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Oto (Sound), involves the manipulation of sound waves around the user in order to produce either an adverse effect on the opponent, or a beneficial one for the user. Because the of the power and potential of sound, not only is this a highly regarded art that is well regulated when it comes to dispensing its knowledge, it is also very difficult to learn.

The amount of chakra control is needed is sometimes more so then when attempting to manipulate other elemental forms of nature itself. Also, if the user incorrectly manipulates the waves, their creation could turn on them - with disastrous results. As such, its use was forbidden as much as because of its destructive potential as well as its potential to fail.

Regardless, by utilizing their chakra, the user may alter the frequency of sound waves to the point different lengths can induce different effects. Due to its lack of physical substance, Oto is used for supplementary and offensive purposes mainly, as well as for stealth and movement, most effective when uised at short to medium range.

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◀ OTO TRAITS

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{└ BURAINDO}BURAINDO
Type: Major
Ranks:
Requirements: Oto Ninjutsu specialist, Ninja Grade D+

• To be Truly Sightless, one must have been born in the dark, or thrown into through some unfortunate but unavoidable means. Still, to you, who has mastered living and fighting without the power of sight, the use of sound techniques is almost second nature. The pictures you see with your sonar are uncompilable to those with sight that use it. While they detect aspects, you a whole picture.
  
  With this traits, the use of the Sonar ability can be activated without needing the use of seals, and can be performed while you are moving and using other abilities.
  

Note: This only works - and can be obtained - if your character actually is truly permanently blind. If they somehow regain their sight due to a transplant, this trait is automatically lost.

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{└ PINDROP}PINDROP
Type: Major
Ranks: 5
Requirements: Oto Ninjutsu specialist, Ninja Grade B+

• By constantly exposing your auditory system to the power of sound, you now become able to not only hear through the technique Sonar, but also see. The delay that once existed no longer prevents you from being one with the very sound waves around you.
  
  At Rank 1, the pause is mostly removed, as you get information at an accelerated rate. At Rank 2, you no longer have to keep your eyes closed. At Rank 3, you no longer have to remain still.
  

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{└ ECHO}ECHO
Type: Minor
Ranks: ∞
Requirements: Oto Ninjutsu specialist, Ninja Grade D+

• You understand the waves of sound better than most, and as such, you can hear past the limits placed on most mortals.
  
  For every rank this trait is learned, you add an extra meter to your Sonar range.

Fencing, otherwise known as The Gentleman's Art, is the use of a rapier, foil, saber or epee in tactical combat. Imported into the shinobi lands by distant traveling merchants and adventurers willing to share their knowledge.

In some regions considered a game for nobles and royalty, it is very seldom found it's way to the lower societies from where it originated; abroad, however, is another story. Like any other potentially deadly art involving the sword, the shinobi have taken to the style quite well.

Consisting mostly of feints, counters, precision strikes and piercing maneuvers, it's not for those simply charging into battle, but more for those that consider themselves tactical fighters. While incredibly complicated, when utilized properly, The Gentleman's Art can have dramatic results.

Most potential users never pick it up sadly, as the patience and focus necessary tends to allude most. However, those who do take this path adopt the moniker known as Fencers.

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◀ FENCING TRAITS

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{└ EN GARDE!}EN GARDE!
Type: Minor
Ranks: 1
Requirements: Fencing practitioner, Ninja Grade D+

• When you execute your techniques with minimal effort from your body, you are are capable of performing incredible accurate lunges - as long as your achieve your Perfect Form. Stand en-garde!, your dominant foot forward and pointing at your opponent. Your feet are shoulder-width apart - in an "L" position - and your heels are centered for balance. Knees bent so they're over your toes, you lean lean slightly forward, sword arm raised and ready. As such. as long as you achieve that planted Perfect Form, your Fencing abilities receive a boost in speed and accuracy.
  

Note: Remember, nothing is guaranteed. When it comes to balance, this trait will be used on a case-by-case basis.

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{└ ALLEZ!}ALLEZ!
Type: Minor
Ranks: 1
Requirements: Fencing practitioner, Ninja Grade D+

• Spending so much time perfecting your sword style has provided you with incredible equilibrium and uncanny proprioception. Thus, you perform optimally in situations where balance is compromised, such as during are-of-effect attacks, or when trekking through rough terrain and slick surfaces. As such, your Fencing techniques that require proper grounding may now be performed while the user is moving and even while kneeling.
  

