Following Sachiko, she soon found a strange building. Though he wasn't sure if he wanted to go inside, as it seemed quite busy, he soon had to, as Sachiko walked in and he didn't want to be left behind. He soon found his interest perked as the building appeared to be a dojo of sorts, which Osamu liked. He could come here to train, and possibly blow off steam from the stress of life here. Standing next to Sachiko, they watched as people their age spared against each other, but Sachiko soon grew bored and continued on to another room. Here it was an empty room and Sachiko walked to the middle of the room, were she began to practice with her weapon. Osamu nearly stood by the door, so to keep anyone that would try to enter away. He watched as Sachiko swag her hammer around and then whipped it around into the side of a wall. He was quite impressed, and made a mental not to not get on her bad side.
STATS
βGenin Rank βBase Chakra Reserves: 225 βBase Stamina Reserves 275
Inside the barrel
β’ Malas Beads around his neck with a Gourd shaped stone stamped with the kanji ι "Sake" into it β’ Black with red strips Hakama pants β’ Shoes β’ Red Hanten shirt β’ Large gourd full of alochol β’ wooden shoes β’ small gourd filled with sake β’ Whetstone β’ Miniature Copper still β’ Barrel β’ Prayer beads
Missions complete
The Froggy Girl
OCC:
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:11 pm
Masato would seemingly materialize within the dojo. He stood with his arms folded for several minutes, deciding what he would do with his time. He needed to train. To blow off steam. He needed to fight with...someone soon. Masato would begin training the Olympia Grappling Style. He had seen Karuto do the movements so many times but never internalized them wholly. He would begin by learning the first and second stages with ease.
Moving on in his training he would refer to the training manuals for every skill beyond the first two stages. He would train each of the skills repetitively. Each of the skills in the third and fourth stages would teach him to control his center, using it to get below others and how to dominate them from grappling positions to get the upper hand. Masato's training would give him a great new edge in combat.
Continuing after completing the third and fourth stages with several hours of practice Masato would reach the finale of his training. The fifth and Sixth stages. With these two stages he would master the entirety of the Olympia Taijutsu, becoming vastly more balanced in his martial arts prowess. Through this strenuous training he would eventually gain mastery over his body when dealing with body weight manipulation of opponents and his pain tolerance would double with the physical efforts put into it.
To continue his training, Masato would learn the style " King of the Iron Fist". This taijutsu was heavily based upon Masato's strength. Punching. He would need armor to begin training the style, needing only his gauntlets he used for the Cestus Taijutsu. Quickly he learned the first two stages of this taijutsu, excelling at striking arts.
Masato's next ambition would fall upon the third and fourth stages of the Taijutsu style. His efforts would not go wasted as his aresenal was expanded. Here he would learn to perform Knee Strikes and explosive strikes with the knife edge of his hand and fist. In addition, there was even a variety of grappling hip tosses that would be performed from the positioning of a special technique. Masato's grasp on the martial world continued to expand.
Finally, for the King of the Iron Fist, Masato would begin training the final two stages of it's skills. This stage of his training would teach him ground and pound methods similar to those in the Olympia style. Here however, the striking was emphasized heavier than the grappling ascpect. To continue, his training with weighted armor would allow him to perform the technique's with a much higher persision and speed when unhindered. However, Masato would need to repeat his training in these skills once more to adjust to the burden.
Masato worked diligently to compensate his skills without armor. The first two stages were simple as the first time, as he merely wore cestus. His gauntlet like weapons were easy enough to utilize as he punched repetively to master the style. Within hours he would master the first two stages unarmored.
Masato moved back to the third and fourth stages of the Taijutsu training. The King of the Iron fist's second and third stages would once again focus on explosive strikes. In addition he would practice the grappling movements of : Ashi Garuma, Hane Goshi, harai goshi, Ippon seoinage, Kata guruma, morote seoinagi, O goshi, O Garuma, osoto gari/guruma, tsuri goshi, and tsurikomi goshi.
Finally, after almost an entire day of training, Masato would reach his mastery limit. Retraining his ground and pound methods he felt faster although it was clear the armor added an extra bite. Without it, the strikes would be easier to execute but not nearly as damaging to the average shinobi. Masato was not average in the least. With this done, his entire set of techniques for the style was usable without armor, allowing his knee strikes and other attacks to be devastatingly swift.
In addition to Masato's previous training, he would take this time to learn the Taijutsu methods of the village long lost, Iwagakure. The village had a unique earthen like Taijutsu style that focused on heavily defensive abilities. Masato would learn the first three stages with ease, his understanding of the martial arts ever growing. The strikes allowed him to strike heavily, using the earth as a weapon in some instances.
To conclude his training for the day, he would train the fifth and sixth stages of the Iwagakure Taijutsu. In this stage he would practice catching strikes and negating the opponent's power. The next would use the earth as a weapon. Moving into the sixth stage, he would learn to double strike in an instant, removing the physical resistance of the target's body. With this and his training he felt very accomplished in the progression of his arts.
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_β β’ Berserker Discipline _β :Your external training and devotion to taijutsu has allowed you to have moderately increased Strength and Fortitude. _β Your hardened body allows you to mitigate the pain/status effect of an incoming attack for two post per body rank, allowing you to continue the fight until the pain or hazards settle in. _βFurthermore, if lethal damage is suffered then the delaying ability will be nullified for that effect. β’ Brawler Discipline _βYour Speed and Reflexes are moderately enhanced. _β You gain an additional 2 ninjutsu slots per rank. β’ Taijutsu Specialization _β Start with an additional Taijutsu _β All Locked Formless are treated as Complex for interactions with other techniques. β’ "The Good Host" PA x2 _β Implant Chakra Cost Requirements Γ· 2 β’ "Masato Smash" PA _β Masato gains an additional Taijutsu Style. β’ "Adaptive Nature" PA _β Masato gains an additional 2 Custom Slots β’ "Melee Prodigy" PA _β While the eyes of the user are active, every other rank of the eyes (1 tomoe, 3 tomoe, eternal), a slight reflex boost is conferred. β’ "Unity of Ninshuu" PA _β The study of Ninshuu Masato has embarked upon unifies him with those around him. Any religious missions completed with another individual count towards collaboration training with that individual equal to the posts done to complete the mission.
