tabMuscles moved with the speed of a dagger ripped from its sheath and cut twice as sharp. Shu's acceptance had been all Fenrir needed to surrender himself to the emotions that welled inside his heart. The temptation—a twisted melody, weaved promises of a mind that saw the light and eyes that saw darkness; of a noble and secret desire turned corrupt and unrecognizable. Fenrir was gone, his body—a puppet to the wolf that replaced his mind.
tab[Hatred] - Learned
Trailed by an explosion of violence, it was this wolf who assaulted Shusaku. Lips curled back into a snarl that highlighted the absence of molars. His was the hunger of the devil, body incapable of sustenance that was not flesh, and here—there was blood in the air. A clenched fist tore through the air with its heavy weight, a strike aimed at Shu's face, but whose momentum plunged into a downward feint. From below, with intent to strike under his guard, Fenrir sprung into a lurch that would bore into Shusaku's bruised rib.
tab[Hatred: Jackhammer] - Learned
Hatred Rank: A :: Complex :: Mental State Description: Hatred is a powerful emotion, and thus, an easy one to surrender control to. For most people, it is easy to draw out, so it tends to be taught first. While in this Mental State, the limit for Strength descriptive increases is increased slightly per rank. Against one target specified when this Mental State is entered, the user’s techniques from this style below this technique’s rank are treated as spiritual. Upkeep of this technique’s rank is paid every post.
Maximum Duration: 3 posts. When exiting this mental state, the user must change into either the Envy, Fury, Sorrow, or Serenity Mental State or be unable to use this style for 5 posts.
Hatred: Jackhammer Rank: B :: Complex - Spiritual Description: The user pounds away at an opponent’s weakness, trying to cause them to collapse under their own weight. For the two posts after this technique is used, a target’s Fortitude is decreased slightly per every two of this technique’s ranks (slightly at E-Rank, mildly at C-Rank, etc.) for every hit they take. This decrease lasts 2 posts. Can only be used once every 3 posts, starting at the end of the effect. Can only be used in the Hatred Mental State.
Zak the Panduh
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:24 pm
S H U S A K U - U C H I H A 'A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.'
Shusaku was ready when Fenrir advanced, unaware of the rogue's shift in mental state until it was too late. Sidestepping to avoid the punch was his decision, regretting it immediately once recognizing the feint. The strike itself was spiteful in a way that he couldn't describe, its power further amplified by the tenderness of his bruised rib where Fenrir had chosen to strike.
His body did not crumple, as much as it wanted to, for Shusaku willed himself to remain strong with a roar of defiance and suffering. Before any more damage could be done, the body was turned away, protecting the weak point with the other side of the body, and then the back, proceeding into a quick full rotation. Turning to face Fenrir again, his eyes were set ablaze with a crimson glow; a fist leveled with the wolf's face. His rib screamed in distress under the movement, yet Shusaku ignored it. He couldn't deny that deep down, he relished in this pain he was feeling. Bittersweet, like an ember's kiss. [ Leaf Thunder Fist : : Learned ]
Techniques Used • Konoha Raiken [ Leaf Thunder Fist ] : : B Simple | Konoha Raiken is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Lee will spin to gain momentum and then lay a powerful strike into his opponent. • Second Activation | Description • Third Activation | Description
tabThe wolf snarled, lured in when the weakness it had perceived proved true. Its mind, now gnarled and rooted in its rage, sought to drive the beast's advantage as far as it could. From a stance of earthen might, chakra erupted into ripples of energy that burned off the body. Their presence was clear, with the exception of black tinges near the serrated edges where power dispersed back into the air.
Body and now muscles coiled, their tense preparation formed flung back beads of sweat. Rage funneled into a desperate exertion, a swing, catapulted with such force—sound deafened around it. With this silent fury, the wolf met Shu's fist with his own. A sudden stop from forces collided would pelt the younger ninja with a squall of built-up chakra pressure but would otherwise cause no harm. On the contrary, the power behind the attack was noticeably weaker than the first strike. From just over the edges of his knuckles, the wolf's eyes reflected into Shu's. A gleam of warped pleasure swirled within. The wolf wanted to play with his food.
tab Daiichi Kassei [ First Activation ] - Learned
tab [Agonizing Exertion] - Learned
tab no Ken [ Silent Fist ] - Learned
Ongoing:
Hatred 1 // 3 Rank: A :: Complex :: Mental State Description: Hatred is a powerful emotion, and thus, an easy one to surrender control to. For most people, it is easy to draw out, so it tends to be taught first. While in this Mental State, the limit for Strength descriptive increases is increased slightly per rank. Against one target specified when this Mental State is entered, the user’s techniques from this style below this technique’s rank are treated as spiritual. Upkeep of this technique’s rank is paid every post.
Maximum Duration: 3 posts. When exiting this mental state, the user must change into either the Envy, Fury, Sorrow, or Serenity Mental State or be unable to use this style for 5 posts.
Actions Used:
Daiichi Kassei [ First Activation ] Rank: E :: Simple Description: The most basic breathing technique of the Style, wherein the user begins to breathe in four times as much air as a normal person. After carefully regulating their breathing, the user's eyes turn completely white and they gain an aura the color of their Chakra. While this technique is sustained, the first Taijutsu technique used every post is treated as complex if it is simple, regardless of rank. To compensate for this, the next Taijutsu or Bukijutsu technique used during the same post has its bonus descriptive ranks turned into detriments. (I.E. A 6 descriptive rank increase to speed becomes a 6 descriptive rank decrease to speed.)
