A New Desert [O]

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN The daytime in the desert was a lot more miserable than some would think. The sun seemingly sat inches above the village of Sunagakure. The twenty-year old Jounin would look in the mirror as he rubbed his dark hands through his ivory hairs. He had a relaxed look today, perhaps too laid back for the nationalist. I need to look older, more Jounin-y. He thought. Nirashi was in his second year as an elite shinobi in his village armed forces. The young ninja was pressured daily by those around him, for being so young and having the title of Jounin. Nothing unexpected, this is what Nirashi hoped for and wanted in his life. His father introduced him to this life, and his survival in the ninja war implanted the confidence in himself. "I think this is fine." Nirashi said as he looked in the mirror with his flak jacket on. He had strongly opposed the unfashionable symbol of your rank, but for this more mature look he would go with it. Grabbing his sarcophagus he would leap from his window, onto the sandy grounds. The hazel eyed ninja would look forward, as he strapped the coffin to his back and began his walk.

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[Z]

Having taken his leave from the festival for the time being until the tournament was announced the genin of Suna decided it was best to go exploring and find any other potential strays who had done the same as he did and left early. Placing his hands behind his head a slow walk down one of the seemingly endless number of sandy roads began, as usual the scenery did little to pique any interest right away - though the familiar wind did pick up blowing his dark hair back a bit as well as the purple scarf that covered his mouth from the vast amount of dust that kicked up. 'I really need to move..' he wasn't a big fan of having to clean out the sand from his clothes and body every night.

Even through the dust something managed to catch his eye in the distance, another person? Around 50 metres at the end of his line of sight there was someone walking straight towards him, eh, still not enough to really get excited about which meant the spear that was ever-present on his back remained there with tip facing down - he had already burned himself out on those festival games anyway. As the distance between the two lowered the features of the other were able to be made out, the most notable being the flak jacket that signified a rank higher than his own, though the white hair and dark skin was also pretty distinguishing. Once withing speaking distance Zorishi would finally be the one to speak,

"Hey wait a minute," Z stopped his walk for the moment, "What is your name? You're obviously a high level ninja yet I've never seen you before." maybe they kept the chuunin and jounin a secret from the academy students for some reason, "As for me I am Zorishi Krupa, genin of this great village!" a smile flashed across his face as he said it, he was still pretty happy about the recent graduation.

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN Nirashi stood quite a bit taller than the boy, about seven inches. He would have to lower his head a little to get a good view of the fella, even though they weren't right on each other. "My name, is Nirashi Cora." He spoke. He could tell by this boy's youthful appearance that he was obviously a Genin, probably a recent graduate from the academy at that. Nirashi had no destination or plans in mind. It seemed recently the country was going through a lot of governmental changes, hearing there would be a new Kazekage soon. However, not apart of the council it was really no way for him to validate such, not to mention he avoided the whole political scene during his resting periods. It would be awfully nice to get some new missions up on board though. But, back to this kid. "Zorishi, nice to meet you. And it's good to see youth instilled with love for there village. What ninja art did you excel in during the academy?" The Jounin asked keeping the conversation going.

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[Z]

'Niraishi Cora' the name was noted and the second new person he had met recently after the Iwa nin from the festival. After the typical pleasantries he had asked what ninja art he had excelled in, the eyes of Z lit up upon hearing this - having prepared a presentation specifically for such an occasion.

"Me?" reaching to his back he placed his right hand on the handle of his spear and in one motion tossed it directly up into the air around 10 meters high, the tip of the pointed blade reflecting light back towards the ground. Planting his right foot he took the left foot and dragged it backwards a bit preparing for a jump into the air..unfortunately it wasn't to be as a jagged piece of earth below him what wasn't consistent with the sandy terrain under him hit the foot that was moving backwards. This sent him off balance and caused a fall backwards onto his back with a loud 'thud'.

'God I really need to stop being so clumsy,' still in a bit of pain the thought that his spear eventually had to come down barely had crossed his mind, and now it was only around 3 meters in the air away from impaling him. "Oh shi..!" flailing his body around he was able to roll just to the left at the last second, the spear landing a foot to his right beside him with the tip facing down which brought a sigh of relief from the boy before looking back up at Niraishi, his theatrics failing him.

