement speed and strength. While easily capable of being used for offensive means, the Fuuton bunshin also makes for an equally solid defense due to its ability to harness Fuuton-based techniques.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaiju 'C'.

Kaiten Shuriken (Rotating Shuriken)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low
Special: Can control one projectile per use, plus one more each time retrained. Projectiles cannot be altered in flight once thrown. The distance that they can travel depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range. However, every fifth training increases the chakra consumption by one.
Description: One of the simplest Fuuton techniques, this supplementary technique allows the user to take any secondary/projectile weaponry they have on them and coat them in Fuuton chakra. This allows the user to shoot them at high speeds under the wind manipulation, adding rotation and tumbling power to increase the speed of normal weapon attacks, as well as its deadliness.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu 'D'.

[Yox]

Gaku watched as the Jounin Instructor began to manipulate what looked to be paper and materialised it into a pair of identical clones. There was no time for introductions. It seemed training session #1 was about to begin. Immediately the boy with the animal familiar began to experience some sort of transformation. Gaku witnessed his eyes become more feral-like, the nails on his hands growing rather sharper and longer, as well as an animalistic-aura that began to radiate off his body. After this sudden transformation, the boy and his beast dashed off into close-range of the Jounin Instructor.

Gaku then changed his view to the other guy in the team. He listened as the boy exchanged a brief introduction before beginning to perform his own techniques. You take the clone on the left. Seemed simple enough. Each team member had their own opponent. Gaku responded with a simple nod as the boy created a clone of himself, withdrew some weapons and dashed off toward the clone on the right. Now all that was left was for Gaku personally to initiate.

Without a moment to spare, Gaku withdrew a single senbon from a slot on his waistband. He jolted forward a total of 8 metres, channelling his chakra onto the senbon and utilising the Rotating Shuriken technique. Once reaching the 8 metre mark, Gaku propelled the senbon through the air toward the direction of the clone. The wind release chakra that now coated the senbon would guide it through the air the speed in which it would reach its target in only a matter of 1 second. Of course this was a mere distraction. Gaku assumed that it was obvious that a man once Hokage of the Hidden Leaf could easily deflect/dodge this senbon attack. Thus Gaku began to slide his hands through a series of seals, preparing for his next attack.

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• Blasting Wind Domain — A rank level 40 metre range / 12 mps.
• Gaku is standing 12 metres away from the left clone.
• Gaku is currently preparing a technique.

Kaiten Shuriken (Rotating Shuriken) (25)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low
Special: Can control one projectile per use, plus one more each time retrained. Projectiles cannot be altered in flight once thrown. The distance that they can travel depends on the user's Kiroku Gaijuu range. However, every fifth training increases the chakra consumption by one.
Description: One of the simplest Fuuton techniques, this supplementary technique allows the user to take any secondary/projectile weaponry they have on them and coat them in Fuuton chakra. This allows the user to shoot them at high speeds under the wind manipulation, adding rotation and tumbling power to increase the speed of normal weapon attacks, as well as its deadliness.
Domain: Fuuton. Kiroku Gaijuu 'D'.

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[Katsumaru]

The battle was underway. The three genin proved to be quite capable, bursting into action without the slightest sign of hesitation. Fortunately for Jiyuu and the two bunshin, their choice of maneuver opened a time window for their own actions as they all chose to close the distance of the initial twenty meters, and one even initiated with a series of hand seals. Norio and Orion, even at their enhanced speed, would take approximately three and a half seconds to cover twenty meters. Sora’s series of seals took two seconds, and to reach their intended distance, a little over three and a half second must past. Gaku, passing eight meters, would take two seconds before throwing the senbon. Jiyuu and the

[/b]two bunshin[/b] acted in synchrony, engaging in the simplest of Shikigami manipulations, a mere release of papers, taking no seals, no chakra, and completed in an instant.