Note: Remember, nothing is guaranteed. When it comes to balance, this trait will be used on a case-by-case basis.

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{└ ZORNHAU}ZORNHAU
Type: Minor
Ranks: 1
Requirements: Fencing practitioner, Ninja Grade D+

• You have become to precise with your fencing skill that your strikes on exposed targets and flesh can cause the victim to induce a state of bleeding, creating damage and fatigued over time and increasing the chance of them passing out due to blood loss. unless treated.
  

Note: One must take this traits in order to specialize in Iaijutsu and learn its techniques.

◀ Battōjutsu Ability Moveset

Dorokendageki (Draw and Strike)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner draws and slashes with the sharp edge of their blade in a wide fashion and then quickly sheathes it. As they invest more time and practice into the art of offensive sheathing, their overall offensive rating shall increase, which allows their fundamental knowledge to stay relevant, even at the apex of their ability.



Mae Zuki (Front Thrust)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner draws and produces a swift, lunging thrust with the point of their blade and then quickly sheathes it. As they invest more time and practice into the art of offensive sheathing, their overall offensive rating shall increase, which allows their fundamental knowledge to stay relevant, even at the apex of their ability.



Nibaigiri (Double Cut)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner proceeds to draw, cutting a fluid swath before using the same momentum to deliver a final slash, which leads to them sheathing once again. The movement is flashy and hard to trace, leaving unguarded opponent's in trouble.



Tsukesagiri (Cut and Thrust)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Commencing from any position, the practitioner draws, attempts to stab at or thrust into the opponent and then punctuates the movement with a harsh vertical or diagonal slash, which leads them to sheathe their sword once again. By stabbing into the opponent, this allows them to capitalize on the wound and make it even deadlier.



Sandangamaegiri (Triple Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Commencing from any position, the user unsheathes, slashes once and then continues on with their forward movement, which allows them to cut the opponent several more times while maintaining their momentum and footing. Regarded as an extremely flashy maneuver, it is also incredibly useful for offensive evasion, as the spinning motion of the user allows them to keep moving and avoid certain attacks.



Joushou Giri (Rising Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Commencing from a crouching or kneeling position, the practitioner grips their blade with both hands and then delivers a devastating upwards, rising slash that allows them to capitalize on an overextending opponent. By continuing with the motion, the user can utilize the momentum behind the attack and follow it up with Morote Giri for a fluid one-two combination.



Morote Giri (Two-Handed Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Usually employed after Joushou Giri, but can still be used as its own move from a standing position, of if the user is jumping down and towards their target, the practitioner gathers their strength and then strikes with their sword held in both hands, a death grip employed as they perform a single, strong downwards attack that is capable of smashing and breaking through defenses, as well as delivering massive damage.



Marugiri (Circle Cut)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Commencing from a kneeling position, the practitioner draws, rises and spins in one fluid motion, forestalling opponents all around and then quickly sheathes. Rotating a full three hundred and sixty degrees, this cutting strike is useful for assaulting targets all around the user at once. Upon finishing the twisting cut, the user sheathes the weapon.



Senkou Zuki (Flash Thrust)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Using a vast amount of mental focus, the practitioner draws in a lightning fast manner and thrusts at an opponent and sheathes again, all in the blink of an eye. Those that have gone down in history as the best Kenjutsu practitioners were said to have delivered this technique in a nearly-instantaneously, though in reality, although incredibly difficult to foresee, the victim is not completely helpless.



Sanjuu Kenippen (Triple Blade Slice)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Commencing from a kneeling position, the practitioner lunges towards one or many opponents, focusing their mind and skill on striking those before him. The user then draws, slashing from one side to the other, and spinning rapidly through again for another cut, then a third and final spin to finish the opponent off. The strikes are quick enough to believe one sees three blades slashing at once, and due to the erratic fashion of the technique, can be applied to multiple opponents to strike them each once, or just one to deliver multiple strikes.



