Featherook Training Facility

[Nira]

The Hook
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand or rear hand to the side of the opponent's head.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture Shift your weight subtly forward by slightly bending your front leg while elevating your lead elbow to about shoulder height. Push off your front leg to shift your weight more towards the back leg while rotating your torso in the same direction with your lead hand heading towards a specific target. For the purpose of this intro we'll aim face high. That rotation and shifting motion should be accompanied by a whipping or thrusting of the hips. If you have your left leg forward and are throwing a lead hand hook (left hand hook) your hips should thrust from left to right while executing this punch. The punch should reach its mark with tremendous force. This will happen by throwing it fast and aiming to land your fist 6 to 8 inches beyond your target. Your fist can either be positioned to have your palm facing you or the ground. Return to your original stance. Do your best to hit your target with your first two knuckles.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch

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Next we have the hook. This is a closer range punch, with shorter movements that are better to place alongside combination moves. Using this punch is a bit like dancing, where you sway your body with the angled fist. This is a punch that comes from the side, to loop around possible defenses that an opponent might set up. It's also a form of defense on its own, since you occupy your own space in all the hooking movements.

Just like the straight punch, you can turn your foot in order to amplify the available damage, but throwing more of your body weight behind the twisting motion. All of this sacrifices very little exposure, so it's hard for enemies to reverse a hit on you while you have this maintained. Another way to look at this is the motion to bring your forearm in front of your neck as fast as possible, to guard from attacks while countering.

Fighting with another taijutsu user is a lot of rock, paper, and scissors. There are moves that take down others. The hook has the fewest weaknesses, as it takes the least amount of risk. The hook is the least likely punch to land a hit on your foe, unless you charge in after them, which is more of a gladiator match than a boxing match. You have to stay light on your feet while strutting with the fight, when their side opens, you attack.

There is a small sphere of effect for a hook punch's range. It can be either up top at the neckline, or down low to the chest. As the punch gets lower, it carries more weight. This is due to the force of your body being more concentrated as your approach the center. The center of mass is the key to your body's apex. Just as you can balance entirely on your center of mass, your strength is increased the close your strikes come to it.

A hook attacks in a line, then it defense the places that it's been. Throw a hook and you'll see. From the right, the hook moves from right the left. If you pause at the end of the punch, you'll see that your forearm now guards that line. Incoming attacks in that direction will be intercepted by the end of a hook, a makeshift defense of a sort. This works great with your gauntlets, which protect the forearms completely.

This works best in combinations where you throw jabs or straights against an approaching opponent. When an enemy guards against jabs and straights, they have to put up a frontal defense. That leaves their sides open, so you can slip a hook through that opening at a moment's notice. So long as you're fast enough, you can land a powerful blow where they can not anticipate, leaving them crippled and stunned for more attacks.

[Draven]

mmmm

You need to get a boxing teacher to your gym ;_;

I see him

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[Nira]

The Uppercut
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A vertical, rising punch thrown with the lead hand or rear hand.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture To throw a right uppercut, start in the classic boxing stance with the back (right) knee bent. Lower the right shoulder to drop the right side of the body in a semi-crouch position. Remember to keep the left fist up by the chin to protect the head. Now as you rotate the hips forward, push the ball of the back foot, (the right foot), and punch the right fist up towards the target. The right side of the back and the right shoulder will follow through with the rotation of the hips. The hips finish being squared to the front. The right arm always stays close to the body and moves upward in a semi-circle. To throw the left uppercut from the classic boxing stance, start with squared off hips, left knee bent and the left shoulder lowered. The body weight is then transferred to the ball of the left foot as the punch is delivered with a bent arm at a right angle and the hips will rotate into the classic boxing stance. Do your best to hit your target with your first two knuckles. Remember to bend the both of the knees and lean the body forward. Bring the first close to the side and remember to have the knuckles facing down. Extend the bent knees at full force Use the momentum and the body to thrust the fist upward.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch

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The last of the basics is the uppercut. It's something that's very situational, which is why you've never attacked in any similar way. The positioning for an uppercut is rare. You must have control of the lower territory of a melee fight. When you have control, you may duck down and obtain an attacking range up to an opponent's face. At that time, you jump upwards with the weight of your body, and deliver a blow to the foe's chin.