Jiyuu

The mass of paper released served as a distraction, splitting in two, each a five meter layer to dart towards the two foes. Moving at almost twice their speed, the distance was covered in an instant – the parchment was harmless, but it served to obscure their vision, concealing Jiyuu’s movement. Simultaneously, Jiyuu began an evasive maneuver, stepping back and away from Norio and Orion and gathered chakra within his muscled figure as the initial stages of a frightening technique of the Shikigami which required not a single seal. This was used to his advantage, as Jiyuu, while dashing backwards, reached into his pouch to pull forth a light bomb, throwing it to land eight meters from his initial position, concealed from their vision by the paper previously released. Upon the grenade's landing, Jiyuu out of the range, it erupted, sending a bright flash in an area of ten meters, potentially blinding both Norio and Orion should they continue to the close distance.

At the six meter mark of his backwards retreat, the technique reached completion, sending forth an enormous paper tsunami, nineteen meters wide and fifteen meters high. Conventionally, the wave would be smaller, but with the additional application of chakra, the size increased quite drastically. The wave was wide enough to envelop all four opponents, covering the entire distance faster than any of them could run. Jiyuu poured chakra into the paper that flew towards Norio, the purpose not yet revealed.

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Passives

Crafting Paper Skill; S
Paper Speed; S ; 10 m/s
Crafting Paper Elemental Resistance; S

Active

Baku Kamishouha (Bursting Paper Collision Waves) [100 Exp]
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu, Offensive
Range: 30 meters.
Handseals: No.
Chakra: High [Low with Masteries]
Special: The user releases an incredible wave, equal in size to the user's maximum allowed size of paper creations, comprised of hundreds of sheets of paper towards the opponent. The wave itself is generally wider than it is taller, so that is a wide area of effect. The wave will travel up to 30 meters and will attempt to bury anyone caught within the wave under the mountains of paper. Because the paper is filled with the user's chakra, the user is capable of knowing the location of anyone who was caught within the wave, and can then proceed to follow up with other Paper Ninjutsu attacks. The wave's strength is dependent upon the user's own Crafting Paper Strength and Paper Elemental Resistance.
Description: A wave of paper that rolls across the ground, similar to a tsunami wave, and attempts to catch opponents within it.

Paper Growth [175 Exp]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary/ Secret Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: See Special
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low - High x3 [Low with Masteries]
Special: Each respective rank increases the size of a paper creation(s) by three meters, for a maximum of fifteen meters at S rank. This does not increase their damage nor defensive ability. Each rank requires 1,000 experience cumulatively in Shiikigami. D rank requires 1,000 exp in Shiikigami techniques C rank 2,000 exp in Shikigami techniques, and so on.
Description: The user imbued a paper creation(s) with additional chakra to allow it to grow beyond its regular size constraints. As this does not allow the creations to become more durable nor more damaging and simply requires the addition of more paper, the technique is rather simple to perform for any Shikigami who has mastered their art.
Domain: Shikigami, Hatoronoshi no Kami; S,

Clone 1

Gaku attacked this clone, which also released a mass of paper splitting into two. The first half flew above Gaku, part of it behind, and the second directly towards him. Already as the paper was being released, the bunshin poured chakra into it parchment, allowing it to begin its transformation. When Gaku reached the eight meter mark, the paper transformed into ten shuriken, each four meters. Five flew at him directly, two at leg height, two at chest height, and one at head height. Two shuriken can at him from the paper send above, and three from behind at a slight arc, aimed at the hindside of the head and lower back. Not only did he have to deal with the shuriken, but the approaching paper wave completed shortly after. As these shuriken were created, the bunshin did not stay still, but rather, it stepped towards the left, moving at an enhanced speed, covering five meters in half a second, evading the senbon. The proceeding paper wave shadowed over the clone.