"I'm a taijutsu master in training, the art of the spear being my specialty." Bringing himself back to his feet and dusting himself off he picked the spear up again, spinning it in his right hand before putting it back in its position on his back. "What about you what's your story I thought you guys were always out on dangerous missions."

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN Epic fail. Sheesh, this guy is a character. I wonder if I was this lame as a Genin. Nirashi thought as he saw the promising presentation end in failure. However, it was interesting that this kid was a Taijutsu Master. He was not kidding when he said he was in-training. He was quite short, and lacking the muscle one would relate to a master of physical combat. "Ah yes, you definitely need a little more training." Nirashi couldn't help his kindness, because honestly the kid need a lot more training. Years and years and years of it. Regardless, he was young and he would eventually find his strength and way. "My story, I kinda don't have one. As a Jounin, I have been on some dangerous missions, but right now I really should be training." He said tapping his chin. "Then again when you're a Jounin you spend a lot of time handling other things - and training is usually done with your life on the line against someone trying to kill you." He said with a smile. Hopefully he didn't scare the little Genin with the realities of the shinobi world.

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[Z]

"Life on the line huh," admittedly he himself hadn't had an experience like that yet and couldn't truly understand how straining such a situation would be, but the prospect was one that excited him, if he was to become as strong as he could possibly be it meant that he would have to learn about that type of life and that meant doing it first hand to be prepared was essential. This also meant the jounin standing in front of him was pretty tough, or were they all this accustomed to such a life? Placing his hands back behind his head he spoke.

"Then if I want to be a jounin one day I need to both get stronger and experience this type of combat first hand! I want to gain this mentality that you have gained!" he was beginning to shake with excitement, taking fishing missions and delivery missions would never get him to the level even needed to be ready for the next chuunin exams, he didn't know if Niraishi would go for it but this was a rare opportunity in his life to have someone to learn from who had already been through a lot in their life. "Please let me be your pupil, I need to become a better ninja in every way and doing it alone is impossible," calming himself down a bit thinking how foolish he must have looked he formed his own smile in response.

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN The Jounin smiled as he listened to the child's express his thirst for experience and to age into a great Jounin. The youth was filled with such promise, so much joy, such passion. It was beautiful to hear those words of interest escape the mouth of the slim, spear-wielding warrior. Too bad Nirashi was no sap, those words of interest meant nothing to him really. The shinobi wouldn't even speak. As the boy finished his last statement, in that very second he would be slapped backwards by a stem of sand. As he flew, before any reaction would be achieved his foot would be grabbed and his body lifted in the air reaching twenty meters above ground. The sand would release the ninja, causing him to fall mid-air. Unfortunately, he had no type of way to capture his balance without using his spear - which he didn't have the luxury of taking with him on this flight. Yes, it was left down on the desert floor from his failed stunt. Sand would lift cushioning the young ninja's fall right before the Jounin, in the same position in which he started. This would all happen in mere seconds, conveying the sheer expertise of Nirashi as opposed to this Genin. Surely, the speed of the ensnaring, lift, and fall would blow the young ninja's mind - as it left no interval from reaction. Raising his hand forth, two streams of sand would swirl before the young Jounin. "Prepare to die, Zorishi Krupa - for your weakness has upset me."

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[Z]

The sand shooting him into the air and back to the ground in almost an instant brought something to Zorishi that he hadn't felt in a long time..and the words that followed his descent back to the ground only made it worse, fear. 'Die?' the word registered adrenaline through the boy's body and through the previous action and tone of voice from the jounin one thing was obvious - he was being completely serious. He had angered the man with his weakness? Was this the attitude jounin employed?

Unfortunately there wasn't time to ponder, only action would bring survival..and running away simply wasn't an option for him. As the sand rose to the side of his new opponent, a move had to be made, and with only around 10 meters separating the two there wasn't much time to do it.

