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[/color][/i] the Airontoku mumbled. ”We have nothing to live for anymore other than for drowning in our own piss. The peace is nice, but the world will become even a greater cesspool when men have nothing to live for.”[/i] Often, Touketsu held somewhat contradictory views founded in a great uncertainty, as here, believing that the peace was both good and bad, shifting in-between two extremes.

His calloused fingers wrapped around the ebony hilt of his blade as the man’s gaze shifted warily, a schism into momentary paranoia as he observed the citizen, fearing that he was but a moment from being slaughtered. Touketsu, it seemed, had become wretchedly mentally unstable, losing grip with reality for but a moment as the world began to feel surreal. His comrades seemed unreal, as if he glanced at them from beneath a veil. The jounin shook his head vigorously, gradually shifting towards reality once again, the derealization coming to an end. What in the hells is happening to me. ”Jounin selection, yes.”[/color] he grumbled absentmindedly , looking downwards at his own hands. I think I am losing my mind. Damned, damned, damned. A newcomer had arrived, Kazuki, and Touketsu acknowledged him with a stiff nod.

A genin, Touketsu was somewhat uneasy that it was required by men like him to lead such young shinobi. He had occasionally thought of himself as a capable leader, but the confidence dwindled over the years, and with his increasing mental unease the man began to doubt his own abilities even more. Could others truly rely on him for protection, comradery, and leadership? Did he even have the abilities to make wise choices, or was that wisdom which he portrayed a mere façade to hide his growing insecurities? Question after question arose, and with each new inquiry, Touketsu doubted his own capabilities even more. Certainly Ue and Uneri were at a better state in their life, rather than being drowned by ambiguity. Touketsu was a stark contrast, no more than a curmudgeon, no different than the bandits he had fought with Ryusuke so many years ago.




Three years ago…[/i]

Touketsu stood before the Hokage with his comrades, mask of the cat concealing his ragged face. A cloak was wrapped tightly around his body, the fabric swaying lightly with every heavy breath. The Airontoku was still deeply entrenched in alcoholism at the time, and in a rather impulsive choice, appeared at the Hokage’s tower a tad intoxicated, foolishly so, considering the importance of the meeting at which he found himself. His breath stunk of alcohol, but the mask, thankfully so, prevented the scent from rising into the air. Touketsu himself was surprised that he had rose to such success despite his addiction, shocked at his own functioning. Alas, such is to be expected of a soldier, for they often escape their worries through one means or another. At least the soldiers he had met.

His vision was quite blurry as he stared through the slits of the mask, squinting the eyes to properly draw in the Hokage’s features. Nausea scraped his senses lightly, feeling as if he was but a moment from vomiting. Many years had passed since he had first become a chuunin, and he learned to function so. Touketsu bobbed his head in an attempt to show his attention, one which was wavering slightly. ”I will face whatever challenge you give us, Hokage-Sama.”[/i] Touketsu declared, his speech somewhat slurred. ”I thank you for the opportunity, for the obstacle that you place before us. I, no, we will succeed.”[/i] Even with the greater focus his speech was no less slurred.

The man was somewhat anxious at the hindrances he was to face. He had become a chuunin after surviving the attack on Bakudon Gai, but here, this challenge was greater, riskier, for it was not in the heat of a massive battle were survival fell easier. Nay, he was not only anxious, but downright afraid, doubting his own abilities moreso than he had ever done before. What was he to do? He simply shrugged. Only time will tell.
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[/color], nearly organized, a stark contrast to his clothing which lied in a corner of the shack bundled together. Crudely drawn pictures of the assailants of Bakudon Gai and Konohagakure hung on the walls, theories and suspicions scribbled beneath. Frowning and low in mood, the Airontoku carried himself over to the mirror, wrapping the index finger of the right hand around the wick of a candle. The body heat took care of the rest as it lit aflame, it’s dim light casting a brightness through the ominous cottage.

