Forest Training [Open]

[The God Damn Otokage]

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[The God Damn Otokage]

Weapon Specialization: Speed Training

Rank: "C" - Always 30 TP no matter the class

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: Reduces the Tessaiga's movement restriction each time learned. 

Special: ---

Drawback: Must learn Multiple Times.

Description: May only learn 2 times. This technique allows the user to better grasp the training of the Big "Freaking" Sword. This Jutsu reduces the amount of movements it takes to perform a technique by 1. User may only learn this technique twice, allowing the user to perform 1 technique per movement maximum. User is still however unable to perform Techniques with 2 or more attacks per Movement.

Limit: Must have the Tessaiga.

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[Zetsumei]

I was taking a bit of a walk, there was some free time and I had Ayame at my side with Argantael flying up above. I had my Kyuushi with me, I would take the time to learn how to use it soon, to understand it, and perhaps someday I would be able to speak with it and learn it's stories. For now, I was finding an appropriate spot, there were a few things that needed to be worked on with Ayame first, such as our ability to work as a team and our communication, it would be nice to speak with her as I did with Argantael. I heard a sound, though, it was the sound of a single blade swishing through the air and hitting up against the trunk of a tree.

This was my chance! I could work with the adorable little fox all while working on my social phobias! GENIUS! Of course, nothing else could be expected of me and my brilliant mind. Moving towards the sound I approached to see Mayu swinging a rusted old blade at a tree, I could not help but wonder what she was doing with such a pathetic looking sword, it looked like it couldn't even cut through chilled butter. "Hello, Mayu.... That is an interesting weapon you have there."

[The God Damn Otokage]

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[Zetsumei]

Doubutsu Chīmuwāku (Animal Teamwork)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S", "S+B"
Skill: None
Effect: A technique that allows the user and the animal to work together as a team. The user is able to ommit a few words here and there without giving full descriptions allowing the animal to attack with the user or how the user instructs.
Special: ---
Drawback: Animal will not work as a team with the user in combinations as well as using lesser commands. May only learn once per animal. If user gets a new animal user must relearn the technique for that specific animal.
Description: Ever seen an animal and master work with one another to the point where a word or two is uttered and they work in sync. This allows this to happen. The user is able to utter a word or two command as the Animal Companion follows. Sometimes the Animal Companion may react already knowing what user may wish for the Animal Companion to do. This allows such feats. If user has a Small Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "D" Rank. If user has a Medium Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "C" Rank. If the user has a Large Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "B" Rank. If the user has a Huge Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "A" Rank. If the user has a Gargantuan Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S" Rank. If the user has a Colossal Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S + B" Rank. This means that the user must first learn "S", and then learn an additional "B" because its such a huge creature.
Limit: Must know Doubutsu Satori 動物覚り (Animal Understanding).

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"Was it now?" I said, I could not imagine how an old, rusty sword like that could have been more interesting the day before without some kind of impaired judgement. I crouched down as she continued to swing her blade at the tree, the way she was straining I could only believe her when she said the sword was heavier than it seemed. I started making some basic hand gestures to try and get Ayame to follow them, but she was having some difficulty working with me on this one. "I'm just working with Ayame here to try and get our teamwork down. I don't believe you two have met, have you?" Making something like a lifting gesture to try and get the silver fox to jump, I rubbed her head when she hopped once.

As Mayu went back to focusing on wielding her blade I focused my own attention on the cute little Hoar Fox in front of me. I was trying to think of a decent training plan when I began to hear some music coming from somewhere, perhaps it was something just in my head. Either way it gave me an idea, I could use this music to try some choreography, what better teamwork that a little dance with the fox. We would match our moves to this music, or I would match to it and she could follow me and vice versa. A dance came into mind while the introductory instrumental was playing and I stood, whispering to my furry companion, "Alright, let's try to sync up our movements for this and match each other."