Muon no Ken [ Silent Fist ] Rank: B :: Complex Description: A unique fighting stance that coats the user in sound-dispersing Chakra, rendering all their movements perfectly silent. As a result, while the user remains in this stance, an opponent's descriptive increases to speed and reflex are negated while in melee range. Lasts for three posts, after which it becomes sustained with an upkeep cost of one rank lower than its own. Can be fully dispersed by physical techniques above its rank.
Agonizing Exertion Rank: D or C? Whichever matches yours :: Simple Spiritual Description: The user throws everything they have into a strike, increasing its Strength slightly per this technique’s rank. Can be used either as a standalone strike or to increase the potency of the next attack used in the same post.
Zak the Panduh
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:59 pm
S H U S A K U - U C H I H A 'A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.'
Amidst the heated battle, a traits of the young Uchiha's enhanced visual gifts became realized. Fenrir's sudden change in breathing compacity was dissected with a level of scrutiny that would only be expected of a lifelong pupil to the martial arts. Even with the short window of analysis granted to him, Shusaku's breathing matched that of the frenzied beast before him. Air filled his lungs, bringing with it a surge of energy and strength that could be felt throughout his entire body. The lack of proper training in the technique - opposed to Fenrir - made the act of such mimicry a confounding experience , despite finding himself being unable to retain memory of its execution mere moments later. [ Sharingan: Mirroring Lens used for Daiichi Kassei ]
Their fists collided, with a mirrored image of strong auras clashing; the only differences being the Cerise hue and noticeable scent of cherry blossoms on Shusaku's end. The weight behind the wolf's attack was felt, but lacked a certain oomph that Shusaku already knew he was capable of. Now featureless eyes narrowed in distaste of the action, steadily gazing back into Fenrir's own. He didn't enjoy being teased. A sudden blurring of his body and lack of physical connection between their fists indicated movement, leaving a brief afterimage of his disapproving gaze for the wolf to reflect on. If it was prey he wanted, then he'd need to show Shusaku a predator worth fearing. Otherwise this natural-born brawler had no issues with flipping the script.
In a lowered position from behind the beast, a kick exploded from a coiled stance with enough force to send Fenrir off of his feet. Should the wolf have no reply to the sudden advance of their 'prey', his establishment of dominance would continue uninhibited. From beneath Fenrir's airborne body, Shusaku's own frame would be positioned perfectly within their shadow. A series of strikes from various angles were aimed for obvious weak points in Fenrir's current positioning. Feints were mixed in to open opportunities for guaranteed strikes, and should one land, a barrage of kicks and punches would follow during their descent towards the ground. The final kick to his chest served as the message he wanted Fenrir to understand, even in his enraged state:
Techniques Used • Daiichi Kassei [ First Activation ] : : E Simple | The most basic breathing technique of the Style, wherein the user begins to breathe in four times as much air as a normal person. After carefully regulating their breathing, the user's eyes turn completely white and they gain an aura the color of their Chakra. While this technique is sustained, the first Taijutsu technique used every post is treated as complex if it is simple, regardless of rank. To compensate for this, the next Taijutsu or Bukijutsu technique used during the same post has its bonus descriptive ranks turned into detriments. (I.E. A 6 descriptive rank increase to speed becomes a 6 descriptive rank decrease to speed.) **Mimicked via Sharingan • Konoha Kage Buyou [ Leaf Shadow Dance ] : : C Simple Complex | Konoha Kage Buyou is a Taijutsu technique that is used to position a ninja's opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. The ninja will first quickly appear below their opponent, then with a switch upper kick they will launch their target into the air. The ninja will then jump into the air to "shadow" the target with the target's back to their chest. Rock Lee uses the Konoha Kage Buyou to place his opponent into a position to do his Omote Renge technique. Uchiha Sasuke would go on to copy this move to set up his opponent for his Shishi Rendan technique. • Shishi Rendan [ Lion Combo ] : : C Simple | ShiShi Rendan is a Taijutsu technique developed by Uchiha Sasuke after he used his Sharingan to copy the movements of fellow Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Sasuke first uses the Konoha Kage Buyou to manuever his opponent in a vulnerable aerial position. While shadowing his opponent, Sasuke will attempt to strike them from a vulnerable angle. If he is unable to make a clean strike, he will strike anyway as a feint, to draw his target's attention and defense to one area. He can then strike the undefended area and begin knocking them downwards towards the ground. As the enemy falls back to the earth, Sasuke will deftly rotate his body around to deliver a full force kick to their chest.
tabExplosive force sent scattered cracks through cement. In a single moment where both fists remained pressed into each other, deviled eyes grew in hunger for the form before them. Restless elation bred by Shu's defiant crimson gaze further ignited the aura that surrounded Fenrir. Where chakra had previously been clear, now rippled waves of grey energy welcomed—no, craved to embrace Shu. It was a thrill that the Uchiha refused to back down. The taste of domination would be all the sweeter.
With no intention to dodge, muscles braced for pain that was then eagerly drunk in. Even as he was knocked into the air, Fenrir made not a move to defend himself—at least, not until the final moments before impact. Clawed fingers shot out, twisted barbs hooked into Shu's leg. With a snarl more reminiscent of a grin, the wolf twisted to slam both of them into the arena floor.
Hatred Rank: A :: Complex :: Mental State [[ 2 / 3 ]] Description: Hatred is a powerful emotion, and thus, an easy one to surrender control to. For most people, it is easy to draw out, so it tends to be taught first. While in this Mental State, the limit for Strength descriptive increases is increased slightly per rank. Against one target specified when this Mental State is entered, the user’s techniques from this style below this technique’s rank are treated as spiritual. Upkeep of this technique’s rank is paid every post.
Maximum Duration: 3 posts. When exiting this mental state, the user must change into either the Envy, Fury, Sorrow, or Serenity Mental State or be unable to use this style for 5 posts.
