Custom Taijutsu/Kenjutsu styles.

[Malfrost]

Deil Grist

Gin tamashī o ken no yōshiki(Sword Style of the Silver Soul)

Fast, Agile, Adaptive

The Gintama o ken no yoshiki was derived from the sword-style of one known as the White Devil. No one knows the White Devil's true identity, but he was a Samurai of great skill and prowess in the latest Great Shinobi War. His Style focused on speed and maneuver, to create opening and gaps in a foes defense which could then be exploited in an instant.

Rules
-Speed and Agility are required as Primary and Secondary Attributes

-Katana must be primary weapon.

General Fighting Style

The Gintama sword styles relies on speed and quick reflexes to outmaneuver and kill an opponent. The user only keeps one hand on the katana at most times, only adding his other hand for blocking or when power is needed. Otherwise, the second hand is held near the waist, to be used to grapple an opponent, to gain leverage over an opponent, or to be used as a weapon itself. At later stages, a user can pick up a one handed weapon of any sort and use it effectively as an offhanded weapon at the price of sacrificing the ability to use their off-hand for grappling and other techniques. Users also become very flexible as many of their techniques require them to move their bodies about in rapid secession.

Training Methods

A practitioner trains in the Gintama sword style via basic swordplay and drills. They practice drawing and swinging their sword and often use training dummies to stimulate targets. However, many prefer to find a willing training partner and spare with them using a Boken. In order to advance to the next rank, the user must have trained for a designated number of post, and then be involved in either an intense spar or a life or death match in order to advance.

Stage One Mastery: 6 post of training, no fight required

Stage Two Mastery: 10 post of training, atleast a 5 post spar

Stage Three Mastery: 15 post of training, atleast a 8 post spar.

Stage Four Mastery: 20 post of training, atleast a 10 post spar.

Stage Five Mastery: 25 Post of training, atleast a 15 post spar.
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| Genin |
- Stage One -

The user learns the basics of the style and learns to hone in on their speed and reflexes. Basic strikes as well as how to effectively use their off-hand as a weapon on its own in partner with the sword in the main hand. Users are also taught how to be more fluid and dynamic in their motions, to add a sense of unpredictability to their attacks.

Techniques learned:
Quick Draw: The user practices drawing their sword from their sheath so much, it has become second nature to them and that can draw their blade in an instant and at a moment's notice. The draw happens so quickly that only a Shinobi whose evasion rank it at or above the user's speed rank. If below, then the draw comes so quickly that if they do not already have their weapon drawn, they will be forced to attempt to dodge the strike.

Speed Slash: This technique involves the user creating somewhat of an optical illusion. With a flick of his wrist, the users makes the blade flash for a brief moment, making it seem like a strike in coming from one direction. Then with another quick flick of the wrist and a turn of the elbow, the strike comes from the completely opposite direction, catching the enemy off guard. Only a foe with fairly keen awareness would be able to catch the feint while in motion.

Headache Counter: Used when countering a strike that the user can effectively see coming. The user will parry the strike with his sword, and then quickly bring his off off-hand up to perform an uppercut the foes chin, followed back a quickly back-hand from the off-hand as well. The goal is to off foot the foe so a quick strike can be performed with the blade.

| Chunnin|
- Stage Two -

At Stage Two, the user focuses on become more maneuverable and agile so that he can effectively weave circles around his foe to effectively create gaps in their defenses. The user, though intense training becomes more agile and flexible, as these become vital during this stage of training as the basics of gain leverage over the opponent are learned as well as, maneuvers that, if preformed wrong, can put the user in a dangerous position, but if preformed correct, can create large gaps for the user to exploit.

Techniques Learned:

Disarm Counter: A more advanced counter that takes considerable practice to master. When the users is able to successfully read and dodge a strike, he can being his offhand up to the foe's wrist and attempt to pinch the nerve points around their wrist, forcing them to drop their weapon. Wither he succeeds or fails, he delivers a swift kick to the gut at his foe to create distance after the attempted disarm. The roll will only occur if the user manages to get his hand on the foes wrist.

To determine wither or not the disarm will be successful, the roll of a six-sided dice by the users opponent will be used.
For opponents of equal ranks, a roll of a 4,5,or 6 will result in being disarmed.
For opponents one rank higher than the user, a roll of 6 is needed to be disarmed. For opponents of two ranks higher, then cannot be disarmed.
For opponents one rank lower than the user, a 2 through 6 will result in being disarmed, if the opponent is two or more ranks lower, they will automatically be disarmed.

Spinning Strike: This technique is preformed in order to off balance an opponent. First the user will slash at the side of the foe followed quickly by a knee to the gut in order to get the foes disoriented.

Pivot Counter: A counter designed to deal damage to the foe. The user will rush the foe and as the foe attempts to strike him, he will dodge the strike by either going low or going high, if the users dodges high, then he strikes at the foe's shoulder with his sword. If the user dodges lower, he aims for the kidney.