Looking down at the ground I saw the fox doing the same and as the song began to kick off we raised out heads, the timing was a bit off but not bad for a first attempt. I made a punching motion in time with the beat while Ayame tried to coordinate with my movements by pawing at the air, once she got the hang of how the dance was going to go, I would work on it as well. I continued the punching in time with the music, our timing and synchronization for this part of the song was improving. Soon I switched it up, losing the fox for a moment when I change from straight punches to hooks, yet we began to get back in time with each other again as both of us worked to synchronize our movements. It was a rather interesting song, I was a bit lost in dancing with the fox to notice much of what was going on around, but Mayu was there to snap my attention back if it was needed.

The next motion was going to prove a bit challenging as I switched to an uppercutting motion, naturally our timing was off, but the margin was getting smaller as we worked together with the choreography. Still, she needed to figure out a movement that could work with the uppercut motion and quickly figured that lifting her paw into the air with similar timing. I could not help but admit that the two of use were managing to sync up very well considering this was a random exercise I had come up with when I heard the music. Up next I moved seamlessly from the uppercut to a stretching motion, bending my body to the side and reaching in a sort of half arch. With a muttered "switch" I signaled to Ayame that she was to take the lead now and I would follow and try to match her motions with my own.

Quickly taking charge as we transition the fox started hopping and, noticing the change, I mimed jumping rope to go with the music and her hopping. Upon finishing with that portion of the song we switched, feeling each other ready to change as our ability to work together was increasing. This time, the silver fox slide her front paw forward and mine shot into the air as we stopped the jumping portion. Slowly her paw slid through the dirt, arcing back down into place while mine arced down and back to my side. All the while the bard troop that had settled nearby continued to play their song.

[OOC: The song and dance. Link]

[The God Damn Otokage]

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[KoKoKo]

Both Learned

[♫ AZUR ♫]

Air Treck Control
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Rider gains control with their Air Tricks. The Rider gains over control, turning, agility, breaking as well as performing basic Air Treck Tricks over large surfaces with a minimum size of 1 meter.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A training technique. The Rider practices with their Air Trecks and are able to control. Practicing their control incorporates speed, stamina, movement, and overall control of Tricks that are incorporated with the Air Trecks. With this technique the Rider will be able to control their Air Trecks within surfaces that have the smallest range of 1 meter in width. The Rider is able to learn and control Tricks that are "D" and "C" Rank in strength.
Limit: Must learn within the Air Treck Arts.

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Azur had just left the gate - he was wearing the typical attire although for once it was clean clothing. Upon his feet were a pair of flame regalia - he had no formal training with them but he liked how they looked and although they didn't match the white and black top - it didn't bother him. Skating along the path way which was trodden into the dirt was easy and behind him the 6 foot tall smilodon a.c followed going at a more leisurely pace. As he went around the path Azur would skate over the path weaving around to a meter either side of him as he began to get used to the regalia.

Ashe skated along the roughly even ground his regalia caught on a stick and Azur's balance began going. Flailing with his arms as he tried to regain balance he began to fall over about to strikehis head when from behind Masaaki would launch catching the young genin right before he made contact with the ground. Thanking his friend, Azur continued his skating as he drifted a little as he did so - this time he wasn't spreading as wide as he began to find a natural routine. As his right foot sailed along the ground he bought his left up and replaced it to keep a constant speed as each skate touched the ground he would slide slightly to the left ... then slightly to the right drifting about one meter fifty in total.

As the path began to get thinner Azur looked noticing his skates were starting to roll over the grass causing him to struggle and almost lose balance again. With a quick regaining of posture and a wave of arms he was back up straight and continuing to skate. As he approached a less trodden area he noted two figures - both he recognized and so did his ac Masaaki. PIcking up speed his skating would fall more in line and he drifted less as his feet hit the ground before he could drift. MUMMA MAYU!!!!! She had with her a rather large sword which intimidated him a little but he was more excited to see her.