Kagirinai Hagane Hitosashi (Endless Steel Dance)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Known as the ultimate offensive maneuver of the Battojutsu branch of the Kenjutsu style. Commencing from a standing position, the practitioner gathers and focuses all of the energy in their mind and body simultaneously, allowing their physical energy to overflow their tenketsu as unforeseen levels of stamina surge through one's body. Then, once the user has unsheathed their blade and focused their physical energy into their body, the user then lunges forward rapidly, initiating a sequence of rapid and precise attacks. The user and their blade move like a storm, flashing from one attack to the next relentlessly, leading with attacks that are indistinguishable from the next. Thought of as the antithesis of 'Hitosashi Tenrai', the two techniques have been known to completely counteract each other, leaving behind an amazing spectacle of sparks and sword clashes.

◀ Sōjutsu Ability Moveset

Shokubutsu Tane (Sow Seed)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The most basic and first attack taught within Sōjutsu is a basic thrust. A simple yet effective move, it uses the momentum of the whole body to jolt the spear forward, as well as retracting it with the same force in order to create an effective and straightforward piercing assault.



Minori (Harvest)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive, Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: A defensive maneuver, the user grips the spear in the middle and proceeds to rapidly spin it so that it creates a full circle with each end of the spear. They then keep the weapon spinning, surrounding themselves at all times. This is ideal for when the user attempts to dispatch an opponent from their front while simultaneously being able to thwart a rear assault. By doing so, they are staving off multidirectional advances, as well as creating distance between themselves and any person in front or behind them. The user can maintain the spinning as long as their experience and energy allows them to.



Kyuu Bara (Sudden Thorns)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: The forte of the spear is that, unlike other weapons, it needs not to be sheathed, nor does it incur heavy weight while being used with both hands. As such, the user is able to suddenly surprise their opponent with a flurry of forward thrusts that can halt even the bravest of chargers, as well as gore the most foolish. An upgrade to Sow Seed, the user draws back their spear for split second before rapidly jabbing forward, creating multiple strikes that feel as if they are appearing at once.



Joushou Hasu (Rising Lotus)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: A two part strike relying on the user's strength and their quick movement, the user starts with their spear leaning downwards and then proceeds to raise it as fast as they can, immediately slapping down their spear down on the target and threatening to cut and smash them. First, the upward vertical strike is used to cause piercing and slashing damage, and then the downward strike is used to smash. This binary pattern can be repeated as many times as the user has the stamina for it.



Tou (Sickle)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: This move is a simple feint where the enemy expects a slash, but instead receives a sudden crack to the legs, threatening injury, as well as loss of footing. This quick movement involves an upward diagonal slice with their spear tip followed by the use of the carried motion to move forward and as such, attempt to smash the legs, ankles and feet of the opponent with the butt of the spear.



Fuka Ha (Shark Tooth)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Standard
Description: For this technique, the user artfully dodges an incoming attack and then, with great strength, causes their spear to shimmy and attempt to cut into the side of their opponent. In order for this ability to succeed, the user predicts a strike and sidesteps it, and then, with all the strength and momentum they can muster, forces their spear to wiggle, slapping the side of the opponent with the tip of the spear, which results in the spear cutting into them with deadly precision.



Doragon Chuuseki (Dragon Pillar)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A technique only adept Sōjutsu users have been able to master, the user plants their spear in the ground and soars above the pole to reach the top, using this quick and smooth evasion as a way of avoiding what could have been a lethal strike. To avoid what seems like a dangerous attack, the user plants the point of their spear in the ground and raises themselves to the top of the end of the spear, choosing to either balance or launch themselves in a quick fashion when faced with an incoming attack. The distance for evasion potential is equal to the technique's range.



Kuta Kuta Hi (Withered Flame)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After executing the Dragon Pillar technique, the user pulls the spear from underneath them while mid-air and then pulls it behind them, over their head in order to slam it down once reaching the ground, the combined force of gravity and the user's muscle power and strength threatening to cause heavy damage on impact.



Hebi Hitonomi (Snake Bite)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user thrusts forward while shimmying to create a truly devastating two-pronged attack, causing the spear to appear as if it has split into two just before impact. If aimed at the chest, for example, it would end up hitting both sides of the rib cage. The illusion of separation and the devastation of the strike come from a combination of the user's sudden agile yet erratic movement, and a powerful forward thrust slash with their spear.



Kugi No Tora (Tiger Nail)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard (own) / Sustained (combined)
Description: Simply put, this deadly technique involves an immediate violent twist of the spear along with an explosive full body thrust forward. The user produces a spear shaped blast of air that can tear through defenses, as well as reach targets that may previously been out of reach. This can be used as its own, or combined with other Sōjutsu techniques.