Vital Point Attack: The user at this rank learns the location of the major vital points in the body, Liver, Lungs, Spine,Cervical Vein, Neck Vain, Brain, Kidneys and Heart. At this rank, the user can single out a single vital point and then proceed to attack it with extreme precision.
| Sp. Jounin |
- Stage Three -

At Stage Three, the users learns how to effective wield weapons in their off-hand. Weapons used in the off-hand can run the gauntlet from simply another katana to any range of other one handed weapons such as maces, knives and other forms of swords. While wielding an off-handed weapon, any technique that requires grabbing an opponent to be used cannot be preformed while the off-handed weapon is in place. Also, because it is the users off hand, it is naturally slower than their primary hand and therefore, every strike delivered with an off-hand weapon is one rank lower in speed and evasion, unless using a short sword, dagger, or small hammer.
Techniques learned:

Soaring Strike: The User will run towards in opponent, and then, using his superior speed, literally run up the side of his opponent's chest, while delivering a blow to the head with his off-handed weapon, followed by a quick pivot and strike at the back with his katana.

Double Quick Draw: An advanced version of the normal Quick Draw, the Double Quick Draw involves drawing both weapons within an instant of each other for maximum damage. The user will actually draw their off-handed weapon first in an attempt to hit their opponent with their slower moving hand first, follow almost instantly by the drawing of the katana with the primary hand to carry on the attack.

Swift Counter: Another counter designed to do harm to the user's foe, the user will block an incoming strike with one of his weapons and then proceed to force open an opponent's defenses by pressing home his attack with both his weapons in rapid succession of each other.
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| Jounin |
- Stage Four -
At this stage, acrobatics and extreme precision are added to the users already deadly arsenal of skills. Users learn the locations of the bodies vital spots and training to hit them with extreme precision. Also, in the state, the users is taught how to send takes into the air and how to effectively give chase while the target is still airborne. Also, at this point, the swordsman has matured enough to understand the White Devil's true meaning of fighting..and it is not to kill, but to protect one's soul, which includes everything one holds dear.If the user has not learned this lesson by this point, then his effectiveness in combat decreases, taking a -1 rank drop in both speed and agility and cannot advance to the final stage.

Arial Chase:The user launches the foe into the air, the user kicks the foe in the chin to get the foe airborne, and then proceeds to kick the foe in the chest three times to get them further up. The user then jumps above the foe and thrust his katana forward, using his own power and gravity to deliver a devastating blow.


Vital Points Strike: The users has learned all the exact locations and proceeds to aim quick and precise strikes at theses points. Normally occurring in rapid succession that a normal person would see it as one strike, when actually there is one strike per vital spot. To block all the strikes requires amazing reflexes. The strikes proceed as follows. It begins with a slash to the side for the liver, followed by a diagonal slice upward, handling the heart and lungs, then a downward chop with the offhand weapon for the brain, followed by two rapid strikes to the neck vain, cervical and spine, and then a side chop with the katana for the kidney.


|Sannin/Kage |
- Stage Five -

At this stage, the users has reached the pinnacle of speed and agility, moving so quickly that only the best of the best trackers can even hope to keep up with them. Also at this stage, the users has surpassed caring about protecting his life and instead protects his soul, that is, his values and friends more then he does his own life. The user will fight to great lengths to protect his soul, but his actual life in danger often to do so.

Howling Stirke: This technique actually starts by the user drawing his sword back so quickly, that a vacuum of air is created in front of him, sucking all surrounding opponents into the void, effectively off-footing them and leaving them completely exposed to the forthcoming strike by either the katana or the offhand weapon. If the foes strength level is Jounin or above, then they are merely off-balanced slightly, but not completely sucked in. If the foes evasion is higher than the users, then they are able to avoid the void completely by dodging. The range is three yards directly in front of the draw arc of the user.


Current of Death: The users rushes the opponent slashing his blade in such rapid succession that it doesn't even appear to exist to the normal eye. Multiple strikes are aimed at all the vital spots on the body and for someone not on par speed and agility wise with the user, this spells almost certain death.

Blade Shatter: By coating their blade in chakra, the user user becomes able to shatter normal blades with ease when the two blades come into contact, rendering other swordsmen useless. This is normally followed by a prompt asking the foe to surrender peacefully. This technique will not work on custom weapons. ((Cost A rank Jutus chakra to coat the blade and the coating last for two blades or up to four post.))

 

[Lance Fulgurant]

Deil Grist

I still haven't figured out what the Eighth Trigram should do (I was actually hoping someone might be able to help me out with that one), but here is what I've got so far.

Jūken (Gentle Fist)
Precise, Quick, Fluid

The Gentle Fist (柔拳, Jūken) or Gentle Fist Art (柔拳法, Jūkenpō) is a form of hand-to-hand combat used by members of the Hyūga clan. It inflicts internal damage through attacking the body's Chakra Pathway System, subsequently injuring organs which are closely intertwined with the area of the network which has been struck. To do this, the user surgically injects a certain amount of their own chakra into the opponent's chakra pathway system, causing damage to surrounding organs due to their proximity to the chakra circulatory system. Even the slightest tap can cause severe internal damage, hence the name "gentle" fist.

Targeting the tenketsu can enhance the havoc and control a Gentle Fist practitioner can impose upon an opponent's chakra network. These special nodes, 361 in total, are key gatekeeping interceptions in the chakra circulatory network, thus forcibly opening or sealing them in whatever manner the Gentle Fist user sees fit is a powerful tactical option to have. The user's chakra can either increase chakra flow in the opponent's body, or disrupt it completely, preventing them from using techniques as seen in Neji's fight with Hinata during the Chūnin Exams.