Quickly reaching into his weapons pouch the genin in one swift movement removed the pin off of the tip of a smoke grenade with his left hand and threw it 2 meters forward between he and Niraishi having it explode and hoping to cut off the vision between the two for the time being - in the same movement he pushed off with both feet backwards to create another meter of space. Whilst moving back and landing a single handseal was made, 5 clones being created to accompany him through the mist servant technique. Two of the clones ran to either direction of Zorishi; one left, one right while two ran straight forward through the smoke, once emerging into sight the would jump into the air towards the jounin with kunai drawn aiming directly for the right and left chest cavities.

The third and fourth clones that had traveled 5 meters to the real Zorishi's right and left respectively would also use kunai as their means of attack, throwing them towards Nirashi to coincide with the first two clones' direct assault and reach their target around a split second after.

None of these kunai could do any damage of course with the clones being illusions, but these fairly worthless attacks had a purpose. Clone number 5 had taken off for the spear which was in plain view of the jounin lying 3 meters to his left and 6 more meters forward. This clone lunged towards the spear hoping to reach it while Niraishi was hopefully distracted by the other clones, aiming to arrive a split second after the kunai attack.

The last stage, the real Zorishi would time a kunai throw with clone number 5's lunge for the spear banking on his opponent trying to stop the retrieval of the spear at all costs. This kunai as it traveled through the air was quite different in that it was both tangible and that there was a surprise attached, an exploding pouch ready to explode once it met its target around a foot in front of where Niraishi was stood if it was to travel its full distance.

The smoke would begin to settle at the end of the last kunai throw, eyes peeled for any potential movement of sand underneath and in front of him, his life depended on it. 'Man, this is the last time I talk to strange guys on the street..psychos out here.'

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Kasumi Juusha no Jutsu (Mist Servant Technique)
Rank: D (25)
Type: Supplementary / Sight Genjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Up to 5 servants can be made, plus 1 more each time retrained. Clones cannot exist more than 50 meters away from the user.
Description: Kasumi Juusha no Jutsu is a universal sight Genjutsu technique that creates false attackers to delay and confuse the enemy. Though these servants are not real, the actual ninja is able to remain hidden and throw projectiles such as kunai and shuriken matching the movements of the servants. This makes it appear the false servants are capable of attacking. When the enemy attempts to attack the servant, they will merely disrupt the servants illusion body but not destroy it.
Domain: Genjutsu - Illusion of Sight

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Smoke Grenade x1
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: 3 per pack
Description: This explodable comes in the form of a long, skinny cylinder, no more than a few inches long. At the top lies a pin which, when pulled, activates the grenade's internal components. Within seconds, thick, dark smoke begins to spew from the cylinder, covering a wide area and leaving all those nearby blinded and gagging.
Cost: 600 per Pack

Kunai (Throwing Knife) x1
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack

Exploding Pouch x1
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 5 per pack
Description: A variation on the exploding note, these pouches contain a myriad of ball bearings and other metallic projectiles that, when detonated, spread forth even more
Cost: 500 per Pack

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN Performing a single handsign the games would begin in the smoky formation. The ninja worried about nothing as he lazily awaited the Genin to reveal himself. Knowing the child was out of the academy, surely he posed of no threat to Nirashi at this stage. As the illusions approached the sand around Nirashi would not react, obviously he was in no danger. Attacks approaching from his left and right were sensed, but all would be avoided by a simple quickstep backwards. Genjutsu. The low ranked moves would have to Genjutsu, seeing tangible threats would cause the desert sands to react. There was one kid leaping for the spear, a weapon in which Nirashi did not care about - the boy could freely get it if he wanted. The incoming kunai would be intercepted and the sands would encase the whole weapon. The explosion would be contained inside the sands, causing the tip of the stream to simply splatter - condensing the explosion. The smoke would begin to clear and soon the Genin would see the Jounin standing in the same spot. He would have to come harder. SPOILER: Click to show Suna no Tate (Shield of Sand) Rank: D, C, B, A, S Type: Supplementary / Saton Kekkei Touta Range: 0 - 5 meters Chakra: See special! Special: Size and chakra consumption of sand shield is directly proportionate to attack being blocked. Blocks attacks of equal rank learned in a 360 degree radius, as long as the user can see them coming. Shield requires only a single hand-seal to operate. Judge will determine whether fast enough attacks bypass the shield each time it’s used. Highest rank known determines the level of attacks blocked. Description: Although appearing to be one of the most basic sand jutsu, Suna no Tate is a technique that soon evolves into the user’s most sacred defensive countermeasure. Always active, the shield that protects the user is formed from a large sand presence, and does so under its own will. When needed, the user can also use their own chakra to control the sand so that it can act as a barrier. Because the protection is reliant upon how quickly the user’s sand can respond, it is possible a fast enough ninja can bypass the sand and strike the user. Domain: Saton. Saton Ryouuken.

