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My eyes were closed, searching for the trails of chakra I'd become familiar with. Mind racing, I sensed all around me, attempting to locate the jogger's chakra. I began to search faster and faster, unable to locate it as soon as I had hoped--had they gotten away? I failed my task if so. Then, suddenly I felt the tiniest hint of their chakra slip just out of my sensing range. Gathering my willpower, I pushed outwards about five meters and located them, and the direction they were headed in.

Shit! I'm losing them! I thought, exhaling the deep breath I'd taken and opening my eyes. Sprinting off, I made to move across the rooftops in the direction of my target. Many buildings passed beneath me, flashing by as I hurriedly dashed across the village. Though I could tell by their chakra that this person was not a shinobi, they ran fast as hell! I came to the end of a roof, in which the roof sloped down rather steep with many shingles, and a large gap separated the next building from the edge of this roof. Without hesitation, and without slowing my momentum, I leaped forward a bit, landing on the shingles and grinding down them much like on a snowboard. Hoping none of the roof would break off, I neared the edge of the slope, in which I gathered chakra in my legs and pushed off of the roof.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit! I thought as I soared over twenty meters forward, having utilized my Chakra no Iko in order to empower my jump. Looking back, I realized my powerful jump had caused the edge of the roof to cave in, dented nearly beyond repair. Ahhh, I'll pay you back later! I thought. I'd jumped to the best of my ability, and therefore was sent much farther than I really needed to. My intended landing spot--the next building--passed completely under me, and all that was left was solid ground two stories below.

Gritting my teeth, I prepared for a hard landing. I felt the wind beating against my skin and through my hair from my momentum. My stomach dropped a bit as I began to fall, and I relaxed my body to absorb the impact. With a grunt I slammed into the grassy ground, falling down into the roll in order to further expend the force. Still, my momentum did not falter, as the moment I broke my roll I was already sprinting off into the distance. Assured that there was nothing blocking my path very close by, I formed a string of hand seals and closed my eyes.

There you are, I thought, sensing the chakra I was after, much closer than before. That leap I'd made allowed me to gain quite a bit of distance, but damn did my legs hurt.

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Kagura Shingan (Kagura Mind's Eye)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Sensory Ninjutsu
Range: 10 meters
Special: When first learned, the Sensor can extend their Mind's Eye up to 10 meters in any direction. Each new rank extends the range by 10 more meters, for a maximum of 50 meters. Upon learing the 'S' ranked version, the user will no longer have to close their eyes nor form handseals to activate.
Description: Kagura Shingan is an advanced Sensory Ninjutsu technique used by all sensors, and serves as the root to the entire sensory tree. After a series of handseals, the sensor closes their eyes and uses their inate ability to detect chakra in order to determine the location of their opponent by the faintest of chakra trails, as well as discerning the size of an approaching unseen force, and even their chakra capacity.
Domain: Sensors

• Combatants begin 20 meters from each other, with the river to their left.
  
  
• Challenger may attack on first post (if desired).
  
  
• It is midday--the grassy plain, river included, is about 60 by 40 meters long, with a fairly steep hill on one side, and a cliff with a waterfall on the other. The weather is clear and sunny.

I released a deep sigh as I emerged from the batch of trees, my hands raised, stretching above my head. "Alright! Time to work on something new for a while," I decided, smashing my fists together twice in excitement. Perhaps I'd hone one of my less direct skills, at least combat-wise; sensing was a useful skill, though I wasn't quite as proficient as I'd like to be. Twenty meters out was the farthest I could sense, and I still had to perform hand seals and close my eyes to do so. With a firm nod, I stomped off to a more populated area of the village, where I'd be able to sense many different chakra all around me.

Gradually, the area around me became more and more populated, and so, as I walked, I formed the few hand seals required to activate my senses and closed my eyes. There hadn't been any solid obstacles in my way for quite a while, so I would simply walk straight and avoid bumping into anyone by sensing their chakra moving toward me. My stroll was uneventful--I noticed a few different chakra around me; children and adults alike, though none of them seemed to hold the capacity to be a shinobi. Only once did a person cross my path, and I was able to successfully stop to allow the child pass before me without colliding. Slowly, more and more chakra came into my "view," I could feel their presence and their movements. Then, my concentration was broke.

"Ow, ow, ow . . ." I rubbed at my nose as I sat on the ground in front of the building I'd smashed into. Stumbling to my feet, I groaned and looked around myself . . . yeah, people were staring. With an awkward, forced laugh, I quickly walked passed the building and slipped down a new street. I guess now that I'm nearing the center of the village, I should be more careful, I thought. For now, I'd concentrate on widening the range I could sense, and made my way back to my apartment.

Another sigh left my throat as I fell back lazily onto my bed, allowing the shady room to envelope me in a coolness that was more than welcome. A moment passed by as I stared at the ceiling before I figured I should start. Unmoving from my laying position on my bed, I formed the required hand seals and closed my eyes, holding the last seal as I searched for the presence of the villagers. Many chakra sources were suddenly lit up in the darkness of my eyes; I was able to feel their movements. A few shinobi littered the area all around me, though the majority seemed to be simply civilians. Then, focusing as I furrowed my brow, I attempted to peer into the obsidian that marked the edge of my senses, the emptiness into which I knew was life. For a moment I could feel it expand as a number of chakra sources suddenly became apparent to me, and then again disappeared. They had all been some twenty three meters out--though I hadn't been able to maintain my 'sight.'