Neji Hyūga remarked that any chakra-based substance can be destroyed by this technique. As seen in his fight with Kidōmaru, it is done by leaking chakra from the chakra openings in one's hands and moulding it into a needle-like shape to slice through the chakra. However it is unknown if this technique can be done by any Gentle Fist user or just those who can see the tenketsu.

Because the chakra pathway system is invisible to the naked eye, the Byakugan is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the Hyūga clan, it has become their signature style of combat.

The ability to inflict severe internal trauma with minimal external force, combined with chakra network manipulation, makes the Gentle Fist the most reputable and fearsome taijutsu style known in all of Konohagakure.

Rules
- Must be a Hyuuga clan member with the Byakugan
- The Tenketsu cannot be struck without the Byakugan being activated
- Branch family members are not actually allowed to learn the higher forms of Jūken, they can only be taught up to stage four of the style before they must either "try and develop their own style" (like what Neji did), or they could try and steal the scrolls necessary to learn the higher stages.
- To proceed to the next stage, any abilities from the current stage the practitioner is on must be learned.
- Unless otherwise stated, the techniques cost the same amount of chakra as a technique of that rank
- One can only switch forms once per post, meaning that one could not switch to the 5th trigram in one post in order to attack two opponents with the eight trigrams sixty four palms, then switch to the sixth trigram to receive it's defensive bonus

General Fighting Style

Jūken utilizes open palm thrusts and precise strike with the middle and forefinger. The basic stance of the style is primary(the side you write with) arm outstretched, with the palm facing the opponent, while the secondary arm is cocked to the side with the palm facing towards the sky; the primary leg is positioned to the front with the foot cocked slightly to the side while the secondary foot is held back with the foot placed perpendicular to the direction you’re facing. Blocks and parries involve sweeping motions with the arms that aim to push the opponents strikes away from the body while opening them up for attack.

Training Methods

To proceed to the next stage in the style, one must learn all Maneuvers and Techniques listed in their current stage. (Certain techniques require that the user be of the Taijutsu class, these techniques do not need to be learned to proceed to the next stage of the style. Maneuvers require you train for the number of posts associated with that stages rank)

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| Genin |
Stage One

The user is instructed in the basic forms of the style, from the basic stance, to the correct way to position ones fingers or palms for precise strikes. The user is drilled constantly in the forms, simply practicing moving from one form to the other in a very stylized and structured manner. At this stage the user is only slightly more capable than the average genin, not able to deliver strikes with the precision of those that have learned the higher stages of the style.

-Training consists of learning how to properly strike without breaking the fingers, and how to properly thrust to gain the maximum amount of force behind the attack.

Maneuvers Learned:

The First Trigram: The most basic form of Jūken, this form allows for the easiest transition into the others. The practitioner positions their primary arm forward, with the palm facing the opponent, while the secondary arm is cocked to the side with the palm facing towards the sky; the primary leg is positioned to the front with the foot cocked slightly to the side while the secondary foot is held back with the foot placed perpendicular to the direction you’re facing. As the most balanced of all the forms, the First Trigram provides no combat benefits, but almost all Jūken techniques can be performed from this stance.

Techniques:

Palm Thrust
Rank: E
Type: Taijutsu - Offensive
Description: By thrusting with the palm while taking a step forward, the user is able to put almost all of their strength to use, allowing them to push their opponent back several paces, and easily leave a bruise.

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| Genin |
Stage Two

Once the basic forms of the style have been drilled into the student sufficiently the next level of training can begin, fluidity of motion. At this point the student is learning Jūken in much the same way the practitioner of Tai Chi would learn their style, utilizing slow and precise movements in order for their muscles to learn how to move instinctively in combat. In combat the practitioner uses these skills quickly, relying on muscles memory to react to attacks rather than having to think about the action. The user is much more capable by the end of this stage, though they would still have trouble against higher ranking shinobis.

-Training consists of transitioning from First Trigram to Second, and back again, as the practitioner improves, their instructor will throw attacks at them in order to learn how to learn how to transition smoothly from offense to defense and back again.

Maneuvers Learned:

The Second Trigram: The primary defensive form of Jūken, the user places their primary arm behind their back, while not actually touching their back, and places their other arm in front of their body, palm held parallel to the ground. The primary leg is positioned to the back, foot cocked slightly away from your self, carrying your weight on this foot, while the secondary leg is placed forward, foot facing the opponent. Though this form is next to useless if trying to act offensively, it makes deflecting attacks and then quickly counter-attacking significantly easier.

Techniques:

Sweeping Block
Rank: D+
Type: Taijutsu - Defensive
Required Form(s): Second Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Sixth Trigram
Description: By giving up an attack action in the previous post, the Hyuuga can deflect any taijutsu/kenjutsu techniques below their rank. In addition Taijutsu class Hyuuga will receive a +1 temporary speed increase to deflect taijutsu/kenjutsu attacks of up to one rank above their own. (The stamina cost of the technique is equal to 1 rank below the cost of the technique blocked, to a minimum of D)

Chakra Needle
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu | Offensive
Description: After focusing chakra outside the body, it is then formed into needles and propelled at the target. By using Byakugan, this technique can be used to hit very small targets, such as bees. (up to two needles per rank of the user can be created)

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| Genin |
Stage Three


At this stage the user builds upon their previous lessons by moving in the same fluid motions but at a much quicker pace. They generally train against dummies that are marked with small marks that pinpoint the pressure points of the body in order to teach the student the precision necessary to utilize the higher stages of this style. Most teachers will teach their students the hand-seals necessary to activate their byakugan at this stage, though some still follow the tradition of forcing the student to activate it out of desperation. By the end of this stage the user is truly formidable in comparison to others of his rank.