Hasu Bakuha (Lotus Explosion)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The last and most devastating attack of the Sōjutsu style. The user slides forward while twisting their torso, and the spear is pushed forward from the dominant hand with an initial spin, which is then amplified as the butt of the spear is reached at the grip of the off hand, extending the whole spear forward with destructive force. Attempting to catch the spear results in a numbing explosion that would knock the hand intercepting attack away. To end the technique, the user then immediately retracts the spear.

◀ Ju-Kenshi Ability Moveset

Senchineru Taidenkōgeki (Charged Attack Sentinel)
Rank: D - S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: The most basic principal of all Ju-Kenshi techniques, and the reason their enormous blades seem so easily wielded in the hands of a master. One who has learned this technique charges their hands with chakra to lighten the physical strain of wielding such cumbersome weapons, then loads that charge directly into the blade at the moment of attack, drastically increasing its apparent weight, as well as its destructive potential, and lending credence to the title "Heavy" blade skill.

Due to their sheer power, the user sacrifices speed in order to deliver attacks that are incredibly difficult to adequately defend against. Senchineru Taidenkōgeki must always be used first if the user wishes to perform specific Ju-Kenshi techniques, but is sufficient on its own to create intensely powerful basic attacks. Any rank of Senchineru Taidenkōgeki known to the practitioner can be used in conjunction with the fighting style techniques, so long as it is equal to or greater than the technique used.

The charging process can be disrupted when physical contact by anything other than the user is made with their weapon, as the user cannot charge while in the middle of defending or attacking with their heavy blade. While charging, the user must remain still.

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Gekitotsu (Clash Crash)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user charges their weapon before intentionally striking their opponents blade, using the sudden increase in weight to redirect the force of blocking and parrying maneuvers in order to cause a target to damage themselves with their own weapon. The purpose of this technique is quite literally to overpower an opponent into harming themselves, and can only be used to that end, meaning simple deflection in a direction that would not result in the opponents blade coming in contact with their own body cannot be achieved.



Inkaten (Flash Point)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After a brief charge, the user allows the flat side of their massive blade to be loaded with chakra, and pushes back against attacks targeting any vital focal point with great force in order to defend against them. The added weight of the Ju-Kenshi practitioner's strike is used in this manner specifically to break an opponent's grip on the hilt of their sword, to potentially sprain or potentially contribute to the eventual breaking of their hand or leg, etc. and as such, can cause a moderate amount of damage due to the strength of the recoil.



Zankokuha (Brutality Edge)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: An upward sweeping slash, where the enhanced weight behind the strike is directed to knock an opponent into the air on contact, as well as setting them up for the next attack. If this attack successfully connects, its effects take place whether the opponent blocks or not, though successfully blocking by the target reduces the knock-up effect slightly.



Sorasetsudanchēn (Chain Severing Sky)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: After a brief charge, the users grips their blade tightly and spins it in place, creating a vicious circle of bladed slash strikes, aiming to hit their opponents all around them - ideally multiple times - as they become a veritable spinning top of destruction, aimed to cut foes completely in half at the waist.



Mukō (Void)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user slams the full weight of their blade in a downward diagonal strike aimed specifically to drive an opponent into the ground. The flat edge of their heavy sword is used to assist in the pushing motion, causing significant blunt force trauma and a 'knock down' effect, where the victims body creates its own impact crater, severely hampering their next attempted movements.



Wabisuke (The Penitent One)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained (how long do you want your opponent's sword to be heavy)
Description: When making contact with an opponent's weapon after the appropriate charge, the user is able to load that charge directly into an enemy's blade, but with a truly awe-inspiring twist. The opponent's weapon, not the Ju-Kenshi user, has its weight affected, making the weapon unwieldy, and as such, all but the mightiest of foes unable to wield their own swords.



Shinkōnohiyaku (Leap Of Faith)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: By swinging their blade towards an opponent with great force and loading their charged chakra into the very tip of their sword, the Ju-Kenshi practitioner uses this extra momentum to boost a mighty leap towards an enemy twice their base movement speed, crashing their weapon into the body of their foe, with the potential to sprain and break bone on impact if the attack is not properly defended against. This is not an incomprehensibly fast movement; however, but if it can be combined with a distraction, has truly devastating potential, allowing them to close distance between themselves and more mid-ranged fighters quite effectively.