Touketsu’s frown deepened when he met gazes with the reflection in the mirror. Ruffled, uncombed hairs spread past his ears, a disparity with the finely cut, trimmed hairs of years past. An extended goatee had grown upon his face, his appearance a rigid reminder that the years had worn on Touketsu. With a shake of his head the man trotted to the corner of the room, retrieving common, indistinguishable civilian from the bundled stack, a tunic and trousers both in a light brown. Worryingly, paranoia still entrenched into the Airontoku’s senses, he grabbed his sheathed blade by its ebony hilt and strapped it to the left hip, tip pointing downward. Lastly, he pulled forth a pipe beneath his bed along with a bag of tobacco, an addiction to which he had shifted after overcoming alcoholism, and finally a collection of files in a yellow folder. Today he was to meet Uneri, a comrade of times past, and Touketsu best not appear late.

Trotting through the door, the Airontoku cringed as the morn’s light blinded him. With a glance back at the shack he simply shrugged, indifferent about its worn features, the cracks in the wood, and the roof fractured at several points. Touketsu had chosen to live in a rather ragged alley of Konohagakure, a preference, and almost a punishment for his failures those many years ago. Onto his way to Ichiraku’s Ramen he went, suspicious and wary eyes glancing at him from the darker corners of the alleys. Curmudgeons were on their way even in the earlier day, and occasionally Touketsu became a victim of their crude, greedy-imbued desires, but never had he lost anything. Why he chose this style of life not even he understood, despite the down trotting nature of returning to the slum when the sun sets. His right hand rested on the hilt of the blade with every step, paranoia ringing strong.

Impassionate looks were exchanged with the civilians and shinobi in the streets, Touketsu unresponsive to nods and greetings. Some minutes passed before he arrived at Ichiraku’s Ramen Ten minutes before Uneri’s arrival. With a grunt, the Airontoku pulled forth the pipe and inserted lemon-flavored tobacco, once again using that fine, natural body heat of his people so handily, warming it, and taking lengthy, deep puffs. The smoke rose into the air with each exhalation, thick clouds rising into the air as the man waited from his comrade.
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Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) [Twice][50 EXP]
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Ninjutsu / High-Speed Movement
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Chakra: Low
Special: Flickering is near-instantaneous forward movement, meaning the user will rush almost instantly to wherever they are facing as chakra pushes their legs to inhumane levels. The user can flicker once per thread, plus once more each time retrained. One cannot attack or perform techniques during Shunshin.
Description: Shunshin no Jutsu is a basic ninjutsu technique used across the shinobi world by all, ranging from the most basic shinobi to the legends of lore. Considered is a high-speed movement technique, it allows a ninja to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed - to an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. Such a feat is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily vitalise the body and move at extreme speeds they would otherwise be unable to reproduce. In the end, the user will appear and disappear in an instant, allowing them to retreat or attack suddenly should they need it. To facilitate the movement the ninja will often use nearby elements such as mist, sand or leaves to mask their appearance or disappearance.
Domain: Shunshin - Universal Ninjutsu.

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Efficient Sealing I

With enough time and practice, the ninja learns to master the art of Efficient Sealing - that is, requiring less hand seals for techniques. Because this Mastery level is multi-leveled, each one attained makes a jutsu hand count one rank less than it would be - i.e. 2 masteries of this in one Release, say Fire, means an 'A' ranked Fire jutsu has a 'C' ranked handseal count.



Fushokuzai (Corrosion Disolvance Factor) [325 EXP]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: Low - Massive
Special: Allows the user the ability to create, control and move Youton (Lava) chakra of their own for multiple purposes. Level of corrosion and intensity of lava is determined by highest rank learned, materials of the same rank will take a full turn of contact with lava to dissolve and materials of lower ranked will be melted instantly.