-Training consists of striking at dummies marked with small red dots to represent different pressure points. These dots are in fact much smaller than an actual pressure point and are designed this way so that when the student must actually use the techniques their strikes will be that much more precise.

Maneuvers learned:

Third Trigram: A primarily offensive form, the Third Trigram focuses on rapid and precise strikes using the middle and index finger. The student keeps both arms in front of themselves, with their arms positioned in a manner similar to a praying mantis, elbows cocked with hands curled at the wrists, middle and index finger extended downwards.
(The Third Trigram imposes a -1 rank strength penalty when used. When a Taijutsu class shinobi utilizes the Third Trigram, the opponent receives an effective -1 rank penalty to evasion against the following techniques: Strike of Stone, Strike of Leaf, Strike of Pain, Tenketsu Strikes, Hakke Rokujūyon Shō(Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms), or Hakke Hyaku Nijūhachi Shō(Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms.)

Techniques:

Strike of Stone
Rank: D
Type: Taijutsu – Offensive
Required Form(s): Third Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: Named for making an opponent as immobile as a stone, this technique is used to strike at one of three pressure points on either leg: the Wound of the Thigh, located roughly where the leg locks in with the hip; the Wound of the Lower Leg, located on the back of the knee; or the Wound of the Foot, located between the Achilles Tendon and ankle. Opponents successfully struck by this technique will be unable to move the affected leg for three posts, or at the cost of 5 stamina, the opponent may move with a -1 rank speed penalty, though this causes an excruciating amount of pain. If both legs are affected then the opponent still only pays 5 stamina but will suffer a -2 rank speed penalty.

Strike of Breeze
Rank: C
Type: Taijutsu – Offensive
Required Form(s): Third Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: Named for making the opponent as harmless as a cool summer's breeze, this technique is used to strike at one of four pressure points located on either arm: the Wound of the Shoulder, located on the inside of the collar bone; the Wound of the Upper arm, located in the center of the upper arm between the biceps and triceps; the Wound of the Lower Arm, located in the crux of the elbow; or the Wound of the Hand, located in the center of the wrist. Opponents successfully struck by this technique will be unable to move their arm or produce hand-signs for three posts, or at the cost of 5 stamina, the opponent may use their arms, but will suffer a -1 strength penalty, though this causes an excruciating amount of pain. If both arms are affected then the opponent still only pays 5 stamina but will suffer a -2 rank strength penalty.


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| Chuunin |
Stage Four

This is the first stage that actually requires the use of the byakugan as it teaches the user to strike at the Tenketsu. The practitioner is taught not only how to strike with speed and precision at the Tenketsu, but they are also taught the precise chakra control necessary to cut off or increase the chakra flow of the chakra point struck. In order to train these skills the practitioner trains either on a live subject (though few masters still do this), or they train on a special training dummy that was developed by the hyuga. The dummy can be infused with a small amount of chakra by either the master or the student, and by doing so the dummy will mimic the Tenketsu, allowing the student to train freely on the dummy for hours at a time without having to strike a real person.

-Training consists of striking at the different Tenketsu of the body repeatedly while switching from form to form, learning to change forms in order to strike at different angles.

Maneuvers learned:

Fourth Trigram: A supplemental form, the Fourth Trigram is taught to teach the students of Juken how to more easily mold and control the flow of chakra throughout the body. Resembling the First Trigram from the waist down, the student positions both arms at their side, elbows cocked at a ninety degree angle at the waist with palms facing the sky.
(When utilizing the Fourth Trigram, all Juken techniques of C-rank or higher cost 2 fewer chakra points)

Techniques:

Tenketsu Strikes
Rank: C (see below for chakra cost)
Type: NinTaijutsu – Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Third Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: The practitioner has learned to strike at their opponents internal chakra coil, and in so doing they can cut off or increase the flow of the chakra point struck. In addition because of the close relation between the Tenketsu and chakra producing organs, if the Tenketsu are struck it will also cause damage to internal organs. (When striking at Tenketsu when not using a specific technique, each strike costs 1 chakra point; for every five tenketsu points that are struck successfully, the opponent takes a +1 chakra cost modifier to any use of chakra to a maximum of +4, this effect lasts for up to four posts and is renewed every five successful strikes)

Eight Trigrams 32 Palm
Rank: D (cost E-rank chakra)
Type: NinTaijutsu – Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Third Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: It is essentially a halved version of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, but seems to be no less effective. This technique is used to close off the flow of chakra through thirty-two chakra points of an opponent's Chakra Pathway System. This eliminates their ability to use chakra for some time and causes moderate damage to internal organs. (Locks chakra of an opponent for 2 posts; three post cool-down)

Eight Trigrams Empty Palm
Rank: D (Costs E-rank Chakra)
Type: NinTaijutsu - Offensive
Description: This jutsu is the basis of the Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin, but has a specific target rather than a general area. To perform it, the user does a palm thrust, shooting a concentrated force of chakra out of his hand, to violently push their opponent away.