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[Umehara]

+5

[The God Damn Otokage]

Name: Touketsu Souhou (Frozen Touch)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S, S
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Freezes an opponent
Special: “Hand Seals”
Drawback: Must remain in contact with the opponent. This skill can take a long time to execute depending on the size of the opponent.
Description: The Kaishin forms the needed hand seals and touches an opponent. Starting at the point of contact ice will begin to form on the opponent, slowly working its way up with the goal of encasing the opponent. The ice will encircle whatever part of the body is touched and begin to climb at the rate of two inches per second per rank of the skill known. The additional S rank can be used to double the speed of the skill making it a total of twenty inches per second once every rank of the skill is known. The ice is as strong as the users knowledge of ‘Ice Harden’.
Limit: Must be a Kaishin. Must know ‘Water Creation’ and ‘Ice Creation’ of equal rank. Must know ‘Ice Harden’.

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[Umehara]

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[Umehara]

Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.

0.10

I'd made my way from the Land of Fire, hidden from plain view via what little shade there was that concealed my location. A long while had passed since I'd done anything to harness the power of the Curse Seal - needless to say, I had grown restless and perhaps even bored. And so I would pull my cloak about myself, letting my chakra begin to rise from the depth of my gullet. But there was something amiss; I was beginning to sense something odd within the air. I had heard tales of a shinobi's ability to manifest a "sense" of sorts, picking up on the trail of those around. But even as my green eyes scanned the immediate surrounding, I could see nothing that stood out to me. The faint sound of voices I recognized poured out from the distance. I would not immediately approach. On the contrary, I would stop short and attempt to make sense of what I had just felt.

"Sensor.." I thought to myself. The term was one that I had been exposed to during my travels within Kirigakure, though this was the first time that I had been given any type of inclination that I was capable of using it. Slowly, my eyelids fluttered over my view so that I could focus and hone in on something - anything - within a small distance. My chakra swirled and came to rest along the entirety of my frame. Akin to arms reaching out to touch the unknown, I felt around in the darkness for the light that would reveal information to me. I wasn't able to pick up on the familiar voices that I'd identified moments before - my eyes revealed that Mayu and her companions were standing a distance off. Why, then, was I not able to pick up their chakra signatures? I didn't want to enable the use of the Sharingan. And so I would try another method entirely.

Calling back the life's essence that had slowly begun to seep out, I searched for something much smaller this time around. It appeared that I wasn't able to discern truly strong types of chakra within the area. But when I began to focus on something more minute, there was a faint ping that echoed through my mind's eye. I forced myself to succumb to it; concentrating, I would even go so far as to begin to walk toward it. Standing still would only hamper my ability to make use of the Sensor's initial technique. Through mastery, I had finally begun to sense something other than myself. The rush of exhilaration was modest. But for now, I figured, I'd settle into figuring out just how to keep my senses within reach while adding another to the overall effect.

"...Smaller signatures.." I murmured.

My footsteps were slow and meticulous, careful so that I might not disturb any wildlife that may have made their home within the forestry. The clearing that Azur and the others stood in was void of much activity outside of their own training. My isolation from their actions only served to increase my mental capacity. Within moments, I had found the first signs of life that would point me in the direction of just where my senses were taking me. The voices of entities much younger than Mayu, perhaps around Azur's own age, filtered through. They were shinobi, but they were most definitely weaker forms of the word. My Mind's Eye had successfully brought them to my knowledge. To ensure that I had grasped the general concept, I would open my eyes and begin again.