* D: 10 meters
* C: 20 meters
* B: 30 meters
* A: 40 meters
* S: 50 meters


Description: Youton, the marriage of Earth, Fire and Water, yields a new and truly terrifying substance - lava. Birthed from the user's very chakra control and the simultaneous binding of these two substances, the Corrosion Disolvance Factor exists as the user's corrosion gauge. Essentially, as their control over the kekkei touta grows, so will the strength of the corrosion of lava, as well as the size and area of control. In their most basic state, the Youton user is able to summon a fixed amount of Lava within an designated area, and further the birthing by controlling the substance to their will.
Domain: Youton.



Youton Shuriken (Lava Shuriken Technique) [100 EXP]
Rank: C [Learned Twice]
Type: Supplementary / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid
Special: Range and level of corrosion of shuriken depends on the user's 'Fushokuza' rank. Shuriken can only travel in a straight line, but retain the same traveling speed of normal shuriken. Up to 1 lava shuriken can be summoned and used, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: The Lava Shuriken is a ninjutsu technique that allows the user to utilize their lava powers in order to create deadly projectiles. Using their chakra to control nearby sand, the user will hurl disks of molten magma at their opponent, a bit larger than conventional shuriken. Spinning through the air at high speeds, these disks are deadly in strength, inflicting large amounts of damage to the target and surrounding objects, as well as burning through almost everything.
Domain: Youton. Fushokuzai 'C'.




Youton Bunshin no Jutsu (Lava Clone Technique) [200 EXP][Learned Twice]
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: See special!
Chakra: High
Special: Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. When struck, the clone's lava essence forces whatever was used to strike it to stick within, as if it had just struck some sort of thick, jellatine substance. Clone cannot perform any jutsu, but when defeated, it explodes in a burst of hot magma, spreading its burning essence everywhere. Explosion range covers 5 meters all around the clone.
Description: With this technique, the Youton user is able to call upon aid from a perfect copy of themselves. Comprised purely of molten lava, this clone retains the user's movement speed and can share linked mental judgement. Best of all, when struck physically, most items slowly sink into the magma pit that has become their body, corroding away at appendages and weapons equally. Finally, when defeated, the clone explodes into a blob of intense lava that aims to take over the nearest opponent available, burning and melting them in place.
Domain: Youton. Fushokuzai 'B'.



Koumu no Jutsu (Skilled Mist Technique) [175 EXP]
Rank: D, C, B[/u], A, S
Type: Supplementary / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: See special!
Chakra: Mid - High
Special: Area of mist depends on the user's highest 'Fushokuzai' rank. Corrodes anything of a lower ranked existence than the acid. Highest rank known establishes corrosion levels, as well as the time it takes to dissolve through materials.


* D: Whole Turn
* C: 3/4th's of a turn
* B: Half of a turn
* A: 1/4th of a turn
* S: Near-Instant


Description: Upon refining their chakra molding skills, the Youton user is able to rely on the Water aspect of the trio in order to produce a looser acid, specifically in the form of a corrosive mist. After a few seals, the user creates a cloud of mist which is emitted from their mouth in the form of simple exhalation. This mist has corrosive properties, which gives it an inherent disadvantage in that its effects are indiscriminate, limiting its usage to areas that do not presently contain allies until the attack is completed. In the event that the mist escapes the containment area, thus putting others in danger, the technique can be sufficiently manipulated to limit its acidic qualities to safer levels. Finally, though the mist is corrosive to all around it, the user seems to be immune to it
Domain: Youton. Fushokuzai.