Burst of Chakra
Rank: C (cost not reduced by Fourth Trigram)
Type: NinTaijutsu - Supplementary
Required Form: Fourth Trigram
Description: [Restriction: Taijutsu Class]Utilizing their formidable chakra control the practitioners of Jūken can increase their speed and power for short periods of time. This technique gives a +1 rank bonus to speed and strength for one post. This technique takes almost no time to perform as it simply sends a surge of chakra throughout the users body, allowing them to quickly follow up this technique with another Taijutsu technique. (3 post cooldown, cannot be used in the same post as a Ninjutsu)

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| Chuunin |
Stage Five

Once the user is comfortable with striking the inner chakra coil they can be taught the higher forms of the style. Up to this point practitioners of this style are only taught the basics of the style in order to develop the skills necessary to perform the higher ranking techniques. This stage teaches the user to defend themselves against multiple opponents while still maintaining a sound offense.

Training consists of practicing strikes against two dummies on either side of the student to practice offense, while practicing against two other real opponents to improve defense.

Maneuvers

The Fifth Trigram: A primarily defensive form, the Fifth Trigram is taught to teach the students of Juken how to effectively combat multiple opponents at once. Turning their body so that their primary side is facing one opponent, the user places their primary leg forward, turning the foot so that it is tilted at a forty-five degree angle between the student and the opponent on their primary side, while the secondary leg is held under the student's body, supporting most of the weight and acting as a pivot so that they can quickly turn to react to attacks from multiple angles. The hands are held aloft, the primary arm held at a slight downward angle from the shoulder, palm facing skywards, while the secondary arm is held at a slightly upward angle from the shoulder, palm facing the ground.
(Provides a +1 rank evasion bonus when fighting multiple opponents. When a Taijutsu Class shinobi utilizes the Fifth Trigram they can use the following techniques against multiple opponents: Eight Trigrams 32 Palms, Hakke Rokujūyon Shō(Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms), Hakke Hyaku Nijūhachi Shō(Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms), True Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. The effects are split amongst the targets.)

Techniques:

Hakke Rokujūyon Shō(Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms)
Rank: C (Costs D-rank Chakra)
Type: NinTaijutsu - Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Third Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: This jutsu closes off sixty-four specific chakra points on an opponent's body with the gentle fist, effectively eliminating their ability to use chakra for quite some time and making it quite difficult for them to move. It begins with the closing of two chakra points, followed by four more, then eight, then sixteen, then thirty-two, and then sixty-four strikes. Each set of strikes is done at an increasing pace. (Cuts off Chakra use for 4 posts; 5 post cool-down)

Strike of Pain
Rank: C
Type: Taijutsu – Offensive
Required Form: Third Trigram
Description: [Restriction: Taijutsu Class] Named for the sheer amount of pain that this technique causes to opponents, this technique is used to strike at one of two pressure points located in the neck: the Wound of Neck, located on either side of the trachea; or the Wound of Face, located in the soft tissue behind the jaw lining up with the eyes. Opponents successfully struck by this technique must pay 3 stamina each post to perform any actions, and an additional 3 stamina if they wish to perform any Genjutsu due to the sheer amount of concentration it would take to focus through the pain. (Lasts up to 3 posts)

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| Chuunin |
Stage Six

At this point in the practitioner's training they focus solely on chakra control, learning to release chakra not only from the tips of their fingers and hands, but from all of their chakra points. This level of chakra control also allows the user to increase the power and speed of their strikes by supplying chakra to their limbs in the proper way. At this stage the power of the practitioner’s strikes is significantly increased simply because of the precise application of chakra behind each strike.

Maneuvers
Sixth Trigram: A purely defensive form, the Sixth Trigram resembles the Second Trigram from the waist down, but the student places their primary arm in front of their torso, their palm facing in front of themselves positioned in line with the sternum, and the secondary arm is held at ninety degree angle at the students waist, palm facing the sky. This form, which is intended to direct the flow of chakra in the users body away from the center, restricts the use of many juken techniques, making it more of a last ditch effort when avoiding a blow is not possible.
(When using this form a protective coating of chakra is constantly expelled from all the users chakra points simultaneously, providing an armor of sorts. At -3 chakra points per post in which this form is active, including the posts it is activated, deactivated, and everything in between, the user is protected by a layer of chakra, reducing the power of taijutsu and weapon attacks by one rank, and causing any weapon to be treated as blunt, and therefore unable to slice or pierce the skin. While active, no technique requiring the use of chakra may be used, aside from Hakkeshō Kaiten(Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin), Eight Trigrams Palm Heavenly Spin Absolute, and Gentle Fist Art One Blow Body.)