Speed is rare of a style such as this, it's all about precision and positioning. The range of an uppercut is very short, since most of the movement is used to produce an upward force. You have to get right up under the foe's nose before you can land an effective form of uppercut. A single step back may be enough for the opponent to avoid such a strike. If you have a technique to stun an opponent, that should be used first in the battle.

The impact comes from your legs rather than your arm or torso. A jump is the primary source of power. You don't lift from the ground, but you make your fist jump from under the enemy's chin. The force shuts their mouth, and transfers all the energy up from below the neck. With enough force, an attack like this could easily rip the head from a person's spike and send it flying away. It's quite a frightening punch, and usually unexpected.

Uppercuts are harder to use for slipping through defenses. It needs an opening from below the foe rather than under. There are also a variety of more efficient moves when you strike from that close. It's why the uppercut is such an unexpected action. Like the straight, you have to keep your striking fist in the form of a rigid spear. The knuckles of your fist have to face down, as that is the position of your fist with the most force here.

The head houses the mind, which is in jeopardy when under an uppercut attack. The impact can scramble a mind, since all your body's force becomes concentrated in the head. The bones of a human body are stoic, so they transfer energy with decent efficiency. As it's notoriously difficult to train the muscles of a head, there's also rarely any innate defenses against blows to the chin. Uppercuts have the best ratio of strikes to knockouts.

This is one of the finishing punches, meant to end a battle if it hits. With the bent knees of a jumping motion and a strike to such a sensitive body part, the brain comes crumbling down. Even if you tap your own chin, just a tap, you will feel the kickback all the way to the back of your head. If you combine it with all the strength you've already obtained, and maybe a splash of fire, there are few that can survive a clean hit from your fist.

[Draven]

Learned

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Footwork
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A simple technique in which is needed to know in order to keep the boxer moving keeping them light on their toes against opponents.
Special: ---
Drawback: Get caught flat-footed and you will be vulnerable to counterpunches.
Description: Keep your weight balanced on both feet. Stay on the balls of your feet so you can attack, spin or retreat quickly to safety. Practice moving side to side or in a circular motion around your opponent. Shift and shuffle your feet quickly, but keep them close to the ground so you have a solid base under you. Switch stances often when training. This means you'll change which foot is in front. Work your calf muscles by jumping rope, biking and doing bag drills while moving constantly. Good footwork requires training with an integrated approach to movement, strategy, punches thrown and balance. It all has to work together, so you should always be thinking about your footwork.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch

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Your movement abilities are important when it comes to infighting. You have to keep connected with the ground if you want your attacks to have their force kept consistent. At any time, you must maintain a safe stance. If you need to dodge, you must be easy to shuffle away. When you want to charge, you need the capability to dash forward at any point in time. Boxing means to move as a current, and strike with a flash.

Being caught out of stance breaks your capability of boxing, and leaves you vulnerable. Unless you go beyond master level, your punches in boxing rely on your balance. You can't throw a boxing punch if you lose your footing. You have to go with the flow of the battle, but still be as unmovable as you can. The only factor that contributes to your shift in position should be your own will, and no one else should get a say in that.

Balance must be maintained at all times. You must focus most of your weight into the balls of your feet, so that you have the key to turn at your discretion. Push away from where you want to leave, and shift your core weight to the place you want to go. This has to be remembered even during the heat of battle. Failing that, you'll crumble away even in the melee range. You'll have your brute strength to fall back on, but it's still a handicap.