PassiveEffects: _β True Belief ___β Increases Stamina by +25 for every style mastered. _β Enlightenment ___β The user is now slightly more skilled at just about everything. Striking, blocking, moving, absorbing, and taking damage. ___β The user's strength and fortitude is increased heavily. _β Shooter Stance ___β Any techniques from this Style gain a mild strength boost per mastered stage if used while in this stance. _β Upgraded Caliber ___β When in the shooter stance, the strength of their strikes is increased moderately instead of mildly. _β Magnum ___β Grants a slight striking speed increase per mastered stage of this style. _β Designated Marksman ___β Allows offensive techniques to be Complex, sending dense chakra orbs from their fists to extend their impacting range as well as allowing them to now "punch" ninjutsu. The chakra orbs will hit with 2x the strength of their normal punch, and travel at 2x the speed of their punch for 30 meters. _β Whirlwind Training ___β The user trains to be better suited to dealing with the shock of landing and training the muscles of their legs and arms. ___β Raises the base level of the user's speed by one descriptive rank per learned stage of this Style. ___β These descriptive ranks cannot be drained by the techniques in this Style. _β Switchblade Training ___β The user may switch directions when landing a flip, allowing for one to flip backwards and then forwards and vice versa without a moment's hesitation. ___β May use up to one technique per post that would lower the descriptive ranks affecting their speed without suffering that reduction. _β Perfecting Balance ___β Balance and endurance are increased, allowing them to run faster than the average person without losing their balance. ___β Every Soft Physical Formless technique used confers one descriptive rank of speed to the user for the duration of the fight. ___β Attempts to throw the user off-balance that are of a lower rank than the userβs highest trained rank in the Soft Physical Formless Style automatically fail to do so. _β Advanced Whirlwind Training ___β The userβs reflexes gain any and all bonuses afforded to their speed. _β Manriki Burabura [ Weighted Swing ] ___β Simple techniques in this Style and related Formless techniques are treated as Complex. _β Kikkyo [ Diligence ] ___β The maximum speed for all techniques in this Style at one rank lower than the highest trained rank of the practitionerβs Hard Physical Formless Style. _β Oni no Nigiri [ Ogre's Grip ] ___β The user needs only a single hand to wield their massive weapon. When wielding it with two hands, techniques from this Style that consume an extra activation when used above the user's body rank do not do so. _β Bounetsu no Jutsu [ Flame-Resistance Technique ] ___βProtects the user from damaging themselves with their own techniques and is able to withstand increasing amounts of heat. _β Teikou no Kuntou [ Electrical Resistance Training ] ___β Protects the user from damaging themselves with their own techniques and is able to withstand mild currents. _β Botany Journeyman ___β -1 post to the D - Rank and the A - Rank missions. _β Sage of Ninshuu ___β -2 posts to the A - Rank and the S - Rank missions. ___β Converts the S - Rank mission's Korabo effects to combine chakra and stamina pools together for all linked persons forever. ___β Reduces ability to Kai out of genjutsu by 1 rank and raises chakra cost of Kai by an additional rank. ___β Genjutsu affects all that are sharing. _β ANBU Shadow | Tactician ___β -1 post to the D - Rank, the A - Rank, and -2 to the S - Rank missions. ___β By Concentrating, Tactician can gain information of one known technique per post of concentration automatically draining A Rank chakra/ stamina. ___β Can alter origin point of projectile techniques by 3 meters per rank [ 12 meters ] _β Doctor | Emergency Specialist ___β -1 post to the D - Rank, the A - Rank, and -2 to the S - Rank missions. ___β May retrain techniques to decrease sustainment cost to E Rank minimum.
β°β²β°ββ°β²β°ββ°β²β°ββ°β²β° βSachikββ β°β²β°ββ°β²β°ββ°β²β°ββ°β²β° ChΔ«sana βnΔchan This poison that is my mind.
With a quick pull of the chain, the giant ball returned to Sachiko's hand. Holding up both hands infront of her, she held each end of the Meteor hammer with the giant meteors in the palm of each hand. Then moving each hand close to each other, she let the meteor hammers fall to eachside, but before they could hit the ground, she begun to rotate the chain attached to each hammer, causing them to rotate above her head into a large circle on each side of her body. Swinging the chains faster, the chains picked up speed until they were almost forming a solid circle where the chain was. If anything got close, it would feel a massive bludgeoning from the hammers, but doing so was tiring her out quick and she soon slowed her spins, but just as one of the hammers was about to go slack, Sachiko quickly raised her foot and gave it a quick kick to send the hammer flying while letting the chain be carried by the momentum until the other end of the hammer reached her hand and she stopped the hammers momentum there.
akutou [ Scuffling ] Rank: X :: Complex Description: A reinforcement of the limbs for the duration of two swings of the blade. This technique is used to enhance the speed of the swings, but leaves the user open for a counterattack afterward. Launches two attacks nearly simultaneously at this technique's rank. Both attacks are treated as simple when interacting with defenses, and up to one of them may be substituted for a simple offensive technique using the kusarigama without consuming an extra activation. Only consumes one activation, but renders the user incapable of attacking with the kusarigama for one post.
Keri [ Kick ] Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user kicks an enemy, sending them back a meter per rank. Causes damage of a rank higher if the target is bound or otherwise immobilized.