For seconds, I scanned the distance and allowed my vision to fall upon Mayu. It had been quite some time since I had seen her. I surmised that she would have wanted to know just where I had been; what I had seen; who I had spoken to. A grin caught my lips as I remembered our last encounter. I'd seen parts of her that I had not expected to, and the mutual agreement behind the more....private of matters....caused a brief stay in my thoughts. But then I grimaced, all too wary of the things I had done in my absence. My right hand lifted to my cheek as I slowly closed my eyes. The Curse Seal was very evident. And if I'd had uttered a single word as to my whereabouts and just what had transpired, their opinions would differ much more than I had cared to suspect. I cared little for what others thought of me. But I was a shinobi within their service; my feet moved in their name, and I wasn't about to compromise such a task before its time. I had to place my attention elsewhere.

"Focus.." I said to myself, willing my conviction away. I closed my eyes and let my Mind's Eye pour out again, its hand reaching out for at least ten meters before bringing the same knowledge of the lower ranks to my eyes. I had sensed them, and somewhere along the way I had felt that I could even go so far as to identify them with more training.

Finally, I brought my sense to rest as I turned toward the clearing and removed myself from the swathe of shadow. Donning freshly washed clothing and the scarlet mane that waved behind me in silken majesty, I found myself meters away from the group.

I nodded in respect and recognition.

"...I have returned."

[~Emi~]

Nice post ^^

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[Holy Grail]

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[Zetsumei]

Ikimono Supīchi (Animal Speech) [Fox]
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Skill/NinJutsu
Effect: A Shinobi, or a warrior is capable, gaining the ability to speak as well as to understand the language between a type of family of creatures. This type of technique can be used to where they can accuratly speak, and concise in a normal like speech pattern to where the animal will understand the user, and the user will understand the animal.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of going into this depending on what type of animal helper they have.
Description: ---
Limit: This technique must be known multiple times. The user however must have a Helper that is according to the correct speech. What this means is if the user has an animal Helper of the Canine breed, then they are capable of communicating within a speech form towards that type. If the user has a Helper of the Birds of Prey Breed, then they are capable of communicating within a speech form towards that type. Must have completed all basis of the Animal Helper performance. Must learn Animal Friendship, Control, Understanding, and Teamwork.

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We completed our little dance routine and the bards that had started randomly playing music packed up and left. Of course, Mayu asked what it was that we were doing to which I responded, "Working on our teamwork, through unplanned choreography we have a better understanding of each other and can coordinate our moves more easily, at least that is the theory behind it." I crouched down beside Ayame, rubbing her head and ears, "And you did such a magnificent job, lets see if I can learn your language now." She let out a "Kyu-un~" and nuzzled my hands as I repeated after her, "Kyun."

The silver fox shook her head and repeated the sound a few times, "I see, so the tone and length of the sound make a difference, let me try again... Kyu-un~" My pitch was a bit high, but she nodded and gave me a passing grade, and a small boy came into the area shouting for Mayu. I remembered the boy, Azur, and waved to him as she skated over to his mother figure. Ayame batted at my hand, drawing attention back onto her as she started making another sound for me to try to understand, this time it was a series of yips. I tried to imitate the sound, yet I was all over the place with them and Ayame had to repeat them slowly so I could follow along.

I was getting better and managed to repeat what she said almost perfectly, of course I did not manage flawlessly, I was still only a beginner. As the fox was drawing out the meanings to the words, taking her time to get them just right, I glanced around and saw Mayu trying to freeze her own body from the looks of it. I did not really want that to be turned on me so I left her to her own thing and looked at the symbols Ayame had drawn. They were rough, like a child's drawings, but I could make out roughly what they were. I was rubbing her head as she was making the sounds corresponding to each individual image, I believed I had a basic understanding of her language.

"Alright, let's try having a conversation like this, I'll ask if I don't understand something." She started to speak in her own language and I listened intently, trying to decipher her words, "Okay, Kachowww." I could not quite understand the last word, but I made a guess, "Does Kachowww, mean Shobou?" She responded by shaking her fuzzy head, scratching out the letters S-H-O-B-B-I-E into the soft dirt and saying, "Shobbie means Shobbie." With a chuckle I said in response, "Shobbie... It's a cute little nickname, I like it Ayame."