Moving at all times allows for consecutive combos. The best part about boxing is consistently delivering a massive volley of attacks. Ninjutsu and genjutsu are no issue, you'll just block them off with a wall of punches. Though, with your strength, you won't be able to focus much of raw speed. The power of the brawler comes at a trade off for bulk, which restricts your flexibility down to a lower point. But strength is good to have.

To move does not mean to keep your legs lifted. Boxing footwork requires shuffles while keeping to the ground. You should be like a spinning top, without as much spinning. Evasion born from moving around obstacles is fantastic for a melee fighter. It's good for the sun fist too, as you'll be able to strike an opponent up close with the full force of flames instead of the burn afterward. It also gives you good space for instantaneous movements.

Boxing relies on humble movements. Every punch is quick and direct, while your body is low to the ground in all your dashes. There is no need for flair or drama. Just get in range, get the job done, then get out. Fast as you can, with as much stamina saved as possible. Fight as if you're always in a tournament, where a fresh fighter is waiting behind every victory for a chance to take you down. Move only as much as you need to, never more or less.

[Draven]

Learned

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Rabbit Punch
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A punch to the opponent's neck.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A punch delivered by a boxer to the back of the neck of his opponent. It is illegal to use because of the potential for serious injury it can cause. It is derived from the blow used by a rabbit hunter to kill the animal. The user finds ways and implements hard strikes to the opponent's neck. With this technique the user just learns the precision of how well a good hit can harm an opponent's neck. Since there is no bones located in the neck depending on what type of punch the user uses against the opponent's neck depends on how well the opponent's neck may break. This technique completely bypasses Bone Density because there is no strong bone located in the neck.
D - Rank Technique with Rabbit Punch. - 10% chance of neck breaking
C - Rank Technique with Rabbit Punch. - 20% chance of neck breaking
B - Rank Technique with Rabbit Punch. - 30% chance of neck breaking
A - Rank Technique with Rabbit Punch. - 40% chance of neck breaking
S - Rank Technique with Rabbit Punch. - 50% chance of neck breaking

Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know the Four Punching Basics.

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The precision of boxing allows for extremely dangerous moves, when you aim at the right spots. The neck is the best target for a killing blow. It's something to keep in mind when your own life is threatened. If it comes to survival, the killing blow must come from you first. You never know the limits of an opponent you've never faced, and it's unwise to stall just to see more of their abilities. Take them down when you still can.

A human's neck is weak. It is void of significant muscle mass, and has very few bone structures. None if you discount the spine. It is a universal weakness for most entities. An attempted strike of death is most effective here. Those with inhuman bodies are much more trouble, where you have to rely on your flame than your strength. Even then, the flame might not be enough. That's the world of death that we all live within.

Babies need to keep their heads propped up with assistance, or risk neck damage. That is essentially what you're reducing the foe to. Weaken their neck to the highest degree, or dislodge it altogether. Few other weak links are as vulnerable as the neck. It is often forgotten, in fact. More people tend to be more protective of their groin, without realizing how big of a weak spot the back of their neck can be made to be.

With stronger attacks, you can sever the connection between the head and the body. If you use multiple attacks within a small space of time, you can almost guarantee a death. Trauma is easy to build up, and hard to relieve. You would notice it if you've ever played with things such as clay or dough. As you squish it, an imprint is left behind, and it takes a long while for the imprint to go away on its own. If it even goes away at all.

Killing is frowned upon in many competitions, so this attack is often looked down upon. You won't make a lot of friends if you use this technique a lot. Very few people are willing to spar with a rival who makes a habit of landing death strikes. Even with all the assurances in the world, the doubt and fear would consume their minds. This is a technique to save for the most desperate of situations, where you know that you may die.

If you can mask your presence, this attack becomes your ace in the hole. Any battle can be ended in an instant upon succeeding with this. As strong as a person may make their defenses, they can't protect the precious link of the neck. There are just a few strands that connect our mind with our body. A link that is severed with things like the overuse of the chakra gates. Joints, in all their forms, are ready to fall apart at any moment.