STATS
Village: Uzushiogakure Body Rank: E Title Rank: Genin Classes: Bloodline/Enjejutsu Bloodline: Oni Race β’Base Chakra Reserves: 330 β’Base Stamina Reserves /175
Bag of infinite capacity Never know what you'll need.
β’ First-aid kit
β’2 scalpels β’sterile gauze pads of different sizes β’adhesive tape β’adhesive bandages in several sizes β’elastic bandage β’antiseptic wipes β’soap β’tweezers β’sharp scissors β’safety pins β’thermometer β’Ice pack β’plastic non-latex gloves (at least 2 pairs)
β’ Hairbrush β’ sewing needle and thread β’ Small gourd filled with honey and herbs β’ little red book with pen for keeping information β’ little green book with plant information β’ Little kettle β’ Small frying pan β’ Flint and steel β’ Hunting knife β’ small bag of tea-leaves β’ dried meats and vegetables β’ spoon and fork β’ paper fan [good for cooling down oneself in hot weather, and for slapping people without much damage] β’ bag of Cookies β’ five feet of wire β’ eight feet of rope β’ six square feet of red cloth [folded down to a single square foot] β’ one square foot of white cloth β’ Small lantern β’ two folded up parka β’ two towels, Large and small β’ Tiny pillow β’ blanket [folded down] β’ two blank scrolls β’ jar of peanut butter β’ Compact tent β’ Large bag of Rice β’ butter
MY ALLEGIANCE IS TO
My brother Osamu
Missions complete
Sir Gallant Prince
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:35 pm
"Pff. I could have told her that."
Yoshiro was being his usual overconfident self again, snapping at Kairi under his breath for the adult's brief explanation on what a formless style was. Emi gave him a very glaring look before he continued on by asking Yoshi to go and attack him after preparing himself for combat. While she felt a little upset and potentially at fault for forcing these two to fight, unfairly she might add,maybe her little friend would have a better time learning that he wasn't the biggest fish in the pond with some experience. Yoshiro did the same and then rushed into battle with a pretty ironic warning.
"If you look down on me for even a second, I'll make you regret it!"
The "battle" if one could call it that looked more like Yoshiro desperately trying to hit Kairi's exposed body parts than an actual spar. The older boy dodged every attack thrown at him with an amazing amount of speed and reaction time. This continued on and on as Yoshiro continued throw punch, kick and blow after blow. Each one struck the air that Kairi had left behind until of the part of him that the boy was trying to hit. EMiko's mouth had fallen open in amazement. "Wow! So this is formless style? That's pretty cool!" She smiled at Kairi while wondering if Yoshi would ever land just one solid hit on Kairi. Not wanting her friend to be outmatched, Emi shouted out to him.
"Don't try and attack so wildly! Take a moment to think, Yoshi-chan!"
He had to give the kid credit, he at least was persistent. When the boy rushed him his body simply flowed like water. Using his knees to check kicks, elbows to block hooks, wrists to block jabs. Leaning and twisting to dodge a blow here and there."Soft style is, like I said. All about simply not being able to be hit. Very much defensive. Why waste your time attacking when you can let your enemy tire themselves out."
Jutsu used:
Novasse
Stumpleton
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:56 pm
'Dammit. Dammit. Dammit. Dammit.' Cursing over and over inside his head, Yoshiro continued his relentless assault on Kairi. No matter what combination of punches and kicks he threw though, the armored man was able to dodge all of his attempts with ease. If he wasn't the one trying to hit Kairi, he probably would have been in awe of the juggernaut's skills. However, being on the other end of the fight, he was far too consumed by frustration to think of such things. Even Emiko's shouts had little effect on him. If anything, her words only frustrated him further. Having no real fighting experience or formal training, these so-called "wild attacks" were all he had.
Though his spirit remained filled with fiery determination, eventually Yoshiro's body did begin to tire, forcing him to pause his attack. Taking a step back and dropping to one knee, he did his best to hold himself steadfast as his attention remained trained on his opponent. However, the slight heaving of his body with each heavy breath he drew was a clear sign that fatigue was beginning to set in. Still, even if his stamina was starting to dwindle, he had far too much pride to admit to it. "C'mon, twinkle toes. You just gonna stand there or are you gonna fight back?" he huffed, though his tone remained firm as his eyes narrowing on Kairi.
γLearning: Formless Style [Soft Mental] (E)γ γLearning: Formless Style [Hard Mental] (E)γ In this brief pause to their spar, Yoshiro gained a moment of clarity from his kneeled stance. Emiko was right, his reckless flailing was getting him nowhere. Though it pained him to admit it, he was completely outclassed by Kairi in speed and probably had no chance of actually winning this fight. This man's skill in soft physical was far greater than his own or his hard physical abilities. Despite this realization though, he refused to back down. If he was meant to lose, he'd at least go down swinging. γLearning: Formless Style [Soft Mental] (E)γβ γLearning: Formless Style [Hard Mental] (E)γβ
Taking one last deep breath, Yoshiro rose to his feet once more and resumed his fighting stance, putting his fist up in front of him. 'Alright. One last punch. All or nothing. Let's go.' Charging as he did before but with a more focused look in his eyes, Yoshiro reared back his fist and prepared to deliver his final attack. "Show me what you've got!" he shouted as he took his final step before sending his fist forward, aiming it for the opening in one of Kairi's slightly exposed shoulder region.
Uzushiogakure β Academy Student β Taijutsu Specialist βProfile
As the village and him both seemed to be confused on the status of his citizenship -- as a wanderer or non-wanderer -- he had been, equally sensibly and strangely, allowed to use the facilities within Uzushio. Technically, he was a citizen, just . . . one that had left the walls of the village without express permission at one point. He supposed there was no easy way to simply revoke his citizenship as a result of one misdeed, particularly as a just-graduated minor Genin.