As she smiled happily I decided to hear her words for other names as well and pointed to Mayu. "Her name is Mayu, she is the one that sent me to your land when I saved you, what do you call her?" The little Hoar fox thought for a moment and replied, "Garooo." With a smile I ask, "Is that Mayu or another nickname you came up with?" She scratched out more letters in the dirt, this time writing out M-A-Y-M-A-Y, "Maymay is Maymay." With a chuckle I rubbed her ears and belly, "It's cute, but we'll have to ask to make sure she's okay with it."

[♫ AZUR ♫]

Zesshi Nensan (Fanged Tongue Acid)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user expels a burst of corrosive acid from their mouth.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may also be corroded by the acid if they enter the cloud. The cloud can be blown away with a Fuuton technique.
Description: The user focuses chakra into their lungs. They then release the chakra, expelling a cloud of acidic gas from their mouth. This acid forms a cloud with a diameter of four meters, centered about two meters away from the user. The user stands just outside the cloud. The cloud corrodes flesh, and will burn away the upper layer of skin in a single round. If the foe remains within the cloud for four rounds, on the fourth the acid will have corroded almost all the way through their flesh. The cloud dissipates after five rounds.
Limit: Must be a medic.

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Azur leapt at Mayu to receive the one handed hug around his head, once the hug was over he puled away and started to shake his head vigorously to return his hair to the randomness it was. I'm always good for you Mumma Mayu........ Azur would go quiet and put on a cheesy grin, anyone who was not Mayu did tend to get a little mischief from the young shinobi... Especially Pappa Atsu. WIth a smile he would turn to see the sculpture man and further in the distance Pappa Atsu, turning away from mumma mayu with a cheeky glint in his eye he set off - he wasn't good skating over the grassy land and quickly fell over cutting his leg.


With no tears he looked at his leg and pouted pulling his hand to the wound letting his green healing chakra flow. I helped in the hospital and learned a new jutsu Mamma Mayu Seeing that no more of his injuries required any attention the boy would continue his work of mischief and training, being childish breathing acid was seen as almost a super power and this is what he would be training. Looking over at the fox on the floor he would shrug, he didn't know what it was doing nor did it overly bother him instead he would turn and face a bush on the ground prepping himself for his upcoming attack.

With a weaving of the handsigns he began to build up chakra in his lungs, with the build up of chakra he would increase the strength of his breathing before taking a single deep breathe. Holding the air in his lungs he would allow the chakra and breathe to mix and partially conjoin before the exhale. While breathing out a small line of purple cloud would fire from his mouth like a water jet before exploding at the end into a cloud fifty centimeters cubed in area smothering the front bush. The bush on the receiving end was helpless to the acid as one by one the leaves began to corrode and fall off down to the floor.

Azur closed his mouth stopping the flow of purple acid from his mouth and watched while the small cloud would slowly begin to fade out leaving only half the bushes leaves remaining in the affected area. His face would turn frumpy and upset with himself like the child he was, weaving the hand signs once more. Out of shyness not rudeness he would duck his head down into his shoulders a bit and take the deep inhale yet again. His lungs were filled with more air than last time and the chakra would once more mix and connect to the air within. This time however in greater amounts. Hopefully it wouldn't be an embarrassment this time round.

Checking nothing living was near the bush he would once more exhale shooting out the stream of purple acid which upon meeting a greater air source quickly shifted into a cloud. The cloud would grow and upon inspection would have doubled in size from last time now being a meter cubed in area. The purple cloud's acidity had also increased as the branches of the bush began to melt and fall away along with the rest of the leaves. Closing his mouth and stopping the spray of chakra acid the cloud would keep it's form. Ten seconds would pass before a gust of wind would blow away the cloud in the direction opposite to him and the group.

