Arena. [Atsu]

[aiyaha]

Excitement coursed through the ex-soldier, the noon sun beating down upon the man and the sand-filled arena. As was customary for the fire-forged mercenary, he was shirtless, the only apparel on the upper half of his frame being his blade and shield. Tight-fitting pants covered his legs, and he was barefoot on the sand. With a practiced eye, he scanned the area, taking note of all the potential defensive places before his eyes turned to his opponent.

It was a wide oval, with a circumference of 40 meters (120'). Coarse sand made up the arena floor, often flowing about the area with the movements of the combatants, although currently flattened in preparation for the upcoming match. The two entrances were opposite of each other, and sealed shut with earth jutsu to omit leaving as an option. Cheers, jeers, and catcalls resounded about, creating a slightly distracting noise for the fighters.

Given the skills of one fighter, a special addition had been made to the arena. In the center, a pit had been dug and filled with water. 10 meters long, and 5 meters deep at the center with a steep slope, it was meant to provide all the water needed for Suiton jutsu, should he desire.

[Aoshi]

An exhibition match, it seemed.

The Lord Hokage stood among what appeared to be a large sphere of sand and water, the heat bearing down upon him and the opponent who stood at the opposite side of the establishment. The scarlet of his attire signified very well his position within the Land of Fire, Konoha's own representing the ferocity of the Leaf and all of its shinobi. The Shiroi Kiba blade rest at his western flank, his left hand gliding across the pommel as the pads of his digits felt along the unguarded handle. Raven locks veiled his countenance to a small degree as he looked on, the cheer and roar of the crowd almost deafening in the face of the skirmish that was to begin shortly.

The Uchiha shifted his weight slightly to his right side as his right arm motioned in a stretch, his lips parting to speak. "I say we use the publicity to grab a couple of women from the crowd afterward. That is, if we're still standing at the end." Though he was completely focused and eyed the entirety of their surroundings, the audible flirting of females within the crowd were inspiration all the more. His sandals caused the sand beneath to shift ever slightly, but soon enough he would step back upon his right foot and position himself to remain statuesque.

"It begins."

[aiyaha]

The man looked impassively at his opponent, his lips twitching in a confident grin at the appearance of the sword. His confidence in his victory in his match rose, although it was kept in check with some caution.

He began to stride slowly forward, a trail of footprints tracing his movement towards the center, and the pond. The sand, heated by the sun, was of no consequence even to his bare feet. As he walked forward, his skin begin to heat, peaking at roughly 215 F. Shifting his shield to his left forearm, he lowered his hand to his Ryujin, fingers wrapping around the intricate dragon-head hilt before slowly withdrawing the blade. Chakra was channeled to it, the slightly-larger then average katana catching fire within seconds.

Halting a mere five meters from the waters edge, he twisted his feet slightly, digging into the sand as best he could. His shield snapped over his torso, his sword peering out from the edge as he awaited his opponent silently.

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Temperature Control
Rank: C, B, A
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively control their body temperature.
Special: ---
Drawback: Skill rank must be one below, or higher than the jutsu rank desired. Ex: A B rank may learn A rank temperature control, however a C rank may not.
Description: Upon reaching the age of 5, all children of the Airontoku are taught the basics for manipulating and controlling body temperature. A key essential for all members of the clan, such a technique has various stages which allow higher temperatures to be used. Both B and A rank are strictly reserved for those who enter the military however. At C rank, the user may control his or her body temperature only to twice the average human body temperature. (97.6 degrees F., aka up to 195.2 degrees F.) Upon entering the military, they may be taught B rank which allows use other more offensive techniques (3 times the average human body temperature). Only the most skilled are able to master A rank, which opens a wider variety of techniques (4 times the average human body temperature). The higher the mastery, the higher placed in society one is considered.
Limit: Must be of the Airontoku

Scorching Touch
Rank: C, B, A
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: The skin of the Airontoku is grows hot to touch and can cause burns.
Special: ---
Drawback: Rank of Scorching Touch must be equal or lower to rank of Temperature Control in order to learn. Ex: A C rank with B rank Temperature Control may only learn up to B rank Scorching Touch. Does not differentiate between friend and foe.
Description: Due to retaining such high body temperatures consistently, the members of the clan begin to gain hot and tempered skin. Such skin, when retained at high temperatures for so long, can cause various degrees of burns, depending on the temperature maintained. Each rank of Scorching touch can cause burn damage equal to one rank below its own rank. Ex: If an enemy were to touch an Airontoku with Scorching Touch B rank, they would suffer from a C rank burn.
Limit: Must be of the Airontoku

Akumahi Ken [Demonic Flame Blade]
Rank: "D" "C" "B" "A" "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to focus and run flames down their Ryūjin Jakka.
Special: A focusing of chakra that takes five seconds to complete. The amount of time it takes for the technique to activate is reduced by one second at each progressive rank. [Ex: "D" = 5 seconds, "B" = 3 seconds, "S" = 1 second.] This technique must be active
Drawback: Every rank of the Akumahi Ken requires the same rank of Heat Resilience. Drains chakra as the user is forced to replace flames used by swinging the sword or using the techniques of the weapon. The Akumahi Ken flames may be put out with a sufficient amount of water. Drains an "E" Rank amount of chakra per turn for every rank that the user has active (This means at "D" Rank, one "E" per turn. At "B" Rank, 3 E's or 1.5 D ranks per turn, and at "S" 5 E's, or 1.25 C's.]
Description: By focusing a large amount of chakra around the blade, the user will then create a raging inferno around the blade of the Ryūjin Jakka.