Now, he knew he was more than a Genin. He was... something else, on a much greater level that he didn't really understand. Everything had just been clicking for him -- he'd become a Sage, a Contract Holder, a strong warrior tapping into a multitude of great ninjutsu.
All he'd begun to think about, and focus on, was rising through prominence. Power was the sole focus of his life, and development; it had become his purpose. As far as he was concerned, the more powerful one was, the more free.
So he had returned to this village in order to seek more of it. He avoided anyone he knew -- Yoshiro, Koutetsu, Kairi. And of course... Sumiko. He had to avoid her for now -- the two of them were the great 'Genin Power Duo', only for him to leave and offer her the wrong directions to find him. On purpose.
Right. He needed to just... focus on his training. He had decided to learn one particular style, that could not easily be replicated: the Kaiser Fist. It started with throwing a heavy punch while remaining balanced, and having a fairly thick and developed body-type. Shinsei was more muscular than most shinobi, and he had focused on balance, speed and reflex tremendously . . . which meant it was high time to develop his strength and fortitude. He threw a heavy, walloping punch. [ Heavy Punch, Stimulating Armor, Kaiser Crown, Crumbling Overhead, Sudden Straight Learned]
The next technique to learn was Elbow Bolt. It was a simple enough technique that involved thrusting one's elbow at a foe with incredible speed and force, breaking into them with the hardest bone in the user's body. Apparently, it could even break through boulders. Shinsei put the technique to the test, and bashed hard against one of the training dummies, throwing it off of its foundation and flinging it into the wall. [ Elbow Bolt, Guillotine Drop, Breaking Lariat, Iron Backhand, Meaty Punch Learned ]
Golem Missile was a rising, then descending, drop-kick. As Shinsei, at this point, had become considerably strong... he was able to jump very high into the air before descending, drop-kicking the already unhinged dummy and sending it lodged practically into the floor. His feet meeting the ground once more, he read the scroll more, quietly. [ Golem Missile, Invigorating Armor, Liger Bomb, Kaiser Fist, Bulky Punch Learned]
The last set of techniques came, with two new armors. The first was Bolstering Armor, which developed an aura of fatigue prevention; it regenerated the Kaiser Fist's stamina. Alongside that, the Armor granted the Kaiser Fist additional strength and alacrity. Shinsei noted that the armors attached to the Kaiser Fist were all very powerful, and mastered the final three abilities seamlessly. [ Bolstering Armor, Kaiser Cannon, Kaiser Armor Learned ]
Then, before leaving the Dojo, he versed himself once more in the new Senju techniques he had learned both of his own knowledge and the scroll he'd encountered at the old compound. He recalled Habataki no Jutsu, Kienai no Kami, and more... and sought to emulate them into his arsenal. Lowering his stance and drawing his blade, Kagamishou, he entered the Tengu fighting stance and sprouted wooden, bladed panels for wings. [ Remaining Mokuton Customs Learned ]
Niko and Hisashi stepped into the dojo in hopes of finding the two girls. Almost instantly, they called out to Niko.
"Oh hey look she made it!" The girl that ran into her came over. "See? I told you she was a ninja." The other girl approached. When Niko got a good look at them, she assumed they were twins. They looked EXACTLY alike. "Come on now Yui! She took down a shopkeeper. Like how hard is that?'
The two girls began to argue while Niko watched on. Then after a brief moment, Yui turned back towards her. "Don't mind Aoi. She can be a real pain sometimes... But thanks again for helping us. We'll gladly return the favor." Niko shook her head.
"No thanks. You two shouldn't cause so much trouble." Yui shook her head in disagreement. "You don't know what happened! That shopkeeper had it coming!" Niko turned to leave.
Yui tried to persuade her to stay. She told Niko their background. After hearing that they used to be academy students and how they didn't make the cut, she started to feel bad for them. Then a trade was offered up. "So you see! If you help us every now and then, we'll help you train!" Niko was advancing to a point where she was going to need help. She sighed for a moment and then shook Yui's hand.
"You've got a deal." Hisashi looked uneasy. He wasn't sure what was happening, but he knew that it couldn't be all that great.
They proceeded to train, and with the beginner's info Yui and Aoi had, they managed to help Niko learn something. Using wooden training swords, Yui and Aoi continually swung at Niko. Though very weak, Niko was trying to parry alone. By coating the sword with a thin layer of Chakra, she was able to manipulate it to the point where the swings would basically bounce off. Partly due to the lack of skill, but mainly due to the reinforcement.
"Wow you're tough!""Yeah we just might be able to use you after all!" Yui quickly elbowed Aoi. Confused by this, Niko returned her sword. She had had a long day and was ready to go home. As they were getting ready to leave, both Niko's and Hisashi's stomachs begin to growl. "Oh yeah! You guys never ate anything right? Oh man, it's so late too. That sucks! But you're in luck! There just so happens to be a twenty-four hour steak-house nearby!" Hisashi immediately perked up. He looked at Niko and barked. "STEAK!" Niko shook her head and sighed. Then she finally caved. Yui and Aoi also offered to cover the bill, so what could she do.
"Steak it is then." Hisashi's spirit was fully revived and raring to go. With a passionate bark, they were off. "Steak, steak, steak, steak, steeeeeeaaaaaak!"