[Draven]

learned

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Boost of the Warrior
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu allows the recipient to tap hidden reserves of tactical knowledge through sheer mental power.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 1 creature. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated. Hester knew that he just had to wait for the right opening. How he knew this was unknown to him. He had never trained in the arts of war. Libraries and lectures were more his style, but somehow he knew what to do… The subject believes in this so strongly that the effect actually manifests. Through use of this Jutsu the user is able to strike as a counter against Predicting techniques by making unpredictable Striking attacks within 1 movement every Class level (+3 maximum boost). This means the affected is able to predict 1 to 3 extra TaiJutsu movements.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

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Hey, Elsie here. If you want unpredictability, I have just the thing. With chakra, you can enhance the tactical knowledge of your combat senses. It's another bit of belief thing, but could be more useful than strength as speed. You see, the world of taijutsu comes with a lot of special protective techniques. Not literal defenses, but the power of prediction or the ability to warn of incoming attacks. We, however, are above all that.

It doesn't sound like much at first, but with clear tactics, you can work around the predictive ability that many fighters possess. They rely on concrete things such as their instincts, the air pressure, or the sound of movement. It's not nearly as useful as the doom ward, that relies on information from the realm of futures. With a bit of extra cunning, we can see the paths that their capabilities can not spot. Then, we just slip right on through.

When you can spot openings, you can slip attacks through. Openings tend to be made when your opponent chooses to attack. When a fist is extended, the arm is revealed. When the person charges, their back is open. While handseals are being made, the upper body loses its hands. Whenever a person dedicates themselves to offense, and you see that, you can rush in by yourself and tear them apart with just some extra wit.

Openings are born of fear as well. When your foe decides to run away, he exposes many places you can strike from. A person that runs away, even in a zigzag motion, is simple to pin down. A person that runs away will have a clear goal, to get away from your range. If you know how to extend beyond your range, or keep the opponent inside your own range, they won't be able to anticipate your next fatal strike.

People have openings when they stand still, it's just hard to spot. A person keeping still will have their psyche focused on either you or their own body. That is as much a weakness as it is a strength. Those who focus on taijutsu are wary of long range attacks. They fear the idea that they can't get over to you, and rightfully so. When you focus so much on range, you become a defensive turtle waiting to be struck.

Relaxed people are the most vulnerable of all. When you don't have their senses geared, they can't predict you. Even if they feel the air pressure around them, it's something you can slip through with incredible ease. To be ambushed is one of the greatest fears of war. You could be without a weapon, without some wit, or without some energy. No one can be prepared all the time, so people suffer for things such as that.

[Draven]

Learned

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Sakki
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A fear tactic technique used to have an opponent drops their guard for a counter, or allows the user time to recover or leave.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture Sakki is the technique of adding rage or bloodlust to a feint punch to fool the opponent into guarding or attacking so that the user can land a counter or buy some recovery time. This kind of feint punch is not a normal feint punch as it is put soul into the technique. There is nothing more frightening than a punch that you know is coming that never comes. The opponent will treat it as if it is a real punch. When the user throws the punches they throw a feint, however what the opponent sees is a punch that never comes. The user attacks with such ferociousness and intent to hit that the opponent feels and sees the hit but no hit comes. When the user performs this technique it stops and makes an opponent block for a feint for an amount of two moments, which is long enough time to allow the user to attack with stronger attacks. When the user first learns this technique the user is able to pull this off twice in a single battle before the opponent catches on. Each time the user learns this technique they become more skilled in this technique and is able to perform this technique an extra time per battle.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know the Four Punching Basics.

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Caine caught Tarah's attention again. He was in the process of demonstrating a move of some sort, but Kalisa kept blocking before anything hit her. As it turned out, this was a special kind of technique. One that focuses the user's bloodlust in such a way as to strike fear into the hearts of people. Tarah had some fear immunity, was it was a curious technique. Those without resistances could be left open if they were hit by the intent.

