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A samurai is someone garnering pristine dedication not only to the combative art, but most importantly to the Way of the Samurai itself. This Samurai's dedication is a diamond, flawless and sculpted through the years with dignity; a dedication that does not dwell solely within the sword, but of his ancestry, his past, present - and to the utmost - his future. Some regard the core values of the Samurai as a historical past time, an "ancient belief that has shed its value through the seasons"; but Yosh Aoki upholds these prestigious beliefs with pious devotion making him one of a dying breed: a true Samurai.

Pride within the Samurai's culture swells ravishingly within his soul. Though Yosh does not believe in belittling others by thinking himself above anyone, he retains a silent confidence that the Samurai are unique, unlike the shinobi world that thrives today. An ancient culture rooted deep within the world, he feels that the shinobi generation have all become a mimicking of one another, mirror images in the conquest to become the most powerful. In doing so they have all become clones bred to defeat one another with a particular set of skills that everyone already attains. The samurai - unique - do not follow the same order, and thus force a kink in the gears of battle.

A pacifist of sorts, though deft with the blade, prefers a civil approach before flashing his weapon. Though not opposed to battle, he much rather would like to sort out the altercation with words and avoid conflict altogether if at all possible. If the situation has heated beyond words, however, the Samurai is not afraid of staining red the tip of his blade. Composed with a calm equanimity in times of peace, he maintains the same composure in times of war. A tranquil man like the tides of the sea, yet eyes of fire red in the heat of battle.

It was half a days journey, but when I reached the summit of my traveling I was revitalized to say the least. Though Iwagakure and Kumogakure shared similar attributes, the subtle differences in countryside was nigh palatable to my senses. Only a resident of Kumo could proficiently discern the subtle discretion between our Countries landscape, and we know the beauty that is to be found in ours. Scaling jagged cliffs and steep mountains, I would finally conclude the journey when my eyes beheld the Gates of Kumogakure.

||Travel to Kaminari no Kuni.

With steps of a fox, nimble and acurrate, I crossed thick rocks, glided thin sands, and flew over vast terrains. With old faithful slung across my back, and a volley within my quill I hesitate naught. The heat bears down upon me like a heavy load, burdening my shoulders relentlessly. Though, my pursuit is not affected as a wave of sunlight cannot deter my speed.

• Doton Ryouuken (Earth Dominion)
  Rank: D, C, B,
  Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
  Range: See special!
  Handseals: No
  Chakra: Mid
  Special: Establishes the area of earth a user can control for their earthen techniques, including the ability to sense what comes in contact with it. Because Doton is a solid essence with physical mass, its creations deal more with strength and endurance of the earth; as such, each earthen creation from the user will have have a natural, built-in defense against any attacks equally ranked or lower. Highest rank known also establishes the size of Doton creations they can produce, as well as the amount of time it takes for the user to detect any form of contact with their Doton creations, as well as natural earth. Keep in mind detection occurs only when foreign contact occurs WHILE the user is also in direction contact with the earth, natural or self-made.
  D: 10 meter range / Full Turn detection delay
  C: 20 meters / 3/4 th's of a turn
  B: 30 ms / Half of a turn
  A: 40 ms / 1/4 th's of a turn
  S: 50 ms / Near-Instant!
  
  Description: The basis behind the majority of Doton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very earth around them. 'Earth Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Doton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the earth around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
  Domain: Doton.
  
  
• Doro Gaeshi (Mud Overturn)
  Rank: D,
  Type: Defensive / Doton Ninjutsu
  Range: See special!
  Handseals: Yes
  Chakra: Very Low - Very High
  Special: Size of mud wall depends on the user’s level of Earth Dominion. Blocks a single attack equal to the highest rank known.
  Description: Doro Gaeshi is a defensive Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Doton affinity. After striking the ground with their hands, a large wall of earth will rise into place as defense. This allows the user to protect themselves from a variety of physical attacks, both ninjutsu and taijutsu. The defense is not perfect though, as a hard or drilling impact can puncture the wall.
  Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion.
  
  
• Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu (Double Suicide Decapitation Technique)
  Rank: D
  Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
  Range:Self
  Handseals: No
  Chakra: Low
  Special: User cannot move while underground, but they can detect anyone that walks along the earth directly above them. User can remain underground for a single turn before needing to resurface. Can only be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
  Description: A very basic earth technique, it allows the user to dive underground almost instantaneously so that they remain hidden from view in order to ambush their opponent. As long as the opponent is walking across the earth, they will be aware of their presence, and can wait patiently (without fear of asphyxiation!) until they right time, where they will emerge and latch onto the opponent’s legs. From here, they can easily suck them down, executing a replacement with them so that the opponent is buried underground up to his neck, while the user emerges unharmed above ground.
  Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'D'.
  
  
• Dochuu Eigyo (Underground Fish Projection)
  Rank: C
  Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
  Range: See special!
  Handseals: Yes.
  Chakra: Mid
  Special: Range of movement depends on the user’s level of Earth Dominion, and while swimming underground, their speed remains the same. While the user cannot perform seals and thus use jutsu underground, they can wield weapons in order to surprise attack. User can remain underground for a single turn before needing to resurface; each time retrained, the user main remain underground for one extra turn. However, after every fourth retraining, their chakra consumption will go up by one,
  Description: An upgrade to Shinjuu Zanshu, this underground variation grants the user movement whilst underground. Additionally, they can also emerge from below with their weapons drawn, allowing them to attack without being seen. After a few short seals, the user merely sinks below, and can remain there for a small amount of time.
  Domain: Doton. Must know 'Double Suicide Decapitation'.
  
  
  SPOILER: Click to show
  D: 3
  C: 2
  B: 1
  Total: 275