Seeing Sachiko practice, Osamu d3cided that he would as well. Unwrapping his weapon from its cloth guard, it gave off a gleam as it was revealed to the light. A strange weapon, it had a crescent moon shaped blade on one end and a half circle sharpened blade on the other side. Tossing the cover to the side, he gave the weapon a tweral before walking over to his sister side, Seeing a training dumby, he took a spearman stance by placing one foot forward while levering the moon side of his weapon at the dumby. Focusing on his target, he delivered a thrust from the moon into the dumby, sending the dumby flying as his thrust was strong and could send a boar flying if he tried.
pertained to the practitionerβs lower body (such as increasing foot speed). β’ Upper strength bonus: For each stage of this style learned, the practitioner's strength is slightly increased
Mori no Ichigeki ] Fighting Stance Rank: E :: Simple Description: Also known as the "Spearman's Stance". The user slides one foot forward and holds the polearm firmly so that the blade edge is even with his or her shoulders and the back is at roughly knee height. This is the basic stance of the style, and arguably the only one; it offers a slight strength boost to techniques initiated from this position. Has no upkeep cost.
Thrust Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user stabs a target with the blade at the end of the polearm. The force of this thrust is enough to create a small shockwave. Starting at C-Rank, the shockwave is strong enough to deflect incoming projectiles. Starting at B-Rank, it will also knock back the target by one meter per rank.
STATS
βGenin Rank βBase Chakra Reserves: 225 βBase Stamina Reserves 275
Inside the barrel
β’ Malas Beads around his neck with a Gourd shaped stone stamped with the kanji ι "Sake" into it β’ Black with red strips Hakama pants β’ Shoes β’ Red Hanten shirt β’ Large gourd full of alochol β’ wooden shoes β’ small gourd filled with sake β’ Whetstone β’ Miniature Copper still β’ Barrel β’ Prayer beads
Missions complete
The Froggy Girl
OCC:
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:10 pm
"Temper temper. Hammer it home." "Temper temper. Hammer it home."
Koutetsu arrived at the Dojo, slipping off his zori and placing them on the shoe rack. Entering the Dojo, he walked til he found an unoccupied training area. Stepping in, he looked around at the various training weapons available. After taking stock, he sat down on his shins and considered his regiment. The first thing I need to do is work on my range and immediate close range tactics. Then I need to consider long and Medium range combat. Once that is taken care of, I can explore a little more in-depth. Standing up, Koutetsu grabbed a few Kunai from the training bin and worked on hitting targets that were set up. Moving on to the straw dummies he grabbed a rapier, and after testing its weight, began striking. He moved about the floor, working on his footwork. Putting up the blade, something out of the corner caught his eye. The craftsmanship was a bit better than most of the training weapons available. Koutetsu removed a large shield from its place on the wall and strapped it on. He played with it for a few minutes, just trying to get used to its size and weight.
"Forge the weapon worth wielding." "Forge the weapon worth wielding."
[Entrance from Housing]
Relevant Details
Character Core
Name: Koutetsu Kajibamaru Village: Uzushiogakure Body Rank: C Title Rank: Genin Classes: Bukijutsu/Worker Bloodline: Koton Link to Profile:[x]
Class Disciplines
First Class: Bukijutsu β±β°β± Juggernaut: β The user suffers no drawbacks of any kind when wearing very light and light armor at D-Rank, medium armor at C-Rank, heavy armor at B-Rank, and all other armors at A-Rank. They receive one free custom weapon or armor upon creation and gain a moderate boost to strength and fortitude. Additionally, they start with the following four techniques, rather than the six most ninja do: Bushi Ken no Jutsu [ Samurai Sabre Technique ], Shunshin no Jutsu [ Body Flicker Technique ], Kai [ Release ], and Kawarimi no Jutsu [ Substitution Technique ].
Second Class: Worker β±β°β± Balanced Master: β The user gains one extra bukijutsu style every other rank. The user also receives a moderate boost in two DR stats of the user choice. The user cannot double upon the same stat to receive a supreme boost with this discipline.
Personal Attributes
β’ Iron Lord: The user is able to give the Black Steel properties to all Doton techniques they perform, giving them the appearance of black steel upon creation. Those earth release techniques lose their elemental weaknesses and strengths. β’ Forged for Battle: May convert Bukijutsu Styles for Tai Styles 1:1 β’ Kagu-tsuchi: Gain Katon. β’ Academy PA: An Opened Mind: +10 Ninjutsu slots
Equipment
Armor:
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Kunai: 0/0 Shuriken: 0/0
Chakra and Stamina
Chakra: 290/290 Stamina: 237/350 Chakra Element: Doton/Suiton/Koton Chakra Color: Dark Grey Chakra Materialization: Dark Grey Samurai armor overlay
Jutsu used or Learned
Physical: Learned:
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Soft physical = Mobility, Parrying, and Throwing. This encompasses all aspects of close-range unarmed combat that don't directly damage the opponent and aren't based on physical strength.
Medium weapons: Short Sword, Short Saber, Iron Ruler, Scrape Saber, Sleeve Sword, Short Trident, Sickle, Brush Rake Trident, Flute, Cymbals (2), Fan, Dagger, Zi Wu Mandarin Duck Axe, Deer Hook Sword, Deer Antler Saber, Emei Sting, Ring, Wheel (Bladed or not), Moon Tooth Sting (2), Small Brushes, Scissors and Ruler, Money Rings and Double Sabers (2), Sword, Saber, Wide Blade Sword, Katana, Sakabato (Reverse-Blade Sword), Willow Leaf Saber, Goose Feather Saber, 6 Ring Saber, 9 Ring Saber, Cave Saber, Miao's Saber, Butterfly Saber Whip Rod (Hard), Whip (Hard), Iron Rod, Pestle, Staff, Short Axe, Crutches, Giant Shuriken, Hammer, Sword Spear, Iron Claw, Blocking Face Pipe, Double Hook Arrow, Brass Man, Fierce Pincers, Sai (2), Hairpins (4 Max), Combs (2 Max), Chain Scythe (ex. Kusari Gama), Medium Shield, Palace Heaven Comb, & the Sun-Moon Tooth Sabers (2).