His progress this time was a lot more satisfactory as he would turn and face the rest of the bush. Flicking a cautious eye back to the group he weaved them once more, perhaps if they thought he was strong he could get a reward. Inhaling the air around him and mixing it with chakra a large cloud of purple acid would be exhaled over the rest of the bush. The cloud reaching out nearly two meters cubed in area would smother most of the bush peeling off it's bark and killing what was underneath. Closing his mouth once more the spray of acid injecting itself into the cloud would stop and the acidic cloud would remain in it's position. The second wind would not be accounted for however and from it the wind would blow the acid back but not his way, no, it was blowing towards Mayu.

Look Out! The boy would scream with sheer panic as the cloud was being blown in her direction.

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[~Emi~]

+10 Zet

10|10 learned~

+10 Ko

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[Umehara]

OOC: You have my thanks, Emi.

IC:

Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.

0.10 - C-Rank

It looked as though the reunion would be cut short as I watched young Azur perform his jutsu. Still enthralled by the Sensor's abilities blossoming for me out of seemingly nowhere, I had given every ounce of my attention to the chakra that flowed through the air. I was cognizant to my surroundings, however; Azur's voice pierced my ears and alerted me to action. With a single glance toward the Otokage, a dormant protectiveness was unleashed in the form of kinetic energy. I acted swiftly as the cloud was birthed. No sooner than when it began its billowing motion toward her, my hands had already performed the handseals that would allow me to remedy the poisonous miasma. My right arm shot forward with little warning. Quickly, it swiped in a motion that would prevent my companions from harm while simultaneously attacking whatever projectile this was that threatened the atmosphere. "Wind Style!"

My actions had earned me the result that I sought. A cone of violent winds rushed forward and snatched the miasma into its area of effect, multiple gashes crashing into the gaia as my Ninjutsu expanded out of the range of where we stood. Howling winds kicked up as a multitude of blades of the Fuuton affinity spread out to dissolve and dissipate whatever was left of the young boy's misguided technique. Though my ministrations were brusque, my countenance would not change as the immediate distance in front of me was torn asunder by the winds. Trees were sliced into by the invisible blades, leaves dancing recklessly across the air and falling wherever they may as I lowered my extremity back beneath the cloak.

I lacked any feeling of distress as I gave Mayu a once over, turning to Azur and giving him a somewhat mirthful smile of small reassurance. "Keep at it.." I muttered. But my thoughts were interrupted by the Mind's Eye activating once more. I was beginning to pick up on other chakra signatures, these significantly larger than the ones I had initially been able to spot. My eyes fluttered to a close as the technique began to manifest, not even the winds disturbing my absolute concentration. The presence of signatures was more potent - a sign that I was beginning to advance my skill in identifying those who were stronger in the arts than others? Silently, I wondered if I would be able to perform the jutsu without merely stumbling upon proper result by chance. No, I had to have more. I had to understand the depth of my instincts taking over.

And so I would try again. My eyes opened as I reached up with a hand and pulled my cloak a bit tighter around my person. I realized that handseals were not necessary to bring about the opening of the Mind's Eye. An interesting aspect of the jutsu, to say the least. Once again, my eyelids fluttered to a close until that mental pool of vision surfaced. I took in deep breaths. While I was capable of hearing what was going on around me, I gave it no true attention if it wasn't a chakra signature. My young friend, Azur, began to exist quite visibly within my mind's eye. I could gauge his potential; I need not use the Sharingan to get details about his overall strength. He dipped into a pool much larger than my previous abilities would allow. But now, I suspected, he was a blip upon a cerebral radar.

I turned only slightly, my head lowered as I felt my tresses begin to shield the look of concentration. Try as I might, there was only that small distance in which I could ascertain information on those around me. Mayu was completely hidden from my eye's view. Additionally, the male who seemed to be training with his small companion eluded my attention. How was this possible? Most likely, they were of considerable strength. I had to sharpen the sight that mundane eyes could not hope to have achieved. With this goal silently etched across my "To Do" list, I would settle into doubling the time and effort it took to circle the vicinity for traces of what advanced chakra systems I could see or feel. Such an arduous task, but more than worth it in the long run.

