MOKUTON (Wood)

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Mokuton (Wood) is an advanced nature transformation found in certain kekkei genkai, and is produced by the combination of the Suiton (Water) and Doton (Earth) chakra natures. Containing surprising and intense power, it essentially grants the user the ability to manipulate and control trees. Mokuton is capable of being created both from the environment around the user as well as from the user's chakra.

Because of this ability, it is important that an opponent stay vigilant against a Mokuton user. Mokuton in particular is a powerful branch of Ninjutsu due to both the high defensive qualities taken from Doton as well as the high malleability of the roots and wood which is taken from Suiton. The combination of sturdiness and flexibility means that those who fight against a master of Mokuton would do well to keep their guards up, or else perish when an unsuspected forest appears from underneath their feet.

Acquiring Mokuton requires the users to possess Suiton (Water) and Doton (Earth) nature transformations, as well as Kekkei Genkai trait.

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◀ Abilities

Handotsūru (Hand Tool Manipulation)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary, Defensive
Cost: Standard
Description: As the name implies, the user manipulates their hand to form into a tool, such as a key. This is useful when attempting to access areas locked away with no key in sight, or when attempting to break certain locks. The user can also manipulate their hand into a small defensive shield which carries the defensive strength of Mokuton.



Mokuton Henge (Wood Transformation)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: A more sophisticated version of the academy jutsu, Henge, the user performs the necessary handseals, then wood emerges from beneath them and covers their entire body while emitting a puff of smoke. The end result is the user covering up their appearance in favor of someone else - as long as they have seen the person they are imitating before. The biggest difference with this transformation is that it is solid and tangible, and does not disappear as easily as a regular Henge does. As such, it acts more like a costume than a transformation, as the user is able to leave it behind if necessary. As a bonus, the user can also adjust their voice while using this technique.



Jukai Heki (World of Trees Wall)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: A defensive technique meant to be used in a pinch, the user creates countless wooden branches that grow at high speed from the ground before them. The branches interlace to form a wide, net-like wall with that carries the impressive defensive power Mokuton is known for.



Sōshinki (Transmission Wood)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: One of the versatile aspects of Mokuton is that not only can it be effective offensively and defensively, it also possesses a decent amount of supplementary techniques that can aid in the user finding their way through the shinobi world. After turning a wood clone into a seed, the seed can be used to track a target by either planting it on them, placing it on the ground where the target may step on it, or having them ingest it. Only the user of this technique can detect the seed's transmissions.



Shichūka no Jutsu (Four-Pillar House Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: By sending chakra into the ground, the roots of the plants are converted into raw materials. This technique allows for a building to be constructed, by forcing accelerated growth. Just like with the Four-Pillar Prison Technique, the size and shape of the building are taken from the user's imagination or memories. As a bonus, with extra material and the proper fuuinjutsu known, the user can place special tags around the house, effectively creating a barrier that would making it impossible for the enemy to detect it and thus allowing the user to "camp" in peace.



Daijurin no Jutsu (Great Forest Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: A technique that changes one's own arm into big trees. Using chakra, the tissues are transformed into trees at the cellular level. Then, by activating the trees, stimulating them to grow rapidly, they lengthen at high speed and fork into many branches. It is possible to capture the enemy with these branches and at the same time, if one changes the ends into sharp stakes, turn them into countless, sharp, spear-like piercing weapons.



Jubaku Eisou (Tree Bind Flourishing Burial)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: This technique lets the user summon a tree around their opponent to bind them. This technique is relatively powerful and holds opponents much more gracefully, with less of a strain on the user, because the user sinks them into the ground. Afterwards, the user can enclose the opponent so that their body is crushed. This technique requires some preparation as the user has to crush the earth and then add water before this technique could be used. However, if timed right, the user can anticipate their target's move and begin the process so that they may lead the target to the already prepared binding tree.