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Large weapons: Lance, Long Spear, Long Tapered Rod, Rod, Long Stave, Heavy Spear, Long-Handled Saber (Bladed Long Staff, ex. Pu Dao), Shovel, Spade, Fork, Trident, Rake, Lance, Halberd, Long-Handled Battle Axe Brush (A hand at the end of a Long Staff), Long-Handled Sickle, Long-Handled Claw, Hoe, Buddha Hand (similar to the Brush), Fire Hook (Coal stirrer), Stirring Heaven Killer (Similar to the Halberd), Tree Knot (Similar to the Long Staff), Heaven Lotus Wind Tail Tan (Shovel/Staff/Halberd), Wolf Brush (think 'metal tree branch'), Lamp Staff, Long-Handled Pincers, Inviting-to-Pull Staff, Large Fan (or Gunbai), Puppet (requires Mech. Manual #1 for D/C, #2 for B/A, and #3 for S/S+ learning), Large Shield, & the Heaven-Earth Sun-Moon Saber.
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Hard Mental: Stopping, kneeling, and performing focused, critical thinking for any number of posts will gift the user the same post amount of ranks of a target's single known (and shown) Formless Style, for the same number of posts, up to the learned maximum. Can only copy up to the rank this Style is trained to. Analyzing an opponent's A-Rank Formless style for two posts, for example, would let a Shinobi use that Formless Style up to C-Rank. Cannot stack with the Soft Mental style.
"Temper temper. Hammer it home." "Temper temper. Hammer it home."
"Koton: Black Metal Weapon Creation." A black steel sword appeared in Koutetsu's hand. The blade, long and thin, trailed to a point that seemed designed for superb penetration. With a few flicks of the wrist, he tested its maneuverability. Stepping forward on his right foot, he thrust the tip forward. As he returned back, he brought the blunt edge of the blade up and to the side. Quickly he struck out, once more with the blunt side hitting where he imagined his opponent's hands were. He struck backwards, striking out with the blade as he stepped back. Channeling Chakra into his blade, a film of water seemed to appear around it as he brought the blade to the fore. Swiftly, He lunged forward striking twice. Pulling the rapier back into position, Koutetsu returned to his stance and prepared for more.
"Forge the weapon worth wielding." "Forge the weapon worth wielding."
Relevant Details
Character Core
Name: Koutetsu Kajibamaru Village: Uzushiogakure Body Rank: C Title Rank: Genin Classes: Bukijutsu/Worker Bloodline: Koton Link to Profile:[x]
Class Disciplines
First Class: Bukijutsu β±β°β± Juggernaut: β The user suffers no drawbacks of any kind when wearing very light and light armor at D-Rank, medium armor at C-Rank, heavy armor at B-Rank, and all other armors at A-Rank. They receive one free custom weapon or armor upon creation and gain a moderate boost to strength and fortitude. Additionally, they start with the following four techniques, rather than the six most ninja do: Bushi Ken no Jutsu [ Samurai Sabre Technique ], Shunshin no Jutsu [ Body Flicker Technique ], Kai [ Release ], and Kawarimi no Jutsu [ Substitution Technique ].
Second Class: Worker β±β°β± Balanced Master: β The user gains one extra bukijutsu style every other rank. The user also receives a moderate boost in two DR stats of the user choice. The user cannot double upon the same stat to receive a supreme boost with this discipline.
Personal Attributes
β’ Iron Lord: The user is able to give the Black Steel properties to all Doton techniques they perform, giving them the appearance of black steel upon creation. Those earth release techniques lose their elemental weaknesses and strengths. β’ Forged for Battle: May convert Bukijutsu Styles for Tai Styles 1:1 β’ Kagu-tsuchi: Gain Katon. β’ Academy PA: An Opened Mind: +10 Ninjutsu slots
Equipment
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Kunai: 0/0 Shuriken: 0/0
Chakra and Stamina
Chakra: 280/290 Stamina: 237/350 Chakra Element: Doton/Suiton/Koton Chakra Color: Dark Grey Chakra Materialization: Dark Grey Samurai armor overlay
Jutsu used or Learned
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Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: The basis of most attacks. The user thrusts their rapier forward with one hand, moving their dominant foot in front of them to keep balance. A rapier technique done following this technique gains one descriptive rank in speed per this techniqueβs rank.
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Backwards Thrust Rank: X :: Simple Description: Taking a step back with the dominant foot, the user uses both hands to thrust the rapier backwards into a foe approaching from behind. Gains a mild bonus to strength per rank when interacting with armor and armor techniques.
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Fly Swatter Rank: X :: Simple Description: In a quick movement with one hand, the user brings up the blunt point of the rapier in an arc like motion. This technique will not cut, but will sting like hell upon contact, causing the afflicted to lose a prepared action at or below this techniqueβs rank.
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Sideward Parry Rank: X :: Simple Description: Taking a small step to the side and bringing up the dull side of the rapier, the user lets the opponent's weapon slide along the blunt side of the sword. If used at or above the rank of the opponentβs attack, the opponent continues forward and falls flat on their face.
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Elemental Charge Rank: D :: Training Description: The user channels one of their Chakra elements into their rapier for stronger and more interesting attacks. These channeled elements are clearly visible, forming an aura around the rapier's blade. Once this technique is learned, the user can charge and discharge their weapon as easily as breathing. Only one element can be used at a time, and once an element is applied to a weapon, all of the techniques used become complex. The strength of the effects are considered to be the rank of the accompanying technique.
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Dual Pierce Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user quickly thrusts forward twice, putting their weight behind the strikes. The thrusts are so fast that they leave the opponent next to no time to react. However this opens the user for balance issues, as most of their weight is focused on one foot. This attack is considered one rank higher in speed, but until their next post the user is considered one body rank lower when targeted by a technique that affects balance.