Bloodlust is a very real thing. Usually something restricted to the animal kingdom. After all, there's just something especially frightening about listening to the deafening roar of a lion. Not just the volume, but its purpose and meaning was to put fear into the heart. A truth that, if nothing was done, then death was coming. This move expressive the core of that fear, but focuses it on a fist rather than a roar. To stun with potential strength.

When a dangerous punch comes streaking forth, and it seems too much to dodge, a person is forced to block. How they do it is irrelevant. They see the unknown fear rushing through the air, and hold up their hands to block the burden of the blow. In doing so, they waste one of their movements with their fear. When the impact doesn't come, a confusion sets into the body. They don't understand what happened, and stay still for a bit longer.

It's a very powerful trick utilizing human instinct. As children, we learn to hold up our hands to protect from pain. It doesn't stop it all, but it helps enough to become an innate trait of our lives. When Sakki comes rolling forth, people are reduced to children again. They feel as if the next punch may end them, so they put up a guard for their lives. To avoid incoming danger, they put themselves in the most vulnerable state.

The moment of fear is short, but more than enough for the purposes of an opening. Combat is fast, not like stories make them out to be. There is no long clash of fist or swords. The first to land a clean strike will have claimed their victory over their opponent. This is one of the ultimate weapons, in that regard. Instead of looking for an opening, this move was move for the express purpose of forcing a foe to make such an opening.

There is a limit to this technique, unfortunately. People may have the instincts of a child, but they are not idiotic. They will catch onto the trick of a feint before long. Unless you put an effort to extend the weight of your bloodlust, this trick may work only twice within a single battle. By then, the opponent will be guarded against the fright of your fist, and will stare it down as warriors of blood should. If you fail, other methods must be used to create striking points.

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Learned

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Speed Jab
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This jab gives a fighter high mobility and is often used with the intention of scoring points. Fighters use this variation of the jab when they want to preserve the mobility and balance of their stance.
Special: ---
Drawback: User is unable to use this attack with other attacks. This means user cannot jab, and then hook with the same lead hand while performing the speed jab. User cannot use strength attacks either with Speed Jab.
Description: The speed jab is a variant in which the user takes the time to make fast pacing attacks making the jab come out and attack an opponent much faster. When the user first learns this technique they are able to jab twice in a single movement with their forward hand only performing jabs. When the user then learns the "B" rank version of this technique the user is able to attack three times in a single movement with their lead hand only performing jabs. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this attack the user is able to attack four times in a single movement with their lead hand only performing jabs.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know the Four Punching Basics.

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One of the most valuable techniques in boxing is the speed jab. It is an attack focused on inflicting as much damage with one fist as you can within a short period of time. Due to the bulk of your body, you are only able to take this technique so far. A master, with enough time and effort put into this technique, can punch seven times in the time it takes a regular master to punch once. You'll be able to go pretty far as you are now, with proper control.

Balance is incredibly important, and the speed jab is an attack that maintains this. Boxers rely heavily on their stance until they reach the level of a grand master. Until then, moves of power and complexity start off from whatever stance they learn their style with. The speed jab adds no extra power to each fist, but still allows a multitude of punches against opponent. It's also difficult to counter, due to the raw speed of the technique.

Every fist will be a blur.

You already know how to speed your attacks up, but this technique doesn't tire you out quite as much as the brawler variation. With proper balance and stance, you can unleash these multiple punches with a fair bit of accuracy. It takes much longer to learn, since you aren't sacrificing as much accuracy. You just need to get your fist up to speed, in a way that you don't injure yourself when you exceed the natural speed limit of your muscles and bones.

Right now, you are already capable of punching twice with a single hand in a small space of time. However, you need to focus that in a way that doesn't strain your punching limits. Brawler is pure strength, but boxing requires speed and precision. You have to have your mind on what you're targeting, how hard you're hitting it, and how you're throwing out your fist. A failure in any of these factors will also lead to the failure of your technique.