Yōton: Kajiya no Kokuyōseki ( Lava Release: Obsidian Forge ) [75 EXP]
Rank: D, C
Type: Offensive
Range: See Fushokuzai
Chakra: Low
Special: Hardens lava into obsidian, crafting into portable, handheld objects.
Description: By sculpting magma into the desired shape, the user will then rapidly cool the substance, transforming it from molten earth to it’s solid, obsidian state. The D rank version of this technique grants the ability to forge 1 pack of standard, overview secondary weapons at a time (such as kunai, shuriken, and senbon) plus one additional pack for each time this ability is re-trained. The C ranked upgrade of this technique allows the user to craft one non-unique, standard, overview style weapon (like katana, staffs, and axes) plus one additional weapon for each time the B ranked version is relearned. These weapons are meant to replace store bought and professionally forged armaments in a pinch, because the durability of the hardened lava can only stand up to one rank lower than the highest rank of the user’s Fushokuzai technique.
Domain: Yōton



Yōton: Kokuyōseki Kaihō ( Lava Release: Obsidian World Dominion ) [100 EXP]
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Defensive
Range: See
Chakra: Low - Very High
Special: Grant’s the user the ability to harden lava into obsidian, effectively allowing them to manipulate the battlefield in nearly any way they see fit.
Description: By forming a few hand seals, the user can rapidly cool lava they have created, shaping the substance into nearly any form they can think of. From statues to spikes, to stair cases, this versatile technique gives Yōton users access to a different style of combat. However, this ability can only create static objects, meaning functional animals and clones cannot be made with this technique. These creations are also immobile and cannot be controlled or moved further with this technique. Since obsidian is a rather brittle substance, the stone will have a defensive rating of one rank lower than the user’s Fushokuzai skill.
Domain: Yōton. Kajiya no Kokuyōseki.



Yōton: Yūkai Yōburi ( Lava Release: Melting Lava Splatter ) [50 EXP]
Rank: C
Type: Offensive Ninjutsu
Range: Low-Very High
Chakra: Moderate
Special: Causes an object crafted from obsidian by the user to melt from the inside out, building up pressure before the object bursts, sending globs of lava a short distance.
Description: With the aid of handseals, the user can cause an object they crafted out of obsidian to heat up and eventually melt from the inside out, causing pressure to build up before the object explodes. The range that the lava is splattered is equal to 10% of the user’s Fushokuzai range and requires a flat charging time of half a turn before it can be detonated.
Domain: Yōton Kajiya no Kokuyōseki




Youton Kibaku Tama (Lava Exploding Sphere) [Seven][350 EXP]
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range:0-50 Meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: The maximum range which the sphere can travel depends on the user’s highest “Fushokuzai” rank. Initially, the explosion sends the lava in a circular radius of two meters. For each time retrained, the explosion’s range increases by two more meters. The technique can be retrained a total of ten times, to a twenty meter radius.
Description: Upon completing the hand seals, the user of this technique spits forth a sphere of compressed lava with a one meter diameter which flies towards the opponent at the speed of a kunai. The sphere detonates when the user forms a single hand seal. Upon detonation, lava is send into all directions for a limited range. Should the sphere fall to the ground before activation, it will simply remain at the fallen spot and can still be activated for six seconds plus one additional second for each time retrained. Should the twelve seconds pass without activation, the sphere will merely fall apart.
Domain: Youton, Fushokuzai: Rank C



Kazan Hai Kichou (Volcanic Ash Screen) [50 EXP]
Rank: C
Type: Defensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0-50 Meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: The area which the screen covers depends on the highest “Fushokuzai” rank known. The screen can be blown away by a Fuuton jutsu of rank C or higher.
Description: The users employs youton in a different manner with Kazan Hai Kichou. He spits forth a ball of lava-covered rock incapable of causing any damage. A thin layer of chakra prevents the lava from immediately burning the rock. Upon contacting any sort of surface the force causes the ball to erupt by breaking the protective layer of chakra, and immediately spreads a layer of volcanish ash in the area by allowing the heat to disintegrate the rock. The breaking of the chakra layer not only allows the two substances to connect, but creates an energetic burst which spreads the volcanic ash. The range which it spreads Depends on Fushokuzai. The ash screen is thick, difficult to see through, but causes no damage aside from slight irritation to the lungs should the ash be inhaled, easily prevented by holding ones breath. Kazan Hai Kichou is not an offensive technique but serves as cover for an escape or as means to support subtlety.
Domain: Youton, Fushokuzai: Rank C