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Steel Release: Black Metal Weapon Creation β’Rank - E-C β’ The user forms a single hand sign to create a weapon from existing black steel. Three small projectiles or a small weapon may be created at E Rank. At D Rank, the number of projectile doubles or a medium weapon may be crafted. At C Rank, the number of projectile doubles once more or a large weapon may be made.
"Temper temper. Hammer it home." "Temper temper. Hammer it home."
Koutetsu lunged, his blade thrusting forward. Pulling the blade out from his imaginary target, he slashed quickly, creating an exclamation mark or an upside down 'i' in the air. Backing away, the rapier swaying in the air, as if knocking aside something small and fast. Suddenly, Koutetsu leapt in the air came crashing back down as a shockwave of Chakra was released. The floors creaked as seals lit up to drain away the chakra less the well worn flooring be destroyed. Yet, unfinished, two beams of light burst out from the shockwave as the blade pierced the air. An even larger shockwave, an almost miniature tsunami of energy radiated outwards from where he stood. as training weapons were knocked from the shelves. Having to dodge a few of the more dangerous ones, Koutetsu twisted, bobbed, and weaved, as he avoided them all while maintaining his balance. Shaking his head, he thought, Didn't realize it would be that effective. I'm going to have to clean this up.
"Forge the weapon worth wielding." "Forge the weapon worth wielding."
Relevant Details
Character Core
Name: Koutetsu Kajibamaru Village: Uzushiogakure Body Rank: C Title Rank: Genin Classes: Bukijutsu/Worker Bloodline: Koton Link to Profile:[x]
Class Disciplines
First Class: Bukijutsu β±β°β± Juggernaut: β The user suffers no drawbacks of any kind when wearing very light and light armor at D-Rank, medium armor at C-Rank, heavy armor at B-Rank, and all other armors at A-Rank. They receive one free custom weapon or armor upon creation and gain a moderate boost to strength and fortitude. Additionally, they start with the following four techniques, rather than the six most ninja do: Bushi Ken no Jutsu [ Samurai Sabre Technique ], Shunshin no Jutsu [ Body Flicker Technique ], Kai [ Release ], and Kawarimi no Jutsu [ Substitution Technique ].
Second Class: Worker β±β°β± Balanced Master: β The user gains one extra bukijutsu style every other rank. The user also receives a moderate boost in two DR stats of the user choice. The user cannot double upon the same stat to receive a supreme boost with this discipline.
Personal Attributes
β’ Iron Lord: The user is able to give the Black Steel properties to all Doton techniques they perform, giving them the appearance of black steel upon creation. Those earth release techniques lose their elemental weaknesses and strengths. β’ Forged for Battle: May convert Bukijutsu Styles for Tai Styles 1:1 β’ Kagu-tsuchi: Gain Katon. β’ Academy PA: An Opened Mind: +10 Ninjutsu slots
Equipment
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Kunai: 0/0 Shuriken: 0/0
Chakra and Stamina
Chakra: 280/290 Stamina: 237/350 Chakra Element: Doton/Suiton/Koton Chakra Color: Dark Grey Chakra Materialization: Dark Grey Samurai armor overlay
Jutsu used or Learned
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"i" Strike Rank: X :: Simple Description: The user rushes forward and thrusts towards the enemy. If the thrust is successful, the user quickly pulls out the weapon, then brings the Rapier's sharp edge up, slashing the enemy to add insult to injury. The blade will cut fairly deep, and the resulting wound will look like a lowercase I. If the first strike hits, so does the second one. Loses one rank in strength if used against an armored foe. Causes severe bleeding, resulting in the removal of two descriptive ranks in strength from all of the opponentβs physical techniques up to this techniqueβs rank. This effect stacks. Loss of descriptives lasts 1 post per rank
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Deflection Rank: X :: Simple Description: Bringing up the Rapier, the user deflects a projectile heading towards them with the blunt side of the blade. This technique gains a moderate boost to speed per rank, unless the projectile is small (coin-sized), hard to see, or if the user does not know the location of the person who launched it.
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First Falling Star Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user first channels Chakra into their legs, then launches themselves a good distance into the air. Then, as they fall, they channel Chakra in to their Rapier, bringing about a bright glow to the weapon. It's said that this technique's appearance can be likened to that of a shooting star. Before impact with the enemy, the user thrusts forward, sending out a Chakra shockwave before the thrust lands. Any elemental effects on the blade affect targets up to two meters out in the line of the strike.
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Charged Star's Fury Rank: X :: Complex Description: Much like Dual Strike, the user rushes forward, thrusting forward twice. However these thrusts are much faster thanks to charging the weapon with Chakra, and all that can be seen from these strikes are glowing spears of light; an aftershadow. Treated as two separate attacks when interacting with enemy defenses, with the second attack being a rank lower in strength but a rank higher in speed.
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Star's Exploding Anger Rank: X :: Complex Description: The user charges up their Chakra, then quickly pierces the ground with their rapier. Upon impact with the ground, the rapier discharges its element in to the ground, creating a circular tsunami of Chakra. The effect area is 5 meters in diameter and the effects of this technique depend on what Chakra is used. Depletes any Chakra stored in the rapier, removing the effects of the charge from the userβs rapier for the remainder of the post.
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Unwavering Balance Rank: B :: Training Description: After getting used to throwing their body around in many different directions and learning how their body twists and turns, a user can train this technique by perfecting their balance. This passive makes the user almost impossible to knock over: any techniques below the userβs body rank that attempt to do so fails to cause knock over.
He'd only just left, but already, he was returning. Shinsei had been bored, wandering through the village, yet had no particular goal in mind and was simply mindlessly awaiting Taylor's release. Therefore, he decided that he would go to the Dojo and seek out students to train, now that he was qualified enough to speak on many of these things. He'd been training his body equally in tandem with his arsenal of ninjutsu, and had now come to a position suitable enough to be declared a "master" of taijutsu, and bukijutsu.