Techniques

Hakkeshō Kaiten(Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin)
Rank: D-B
Type: Ninjutsu - Defensive
Required Form(s): Second Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Sixth Trigram
Description: A secret taijutsu that is orally handed down only within the main house of the Hyūga, this technique utilizes the chakra control gained through Gentle Fist training to release a huge amount of chakra from all the chakra points on the user's body. It is also a defensive maneuver to compensate for the Byakugan's blind spot as the released chakra blocks any possible attack on the user. After releasing chakra from every tenketsu in their body, the user then spins rapidly to parry the attack, both creating a rotating shield of chakra around themselves and tossing away any nearby attackers. The user can also actively control the size and power of the sphere to suit the situation. Tenten mentions that the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven is more powerful than any defense, including Gaara's sand. This technique is only effective when rotating, since the chakra itself is not enough to stop a physical attack thus if they cannot spin, the user becomes vulnerable. (The user decides how large or small the chakra dome will be, and spends the appropriate amount of chakra)

Hakke Hyaku Nijūhachi Shō(Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms)
Rank: B (C-rank Chakra cost)
Type: NinTaijutsu - Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Third Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: This jutsu is essentially a doubled version of Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. Like the former, it closes off the opponent's chakra points. Unlike the former, it closes off twice as many (12 cool at twice the speed. Alternatively, it can be used to hit a great number of targets very quickly. (Cuts off Chakra use for 6 posts, 7 post cool-down)

Shugohakke Rokujūyon Shō(Protection of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms")
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Required Forms: Second Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram
Description: This jutsu is a combination of the Eight Trigram Palms Heavenly Spin and the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. In this jutsu, the user emits a constant stream of chakra from their palms, creating extremely sharp chakra blades. With the users amazing flexibility, they can reach any point around themselves, allowing them to hit any target within their field of vision. While using this jutsu, user moves extremely fast, allowing them to hit hundreds of targets with extreme precision, much like the original Sixty-Four Palms jutsu. Additionally, they can control the size of the chakra beams in their palms, allowing them to create larger, arc-shaped chakra beams that spread out across her entire attack range. This creates an "absolute defense" effect similar to that of the Heavenly Spin, though the cutting nature of the chakra prevents any outside force from restricting it. In this way, the technique can be used as both an offensive and defensive maneuver.

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| Jounin|
Stage Seven

By this stage of the training the practitioner is already a force to be reckoned with, they are even dangerous enough to pose a threat to shinobi of higher rank due to their ability to completely cut off the flow of chakra. This stage of the training focuses on combining the principles of defense and offense teaching the student to block and counter even more effectively.

Maneuvers

Seventh Trigram: A form which relies heavily on the user's speed, the Seventh Trigram is used to quickly chain together multiple attacks to unleash devastating combo attacks.
(When using this form the user may use one more Juken technique in their post, but only Juken techniques may be used in the post. The opponent receives a temporary +1 rank to their evasion against all techniques used by the opponent when in this form [If a Taijutsu class shinobi, then the opponent only receives the +1 evasion for the first technique].
The user may not use the same technique twice in a row, and may not use more than one Hakke Rokujūyon Shō(Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms) or any variation of this technique in the same post when utilizing the 7th Trigram.)

Techniques

Hakke Hasangeki (Eight Trigrams Mountain Crusher)
Rank: B (Costs C-rank Chakra)
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Forms: First Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: A more powerful variation of Eight Trigrams Empty Palm. The user hits the target at close range with a powerful wave of chakra. The strike sends the opponent back several yards and is powerful enough to break bones.

Hakke Kuushou - Eight Divination Signs Air Palm
Rank: B (C-rank Chakra cost)
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Forms: First Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description:Hakke Kuushou is a ranged Taijutsu technique utilized by Hyuuga Neji. Extending chakra from his body, the user will thrust his palm at his target. This will send out an invisible wave of chakra that can knock his opponent back several yards.

Sweeping Counter
Rank: B (Cost not reduced by 4th Trigram)
Type: NinTaijutsu | Defensive
Required Form(s): Seventh Trigram
Description: [RESTRICTION: Taijutsu Class] Utilizing the basic principles of the sweeping block and the chakra burst, the practitioner can parry an opponents attack and strike multiple times from a seemingly impossible angle. The user successfully blocks and then uses an advanced chakra burst that takes up the same level of chakra as a Jounin level technique, to maneuver so quickly around the opponent that they can strike from behind their opponent. (5 post cool-down)

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| Jounin|
Stage Eight

This stage further applies the principle of building upon what the user has already learned, teaching them to use their amazing chakra control and advanced taijutsu training to perform devastating attacks that can be used both offensively and defensively.

Maneuvers

Eighth Trigram:

Techniques


Eight Trigrams Ultimate Wind
Rank: A
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: The user uses Air Palm thrice on his opponent, sending them crashing into a large object or structure, before using it again to collapse the structure on top of the opponent.

Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists
Rank: A (costs B-rank chakra)
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: The user forms two large lion-shaped shrouds of chakra around their hands, then attacks the opponent with them. Though its full power was not shown in the manga, in the anime, it was shown that this technique has enough power to destroy Pain's chakra rods, as well as momentarily stunning the target after the attack lands.

Gentle Fist Art One Blow Body
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu | Offensive/Defensive
Required Form(s):
Description: Using their ability to expel chakra from every chakra point on their body, a member of the Hyūga clan can send enemies that get too close flying back by releasing a massive wave of chakra from their Tenketsu. The technique can also be used to deflect projectiles and ranged jutsu of B-rank or lower. This technique is effective out to a range of five-feet.


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| Kage/Sannin |
Stage Nine

The final stage of the style, at this point the user is no longer truly learning anything new so much as they have reached an understanding of gentle fist that makes them significantly more dangerous. They have come to a point where they can manipulate their chakra in ways they never thought possible, using all that they have learned up to this point to create one of the most effective and deadly styles in the known shinobi world.