Hai Hane (Ash Plume) [100 EX]
Rank: B
Type: Offensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0-50 Meters
Chakra: High
Special: The range and size of the ash plume depends on the highest “Fushokuzai” rank known. The ash plume can be dispersed with a large enough Fuuton Jutsu of rank B or higher.
Description: ] Hai Hane works similar to Hai Kichou in that it creates volcanic ash, but rather than merely serving as means for distraction, the ash created through this technique is heated greatly, capable of causing severely damaging burns. The user channels chakra into the ground to burn rock, soil, or anything solid in the terrain. Upon burning what is found on the ground, the pulverized matter is send forth in a wave progressing at twice the speed of a kunai. The ash plume is thick and difficult to see through both for the user and the enemy. One who uses the technique must be careful as the heat can burn oneself like any opponent/
Domain: Youton, Fushokuzai: Rank B, Kazan Hai Kichou



Yōton: Yōgan Shōheki ( Lava Release: Lava Barrier ) [175 EXP]
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive
Range: See Fushokuzai
Chakra: Moderate
Special: Summons a barrier of lava to protect an ally or group of allies from an oncoming attack.
Description: With the aid of hand seals, the user either causes a dome of lava to erupt from the ground or spits a sheet of lava into the air which floats quickly to shield an ally or a group of allies from an incoming attack. The barrier can take any form the user chooses (such as a wall or dome) so long as it’s dimensions don’t exceed 10 x 10 meters. The strength of this technique is dependant on the user’s Fushokuzai technique. For every turn this barrier is maintained as magma, an additional moderate amount of chakra is consumed. Otherwise, the lava solidifies into obsidian, losing 1 rank of defense permanently.
Domain: Yōton



Youton Kasui (Lava Spike) [75 EXP]
Rank:D, C, B, A, S
Type: Offensive / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0-50 Meters
Chakra: Low - Massive
Special: The range in which the spike can be created depends on the highest “Fushokuzai” rank. At D rank the spike is only three meters long and wide. The length and width increase by two meters for each higher rank learned. Each rank can only be learned once, resulting in a spike eleven meters long and wide. With each higher rank, the piercing and burning capabilities increase.
Description:The user creates a spike from lava. Initially the spike is only three meters long and wide, progressively growing thinner as the tip is reached.The spike can be created at any location containing sufficient lava within the range permitted by Fushokuzai and the maximum rank of Youton Kasui known. After forming hand seals and sending chakra into the ground, the spike begins to form out of the lava. Upon being completely formed, the spike shoots forward from the ground, angled towards the target, flying at the speed of a kunai. It consists of semi-hardened lava, still retaining great heat and sufficient solidity to cause piercing and burning damage.
Domain: Youton, Fushokuzai: Rank D-S



Ōityue (Shooting Magma Geyser) [300 EXP][Learned Six Times]
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Youton Kekkei Touta
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Mid
Special: Strength of corrosion and the distance the geyser can appear depends on the user's highest 'Fushokuzai' rank. Geyser starts as a 1 meter whole, and grows by 1 meter each time retrained.
Description: Ōityue is a offensive ninjutsu technique, utilizing the Youton release. After forming the needed handseals, the user places their hand on the ground, transferring their youton chakra and allowing their lava to move to the area of their liking. The lava can only go so far, and after that the area will begin to heat up, allowing the enemy to realize something is going on. Finally, with a quick command of the index finger pointing upwards; a massive geyser of lava will shoot up.
Domain: Youton. Fushokuzai 'C'.
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Broadsword/Longsword
Rank: C
Type: Primary / Melee
Description: A broadsword is a sword with a blade that is heavy, straight, and usually double-edged. With a blade as long as four feet, it is used primarily for slashing and thrusting.
Cost: 1,000 Ryo