Ōiburēka (Throne Breaker)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Holding their enormous blade horizontally as if it were a bat or a club, the user swings with all their might as the loaded chakra courses through the blade allowing its increased weight to create a massive knockback, the sheer force of which can even take opponents who attempt to block the strike off of their feet. This creates a visible shockwave of force which easily sends foes flying, and if used in conjunction with the bladed edge of the weapon as opposed to the flat of the blade, is one of the most deadly techniques in the Ju-Kenshi arsenal.



Rokudenashi-ryo (Bastard Charge)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: --
Description: Pooling all of their heavy blade damage into one, this skill grants the user the knowledge of how to charge and hold enough chakra to perform more than one Ju-Kenshi technique in succession. This knowledge can be very dangerous, as the cost of use of techniques performed back to back stacks, as well as the total charge time, but given enough opportunity to prepare, this allows for a truly terrifying number of combination moves capable of slaughtering almost any enemy force one faces.
Restriction: This technique can be re-learned to add additional abilities for a combo. Each time it is purchased, one more charge is added. However, each time it is purchased, the EXP cost goes up by one 'S' rank - (i.e. if I want to use three attacks, I learn this three times, so the EXP requires goes, 'S', 'SS', then 'SSS').

◀ Kinjutsu

Omote Renge (Front Lotus)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user delivers an upward kick to their opponent, sending them high into the air. The user follows the opponent along their upward trajectory, taking tight hold of them so that they can't move or escape, such as wrapping opponents with bandages or rope to help in this regard. Once they've reached the peak of the initial kick's arc, the user begins a spinning motion and propels them headfirst towards the ground. The user releases the opponent right before impact and retreats to safety, leaving the opponent to collide with the ground alone. Because the Front Lotus requires at the first of the Eight Gates be opened, users are likely to be fatigued afterwards and thus vulnerable to attack.



Hitori-Omote Renge (One Man Front Lotus)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A singular version of its parent technique, Omote Renge, the Strong Fist user instead starts spinning by themselves once launched in the air, creating strong winds around them, and then thus diving down on the opponent rather than with them, creating a devastating pact that can affect those in the immediate area. As with Omote Renger, this requires the first of the Eight Gates to opened to use.



Koyubi Kōgeki (Little Toe Attack)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After opening the second of the Eight Gates, the user attacks the opponent with a very powerful downwards kick. It is said one of this style's initial founders, and most prominent users, used this attack against a great and enlarged evil to literally attack its little toe, the force of which helped topple it over, thus making further decimation easier.



Ura Renge (Reverse Lotus)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: The user first opens at the third of the Eight Gates, removing their body's limitations on their maximum speed. Once this is done, the user - who is so fast that it's difficult to follow their movements - continually strikes the target from multiple directions, pummeling them into the air. The Reverse Lotus is taught with the understanding that it would be an attack of last resort, used only in dire circumstances. This is because opening any of the Eight Gates places a huge strain on the user's body, likely exhausting their body beyond the point of moving or even remaining conscious afterwards.



Geki — Konoha Kongōriki Senpū (Violent — Leaf Adamantine-Strength Whirlwind)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After opening up the fourth of Eight Gates, the user deals a severe roundhouse kick to his opponent. As this technique suggests, adamantine strength (金剛力, kongōriki), or "vajra strength", is a step up from "hard strength" (剛力, gōriki). Both are words used to refer to Herculean, superhuman strength.



Hirudora (Morning Peacock)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: The Morning Peacock is a certain-kill taijutsu born from the philosophy of fightingsyyle style's original, and greatest, founder. The principle of this taijutsu is to rapidly increase the body's abilities by opening up to and including the sixth of the Eight Gates, and then to strike the enemy down with countless punches. The technique is started by kicking the enemy into the air, which for most would be an instant kill. The user then jumps into the air in a distinctive stance and begins punching the enemy repeatedly. The punches are so fast, they are set ablaze by sheer speed and friction which in turn creates a peacock-like fan of flames around the opponent. Once the attack is finished, the enemy will be sent crashing back to the ground, covered with the attack's aura. The fire produced is strong enough to burn through and evaporate most attacks, chakra included.