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[Z]

'not even close..' the smoke finally disappearing from view made it clear that the attack hadn't even phased the jounin, his explosion not even going off! Also 3 of his 5 clones had been wasted leaving only the two standing to either side of him. So this was the famous ninjutsu of his village..the sand style that was said to be unbreakable yet also an incredible means of attack as he had found out first hand just moments earlier. It seemed there was no other option.

Hastily reaching down to the leg warmers that rested upon his lower leg the genin ripped them off messily at the same time rather than taking to time to remove them one by one, what lied underneath was medical tape that covered up the many bruises from taijutsu training he had suffered but sitting over this tape were the training weights that he wore everywhere and were supposed to only be a last resort..this situation qualified in his mind.

Removing both weights from their positions, one in each hand he threw them a couple of feet backwards to get them out of the way, a small crater being made when they landed. The speed he was now capable of was 4x the speed his clones had just been moving at and twice his normal movement speed. Acting quickly would need to happen however, and using the aid of a Shunpo he took himself around a foot from his spear, picking it up with his right hand and skidding to a stop about a foot past it. His clones sat out for the time being, fairly useless for now with the genjutsu already discovered.

With his newly gained increase in speed he sprinted straight towards Niraishi coming from the jounin's front-left, spear cocked back. It only took a couple of steps to get to around 4 meters from him and this is where his spear began accelerating forward, "Hope you like metal asshat!" the spear attack was aimed once more for the left chest cavity of the jounin, or so it appeared.

Almost simultaneously with the first strike of the spear two more would accompany it at the same speed, one aimed towards the right chest cavity and one aimed lower towards the abdomen - the hope being that the sand shield wouldn't be quick enough to pick up three attacks at his current speed at once. With this triple strike over the spear was retracted and Z would be on guard in the event of a counterattack, once again extra attention focused on the ground.

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Training Weights (4 turns of use - 3 turns left)
Rank: C
Type: Accessory / Self
Special: 'C' ranked version is for Tai Tertiaries; 'B' for Tai Secondaries; finally, 'A' ranked version is for Taijutsu Primaries. When worn, all leg related Taijutsu is improved by the equivalent weight rank, but the user suffers a speed loss equivalent to half their normal movement speed. However, when removed, a large speed boost is gained, equal to double the user's normal speed, and lasts for as many turns as the user had the weights equipped for. Once a boost is used, another cannot be performed until the user re-equips the weights for double the amount of turns used to charge the previous boost - i.e. if the user has it on the first time for 3 turns and took it off, then they can only boost again in the same thread if the user now wears it for 6 turns. The recounter is restarted once the user leaves the thread.
Description: Though an old fashioned training method, taijutsu specialists use these extremely heavy weights to increase their speed and movement. These weights are usually worn under the warmers on the user's lower legs. When removed, the user gains a great increase in their speed and mobility. The weights are marked with the kanji for "guts".
Cost: 5,000

Spear
Rank: C
Type: Primary / Melee
Description: A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head. The head may be simply the sharpened end of the shaft itself, as is the case with bamboo spears, or it may be made of a more durable material fastened to the shaft
Cost: 1,000 Ryo