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Kunai (Throwing Knife) [Seven Packs]
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack



Smoke Grenade [One Pack]
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: 3 per pack
Description: This explodable comes in the form of a long, skinny cylinder, no more than a few inches long. At the top lies a pin which, when pulled, activates the grenade's internal components. Within seconds, thick, dark smoke begins to spew from the cylinder, covering a wide area and leaving all those nearby blinded and gagging.
Cost: 600 per Pack



Exploding Note [Two Packs]
Rank: D
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 10 per pack
Description: The exploding note is a piece of parchment paper infused with special chakra, layered over with a special script on it that serves to enable and facilitate its explosive properties. Its execution is simple - the ninja can attach the note to another object such as a kunai or log, and upon activation, the note is set and begins either a slow countdown burn, which eventually results in a large explosion, or the explosion in itself upon command.
Cost: 500 per Pack



Exploding Pouch [One Pack]
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: 5 per pack
Description: A variation on the exploding note, these pouches contain a myriad of ball bearings and other metallic projectiles that, when detonated, spread forth even more
Cost: 500 per Pack



Senbon (Throwing Needles) [One Pack]
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Ranged
Special: 10 per Pack.
Description: Senbon were first used by doctors in acupuncture, but due to its reported widespread effectiveness, it was quickly adopted by ninja in order to hit points on the body that can induce paralysis, loss of consciousness, or even death.
Cost: 200 Ryo per Pack



Shuriken (Ninja Star) [One Pack]
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Ranged
Special: 5 per Pack.
Description: A shuriken, like kunai, is one of the more basic weapons employed by ninja of all classes. They are sharpened, four-pronged metal stars, no more than a few inches long, and are extremely useful for throwing. Although small, they can be used to distract, or, if accurate enough, to kill. They have an open circle in the center, used for grabbing with a finger, to avoid cutting oneself, or to put thread through. The circle is also a benefit in aerodynamics, as it ensures more accurate trajectories.
Cost: 100 Ryo per Pack



Kakkou (Retractable Wrist Blade) [One Pack]
Rank: C
Type: Secondary / Melee
Special: 1 per Pack.
Description: As its name implies, the user equips these retractable wrist blades so that the attach to their forearm without risking exposure. These blades can spring forth when needed to surprise any opponent fought in hand to hand combat.
Cost: 500 Ryo per Pack



Hikari (Light Bomb) [Two Packs]
Rank: C
Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: 1 per pack
Description: Flash Bombs are supplementary explodables used mainly for diversions, creating a blinding light when they detonate that spreads quickly across a small area. Flash Bombs come in many shapes and sizes depending by region; some may look like small spheres wrapped in paper or, more conventionally, as cylindrical canisters.
Cost: 500 per Pack




Makibishi (Ground Spikes) [Two Packs]
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Ranged
Special: 20 per Pack.
Description: Makibishi are small, sharp objects that are mainly used to inhibit someone from walking in a certain direction or area, since they would injure the ninja's feet if they tried to walk over them. Although ineffective when used individually, they can severely cripple a whole enemy unit with appropriate use.
Cost: 200 Ryo per Pack



Ninja Wire Strings [Two Packs]
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Ranged
Special: 20 ft. of wire per pack.
Description: Wire Strings can be used for rappelling, manipulating weapons, or to tie down and restrict the movement of an opponent, sometimes even being able to slice through items when generating enough force to do so. They are a useful tool for a shinobi.
Cost: 200 Ryo per pack