At "D" Rank, the flames are only minimal, a small outline of flame around the sword with possesses little heat, capable only of small burns, reminiscent of a tiny candle and is quite easily put out. The sword is only capable of using up to one "D" rank attack before extinguishing.

At "C" Rank, the flames have increased slightly, creating a larger outline of fire around the blade. The heat has also increased, and thus the amount of damage that the sword is capable of creating is dramatically increased. At will, the user may decrease the strength of the flame to a lower level, but it may not be returned to "C" Rank strength for one complete turn. The sword is only capable of using up to one "C" Rank before extinguishing, otherwise the flames will passively recover at a rate of one rank per turn.

At "B" Rank, the flames of the sword expand outwards, creating a fire that can reach outwards by as far as six inches. The heat also dramatically increases from that of the "C" Rank, making it far more powerful a weapon to strike with. Because of the extended flames, the sword seemingly becomes a larger sword, making it more capable of striking an opponent. At will, the user may decrease the strength of of the flame to a lower level, but it may not be returned to "B" Rank strength for one complete turn for every rank that it would travel through. The sword is only capable of using up to one "B" Rank before extinguishing, otherwise the flames are capable of rekindling at a rate of one rank per turn.

At "A" Rank, the flames radiate off the blade of the sword intensely. The heat from the flames is like that of a burning building, and the fires extend outwards as far as 1.5 feet. These flames can be focused upon, allowing them to contract down to as far as six inches, and then expand them again to the maximum size. At will, the user may decrease the strength of the flame to a lower level, but it may not be returned to "A" Rank strength for one complete turn for every rank that it would have to travel though. The sword is only capable of using up to one "A" rank before extinguishing, otherwise the blade is capable of rekindling at a rate of two ranks per turn.

At "S" Rank, the flames of the sword can become reminiscent of a small sun. Capable of reaching outwards for a total of five feet from the blade, the sword itself can be extremely dangerous to even the user, who is much more adept at resisting the heat than the average user. Usually, though, the flames exist around 3 feet from the user, but can be contracted and thus expanded upon at the user's whim. The heat from the fires can reach that of 'white fire', which is the hottest form of fire. Simply being around such hot flames is often dangerous to the opponent, and is capable of burning an opponent with the smallest of burns at even a range of five feet. At will, the user may decrease the strength of the flame to a lower level, but it may not be returned to "A" rank strength for one complete turn for every rank that it would have to travel though. At this rank, a small layer of chakra is required of the user to maintain so that their weapon does not melt. At this stage, the flames are so immense that they cannot be completely used up, meaning that only the way for the Akumahi Ken to fail is for the user to put it out or for it to be completed submerged in a grand amount of water.
Limit: Requires the Ryūjin Jakka

Kuma Tsume no Shisei (Bear Claw Stance)-
Rank: “E”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Primary stance in the Kumotate; precursor to further techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: With the shield hooked to their dominant arm, the user will stand with their feet precisely shoulder-length apart, their body squared to the enemy. Their arm must be bent at the elbow at a rough right angle, placing the shield between them and the opponent. From this fortified stance all manner of defensive techniques can be used.
Limit: ---

[Aoshi]

"Not much of a talker. Alright, then."

The heat that suddenly invaded the expanse of the battlefield was more than palpable as the Uchiha's form felt his adversary's shift in person. So potent was the heat that the very waves that outlined his form traveled the length of the sand and intensified the arena - he was very well at home with this element. But the Hokage's countenance would not stray from its now indifferent expression. As his opponent made his way forward, so would Aoshi. And in his amble forward, what once were onyx oceans would quickly shift their phase into a much more advanced eyesight.

The Sharingan.

The scarlet twins were birthed with little effort, three tomoe producing themselves from the pools of red that now meticulously watched and analyzed his opponent. Spinning only to a degree, the Hokage was hardly one for the formalities of presentation. Instead, his hands would burst into handseals. The dance of the zodiac ended almost as abruptly as when they had begun. And upon his side of the water, the once stilled surface bubbled and swelled until called to action. Within moments, and without reason, he'd thereafter hop forward and into the liquid whilst simultaneously tossing twin canisters to either flank of the Airontoku's position. Just out of hand and blade's reach, they lacked their pins. He'd leave his adversary to deal with either aspect of his current dilemna. Regardless, he continued into the next processes of his deceptive machinations.

!