Techniques

Eight Trigrams Palm Heavenly Spin Absolute
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu | Defensive
Required Form(s): Second Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Sixth Trigram
Description: This jutsu is simply a larger, more powerful version of the Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin. At a radius of nearly ten feet, the area that this technique covers is quite large, even making it a useful offensive technique in close quarters.

Eight Trigrams Crumbling Mountain Bombardment
Rank: A
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram, Fourth Trigram, Fifth Trigram, Seventh Trigram
Description: The strikes the enemy's vital area while discharging their chakra within the enemy's body until it bursts from the back in the form of a small thin beam that rapidly enlarges into a massive mountain-destroying wave of chakra. This technique seals off tenketsu. (Locks the Chakra of an opponent for three posts, Four post cool-down.)

True Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms
Rank: S
Type: NinTaijutsu | Offensive
Required Form(s): First Trigram
Description: A combination of the original Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, the Chakra Burst, and the Eight Trigrams Crumbling Mountain Bombardment technique, the user leaps forward and strikes the enemy several times in the front before dashing behind them. He strikes several more times until using an Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin-like strike to launch the enemy into the air. There the user appears over the opponent and strikes them several more times before hitting them once more with a huge amount of chakra, blasting them into the ground with a beam of chakra. Assuming the opponent is even able to get back up after this assault, their chakra flow will be completely cut off for six posts.  

[iAkura-kun]

Descending Greatness - Shigure Soen

Versatility, Flawlessness, Creativity

Style History

• The Shigure Soen Ryu is a sword technique that is called the "Invincible Sword Style" for several reasons. This technique originated with one man, and like a family tree, it grew. As the technique was passed down, the more the tree grew. It is common for a generation to add a new form to the Shigure Soen. This is a sword style that varies, depending on who your master was. Thus, there could be many different variations of the Shigure Soen Style.

• The Shigure Soen Style is a notoriously deadly sword style that is only passed down to worthy successors. Each 'form' of the style is only shown once to the student - if the student is worthy to succeed, he only needs to see it once to remember how to use it from then on. It originally only had one form that was passed down through generations of successors with each successor creating and adding their own forms resulting in many branches of Shigure Soen Style. However, as new forms were created, the weaker branches deteriorate, and others disappear as there is no worthy successor; hence, this style can be called the perfect, flawless style.

Style Basis

• The main use for this style is a Katana learning and following the path of a Swordsman. Some have been able to use this style with a Tanto or Short Blades as well using them in a Combination together creating more powerful force behind it.

• This Style reverts itself around the Element of Water making the Suiton Element it's suitable counterpart when performing Techniques in contrast with one another. Now other Elements can be used depending on the user but during it's creation Water was the main useful source that Bonded with the style.

Style Characteristics

• Training under this style can not be considered how powerful your "Will" is but your instincts of a Swordsman. The last known existing Sensei under this Style was a Sorikata named Akura. When you are taught this Style the Student is only shown each Technique once that is all it should take. If you cannot understand it the first time seen then you are not worthy to learn or train under this Style.

• The movement of this Style is namely Versatility being able to easily transfer themselves from the Offensive to the Defensive at any moment. Now due to instincts of battle some Swordsman are seen in their guard stance before they begin their battles. There is some who stray their Style off of emotion so those who have a "Kind Heart" only strike when they must making them more accustom to Defense. Those who are eager for battle having a "Ruthless Ambition" strike first just for the thrill of the fight.

- Must be a Samurai to learn the style.
- Even if the user doesn't have Suiton Element, he/she can incorporate his/her own elements on to the style.

Stage 一 : Become My Disciple [ Rank E ]

Description : This Stage is simply breaking the ice to those who come to learn this style of course they will be shown one of the first Techniques of the Style and if they can learn they become an official student. As of now they cannot be considered a Swordsman since they only know the Basics and a few Beginners Techniques.
Learning : During this Training you learn about the Essence of Combing your Elemental Attribute with your Techniques but you are not taught how. You will simply learn two Techniques one Offensive and the other Defensive.
Requirements : You will learn the Technique after only one try which is One Post (Must Be Descriptive). Then you train four more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Four Post)

• Shajiku No Ame [ Axle Of Rain ] - Offensive, Using great speed the user will feint front right to left which his basically moving swiftly from left to right at an angle towards your opponent. Then after your break the feint formation you will sprint towards your target and finish with a powerful forward thrust. [ E - Rank ]

• Sakamaku No Ame [ Rolling Rain ] - Defensive, This a simple Defensive form that mainly brings your Element of choice into play. Blending your Element with your Katana you create a upward slash creating a wave of the Element to cover you while you choose to either use it as an distraction or evade powerful attacks. [ E - Rank ]

Stage 二 : You're A Quick Learner [ Rank D ]

Description : This Stage is mainly getting you use to the Training Sessions while you still practice on old Techniques you are learning new ones to add to your arsenal. The pace will begin to move faster as you are expected to do more since you have chosen this Style. Still as of yet they are not considered a Swordsman because they have not created their own path.
Learning : During this Training you learn about the history of the style and how it achieved it's name of being Flawless. You will simply learn two Techniques one Offensive and the other Defensive.
Requirements : You will learn the Technique after only one try which is One Post (Must Be Descriptive). Then you train five more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Five Post)