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Shunpo (Flashing Light Steps) [1 use]
Rank: Dx2 (25) (25)
Type: Supplementary / Taijutsu / High-Speed Movement
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Consumption: Low
Special: Shunpo is much like Shunshin, a forward-moving high-speed technique that transports the user across a short space in the blink of an eye. When used, the user will rush almost instantly to wherever they are facing. The user can Shunpo once per thread, plus once more each time retrained. One cannot attack or perform techniques during Shunpo.
Description: Shunpo, a Taijutsu master's response to the Body Flicker Technique, relies solely on the user's ability to harness their inner ki and gain enough stamina to withstand the sudden strain imposed on one's legs. However, once properly trained, the Taijutsu Type will find their legs moving at speeds unknown to common man, to the point most would make the foolish mistake of assuming one is using Shunshin. However, unlike that chakra inspired run, Shunpo is pure stamina and movement skill, allowing for tighter, quicker, and more reactionary movements essential for someone that relies on movement. Although Shunpo itself moves in a single line, its many variations is what makes it so lethal.
Domain: Shunpo - Universal Taijutsu.

Sojutsu (Art of the Spear)
Rank: D, C, B, A S (25) (50) (100)
Type: Passive / Taijtusu / Sojutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Range is determined by spear. Allows the user to essentially pierce stronger barriers and with more strikes as they delve deeper into the art and learn more techniques.
Description: Sojutsu, or the art of the spear, is an art almost if not just as ancient as any other art of weapons, highly regarded for its forward piercing power, its long reach, and its close range blunt attacks. Sojutsu derives its basic form with a stance where the user's off hand shoulder is facing forward, their torso is facing left or right, and their dominant shoulder is at the rear. The dominant hand is at the rear of the spear, the off hand is near the front of the spear and the legs are slightly spread and the user is slightly crouched.
Domain: Sojutsu

Kyuu Bara (Sudden Thorns) [3/4 strikes used]
Rank: Cx3 (50) (50) (50)
Type: Offensive / Defensive / Taijutsu / Sojutsu
Range: 0 - 1 meter (+ Spear Range)
Stamina: Mid
Special: The user draws back for a second and then rapidly jabs forward creating 2 strikes of their spear at once, plus 1 more for each time retrained. Damage is dependent on the spear's base rank, plus the user's highest 'Sojutsu' rank for extra penetrating power. For every 4 thrusts the user can deliver at once, the Stamina Consumption of this technique rises by one level.
Description: The forte of the spear is that unlike other weapons it neither needs to be sheathed nor does it maintain a heavy weight while being used with two hands. The user is able to suddenly surprise their opponent with a flurry of forward thrusts to halt even the bravest charger, and gore the most foolish.
Domain: Sojutsu. Shokubutsu Tane (Sow Seed).

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN His speed has took a substantial leap as he dropped his weights. The spear would be his weapon of choice as he once again boosted his speeds with Shunpo. Nirashi didn't stand a chance of keeping up with his eyesight alone, this Genin had definitely shocked the Jounin. Unable to react in time he was quickly pierced by the spears strikes. His sand defense not rising to his aid at all. To be brought down by a Genin, was shameful. He did not expect such blitzing speeds. And not knowing the weights the boy had on, didn't help either. The ninja began to lean as he prepared to fall to his death. Oh wait, sike that's not the real Nirashi! The spear would be ensnared by the stalk of sand which the ninja replaced himself with. He was now three meters behind the ninja who seemingly impaled him. Of course, all sand in a thirty meter circumference was under this Jounin's reign, but he would not launch a counter. He simply stood, with stern eyes behind the Genin awaiting the child's next act. He would have to come harder. Obviously his best bet would be to use Shunpo again to keep up with Nirashi's own speed; rather cut the Jounin's reaction time. SPOILER: Click to show Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique) Rank: E Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu Range: 0 - 5 meters Chakra: Very Low Special: Switch is near-instantaneous. Kawarimi can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained. However, the technique itself can only be used once per turn, regardless of retraining. Requires the user to switch with objects equal or smaller in size; cannot switch with other living people or animals. Description: This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, the moment an attack hits. This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack - i.e. exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. Domain: Academy Ninjutsu.

