Sonia Road - The Regalia of Thorns
A few years ago, this taijutsu style was developed by Kiyoko Kaguya, while she was still a Sannin. Created because of the knowledge that some opponents wouldn't be defeated by just pure strength, and that swift movements could easily defeat many when combined with the abilities of her bloodline. As many shinobi had built their bodies, to be strong and endure normal taijutsu attacks, such as fists, punches and other attacks that wouldn't pierce or cut through the skin and muscles, the young Kaguya decided to make a better use of her bloodline, chakra affinity and the natural talent for taijutsu she had in order to create a taijutsu style that would bring fear to the enemies by just mentioning its name.
The main focuses of this taijutsu style are the speed of the user when attacking and avoiding attacks, and the possibility of attacking enemies from mid and long range. The user creates a kind of whip, covered by thorns, attached the side of each ankle (Right side of right ankle, left side of left ankle, just so there is no confusion about it).
At first, it was developed to be used with the Shikotsumyaku only, but as Kiyoko was never sure of how tomorrow would be, she decided to adapt part of the style to the elemental chakra she has, Doton and Fuuton.
In order to learn this style, the user must have Doton and Fuuton. (If the user is a Kaguya then just Fuuton with the bloodline) Also, only women can learn and practice this taijutsu style.Training Info:Stage 1 - 5 Posts + 2 Posts of Fighting Style Training + Extra Training
Stage 2 - 7 Posts + 2 Posts of Fighting Style Training
Stage 3 - 9 Posts + 3 Posts of Fighting Style Training + Extra Training
Stage 4 - 12 Posts + 4 Posts of Fighting Style Training
Stage 5 - 15 Posts + 5 Posts of Fighting Style Training
Stage 6 - 15 Posts + 5 Posts of Fighting Style Training* + Extra Training
Note: The order to train is: Training Method 1st > Extra Training > Fighting Style Training.
*: At the Stage 6, the user doesn't need to practice the technique of the stage as part of the Fighting Style Training as it could be dangerous for the training partner.
Fighting Style and Stance: The users of this style, use mainly kick movements, with the whips as extention of their kicks. Fists, punches and other movements using the hands and arms of the user are mostly discarded when fighting with this style, even though the users may often use their hands as support for their kicks. The stance doesn't have a determined form, as the users decide the fighting stance they will use as it seems to fit their bodies, but the style doesn't change. Flexible, quick, strong and accurate movements. At each stage the user must post practicing everything learned at that stage and on the previous one, in a fight. (It can't be against a bunshin)
Stage 1 - GeninBeing the first stage of the style, the user still isn't used to it. Because of the purpose of the style, the user will just learn the basic technique of the style at this stage, and will learn how to use it without getting hurt, but can't use it very well.
D Rank Techniques:• Thorns (Shikotsumyaku): The user focuses chakra within each ankle, and uses it to create more bones, connect and give them the form of an extendable whip, similar to the spinal cord whip bone. The whip is covered with small thorns, 2 cm long thorns, that are sharp and pointy, like the point of a kunai. The whip itself is kept at a reduced size of 2 feet but as the user attacks, it can be extended to the maximum of 8 feet at first stage and is as resistant as the bones of the Kaguya that created it. The length is increased by 5 feet per stage. The chakra cost to create it is increased by 1 on stages 3 and 5.
• Thorns (Doton): The user has to focus the elemental chakra beside each ankle and below each foot. The chakra, will soften the ground and gather enough earth and rocks, to form a whip of earth. Part of the earth and the rocks, will be molded, to take the form of the thorns, similar to bone version. Unlike the whip made with the bones, one this whip reaches its full length, it cannot be retracted without using chakra to recreate it. ("Retracting" this whip, would mean partially destroying it and restore is 1 CP, if it is on other stages, the cost increases by 1 per stage) The length of this version is the same of the original, 8 feet at first stage, increasing by 5 per stage. The chakra cost to create it is increased by 1 per stage like the original.
Training Method: The user has to just learned what the focus of the style is and will begin training his/her body. The focus will be speed, running and moving with weights, strength will come as a consequence.
Extra Training: As the style isn't very known by the user, fighting with the whip isn't a good point of the user. 1 Post training how to use the Thorn technique.