Thankfully, I didn't need to worry about the Curse Seal taking over. This Sensor's ability was something that only the mind could activate, leaving my physical self to act without restraint or confusion. I'd gathered my bearings long before the jutsu had taken full effect, a sign that I could perform various abilities or maneuvers while I sought whatever I saw fit to hone in on. I wondered if others from within Otogakure held these talents. I'd have to inquire after spending some time in the presence of my fellow shinobi.

[Holy Grail]

10+ atsu

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[Umehara]

Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.

0.40 - B-Rank

I wandered into the distance after the winds had settled from my Ninjutsu, Azur's miasma hopefully turned away in its entirety so as to keep Mayu from harm. I wouldn't wait for any type of response. If they desired to speak to me, then they would no doubt be able to find me in such a close proximity. I was more interested in the training of my Sensor abilities, now becoming more and more apparent to me as I ambled into the forestry. So far, I had learned how to attune myself to the minuscule energies of my companions. So long as they were of little strength - in comparison to myself, anyway - I could find them relatively easy within a certain radius. I had to try to increase its range, however. Ten meters wasn't nearly enough to satisfy me.

This time, I would relinquish the use of my soul and any other ability that would have harnessed the power to find my target. I'd rely solely upon my Sensor perception. I moved through the bushes and began to allow my eyes to close. It was a sacrifice, allowing one of my senses to get unused in order for another to take place. If I was flanked or snuck up on with no way to identify my adversaries, then this ability would serve next to useless on the battlefield. I would have to inquire later, perhaps to one who had been keen on this ability, as to just how I could remedy myself of the ailment of no vision during the operation of my Mind's Eye. I came to a complete stop within the middle of a gathering of trees, hoping that the flora and fauna would be enough of a distraction to allow me to train my mind.

There were multiple blips, if one would, that showed up within the radar of my cerebral. Cognizant to the world around, every sense had been in normal operation except for sight. I'd managed to transfer it from a physical observance to one that required the use of chakra around me. Azur's own had been pulled, but now I was beginning to sense something stronger. Not only this, but I was beginning to notice the differences between the smaller and the larger signatures that remained in the area. Before I could open my eyes and yet again use my physical prowess to seek out the source of the chakra, one of the shinobi I'd seen from within the village sat atop a branch that overlooked my position. AnBu Unit shinobi garb adorned his frame as he watched me, the Neko mask concealing any type of expression I could have picked up.

"So...you're Anotsu." The words seemed almost incredulous somehow. I merely nodded my head in greeting, my gaze lowering before I allowed it to scan the area for other signs of chakra signatures. "Name's Toki. And from the looks of things, you're one of the Sensor types." So, this Toki character was familiar with the Sensor. No surprise, as he was most likely well-versed to have been able to follow my movements and note my ministrations. "Indeed. I seek knowledge in such a passive ability." Toki nodded, standing to his feet and allowing his arms to fold over his lithe frame. His voice was one of curiosity, but also intrigue. "Maybe I can help with that. What say we have a small sparring session. You pick out where I'm coming from with your eyes closed, and then you react. We'll see how long it takes you to get used to it."

I considered his offer for moments, inclined to believe that he had much more important things to do - Mayu was the Otogake. Her protection came before my studious habits. But she also had the help of fellow shinobi that surrounded her. Agreeing, I merely nodded before closing my eyes. The sound of his vault from the trees alerted me that he was on the move. And from that moment forward, I began to focus on what my Mind's Eye could see within the distance of ten meters all around me. It took a generous amount of concentration for me to will myself forward, extending my sensing to pick up on the trail that he was no doubt leaving behind as he moved to try and flank me. I would have to take it slowly - at least until I was able to keep with opening my eyes to better combat the predicament I was now in.