• Yarazu No Ame [ Last Minute Rain ] - Offensive, This is a Technique used more when you have been either counted out or have an opening for a surprise assault. The user will simply drop their Katana but before it it's the ground the user will kick the base of the hilt sending it flying straight for their enemy in a stabbing motion. [ D - Rank ]

• Gofuu Juu [ May Wind, October Rain ] - Defensive, this a very useful and greatly used Technique. During battle the user will notice the flow in their fight as well as his target until he is able to synchronize with the enemies breathing making it easier for him to evade their attacks. Though it's one backlash is that you can only do it four times during battle. [ D - Rank ]

Stage 三 : You're Showing Promise [ Rank C ]

Description : This Stage is where you are considered a honorable study and a known practitioner of the Shigure Soen Style. Your Sensei now has faith that you will not shame the Style and knows that you will grow into a fine Swordsman. Even though he will continue to push you so that you won't get lazy and keep working hard.
Learning : During this Training you learn about the Essence of Combing your Elemental Attribute with your Techniques which what he will show you. This will increase the overall effect of each of your Techniques. You will simply learn two Techniques one Offensive and the other Defensive.
Requirements : You will learn the Technique after only one try which is One Post (Must Be Descriptive). Then you train six more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Six Post)

• Samidare [ Summer Rain ] - Offensive, This is a very distinctive Technique. Depending on the direction the user slashes whether it's left or right he will use the corresponding for that direction. The user will slash right using their right hand but it will simply be a feint a fake slash while the actual Katana is free falling to the users opposite to create the real slash after the target has been caught off guard for trying to dodge the feint. [ C - Rank ]

• Shibuki Ame [ Splashing Rain ] - Defensive, The user will simply flip his hold on the so that the tip of the blade is pointed on the side of him combing their Element with the Katana they will do a complete counter clockwise spin creating a Whirlwind defense of that said Element around them. [ C - Rank ]

Stage 四 : Notice Your Progress [ Rank B ]

Description : During this stage your Sensei has decided to finally take it easy on you, but it is for a reason that you have already noticed. During your times of training you have acquired certain skills that you did not have before. So you are just growing accustom to your rise in common attributes.
Learning : This is simply you realizing the power you have acquired over your training and how well they will work during battle and other occasions.
Requirements : Just train three more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Three Post)

• Mujitsu Ame [ Innocent Rain ] - Passive, Due to their overall Training the user has had an increase in speed. Giving them the ability to coat their on feet with Chakra so their movements almost look like brief flashes.

• Ganshiki Ame [ Insight Rain ] - Passive, Due to their overall Training the user has gained the ability to sense the mood of the air almost like a Sixth Sense. Meaning they notice and catch on to things much quicker as well as being able to sense the Hostile or Killer intent in someone.

Stage 五 : Hone Your Skills [ Rank A ]

Description : At this stage your are no longer considered a practitioner of the style since you are reaching the end point of the Techniques and the years of training you have been through with your Sensei. You are now considered an Expert on the the style nearly reaching the level of Master just like your Sensei.
Learning : During this Training you will be learning on the most powerful Offensive and Defensive Techniques of this Style. Considering you have already gained control of Combing your Element with your Techniques. You will of course learn two Techniques one Offensive and the other Defensive.
Requirements : You will learn the Technique after only one try which is One Post (Must Be Descriptive). Then you train seven more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Seven Post)

• Shinotsuku Ame [ Pelting Rain ] - Offensive, This technique is very hard for some students to understand causing their road to end as a Swordsman here. The user will sprint towards their target and instead of slashing their target they slash around them causing their foe to collide with the attack on their own. [ A - Rank ]

• Taki No Mai [ Torrential Dance ] - Defensive, This technique has been known to be very useful defensive wise. The user will use their Element and coat their Katana with it then create a wave like screen over themselves that will mirror the user so that it would appear to be more of them. Works best with the Suiton Element. [ A - Rank ]

Stage 六 : Honor Us Well [ Rank S ]

Description : Your Sensei no longer sees you as his student but as a fellow Swordsman who has Mastered the Shigure Soen Style. The only that is left for you to do is to simply keep training so that you may never forget the hard work you went through just to gain this power. You can now take on a student of you own and begin teaching them the same way you were taught with the original Masters consent of course.
Learning : During this Training you will be learning on the most powerful Offensive and Defensive Techniques of this Style. Considering you have already gained control of Combing your Element with your Techniques. You will of course learn two Techniques one Offensive and the other Defensive.
Requirements : You will learn the Technique after only one try which is One Post (Must Be Descriptive). Then you train eight more times to become accustom to the Technique. (Eight Post)

• Utsushi Ame [ Duplicate Rain ] - Offensive, This is a very discrete technique that requires great concentration. The user will use their Element and coat their blade then perform a upward slash creating almost like wave that rise in front of the foe. While the target is distracted by the reflection the wave makes the user will attack from above with a powerful slash. [ S - Rank ]

• Reinin No Mai [ Seasonal Dance ] - Defensive, The user will coat their Katana with their Element and puncture the ground before them five times creating a semi circle. Once done the punctures will rise creating five bar like lines of the Element then duplicate into a dome around the user. The can choose how long he wants it to last but it can last no longer than two minutes. (Two Post) [ S - Rank ]