Heihō

[Anmida]

Heihō or "Art of War" is a fighting style developed by the Sumi clan when its very livelihood was threatened by oppressors. While they did possess formidable power with their art techniques, they soon found themselves overwhelmed by attackers and lacking a front line to defend those in the back. And though they had some experience in combat, the Sumi clan were but artist in the end. Their forte lay in pursuit of the arts and the expression of their freedom. As a last effort, the Sumi began development of a fighting style that would allow them to face their opponents head-on by translating their drawing skill into a combat style. The sword replaced the brush and the enemy replaced a canvas.

Heihō practitioners were a formidable force in combat with their sword and ink skills supplemented by their art and those of their allies. It was not long before they defeated those who seek to oppress them. After the war, the Heihō style was utilized for a time until it came to be seen as unnecessary. Most of its teachings were lost in time however, there have been whispers that some still practice the Heihō style to this day and carry on its traditions. And though these practitioners may not be held in the highest regard or have come to be seen as nothing more than bloodthirsty warriors, they believe themselves still to be mere artists and not warriors.

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Restrictions

[/b][/font] Restricted to members of the Sumi clan.

2. This style occupies 2 Fighting Style slots. Purchase cost is unchanged.

3. Must have Tier 2 Sumi Mastery "Give thanks to you, Art."

4. This style is able to utilize any type of bladed weapon with its techniques. This style uses unique hand seals able to be performed even with a weapon in hand.

5. Heihō practitioners cannot join offense heavy styles (Goken, Battojutsu, Kyuudou, etc) except Shageki-Ha.[/ul][/blockquote][/blockquote][/div]

[Anmida]

Mastery:

Note: Due to the close relationship between Heiho and the Sumi clan each mastery of Heiho does not take up a mastery slot however, to unlock the masteries one must first have the Tier 2 Sumi Clan mastery, "Give thanks to you, Art." After the mastery is purchased, one must unlock each Heiho mastery as one would normally do via learning 33%, 66%, and 100% of all techniques in Heiho.

[/b] Members of the Sumi clan are known for the speed at which they are able to paint without sacrificing quality. By translating this speed and agility into their sword skill, Heihō practitioners possess a higher degree of reflex to make up for their naturally weaker strength. Heihō practitioners of this level receive a +1 bonus to their Reflex stat.

Tier 2 - Heart of Art: Attaining a deeper connection between their Sumi origins and the skills of the Heihō practice, masters of this level have erased the line normally held between Sumi and Heihō techniques. Now able to intertwine the abilities of the clan and the fighting style with the use of just a single hand seal unique to the style. Hand seal is not required if a Heihō technique already requires a single hand seal.

Tier 3 - Artist Hand: Akin to masters of the Sumi clan, Heihō masters have learned to give up the blade and rely on their ink to circumvent the lack of a blade and the Gahitsu skill. Each finger is now able to summon a blade of ink; formulated and controlled by the users will. For a Miniscule amount of chakra each finger, the user can create one blade equal to your average C rank blade by swiping their finger. The user can choose to create one blade each finger or combine multiple fingers to form a stronger blade. A max of 10 can be created at once. Blades cannot be created more than one meter from the user and can have a maximum length of 3 meters and width of one meter.[/ul]

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Gahitsu (Artist's Brush)
Rank: D
Range: --
Type: Offensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low to cast; Miniscule per 2 turns; Miniscule each alteration

[/b] The weapons capabilities are essentially doubled; applies to ink extension as well. Cannot alter weapon to values below its base/norm. 3 meter extension limit.[/ul]

Fudedzukai (Brushwork)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule per 3

[/b] Gahitsu must be active. Ink trails float in place for 3 turns. Will not stick to user unless allowed.[/ul]

Guraundo (Ground)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Low per 20 meter radius

[/b] Gahitsu must be active. Weapon must remain in contact with object until the technique is complete. Removal of the weapon will halt spread at its current location.[/ul]

Torakushon (Traction)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: --
Chakra Consumption: Low

[/b] Must be standing upon preexisting ink. Does not work if user moves off ink. Total movement distance cannot exceed 10 meters even when moving in a zig-zag manner.[/ul]

Hatchingu (Hatching)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Low per 10

[/b] There must be preexisting ink present. Each spike can grow to a max of 10 feet and is 2 inches thick.[/ul]

Wanisu (Varnish)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1, 1
Chakra Consumption: Low per 1 meter

[/b] Gahitsu must be active. Foam will last 2 turns.[/ul]

Kopāru (Copal)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Mid per 5 projectiles

[/b] Gahitsu must be active. These copies can float in place for one turn.[/ul]

Maigurēshon (Migration)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] Must be atop preexisting ink. Ink must be large enough to support users width. 20 meter limit. Can only be used once every other turn.[/ul]

Chikisotoropikku (Thixotropic)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] Can only be created where there is preexisting ink. The sphere measures 8 feet in diameter. The sphere is able to block one B rank attack. Lower rank jutsu have no effect. The sphere is able to block one A rank attack if it is of a physical nature.[/ul]

Firā (Filler)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] Gahitsu must be active.[/ul]

Boryūmuc (Volume)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Low per 4 meters

[/b] Gahitsu must be active. Ink extension has the same capabilities as the utilized weapon. Can be used with any manner of strike.[/ul]

Deddokarā (Dead Color)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Mid per 3 inches

[/b] Can only be used with Heihō techniques.[/ul]

Baishitsu (Medium)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Miniscule per 2 turns

[/b] Floats in place for 1 turn.[/ul]

Suguraffīto (Sgraffito)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: High

[/b] Gahitsu must be active.[/ul]

Kyanbasu (Canvas)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Handseals: 1, 0 (Optional)
Chakra Consumption: High; Mid (Optional)

[/b] Dimensions are determined by the user. Able to block one attack of A rank. Lower rank jutsu have no effect. For a Mid amount of chakra, the user is able to form this defense without any hand seals or precursor movement. This form can only block one attack of B rank. Lower rank jutsu have no effect.[/ul]

Bodikarā (Body Color)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive/Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Massive per 30 meters

[/b] Ink will last until the end of the thread. The waves are 15 meters high.[/ul]

Matiere
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Handseals: 7
Chakra Consumption: Massive, Low every other turn; Low (Optional)

[/b] Can not travel farther than 20 meters from the user. Each orb can absorb one A rank attack before being destroyed. By paying a Low amount of chakra, the user is able to regenerate any lost orbs in their original form. Chosen form cannot change once decided.[/ul]

[Comatose]

On Dedication: As it stands with the current description of Dedication what you want to happen can't happen. The individual would lose the ability to even use this FS regardless of anything.

On One-Handed Seals: Not sure how I feel about arbitrarily deciding that this style can continue just without One-Handed seals while every other one will actually need it.

[Anmida]

1. Dedication portion has been removed.

2. Change made.

[Ohta]

Have to admit, the picture looks like it's from a horror manga.

1/3

[Comatose]

This is okay, I suppose.

2 | 3

[addy-hime ♥]

3/3 accepted.