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Passives

Crafting Paper Skill; C
Paper Speed; C ; 4 m/s
Crafting Paper Elemental Resistance; C

Active

Pepa Shuriken no Jutsu (Paper Shuriken Technique) [500 Exp][Learned Ten Times]
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Handseals: No.
Chakra: Mid
Special: Size, strength and distance paper shuriken may travel depends on user's highest 'Hatoronshi no Kami' rank. Can shoot up to one shuriken, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: A simple, basic yet effective paper techniques, the user can take one or more paper creations of their own and turn them into deadly shuriken. Retaining their infamous paper strength, these shuriken are sent flying by the user's chakra alone, resulting in a deadly barrage of projectiles.
Domain: Shikigami. Hatoronshi no Kami 'C'.

Clone 2

The clone had plenty of time to act as Sora’s creation of his clone took two seconds. The parchment which this clone released flew into only one direction, five meters in front of Jiyuu’s initial position. The clone was close to the Jonin, hence it took not long for the paper to travel, and chakra was being poured into the parchment underway. After Jiyuu threw the grenade, the purpose of the clone’s seals became apparent. A wall, sixteen meters long and high formed, blocking Norio’s path to him, possibly even Orion should the dog not arc around wide enough. The wall’s size had been imbued with the same property as the wave, allowing for the increased size. A single strike would bring the wall to fall, but that would take some time – which was limited with due to the approaching paper wave. The wall itself would not block the paper wave; it would simply burst through, still exposing the targets behind to the fearsome Shikigami might. Already underway as the wall was being formed, the bunshin retreated backwards, arriving one meter behind Jiyuu, still to the left, out of the wave’s range, never reaching the intended distance where Sora planned to release the shuriken. Another series of seals brought forth twenty senbon, one meter thick and two meters long, flying directly towards Sora in a thick circle, wide enough to cover his entire body. Not only did he have the wave to deal with, but also the senbon.

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Passives

Crafting Paper Skill; C
Paper Speed; C ; 4 m/s
Crafting Paper Elemental Resistance; C

Active

Kami Gisou (Paper Camouflage) [25 Exp]
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Range: ---
Handseals: No.
Chakra: Very Low
Special: Allows the user to cause his or her paper to change in a variety of ways, including different pigments and folds, in order to create optical illusions. This ability requires a series of handseals -or- the paper must be changed to a certain color/appearance while the user is creating it.
Description: One of the Shikigami's most dangerous talents is their ability to create a battlefield in advance that directly resembles the outside world. This ability, not a Genjutsu due to the fact that the user actually changes his or her paper's shapes and colors, allows the user to facilitate the appearance of just about anything, leaving the ability to cleverly trick and attack the opponent.
Domain: Shikigami

Paper Growth [175 Exp]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary/ Secret Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: See Special
Handseals: No
Chakra: Low - High x3
Special: Each respective rank increases the size of a paper creation(s) by three meters, for a maximum of fifteen meters at S rank. This does not increase their damage nor defensive ability. Each rank requires 1,000 experience cumulatively in Shiikigami. D rank requires 1,000 exp in Shiikigami techniques C rank 2,000 exp in Shikigami techniques, and so on.
Description: The user imbued a paper creation(s) with additional chakra to allow it to grow beyond its regular size constraints. As this does not allow the creations to become more durable nor more damaging and simply requires the addition of more paper, the technique is rather simple to perform for any Shikigami who has mastered their art.
Domain: Shikigami, Hatoronoshi no Kami; S,

Paper Senbon [200 Exp][Four]
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Secret Technique / Ninjutsu
Range: See Special
Handseals: Yes
Chakra: Mid
Special: The size and distance of the technique depends on the user’s highest “Hatoronshi no Kami” rank. Only five senbon can be created, with an additional five for every time retrained to a maximum of twenty
Description: After performing hand seals, the Shikigami creates five senbon from a single sheet of paper, their range, size, and number depends on several factor, but one remains the same. They are only as dangerous as real senbon, incapable of cutting deeper or causing fatal wounds.
Domain: Shikigami, Hatoronoshi no Kami; C

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