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The tile remained floating, perfect in shape and form. It was simple, and I was glad to have performed it perfectly, though disappointed it had taken me as long as it did. Either way, I knew I'd have done it eventually, and with relief leaped up onto it as a sort of test. When my weight fell upon it, it didn't budge; only remained floating in the air motionless. Thus, it served its purpose and the jutsu itself was complete. So, as Axcel joked--something I was beginning to realize he did a lot--I nodded and my chakra dispersed from the cold creation, shattering it and returning it to the air.

When he decided it was time to move on, I was eager. Although I could see the use in the tile technique, it was dull and I was already ready to move on. When he asked me to recall the jutsu he had used when he first met me, I took no time in doing so. I'd been eager to learn it from the moment I'd seen it; so my anticipation grew as he instructed me. For now, I was to simply imitate him. Something told me it wouldn't be that easy--but there was no way to tell until I tried. Assuming I'd run into problems much the same as the last jutsu, I decided to focus mostly on the swallow's shape, as opposed to the ice formation.

A flurry of one-handed seals later, and I was focusing on the chakra within me. It took shape as I projected it forward, its hyouton nature first condensing the air around me. It transitioned stages--vapor, then liquid, and finally it froze to form ice. For now, on my first try, I decided I'd put all of my effort into a single swallow; once I could form one, I would be able to create many much easier. In an instant my chakra, infused with the air, formed a single, small creation. It was a swallow, indeed--its shape was perfect, and the ice that it was made of was sturdy and strong.

There were two obvious flaws to my performance of the jutsu--first was that I'd only created a single swallow. Despite being intentional, I knew this was an obstacle I'd need to overcome, as I'd felt that making many more would be difficult. My goal, for now, was to emulate Axcel's jutsu with half the number. Second, however, was something I hadn't anticipated. My control over the swallow's movements was lacking--although it could fly, its patterns were wavy and I struggled to keep it airborne. Not only that, but it moved slowly, slower than I could throw a kunai, even.

Shit, I thought, as I concentrated on controlling the creation. Unfortunately, after travelling a few meters, it simply fell to the ground and shattered.

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Tsubame Fubuki (Snow Storm Swallows)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Strength and range of swallows depends on user's highest 'Yuki no Kami' rank. Up to 10 swallows may be formed when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Swallows fly at speeds that of twice a well thrown kunai.
Description: Hyouton • Tsubame Fubuki is a secret Yukina n Hyouton ninjutsu technique that, although basic, can be deadly with proper use. After a few brief seals, the clan member will create ice swallows which they can launch at their opponent at high speeds. As they fly through the air, these deadly birds can hone in on their target.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'C'.

What were the chances that I'd run into someone like this? Here, a powerful man with the same cursed blood as me. I felt he had no evil intentions, and he bore no Hidden Village insignia, though I held suspicions as to his background. Honestly, I preferred not to know--were he a ninja of some caliber, I wasn't sure I could bring myself to be taught by him. And his teachings were promising to be invaluable. Yes, perhaps it was quite lucky that I'd gotten into that fight. Though it didn't seem Axcel had witnessed the beginning of the fight (which I undeniably had begun), he had caught my use of Yukina jutsu, and found my skills . . . lacking. At first, my pride had gotten in the way; I knew better than to overestimate myself, though, and after I'd witnessed how he'd performed the same Yukina jutsu--with incredible mastery--I couldn't deny his words. So, I found myself preparing to be taught by the same man. Hell if I'd pass up a chance like this.

Luckily, the snow-capped peaks of Kaminari no Kuni were well-suited to our training. We were high up, and I'd felt the strain on my lungs. Here, the air was thinner and I found breathing to be a much harder task. Eventually, on our climb up, I'd gotten partially used to it. It still burned with every breath, though I couldn't deny that I enjoyed the place. The pure, white powder covered everything in thick layers, and fell nigh insatiably. So, I couldn't argue that I was filled with anticipation. Anticipation of strength.

We were starting out simple, though. Before we began, I knew much of the basics, which likely made it easier on Axcel. Therefore, we jumped straight in, beginning which a technique that made tiles of ice. It took little time for me to understand how it was done.

The single seal formed, I concentrated my specialized chakra into the air before me. It swirled, beckoning the water within the already freezing air to condense into a solid shape. It took only an instant as I imagined a square tile, and I felt the chill of ice brush over me as I brought forth my power. In the air before me, floating through the power of chakra, sat my creation. The jutsu itself was largely a success, and, indeed, could be used for the same purposes as the original jutsu. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite perfect. The floating block of ice was a bit lopsided, tilted and dented on one side, and far too thick. It was wasteful and would prove to be far less friendly than the flat surface of a regular tile.

"Ahh;" I scratched the back of my head as I looked at the awkward creation.

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Tobihaneru (Swift Ice Step)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Tiles can be placed anywhere within the user's 'Yuki no Kami' range. Up to one tile can be made per use, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Although basic, this jutsu nonetheless is hhighly effective for mobile Yukina members. After forming a single handseal, the clan member can create a floating ice tile anywhere they wish within range, allowing them to use it as a stepping stone towards higher planes.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'D'.

Reserved
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Reserved
0 | 525 EXP

Suiton; Water Release
50 | 525 EXP

Yukina; Demon of Ice
400 | 525 EXP

Chakra Mastery I

• Tobihaneru (Swift Ice Step)