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[!ATSUI]

From a safe distance, due to his own prowess in his own jutsu, Atsui watched on as two fellow Sand shinobi dueled. One was apparently a Taijutsu primary, the other a Ninjutsu primary. He'd stand forty three meters away from the two as he watched, it was quite entertaining, but not really. How stupid were they to fight so fiercely WITHIN the village? And without regard for each others lives. Spitting at the ground he growled a bit. He'd keep watching for now, but if things kept up at this rate, he'd be forced to interfere.

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[Z]

"Direct hit!" the speed of the strike was enough to get through the sand defence, but what followed was discouraging as sand leaked out of the wounds rather than blood before Niraishi's body collapsed, 'sand replacement..' even with his speed it seemed that the attack wasn't quick enough to outpace the kawarimi technique which had brought the jounin behind him..it seemed his basic strategies were being seen through too easily.

'alright then..let's try this one,' turning around to face Niraishi, the spear was now being held solely by his right hand - the left hand reaching back into his weapons pouch once more attaching two exploding pouches to two more kunai, removing them and holding both of the kunai in his left hand to accompany the spear in his right.

Once they were removed he made his move, first throwing one of the two kunai towards the feet of Niraishi to preoccupy him for the moment. Immediately after throwing this kunai the right foot was planted and Z would push off into another shunpo, this one not to go directly towards his opponent, however, this one took him 5 meters behind the jounin with his back turned for the moment - upon landing in his desired position a spin was made that tossed his second kunai at Niraishi, but this one was less direct.

Kunai number two was thrown as more of a lob 10 meters in the air with its final destination hopefully being the space where the gourd connected with the back of Niraishi. Z wasn't going to let that be the end of it though.

With the kunai reaching the apex of its climb into the air, Zorishi gathered chakra into his spear and aimed a violent swing towards the jounin releasing a 5x5 meter cutting whirlwind at his opponent that if connecting would carry him into the air and cause physical damage from the sheer speed of the current of wind - and this wasn't all - if sent up into the air the kunai that had been lobbed into the air would have begun its descent and would meet the jounin in the air, exploding just as it connected and; along with the aid of the wind, sending him down into the ground at twice the speed.

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Shunpo (Flashing Light Steps) [1 use]Rank: Dx2 (25) (25)
Type: Supplementary / Taijutsu / High-Speed Movement
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Consumption: Low
Special: Shunpo is much like Shunshin, a forward-moving high-speed technique that transports the user across a short space in the blink of an eye. When used, the user will rush almost instantly to wherever they are facing. The user can Shunpo once per thread, plus once more each time retrained. One cannot attack or perform techniques during Shunpo.
Description: Shunpo, a Taijutsu master's response to the Body Flicker Technique, relies solely on the user's ability to harness their inner ki and gain enough stamina to withstand the sudden strain imposed on one's legs. However, once properly trained, the Taijutsu Type will find their legs moving at speeds unknown to common man, to the point most would make the foolish mistake of assuming one is using Shunshin. However, unlike that chakra inspired run, Shunpo is pure stamina and movement skill, allowing for tighter, quicker, and more reactionary movements essential for someone that relies on movement. Although Shunpo itself moves in a single line, its many variations is what makes it so lethal.
Domain: Shunpo - Universal Taijutsu.

Kamaitachi (Cutting Whirlwind)
Rank: C (50)
Type: Offensive / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: 10+ meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Size of tunnel opening measures 5 meters, and wind blasts can travel 10 meters; each time relearned, the mouth grows by 5 meters and the blast itself travels an extra 10 meters..
Description: This jutsu was brought to fame by a legendary Suna shinobi from long ago, and was named after a mythical creature able to command the winds on a whim. After channeling wind chakra at either their weapon or limb, the user swings it around and brings forth a most intense tornado, coming out from the weapon/arm. Once it strikes the user, the tornado tips upward and takes the user up, keeping them imprisoned by the strong currents, and delivering multiple waves of cutting/slicing damage onto their bodies, as well as dropping them hard onto the ground afterward.
Domain: Fuuton.