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Training Weights
Rank: C[/u] - A
Type: Accessory / Self
Special: 'C' ranked version is for Tai Tertiaries; 'B' for Tai Secondaries; finally, 'A' ranked version is for Taijutsu Primaries. When worn, all leg related Taijutsu is improved by the equivalent weight rank, but the user suffers a speed loss equivalent to half their normal movement speed. However, when removed, a large speed boost is gained, equal to double the user's normal speed, and lasts for as many turns as the user had the weights equipped for. Once a boost is used, another cannot be performed until the user re-equips the weights for double the amount of turns used to charge the previous boost - i.e. if the user has it on the first time for 3 turns and took it off, then they can only boost again in the same thread if the user now wears it for 6 turns. The recounter is restarted once the user leaves the thread.
Description: Though an old fashioned training method, taijutsu specialists use these extremely heavy weights to increase their speed and movement. These weights are usually worn under the warmers on the user's lower legs. When removed, the user gains a great increase in their speed and mobility. The weights are marked with the kanji for "guts".
Cost: 5,000 // 10,000 // 20,000 Ryo (prices per weight!)



ANBU Feral Mask
Rank: B
Type: Head
Limit: --
Description: The official ANBU mask. Made of reinforced porcelain, this light yet sturdy mask is customized for each and every ANBU member, so that the unique pattern of an animal is elegantly displayed for all to see. Two slits exist for the ANBU to see through; the only human elements of this well designed face plate.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo

ANBU Chest Plate
Rank: B
Type: Torso
Limit: --
Description: The official ANBU chest armor. Made of reinforced steel, it's light yet sturdy, able to keep the ANBU protected from most obvious frontal attacks. Although each village has a different theme of ANBU, these are all designed universal and usually either gray or black, so that customization is possible.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo

ANBU Arm Guards
Rank: B
Type: Arms
Limit: --
Description: The official ANBU arm guards. Made of reinforced steel, it's light yet sturdy, able to keep the ANBU protected from any strikes that threaten the lower limbs without sacrificing movement. Toned to a gray or black color.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each

ANBU Shin Guards
Rank: B
Type: Legs
Limit: --
Description: The official ANBU shinguards. Made of reinforced steel, it's light yet sturdy, able to keep the ANBU protected from any strikes that threaten the lower limbs without sacrificing movement. Toned to a gray or black color.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each
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Personality:

Due to the upbringing common for those of the Airontoku blood, Touketsu attempts to display himself as disciplined – which in most circumstances he truly is. Following orders of those higher in the social hierarchy is one of the more notable traits, and he downright refuses to ignore or disregard such orders. Those higher on the social scale must be respected, even if they do not show proper competence. Hence he is at somewhat of a conflict when a leader gives foolish orders or shows utter incompetence with his rule – uncertain of whether to act against him or adhere to his beliefs.

Touketsu had participated in the War, and while he was no hero, no man of importance during the constant engagements, he witnessed the horrors of bloodshed, death, and loss. Battle returns the memories, but he does not refuse to raise his blade, yet a trace of regret raises whenever he finds himself in battle, a disappointment with doing little else in life. Hence, throughout his life he occasional drifted towards alcohol, a substance he prefers to use to dim memories and low emotions, but in resent times he had grown less dependent upon it.

Touketsu, as a man of honor, fiercely believes that a man must not deny or forget his word, but a further analysis of the rules is always a possibility, and therefore a more reasonable approach becomes avaible. Should one rigidly cling to the rules and laws as written, without interpretation, needless complications will arise, hence by searching for the full limit of such codes one can attempt to act fully without breaking ones personal beliefs. Yet, one must not break the rules regardless of how to expand upon them.

While Touketsu often displays himself in a controlled, reserved demeanor, frustration and needless complications can cause an inclination towards anger. Yet, in such situations, he feels shame, as one must present themselves in a charming manner, and fury filled expressions are unwholesome for a man of a disciplined background. Yet, towards foes, he can be quite a bit quicker to show anger and even occasionally break away from his honor-bound persona, yet, it occurs only in the most intense of situation.

After the invasion of Bakudon Gai and Konohagakure, he had grown considerably grim and misanthropic, the slightest signs of idealism shown only rarely.
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