Kugutsu
Control, Power, Performance
Control, Power, Performance
Basic Abilities
Must learn before able to use Puppets
Chakra no Ito [ Chakra Threads ]
Rank: E
The most basic of all Kugutsu. The user learns to mold their chakra into threads and attach them to objects allowing them to tug or throw an object. The greater the user's chakra control the longer their reach.
Kugutsu Kuchiyose: Ichi [ Puppet Summoning: Level One ]
Rank: E
A simple technique that must be learned before the user can learn any other puppet techniques...The user will simply perform a string of handsigns and call their puppet before them. This technique is used for a single puppet, and uses an additional E ranked amount of chakra per puppet summoned (1 Puppet = 1E, 2 Puppets = 2E, ect.)
• Max of 1 Puppet Per Usage
Ningyoumawashi no jutsu: Ichi [ Puppet operator Technique One ]
Rank E
The second most important technique performed by puppet users...The user will manifest lines of chakra from their finger tips (both hands) to their puppet, allowing them to control it
• Max of 1 Puppet
Unsummon
Rank D
Although the puppet can be dismissed at any time, it normally requires a short intermission. This technique allows the user to cast away a single puppet after performing a set of handsigns
• Max of 1 Puppet
Advance Abilities
Requires Basic Knowledge
Reload
Rank: D
While the user's puppet has been dismissed, they will perform a somewhat long string of handsigns- causing the corresponding puppet's ammunition to be refilled
• Max of 1 Puppet
Kugutsu Henge no Jutsu [Transformation Technique]
Rank: D
Description: A modified version of the standard Henge no Jutsu. The user disguises the marionette as another person or animal.
Fukuwajutsu no Kugutsu [ Throwing your voice among the puppet ]
Rank: D
Using this jutsu, the user can project their voice from a puppet in a manner similar to ventriloquism. The user does not need to speak to transmit the sound instead transmit their voice channels through a chakra thread so their voice comes out of a puppet.
Kugutsu Kuchiyose: Ni [ Puppet Summoning: Level Two ]
Rank C
The user will mimic the handsigns performed in the previous version, but will apply a heavier amount of chakra in order to active the effect. As thus, the user is able to summon three puppets in the time it once took to summon one!
• Max of 3 Puppets Per Usage
Ningyoumawashi no jutsu: Ni [ Puppet operator Technique Two ]
Rank C
The user will emit strings of chakra from their finger tips and connect them to up to three different puppets, allowing for a much wider variety of attacks
• Max of 3 Puppets
Kugutsu Kawarimi no Jutsu [ Puppet Change of Body Stance Technique ]
Rank: C
An advance technique that combines the standard Kawarimi no jutsu with Chakra threads the users is able to swap places with something attached by their threads or swap other objects attatched with threads.
Cut Wire
Rank C
The user will quickly release their control over a puppet, causing their strings to disappear and allow them to maneuver more freely. Because it forces the user to release control of a puppet, it is typically only used for defensive dodging purposes
Wire Snap
Rank C
Realizing the costs of using 'Cut Wire' this technique was developed to allow the user to connect strings to a puppet at an alarming rate. The user will simply bring forth chakra strings to their finger tips, aim at a puppet, and use a burst of chakra to connect to the target almost in an instant
• Max of 1 Puppet Per Usage
Kugutsu Kuchiyose: San [ Puppet Summoning: Level Three ]
Rank B
The user does as they've done as previous, but uses additional chakra and is able to summon a good amount of puppets or a single Human Puppet
• Max of 10 Puppets
• H.Puppets cannot be summoned by lower level techniques
Ningyoumawashi no jutsu: San [ Puppet operator Technique Three ]
Rank B
The user generates strings from their finger tips, allowing them to control up to 10 puppets or a single Human puppet
• Max of 10 puppets
• H.Puppets cannot be controlled by lower level techniques
Name: Kugetsu Hōin [ Puppet Sealing Method ]
Rank: B
Requirements: Capture type puppet
After capturing an opponent in the capture core of a puppet the user then seals that puppet in a storage scroll with the victim still inside.
Kugutsu Kage Bushin no Jutsu [ Puppet Shadow Clone Technique ]
Rank: A
The user creates a shadow clone of one of their summoned puppets. The clone has half the resistance of the original and only lasts 5 post before disappear. Capable of using all the mechanisms of the original. Does not copy the abilities of Hitokugutsu or Accursed type puppets.
Sōen: Hitomi Gokū [ Puppet Performance: Skillful Achievement with a Human Body ]
Rank: A (S if seizing control)
The user attaches chakra threads onto a living or dead person and manipulates them similar to how they would a puppet. With living individuals it requires a willing body though a the puppeteer can exert greater control to take control of their body ( must be a lower rank than yourself ).
Blade Wire
Rank A
After detaching a chakra string from a puppet, the user will lash out on their target as if the wire were a whip. Because it is formed from pure chakra, the wire is very difficult to cut and is as sharp as a sword
Mokujin/Akaghara
These are a list of jutsu for a different type of puppet art specializing in the simplistic Mokujin who were designed as taijutsu combat dummies but later modified for practical combat. Made from a series segments and able to weather a variety of attacks. The Akaghara are simple wood marionettes with serrated blades on the arms and a kunai shooter in the mouth.
Mokujin Sōjutsu [ Wooden Man Manipulation ]
Rank: C
The Wooden Puppet Manipulation Technique allows the user to control wooden training dummies by their own will or by using special chakra infused wards. Can also control Akaghara. User can control up to a combination of 30 Mokujin and/or Akaghara. Must store them in a special Mokujin scroll.
Mokujin Hitsugi [ Wooden Men Coffin ]
Rank: B
The users builds a small pagoda shaped house out of Mokujin and reinforce it with chakra so harden the structure more. Usually used to confine a target and could be made smaller to resemble a coffin to transport.
Mokujin no Kabe [Wall of Wooden Men ]
Rank: B
The user stacks mokujin to create a wall. The more mokujin used the longer the wall is. The mokujin are reinforced with chakra to add surprising versatility to the types of attacks it can endure.
Mokujin Juuhou [ Wooden Man Heavy Artillery ]
Rank: B
The user have the Mokujin fire off spinning segments loaded with explosives equal to in force of 5 explosive tags. When used by the Akaghara they will line up and lob explosive kunai.
Akaghara Sousoukyoku [ Akaghara Funeral March ]
Rank: B
Using Mokujin Sōjutsu the user will send Akaghara in a relentless wave at the opponent. They are enriched with chakra improving their resistance to B and coating their blades in chakra taking on the properties of the user's chakra nature.
Mokujin Rendan [ Wooden Man Combo ]
Rank: A
Reinforcing the Mokujin with their chakra the Mokujin begin moving faster and hitting harder. The Mokujin with then engage the target with a series of spinning attacks going as far as to launch spinning segments.
Mokujin Hyoui Tenshin Soujutsu [ Wooden Men Possessed Body Transfer Manipulation Technique ]
Rank: S
The user constructs a multistory pagoda around a group. For every individual not the user, a Mokujin or Akaghara will appear mimicking their hand-to-hand combat skills causing the to fight each other unknowingly. The user is at the top floor of the pagoda remote viewing the floors.