As such, upon witnessing the visage of a familiar face -- Koutetsu of the Steel -- his brows furrowed, and his lip curled into what appeared to be a curious expression. "Koutetsu?" he called to him. "Do you remember me? Shinsei Sanada, of the Senju Clan. I'm back from my... excursions outside of Uzushio. How are you doing?" The man spoke casually. There was no reason not to, really. Of course, there was a strong possibility that Koutetsu would deem him a rogue and refuse to associate with him, but technically by the standards of the village, that was wrong. No one really had any idea what Shinsei was, least of all himself. An Uzu-nin? He wore the headband, and he'd never consigned his position. A rogue? He hadn't acted as one, but he had left without permission.
He was... certainly not within a familiar category; he was grey, rather than black and white. And that was, for all intents and purposes, fine. Perhaps the village would be content keeping him around -- he was, after all, a Perfect Konchu Sage . . . and a strong warrior. They would simply have to see.
"Temper temper. Hammer it home." "Temper temper. Hammer it home."
Koutetsu was putting away all the training weapons that had been knocked off the shelves when he finally realized someone was talking to him, "-Sanada, of the Senju Clan. I'm back from my... excursions outside of Uzushio. How are you doing?" Koutetsu turned to address the person speaking to him, but upon seeing him he had to double take. "Shinsei? Its been a while. I haven't seen you since that incident with the rogue. I've been well, Finally made genin," here he pointed to the hitai-te on his forehead. "Got dragged away by Karuto-Sensei for a bit. And you? Did Sumiko go with you? I haven't seen her around. Figured you two were on a mission somewhere."
"Forge the weapon worth wielding." "Forge the weapon worth wielding."
The Wild Hunt
Relevant Details
Character Core
Name: Koutetsu Kajibamaru Village: Uzushiogakure Body Rank: C Title Rank: Genin Classes: Bukijutsu/Worker Bloodline: Koton Link to Profile:[x]
Class Disciplines
First Class: Bukijutsu β±β°β± Juggernaut: β The user suffers no drawbacks of any kind when wearing very light and light armor at D-Rank, medium armor at C-Rank, heavy armor at B-Rank, and all other armors at A-Rank. They receive one free custom weapon or armor upon creation and gain a moderate boost to strength and fortitude. Additionally, they start with the following four techniques, rather than the six most ninja do: Bushi Ken no Jutsu [ Samurai Sabre Technique ], Shunshin no Jutsu [ Body Flicker Technique ], Kai [ Release ], and Kawarimi no Jutsu [ Substitution Technique ].
Second Class: Worker β±β°β± Balanced Master: β The user gains one extra bukijutsu style every other rank. The user also receives a moderate boost in two DR stats of the user choice. The user cannot double upon the same stat to receive a supreme boost with this discipline.
Personal Attributes
β’ Iron Lord: The user is able to give the Black Steel properties to all Doton techniques they perform, giving them the appearance of black steel upon creation. Those earth release techniques lose their elemental weaknesses and strengths. β’ Forged for Battle: May convert Bukijutsu Styles for Tai Styles 1:1 β’ Kagu-tsuchi: Gain Katon. β’ Academy PA: An Opened Mind: +10 Ninjutsu slots
Equipment
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Kunai: 0/0 Shuriken: 0/0
Chakra and Stamina
Chakra: 290/290 Stamina: 252/350 Chakra Element: Doton/Suiton/Koton Chakra Color: Dark Grey Chakra Materialization: Dark Grey Samurai armor overlay
Shinsei was... a mixture of relieved, and confused. He didn't really know who Karuto was, but he was glad that Koutetsu was able to find himself an instructor. But, more importantly, it seemed as if Koutetsu were addressing him from a point of... ignorance. He didn't appear to know all that had happened -- everything, between Shinsei and the village. He supposed the last he'd heard of him was amidst their 'team mission' to inform Lady Sanae of Takumi's ambitions.
Little did he know that, in his own way, Shinsei's actions had begun to mirror Takumi -- he'd even thought of forming his own rogue organization, the Kanseigata. Though that had not occurred, at least not yet, the Senju was far from an innocent villager. And he was certainly not--
"I'm not... really in contact with Sumiko. I have done quite a lot of missions since we last met, and I've grown a lot, but... yeah. I mean; I just saw her at the Academy, so she's around. But I don't know if she would easily be able to forgive me, for what happened since we last did missions together." He smiled, awkwardly. The admission had to come eventually, so he decided he would just... let it out now. "Koutetsu, I -- I left the village without Sanae's permission. I never intended to do anything terribly bad, and I didn't, but... I'm not really sure where I stand anymore. At any moment, they could revoke my headband and tell me to leave. I don't know," he whispered.
"But I don't intend to go," the Senju stated. "I just... want more mobility, and free will. I think it's absurd that we're bound by law to remain in this village, unless someone gives us permission; like a slave. But that's fine, it's how villages have always been run. Tradition is of... pre-eminent importance in the shinobi world, as you and I both know," Shinsei said, rolling his eyes. But he had spoken enough.
"I hope you don't mind associating with someone like me. It feels uncomfortable to be back here; I'm afraid that everyone is watching me, judging me, seeing if I'll go rogue and leave behind a trail of bodies. I don't intend to, but... people are run by fear. Especially after everything we've seen in the last ten years." The man sighed. It was a sad thing, to see the world go so stark. But irresponsible shinobi, perhaps much like himself, had done the world a great deal of harm. The societies around them were in a fragile state, easily broken. The Shogunate and the Kage's authority constantly clashed.
Everything was wrong. And everyone was content to prolong that wrongness, for as long as their own fragile minds allowed. That... was why he left, but it was equally why he returned.