Keep your feet rooted as you punch, and the recoil of multiple strikes will do little to nothing when it comes to displacing your position. Rather, the biggest threat at this point is how far your enemy is thrown back by your power. If they get out of range, you may need to rely on punch extensions in order to chase the enemy down without breaking the balance of your key roots. When boxing, your frame must be rigid, but your feet will be light.

Combos usually come after a speed jab. The high speed attacks will open your opponent's defense, allowing you to overwhelm them with a defense-slipping strike. You mustn't give yourself away when you plan these combination strikes. Keep you focus on where your speed jabs land, while flexing the muscles of your resting arm for a continuation after the jab strikes. If you telegraph too much of your preparations, you'll fall through early.

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Learned

(I'm staffin all night keep em rollin!)

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Soul Scout
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User can send their soul out to scout for them.
Special: ---
Drawback: User is incapable of moving until the technique ends. They can still stand however.
Description: The user lets the leash on their soul out some so it can explore and tell the user about what is out there. The user can force out their soul while keeping it within their body to explore areas they normally cannot. The user may send their soul out 15 meters per class level and lasts for 5 hours per class level. User knows what each other are doing and seeing. User is unable to move around until they reconnect with the soul for the effects to end. Users who can see auras will be able to see the Soul.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

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Oh, hey Tarah, I should review a little scouting move with you. It may come in handy later, especially if you attend the Chuunin Examinations. Information is a high priority for all shinobi, and must be obtained whenever possible. The act of reconnaissance, if available, will always be taken. It is invaluable for all manners of missions, battles, and wars. Those trained in the way of the soul are able to do it best, as the soul is unseen to many.

Souls are great to use for scouting, since they are invisible to most entities. But you should be wary and check for other users of soul before attempting such a feat. If there is a nearby soul user in your presence, your soul can be trapped by use of pure chakra techniques such as the tenkai barrier. You are as unseen as the wind, but like the wind, there are other methods of detection to locate you. Those with the eyes will see your aura.

As a soul, you are also as free as the wind. More three than the wind, actually. You can slip though solid objects, after all. Only barriers of pure chakra can stop a soul that is scouting about, and very few things can achieve that. In all other cases, you can slip through walls, and have flight limited only by the range of your abilities. You have to take the time to look, but recon from a soul's perspective is much safer than alternatives.

The distance is a bit limited. At its full power, you can only look around for less than eighty meters. It's still good enough to get a decent view on everything you need to see. Very few complexes are large enough to warrant excessive searches. In most cases you can get a fair view of everything a facility has to offer. Thankfully, it isn't a full split, otherwise there is no saving you if an aura watcher catches you sneaking about the place.

I'd avoid using it out in the open, if I were you. Your physical body gets left behind, which leaves you incredibly vulnerable. The partial split just makes reconnection easier, but it doesn't make the action any less dangerous. This technique is only more efficient than others because of the freedom. You have to have a method to preserve your body, like a hiding spot that wouldn't be checked at any point in time during your scouting.

If we split out soul, one of us can use the technique while the other watches over the body. It's a more reliable method. It also makes calling each other back quicker, like with the tap of a finger. Full on invisibility to hide your body makes your invisible soul the supreme form of investigation, but an invisibility level capable of allowing for the use of other techniques is hell to learn. Something for Elsie to show you after you get the hang of sending out your life essence.

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Learned

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<Applying Stronghold Bonus: +1 to all training posts for this technique>

Clear Thoughts
Rank: "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user's mind is true and rejects the effects of outside influences.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique lasts for 4 hours per class level. The user becomes immune to Charm and Compulsion Techniques unless the opponent is higher class than the user. This technique will also end any existing Charm or Compulsion techniques that have affected the Soulcaster.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

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Hang on, it's Elsie, I gotta say something real quick. You're focusing too much on your physical and soul defenses, but not enough on mental fortifications. You need to be prepared for the possibility of illusions and mental manipulation. As a master of that myself, I know exactly how dangerous it can be, so you should also know by association. It's amazing to be the puppetmaster, but much less amusing to be the actual puppet.