Stage 2 - ChuuninAfter learning the main technique of the stage, the user notices that he/she lacks ability to use it properly. No techniques are learned at this stage, all that there is to do is train.
Training Method: At this stage the user will focus on increasing the speed and the dexterity of each movement while using the whip. The use of weights is still needed in order to keep a continuous increase on the speed of the user.
Stage 3 - Special JouninNow that the user has become more used to fighting with the whip, the time to learn a new technique has come. A technique to support the user and increase the effectiveness of the Thorns.
B Ranked Technique:• Air Skates: The user focuses wind elemental chakra beneath each foot, creating two small wheels of wind, that keeps the user distant from the ground, acting like skates. The wheels are almost invisible, all that can be seen are a few green lines, that form the wheels. The technique gives a great increase at the movement speed of the user and increases how high the user can jump with it active. 1 Rank faster when running, walking and jumping, increases the jump height by 10 feet. Lasts at least two posts without extra chakra cost. After two posts, two chakra points per post are required to keep the technique active.
Training Method: With a new technique being revealed, the user will need a better control of chakra before being able to learn it. ( 3 posts training chakra control, 3 posts training how to use the Air Skates freely and 3 posts training how to fight with the Air Skates. It can be against a clone).
Extra Training: The user trains how to fight using the Air Skates and the whips active. 1 Post training how to attack using the Air Skates and the whips + 1 post training how to dodge with the Air Skates and counterattack with the whips
Stage 4 - JouninWhat before was just for extra training, has now become a habit. The focus of this stage is to counterattack with the whip after dodging. Not just counterattacks, but surprise attacks and attacks from zero distance too. Using the Air Skates to catch an enemy off guard is the training focus of those who reach this stage.
Training Method: In order to be able to catch the enemies off guard, the user will need a trained body and experience. The training will be sparring while using weights. It can be against clones or other shinobi, but not imaginary enemies. As it is a fight, 4 of the 12 training posts, can be counted from the opponent's posts.
Stage 5 - Sannin/KageNot many people are able to reach this stage. It is where the real training begins, where the truth behind the Sonia Road will be taught to the user. The Sonia Road makes use of the flexibility of the women's body when moving, using the hip as the base of each movement, instead of the knees. Each movement requires now more flexibility and speed than before in order to reach its full power.
S Ranked Technique:• Speed/Air Turn (Passive): The user learns how to make full use of the difference the woman's skeleton has at the area of the hip, allowing her to turn around and change the direction while running, without a greater loss of speed, quickly recovering the pace. This movement also has effect while in the air. With the axis of her moves being so close to her gravitational center, the user is able to freely turn in the air, allowing the performance of attacks and defenses at any direction, unlike most people.
Training Method: With the possibility of attacking and defending while in the air, the user now has to train until she is used to this ability. 5 posts training how to attack. with the whip, while turning around in the air, 5 posts training how to defend. with the whip, while turning around in the air, 5 posts practicing the same movements as before but with weights.
Stage 6 - Sannin/KageThe last stage of this style, the end of this road. Everything that was learned until now, is reviewed and put to practice once more. Once everything was learned, the mastery of the Sonia Road, comes with the possibility to learn the strongest technique of the style.
Training Method: At this stage, as there isn't anything new to the user other than the strongest technique of the style. She reviews everything that was learned until now. Practicing what was learned and improving her physical condition. 6 posts of physical training, 3 post training each technique learned. (If the user learned the two different whips then she will have to train for those too with 3 additional posts. Speed/Air turn counts as one technique)
Extra Training: After the user learned the technique of this stage. She will have to practice using the Infinity Atmosphere 3 times, and at least once it must last until the next post.
S Ranked Technique:• Thorn Road's Infinity Atmosphere, Infinite Chain: Turquoise Sonia - Before using the technique, the user retracts the Thorns and begins to charge them with chakra for some time. After the Thorns were charged with the right amount of chakra, the user will begin to rotate, releasing multiple thorned whips from each ankle, instead of only one per ankle. As she rotates, the whips are swung forming a sphere with 30 feet radius. Within the sphere, the whips would shred almost anything because of the sharp thorns, the speed and the strength of the user. Lasts up to 3 posts. Costs 20 chakra points at the first post + 5 per post. This technique requires a considerable amount of stamina, if used after a long fight, it may fatigue the user.