The resulting explosions would yield thick pillars of smoke that quickly began to engulf their battlefield, easily hindering the sight of all who remained within. Rushing waters veiled his maneuvers in those following seconds - but cautiously, Aoshi maintained his momentum even within the pool of liquid. The gray clouds were quite unsatisfactory for their spectators. But within its depths, much more began to unfold. If one looked closely enough, they could make out the form of Aoshi pulling himself from the pool and standing to full height just before the smoke settled.

2 Smoke Grenades Used.

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe
Rank: "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe allows the user to track movements and copy them for techniques. Also capable of piercing stronger GenJutsus.
Special: ---
Drawback: Technique Copying has its limits as well as Movement tracking.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye") 3rd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Three Tomoe (Comma) appears around the pupil. Each eye gains three Tomoe.
Able to see through "A" Rank and lower GenJutsus.
Able to predict 5 movements per opponent. 6 if user has Chakra Sight.
Able to copy a technique to learn. Every Training Point User earns they get an Additional 2 Points to learn the technique.
Additional Point does Not go into User's Class, nor Mastery.
Additional Point takes away from learning Capacity such as universal technique points and non mastery points.
May only copy Releases (If you know Release first), Perceptions (If you know Perception first), and Basic non Chakra Related Fighting Styles and TaiJutsu Techniques.
May copy Technique Trees if user learns the first technique that starts the Technique Tree.
Does not Copy Multi Ranked Techniques, except the first initial technique.
Does not Copy Selfish Techniques

Must watch technique being performed at all times whether it is Playable Character or Non Playable Character. Must not take eyes off of person performing said technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Uchiha clan (うちは一族 "Uchiha family"), Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe. Only obtainable after three events or interaction missions after obtaining Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect:
Special: Handseals
Drawback:
Description: Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique that utilizes water to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Mizu Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. The range of the clone is limited; however, it can not travel very far from the original body. If the Mizu Bunshin is injured, the clone will usually revert back into its natural water state. When first learned the user is capable of having or capable of creating up to Five Clones. Each time learned the user learns this technique the number of Clones is capable of increasing by one. The maximum amount of clones is Ten for the Difficulty Class of D Rank. For each Difficulty Rank Increase the number increases by five of maximum but learning is still one per learned.
Limit: Water Release

[aiyaha]

His eyes locked onto the thrown grenades, a guttural curse bouncing from his throat. His movements shifted, from a steady forward advance to a methodical backpedaling. Shield remained up, and his eyes remained locked on the Uchiha with a steady gaze. His sword, fully aflame now, burned steadily as he retreated. With a spray of sand to the right, he shoved off to the left, diving headlong into the nearby smokescreen. Relying on this to mask his movements, his defensive stance broke into a full-on sprint.

Eyes straining against the gray cloud, he worked his massive frame through the slowly spreading cloud, hoping to run out of its confines and restore vision. As he dashed, he spared precious glances towards the pond, watching for an incoming attack.

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Same Jutsu as listed above active, minus the stance.

[Aoshi]

There had been no disturbance, no emergence of his opponent to approach his position in an attempt to disrupt his ministrations. As such, the Uchiha would do little more than rise to the surface five times his original self. Perfect doppelgangers of the Hokage stood side by side, the true Aoshi concealed betwixt his kin as the smoke lingered. The plumes of smoke continued to billow about as he worked his obedient servants into a method of attack. Just before they'd begun the skirmish, the layout of their battlefield's construction had been noted. With this in mind, their adversary was just as confined as they were.

To this end, Aoshi carefully noted his position and reached into his belongings. Brusquely, twin exploding tags were retrieved and placed along the lower backs of two of his brethren.

"Scatter."

The simple command held such deadly allure that his clones of liquid nodded in unison, sprinting toward opposite sides of one another to search out their silent opponent. As for the true Hokage, he'd re-position himself and form only a few more handseals. Offsetting his location at least six meters of his previous whereabouts, he stood atop the water and allowed another clone to stand where his opponent had last seen him emerge. The remaining two doppelgangers, remaining close to his explosive instruments that had now rushed forward, followed closely behind to aid in their search and destroy tactic.

Time was of the essence. Aoshi faced his statuesque clone, the scarlet of his gaze flickering against what rays of sun could penetrate the smog. Handseals prevailed for moments, yet another technique of his expertise rising to the surface to aid him. A thin layer of pristine white began to coat the waters, spreading to veil itself beneath the smoke from his decoy projectiles only seconds earlier. Bearing an impressive speed, his clones should have moved toward the thinner portion of the smoke in order to witness the Airontoku's whereabouts. They would flank him in that regard; he would have to overcome the obstacle of liquid kin to reach him. And even then, the Uchiha was prepared.

Carefully, Aoshi listened. Carefully, he actively pursued. And carefully, he would either draw upon his opponent's attention - or he would draw upon his very life.

5 Clones Remaining.

Kirigakure no Jutsu (Hidden Mist Skill)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Skill where a user uses the water around them to create a massive mist to fill around the user.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A skill which creates a very dense fog that descreases the surrounding visibility to near zero. It produces an environment perfect for a silent assassin who follows an opponent through sound. This mist can not be blown away by any type of Wind Jutsu.
Limit: Water Release

[aiyaha]

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