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Kunai (Throwing Knife) x2Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack

Exploding Pouch x2
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 5 per pack
Description: A variation on the exploding note, these pouches contain a myriad of ball bearings and other metallic projectiles that, when detonated, spread forth even more
Cost: 500 per Pack

[that damn NIRASHI]

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[atrb=background-color: #ebd9cb] SUNA SPARTAN Nirashi watched the boy's antics and picked up on his little trick. As the first kunai darted for his foot his Suna no Tate would take action. The blade would be swiftly intercepted before coming within two meters of Nirashi. The sand would once again cover the blade and contain the explosion - again only causing the sand to mildly splatter. This kid needs to work on his Shunpo. His technique would be believable if it left an after-image or sorts in front. With his battle expertise he knew his opponent was behind him. Obviously, he conveyed little interest in ninjutsu, so surely he didn't possess an advanced release skill to meet the Jounin underground in the desert. Plus, that would be suicide really. The instant Zorishi finished his handseals and swung his spear, the Jounin would be right there behind him. The Genin had three attempts on the Jounin's life. He failed. Not even a scratch on Nirashi. Well, just like a ball game - three strikes and you're out. Since Zorishi was releasing his Fuuton jutsu, he would have no leeway or time for reaction. Sand would reach down in the clothing of the Genin to give him a wedgie. The stalk of sand would then lift the Genin off the ground, suspending him in the air; underwear showing and all. It was time for a lesson. "Never let your opponent get behind you." Nirashi spoke he looked up at the ninja who was being held by his sand. The ninja would be dropped safely to the desert floor, as Nirashi snickered. "Those three times you failed to land a hit on me, equates to three times I could have killed you. So technically you've died three times. Asking to be my pupil was a okay, but accepting this challenge was a mistake. Know your place and rank, you were beat before this match even started." The Jounin lectured as he awaited Zorishi's response verbally and physically. SPOILER: Click to show Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) Rank: Dx2 Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / High-Speed Movement Range: 0 - 10 meters Chakra: Low Special: Flickering is near-instantaneous forward movement, meaning the user will rush almost instantly to wherever they are facing as chakra pushes their legs to inhumane levels. The user can flicker once per thread, plus once more each time retrained. One cannot attack or perform techniques during Shunshin. Description: Shunshin no Jutsu is a basic ninjutsu technique used across the shinobi world by all, ranging from the most basic shinobi to the legends of lore. Considered is a high-speed movement technique, it allows a ninja to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed - to an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. Such a feat is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily vitalise the body and move at extreme speeds they would otherwise be unable to reproduce. In the end, the user will appear and disappear in an instant, allowing them to retreat or attack suddenly should they need it. To facilitate the movement the ninja will often use nearby elements such as mist, sand or leaves to mask their appearance or disappearance. Domain: Shunshin - Universal Ninjutsu.

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i wear my pride on my sleeve like a bracelet if god watched youtube i'd be on his playlist, his favorite.

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Adjusting himself to stay within forty meters of the two he prepared his own technique. Even though the younger shinobi was clearly failing, he was fucking reckless. Growling slightly he kept his preparation up, he was going to act, it did not bother him if they were calming down or not, they were untrustworthy. He couldn't hear them, but he could see them, and they could not see or hear him, or at least hadn't noticed him yet, nonetheless he had the edge over them.

"Fuckin' idiots."

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And with that his Genjutsu would grab at the two, aiming to take them over.

SPOILER: Click to show

Kuramu no Jutsu [Extremely Disorienting Color Spray]
Rank: C + C + C + C; B
Type: Supplementary / Sight Genjutsu
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: Affects a single victim within a 10 meter area, plus 10 more each time 'C' rank is retrained; 'B' rank adds an additional viciim each time retrained.
Description: After performing the needed seals, the user then targets a person with in range of the technique. The person targeted first shows signs on the technique immediately. From their point of view, the world that they’re looking at is twisting and turning rapidly in different directions, making it very hard to see. After a while disorientation kicks in and the person may feel nauseous and dizzy.
Domain: Genjutsu - Illusion of Sight

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