Shichurou no Jutsu (Four-Pillar Prison Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: The user converts chakra into timber under the ground and lets it grow rapidly while forming it into a wooden prison. The size of the prison is based on the user's imagination. From an insect cage to a great prison, one can make it into whatever they want by regulating the amount of chakra used. The timber itself is treated with a chakra coating, making its destruction extremely difficult. It has the great ability to detain prisoners, but it can also be used as a disciplinary measure for quarrelling subordinates.



Mokusatsu Shibari no Jutsu (Smothering Binding Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: By transforming their arm into a tree, the user can then create multiple thing but strong branches which will rapidly grow and wrap around the target, immobilizing them. This technique is capable of restraining both humanoid targets, as well as medium sized creatures.



Sashiki no Jutsu (Cutting Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: A versatile technique where the user can produce sharp wooden spikes from their body to either fashion short-range weapons akin to a makeshift sword, or use them as projectiles, where the branches' growth can be triggered remotely, shooting off in many directions like shrapnel, skewering the enemy as a result.



Jukai Shinshoku (Sea of Trees Erosion)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: A very versatile Mokuton technique, a user can manipulate the terrain, bringing out underground roots of varying sizes to fit various offensive situations, such as using the roots for trickery, misdirection and even restriction. With added additional chakra, one can also use a larger scale version of this, bringing out massive roots over a larger area that tangle around each other with such force that anyone caught in-between without attempting to dodge or counter can potentially be violently crushed to death.



Renchūka no Jutsu) (Serial Pillar Houses Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Sustained (base cast) + Multi (depends on amount of houses)
Description: A larger scaled version of the Four-Pillar House Technique, where instead of creating a single house, the user goes on to create multiple houses at once, akin to a very small town. Because of the sheer volume of structures created with this technique, if the user is not careful, they may get exhausted rather quickly.



Moku Jouheki no Jutsu (Wood Locking Wall Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: An extremely versatile ability, this technique uses chakra to activate the roots in the ground and, using the user of the technique as a reference point, makes wooden pillars appear from left and right. The wooden pillars join together in a dome-shape with the user at the centre. In the case that the user confronts the enemy at a short distance, the enemy can be locked up inside the dome, catching the enemy in a double sided attack. Furthermore, it can function as an easy shelter against an enemy's long-distance attacks.



Moku Bunshin no Jutsu (Wood Clone Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard (per clone)
Description: A clone that is created by using chakra to alter the user's own cells into vegetation. The clones can be as simple in function as a wooden dummy for use in the Body Replacement Technique or completely mobile and able to perform Mokuton jutsu that the user knows. They have the ability to travel far from the user and are able to communicate with the original. Moreover, since the wood clone has the ability to merge with plants and trees, it is also great for reconnaissance missions. By directly touching the wood clone with their hand, the user can change the shape of the clone. Unlike other clone techniques, the wood clone doesn't disappear when hit and takes the damage to a certain degree. Wood clones are also somewhat inhibited by the actions of the user, so if they are preoccupied with other tasks the wood clones will not be able to act to their full potential. Wood clones can, however, be dispelled like normal clones.



Karajishi Heddo (Foo Dog Heads)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: A technique designed to be used to drain the chakra of a large adversary or creature, such as a summon. The user produces the "sit" (座, suwaru) kanji on their palm and creates a series of wooden pillars that surround them, which are engraved with what resemble foo dog faces and have lit wicks on top of them. When the user slams their palm on the ground, the wooden statues rush towards the target and attempt to clamp down and bite on it. If successful, the targeted beast will be immobilized, all while slowly having its chakra drained.



Jukai Kōtan (Nativity of a Sea of Trees)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: After forming the necessary seals, the user is able to turn an area into a vast forest in a matter of mere moments, complete with trees and even grass growing out of any terrain the user is on. Not only can this provide cover for allies and the user, provide ample wood source, but it can also disorientate and trap multiple opponents, or even large creatures. This technique is a precursor to the Nativity of a World of Trees.



Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan (Nativity of a World of Trees)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: One of the most grandiose Mokuton abilities, and the parent jutsu to Nativity of a Sea of Trees, the user creates a dense growth of trees, controlling how it grows using their chakra. The trees' life force is immense enough to split the earth as they sprout and further pierce through any other obstructions they encounter. This growth is also fast enough that it can capture targets before they have a chance to escape. It is rumored that this technique was once used by a legendary shinobi whose power was unrivaled, and in their hands, were able to create the foundation for an entire hidden village.



Kajukai Kourin (Advent of a World of Flowering Trees)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: The grandest of all "Trees" based Mokuton techniques, and one even mightier than Nativity of a World of Trees, the user forces trees to grow on any surface at a rapid pace, creating a dense forest of flowering trees. During the forest's formation, the user can have the branch restrain any target(s) that tries to attack the user before the formation of the forest is complete. The pollen produced by these flowers is then released into the atmosphere and when inhaled, renders any afflicted target potentially disorientated or even unconscious if they do not attempt to guard themselves. The user can also control where the pollen spreads so it does not affect them nor their comrades. With enough willpower, it is possible to regain consciousness from the effects of the pollen; however, in order to counter the technique fully, either the trees themselves must be destroyed completely, the Mokuton user that cast it must be injured, incapacitated, or even killed, or simply put, the intended targets must continue to remain elevated above the dispersed pollen, or employ some form of respiratory protection.



Mokuryū no Jutsu (Wood Dragon Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: The user creates a gigantic wooden dragon, which they can use for a multitude of purposes including restraining a target, or for offensive purposes. It also has the ability to absorb chakra from its target, slowly rendering them unable to use techniques by biting into the target and draining them almost in a vampiric fashion. With additional chakra put forth, the user is able to cause the dragon to detonate on their target, resulting in a large explosion. Despite being a formidable technique, it was shown that if the wood dragon's head is destroyed, its ability to consume chakra is eliminated.



Hotei no Jutsu (Cloth Sack Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard (base cast) + Multi (amount of hands)
Description: Whereas Hōbi seeks to defend the Mokuton user from massive incoming damage originating from great beasts and does, Hotei seeks to neutralize the target before any further damage can be done, or even delivered. After the necessary handseals are formed, the user creates a number of gigantic wooden hands that erupt upward from beneath the ground, which then encircle and attempt to restrain a chosen enemy.



Hōbi no Jutsu (Wood Expulsion Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: This defensive technique has been known to withstand severely strong attacks, even from enemies and creatures much larger than the user. After forming the needed handseals, the user quickly creates a dome-like structure in the form of a dragon's face all around them, until they are completely surrounded and covered. Taking advantage of the nature of Wood Release, this fūinjutsu substantially weakens incoming attacks whilst protecting the user inside.



Mokujin no jutsu (Wood Golem Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: After forming the required hand seals, the user creates an enormous statue-like creature out of wood. This humanoid creature with a full body and an oni-like face is usually created with a wooden dragon wrapped around its torso, and is generally used in battle as an avatar. The wooden dragon can be multiplied at the cost of extra chakra and be used to attack its enemies directly as well, with the heads exploding in a shower of wooden shrapnel on impact. As the creation of this wooden creature is not instant, if the user doesn't have enough time to manifest the entire body, they can manifest a limb or two first to buy enough time for the full body to form. Both very powerful and durable, this is truly a wooden technique to be feared.



Chōjō Kebutsu (Top Transformed Buddha)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Once the Wood Golem is in play, this jutsu will allow it to grow and possess a large amount of hands. The user utilizes all of these hands simultaneously to deliver powerful, consecutive blows to the target. Due to the sheer volume of the punches involved, defending against the entirety of them is nearly impossible, and it is almost best to attempt a counter. Once the barrage of attacks is over, the Wood Golemn will cease to exist, crumbling upon itself.