I have a bit of a problem with the bard techniques, but compulsions and charms operate very strictly in your mind. That means it's also easier to block. Keep an appropriate presence of soul in your brain, and you won't have any trouble with advanced enchantment techniques. Thankfully, it doesn't make you immune to enchantments, so you can still improve your personal abilities without any soul hindrance from this.

Do not become thoughtlessly, but become one that lacks command from others. Do not let their emotional manipulations and submissive messages break through. Clear your mind of such things. It isn't to stop thinking, it's to think on your own. To make it know that only one mind commands the emotions and desires of your physical body and spiritual soul. Foreign presences will not be allowed to cross your high mental borders.

[Nira]

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Don't worry about not thinking with your entire brain. No one actually does that. We all use parts of the brain at any one time. Although that shifts based on what we're doing, it's never concrete. They say a person only uses ten percent of their brain, though in reality, it's ten percent at any one moment. In your lifetime, your entire brain will eventually have been used for something or the other. It wouldn't have a point to be so big otherwise, right?

That's it, nice and steady. Know what you're up against, then deny it completely. Do not give it any stability in your head. The basics of all forms of jutsu have roots. Taijutsu roots you to either the world or to your body. Ninjutsu has chakra rooting itself to the elements of the world. Genjutsu, the art of illusions, require that energy be rooted in a person's mind. If you don't let roots take hold, then that's how you obtain immunity.

Be like an earthquake that never ends. Anything that tries to set itself on your surface must be shook loose and removed. A grand pillar can not stand if it is build upon ever shifting sands. It will topple, all in time depending on the consistency of the sand below. If you make it a fluid as the ocean, nothing that make a dependable presence over your head. It will simply sink into the depths, then break apart uselessly at what lies below.

[Nira]

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Know where your loyalties lie. That is the greatest defense against the curse of the charms. Do not be made to believe in friends and enemies that are not so. Friends and enemies have reason to exist, and you have an innate respect for all such people. Strangers do not hold a place in your heart, and thus have no respect placed upon them. You will never find yourself with a reason to act for or against such people before you.

Memory is a key of loyalty. Recall all your experiences, and don't let those be corrupted. Friends can not be born without experience of friendship. Enemies can not be born without the memory that you've grown to hate. There is a background that you know for all the people who've wormed their way into your life. Just as a painting will feel off without colors to fill the empty space behind. To have no foundation is to have no sense.

You never hate without a reason. To despise without thought is to walk the path of the insane. You see the world by all the big pictures. The whole of a situation rests in the back of every outline. You never see purely by tunnel vision without external influence on your mind. When you only see the present, and not the past or future, that's when you've fallen into the trap of mental manipulation. That is what it means to be mesmerized.

[Nira]

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Your emotions are your own, do not let them show. Charmers are empaths, so don't leak any emotion to them. Anything you show too well can be twisted even without the use of illusionary tactics. To know emotions is to know the mind. It's not as advanced as pure mind reading, but it's effective enough to take advantage of most situations. We naturally give off too much emotion already, it shouldn't be exaggerated if we have the chance against.

Eyes set themselves on targets of thought. Let your eyes wander when there is no need to stare. Keep things in mind, and out of your body language. There's no need for excessive confirmation of an objective. And things can be seen without being the raw focus of your eyes. Don't turn your head away, but also don't point your head towards what's important. Your priorities can be sharpened with eye contact, which is bad information to leak out.

When sorrow fills your being, do not frown. It's just a waste of strength, as little as it is. The action brings no benefit to you. It tells everyone how sad you may feel, or how displeased you are with a situation, but that information has no benefit for you. Unless you show it to a boyfriend, to get them to raise your spirits. In which case, that's fine, but it's not something to do when you have a job to complete. Emotions have no place there.