Staff Fighting
Oldest, Classic, DistanceDescription: Before bladed weapons came into play, staffs were the ultimate form of weaponry. You can easily attack and defend at the same time, fight off multiple enemies, and duel in close to mid-range. Wielding a staff properly takes time though. utilizing it in battle takes even longer. Staff masters have been known to also power their moves with chakra, causing for an even deadlier skill.
Stage One: No Rank Requirement
At this stage, the user is beginning to hold their staff properly, and learning balance. The user is learning how to attack and defend in different scenarios
Staff Twist - The user will twist their staff in a circular motion, able to block projectiles, and weapons.
Rank - D
Pole Thrust - The user will thrust their staff into the chest of the opponent. Depending on the strength used, the opponent can be knocked back.
Rank - C
Staff Slam - The user will jump and spin downwards once. Using the momentum of the swing, they will bring their staff down onto an opponent. If hit properly, the opponent can suffer from broken bones.
Rank - C
Stage Two: Genin
At this stage, the user is feeling more comfortable with a staff, being more used to the balance that is necessary.
Staff Parry - The user must first be attacked in order for this to work properly. The user will extend their pole, rather than block, and make contact with the opponent's weapon. They will then spin the staff, which will knock the opponent's weapon out of their hand.
Rank - C
Staff Uppercut - The user will swing their staff upwards, striking the opponent usually under the chin. This can have obvious amounts of damage, as well as cause some head trauma
Rank - C
Stage Three: Genin
The user has become moderately balanced, and is gaining speed and power for their attacks.
Staff Sweep - The user will sweep their staff in hopes to knock the enemy off their feet. In some cases, this maneuver is known to break ankles and legs.
Rank - C
Pole Vault - The user will use their staff as a fulcrum, launching themselves out of harms way, or opening for another attack.
Rank - C
Stage Four: Chunin
The user has mastered the balance piece of staff fighting, and now focuses on adding chakra to attacks.
Power Slam - The user will charge chakra to their staff, and then slam it into the ground, causing pure chakra to shoot out all around them. The chakra can push back enemies with such force, it can even cause broken bones.
Rank - C
Power Thrust - The user will charge chakra to their staff, and then thrust it forward, shooting out a blast of chakra in a straight line. It will hit the opponent with blunt force.
Rank - C
Stage Five: Jonin
The user has mastered the power piece of staff fighting, and is now working on speed.
Muscle Stimulant: Speed Thrusts - The user will stimulate their muscles with chakra, causing them to be very loose, making the user able to thrust extremely fast in rapid succesion. The user can hold this move for 3 posts before their muscles cramp. A 4 post cool down time is necessary. Over use of this move can cause muscle rupture or permanent damage.
Rank - B
Muscle Stimulant: Speed Slash - The user will stimulate their muscles with chakra, cuasing them to be very loose, making the user able to slash their staff in an extremely fast rapid succession. The user can hold this move for 4 posts before their muscles cramp. A 5 post cool down time is necessary. Over use of this move can cause muscle rupture or permanent damage.
Stage Six: Sanin
The user has become one with their staff. They are able to combine speed and power with their moves, proving to be a tough opponent. This is the final stage of Staff Fighting.
Berserk: Chakra Slashes - The users muscles will relax and become loose, providing easier fluid movements. Chakra will be stored inside their staff, and they will release a power held within. The will continuously slash at their opponent, shooting blasts of chakra in the process. The blasts are similar to slices of a blade.The user can hold this move for 5 posts before they wear out. a 10 Post cool down is necessary.
Rank - B
Berserk: Killing Counter - The user must first charge chakra to their staff, giving it a short and sharp point made of pure chakra. They must then be attacked, and they shall counter the opponent. If done correctly, the user will thrust their pole towards the opponent. While usually hitting with blunt force, the chakra point will dig into the opponent, and then the user will unleash the chakra they have stored directly into the opponent. This move has been known to explode people, depending on how much chakra is inserted. The user must not use any other chakra powered attack after this move for 6 posts, or death is sure to come.
Rank - A