Waiting and Watching
Dec 23, 2012 19:53:24 GMT -8
Post by ~Mifune~ on Dec 23, 2012 19:53:24 GMT -8
In an instant I found myself twisting in the air. This man had managed to easily deflect my kick, which only confirmed my suspicions of him being an incredibly skilled ninja. With my balance and momentum both lost, I shifted my body weight yet again, towards the sturdy bark underneath me. The minute my foot managed to hit the branch, the man followed up his assault with a quick and powerful sweeping kick, once again destroying my balance.
I knew my first impression of this man had been the correct one. His movements and techniques gave him away as man experienced in hand to hand combat, a skill I had only recently found a niche` in. For now, it was wise to keep a distance, and show him a small sample of my potential. I knew if he was serious about his offer, he would want proof that I could hold my own without his constant supervision.
Now falling towards the grassy earth below me, I once again struggled to regain myself. While shirking and shifting in the air, attempting to kick back into control of my balance, I began forming more hand seals, 2 in total. The minute my feet hit the ground, just 3 meters from where the man stood, my own shadow sprang to life, and began to rapidly slither up through the shade of the tree and towards the man's own shadow. When contact was made, this man would become my puppet.1
Once again the extensive training my uncle made me suffer through would bear fruit. I was only another 5 meters away from my wakizashi and my shiki, my escape route was still secured. I smiled under my mask, thinking that my escape would not be necessary.1Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 2
Chakra Consumption: Mid per target
Kage Mane no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. Its original purpose was as a skill to help delay any pursuers. After forming the needed hand seals, the clan member is able to manipulate their shadow along any surface. By using other nearby shadows they can further extend the reach of their shadow; however, they are limited to the surface area of the original cast shadow. Once the clan members shadow reaches the target shadow, it will attach itself. While attached, the target will be frozen, only able to replicate in mirror form the actions of the clan member. If the clan member is low on chakra, the Kage Mane will falter and the shadow will return to its normal form.
Note: The duration of Kage Mane depends on the Ninja's rank. At Genin, the duration is 1 full turn. At Chuunin, the duration is 2 full turns. At Jounin, the duration is three full turns. Keep in mind that a full turn constitutes the end of the caster's next turn. Like the Yamanaka technique, once you’re caught, you’re caught. This technique can be overpowered by a drastic release of chakra, such as the Gates or a Bijuu.
MASTERY
Tier One –Chakra Sleuth: After reaching a certain stage in their training, all the hard-work and skill the Nara clansmen has put into perfecting their craft has paid-off. This has allowed them a better understanding of molding their chakra when creating shadows. Because of this, the user has doubled the duration of kage mane at all ranks.
Tier Two –Silhouette Extension: A clansmen’s ‘Shadow Imitation’ is their supreme weapon when in combat. Through an unmatched natural talent in their hijutsu, the clansmen has now further mastered their control over their own shadow, and the shadow others. The user is now significantly increased the range of all their hijutsu to Far (10m+), with their maximum range being twenty-five meters.
Chakra Remaining: 1 massive, 2 Mid, 1 low