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Kagura Shingan (Kagura Mind's Eye)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Sensory Ninjutsu
Range: 10 meters
Special: When first learned, the Sensor can extend their Mind's Eye up to 10 meters in any direction. Each new rank extends the range by 10 more meters, for a maximum of 50 meters. Upon learing the 'S' ranked version, the user will no longer have to close their eyes nor form handseals to activate.
Description: Kagura Shingan is an advanced Sensory Ninjutsu technique used by all sensors, and serves as the root to the entire sensory tree. After a series of handseals, the sensor closes their eyes and uses their inate ability to detect chakra in order to determine the location of their opponent by the faintest of chakra trails, as well as discerning the size of an approaching unseen force, and even their chakra capacity.
Domain: Sensors

The leaves around me rustled in all their serenity, and I could hear the flapping of wings as birds fled from their hiding spots within the trees. I could only grin, shielding my eyes from the sun as I gazed up into the deep, blue sky. The shadowy form of the tree I'd just launched into the air with a simple punch plagued the vibrance of the troposphere. About six meters, I guess, I thought, judging the distance I'd punched the remainder of the tree as it reached the peak of its flight. Realizing I was still standing beneath the tree as it began to plummet back to the earth, I stumbled backwards, tripping over what was left of the tree in the ground.

"Ow, ow, ow . . ." I groaned, my legs in the air and my head on the hard ground. Slumped up against the trunk of the tree, I lazily rolled off of it and onto the grass nearby before pushing myself up. "Gotta be more careful," I thought aloud, standing and rubbing at the back of my head as I looked for the previously airborne tree. I approached it curiously. There were many cracks and fractures along its surface from my punch, with one rather large fissure down its center where my punch had actually landed. Not bad, I suppose, I thought--my previous record, distance-wise, was about five feet. With a firm nod, I wrapped my hands around the fallen tree and lifted it, chakra flowing through my arms as I did so. With a light groan, I straightened my body and flung the tree into the air. It rose a few feet before falling, and as it did I prepared for yet another strike. Stepping back and pushing chakra into my right fist, I waited until the tree was at my eye level before rising my fist up into it. I felt the sharp pain I knew was coming flow through my hand as the bark shattered and crumbled under my power, cutting and slicing into my hand as it drove a hole into the body of the tree. Then, in an instant, I extended my arm upwards and the tree was sent once again into the air. Only, this time, it crumbled as it did, falling into many pieces under the pressure of my chakra.

Ah, damn it, guess I beat on that one tree for too long . . . I thought, removing my eyes from the now scattering pieces of bark, leaves, and twigs. I hadn't yet moved onto another tree, only used the same one, and now it had taken too much of a beating. It was difficult to judge my progress on my previous blow, since the tree had fallen apart, so I instead elected to start over. Unfortunately, in my search for a new tree, I'd forgotten all about the falling, broken tree. At least, until a large piece of bark fell right atop my skull. My stance was wide as I rubbed furiously at the large bump growing out of the back of my head. "Owwwww," I whined. Gotta be more careful . . .

Laying eyes on a thick, sturdy tree, I balled my fists once again and approached it. Taking a deep breath, I exhaled and relaxed my body before raising my hands before me. Pale blue light instead filled my legs, however, as I reeled back for a moment before unleashing myself at the tree. My right leg soared through the air, arcing up and over--it was at eye level when it struck the tree and the pale blue light fled from it, bursting into the tree. Again the sound of cracking bark filled my ears, and I watched as it split horizontally below the point of my impact, until it was ripped completely from its foundation and sent into a tree nearby. Leaves rattled upon the impact and as it fell to the ground. Slowly, I allowed my leg to lower to the ground before I approached the broken tree. It was a repetitive process, but it was my only process thus far, and I could feel myself improving. Again I lifted the tree, chakra-infused, and threw it into the air. With closed fists, I stepped back and threw my punch upwards, into the bark and allowed my chakra to explode outward.

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Chakura no Iko (Chakra Strength Gathering)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Specialized Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Base for all Medic-Strength techniques. Boosts all Taijutsu with chakra power equal to highest rank known.
Description: The basic behind the Chakra Strength lies in gathering one's chakra at a fine point in their body while performing quick, volatile movements so that their strength is enhanced. By molding their chakra at the desired appendage, it glows a unique color, representing the presence of Chakra Strength. Users of this style should not be taken lightly.
Domain: Medic Souin.

• Kongouriki (Golden Thunder Power)
  Rank: D[1]
  Type: Offensive / Specialized Ninjutsu
  Range: Self
  Special: Damage of strike depends on highest rank of 'Chakura no Iko' known. Strike creates a 5 meter knock-back, plus 5 more each time retrained.
  Description: Though basic, the Golden Thunder Power applies to any punch or kick with enough chakra behind it to send the victim behind the strike flying. Such a strike often results in added injury from the forced flight, as well as the strike itself.
  Domain: Medic Souin. Chakura no Iko 'D'.

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Kongouriki (Golden Thunder Power)
Rank: D[2]
Type: Offensive / Specialized Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Damage of strike depends on highest rank of 'Chakura no Iko' known. Strike creates a 5 meter knock-back, plus 5 more each time retrained.
Description: Though basic, the Golden Thunder Power applies to any punch or kick with enough chakra behind it to send the victim behind the strike flying. Such a strike often results in added injury from the forced flight, as well as the strike itself.
Domain: Medic Souin. Chakura no Iko 'D'.