Hirudora (Daytime Tiger)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The Daytime Tiger is an incredibly fast punch and, contrary to its appearance, purely taijutsu in nature. After opening the seventh of the Eight Gates, the user places a palm facing forward in front of their face with one hand and then taps it with his other hand, formed into a fist, which creates a massive amount of air pressure. Next, the user forms a unique hand seal resembling a tiger. This launches the air pressure at the opponent in the shape of one by leaving a gigantic tiger-shaped impression into the initially built-up air pressure with the hand seal. The air pressure will condense as it's moving and be focused into a single point. The technique then explodes on command, releasing the built up air pressure in an instant. A massive explosion is created, which can be felt a significant distance away.



Sekizō (Evening Elephant)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: The Evening Elephant is a high-level, forbidden taijutsu that can be performed by those who have opened the last of the Eight Gates. This technique is a continuous assault of punches, with each "foot" (足, soku) — as they are referred to — being performed faster than the one before. Each "foot" creates a cannon of pressurized air bearing the appearance of an elephant's leg, causing devastating damage to the opponent. One punch alone is capable of tunneling a massive and deep hole in the ground, and has proved strong enough to shatter even the strongest of defenses. The strength of several of these punches is enough to temporarily immobilize even the largest creatures, such as Summons.



Yagai (Night Guy)
Rank: SS
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: The Night Guy is the ultimate forbidden taijutsu of the highest level within the Strong Fist style, and can only be performed after opening all Eight Gates. When the user initiates the technique by saying "amass" (積, seki), they emit an enormous amount of red steam, the so-called "Steam of Blood" (血の蒸気, Chi no Jōki). This chakra then manifests into a red burning dragon around the body. Shouting "flow" (流, ryū), they then dash forward at such an extreme speed that the space ahead of the user is distorted. The user proceeds to deal an immensely powerful kick which carries such force that it is capable of obliterating the target's body, as well as creating a devastating shock wave linear to the kick. The damage itself can be so great that even the greatest of summons should fear in the face of it, and the recoil can be such that it completely shatters the bones in user's striking leg. As a result of opening the Eight Gates, the fatal repercussions of doing so can leave the user on the brink of death, slowly turning into ash, crumbling from the immense discharge of their chakra.

Strong Fist (剛拳, Gōken) is a fighting style, the purpose of which is to cause external damage and break bones. It is the exact opposite of Gentle Fist, which is used mainly by the Hyūga Clan.

This style of fighting involves smashing your opponent and is generally used only by extremely physically powerful and dominating shinobi. The user must be exceptionally conditioned or even a brief performance in this style will quickly exhaust and strain the body.

Used mainly by extremely powerful or physically dominating opponents, this style is less graceful and more physical, with strength being key behind these techniques, as well as an overall sense of balance. In short, a Gōken master is not to be taken lightly.

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◀ GŌKEN TRAITS

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{└ ZUI-QUAN}ZUI-QUAN
Type: Minor
Ranks: 1
Requirements: Goken practitioner, Ninja Grade D+

• While the Drunken Fist is a style that is only possible to perform properly while the user is very drunk, you have mastered the art of its movements without needing to be inebriated. Much like an intoxicated person, you will move irregularly and erratically, attacking without warning and defending with unconventional motions. And although drunks usually have no conscious awareness of what actions they'll take, you do, which also means opponents can't predict what you will do next.
  
  Because of the Strong Fist's flowing style, many of its practitioners eventually learn the way of the Drunken Fist. With enough experience, one can act and simulate being intoxicated, reaping the benefits of unpredictability without risking impairment. As such, when using Goken techniques, you attack and defend with improved speed and power, while also defending in unconventional ways.
  

Note: Speed, strength and evasion boosts will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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{└ HACHIMON}HACHIMON
Type: Minor
Ranks: 1
Requirements: Goken practitioner, Ninja Grade D+

• The Eight Gates exist in order to limit the flow of chakra within an individual's body. With training, individuals can learn to remove their potential limiters, referred to as "opening" the gates. With each opened gate, individuals are given access to more and more of their body's chakra, thus increasing their physical strength and speed.
  
  The founders of Goken also happened to be practitioners that understood how to push their bodies past their limits. As such, it made learning Hachimon Tonkō no Jin possible, which eventually lead to them creating techniques exclusively to be used only when under the influence of the gates and the boosts they grant you. And now you possess this knowledge too.
  

Note: One must take this traits in order to learn Goken techniques that also use the Eight Gates.