Spiritual Supplements [O|T]

[james]

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Deido Nohara no Jutsu (Mud Field)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Causes the area (10m x 10m) around the user, given that it is earth and stone, to become mud.
Special: Rat, Dog, Boar
Drawback: It does not work in certain environments, such as tile and metallic floors.
Description: After the hand signs are performed, the user slams his/her hands into the ground. If the environment allows it, the area around the user will become a thick and heavy mud. No chakra is required to maintain the state of the area.
Limit: Earth Release, Water Release

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The Genin moved calmly towards the back of his house, his mind settled on what objective he was to pursue within the confines of his own estate. As Hyobe reached the massive plot of land he had access to, his mind began to focus on the task he sought to accomplish. This would begin to stimulate his affinities for both Earth and Water style techniques, as his chakra began to become manifest as he performed hand seals. Judging from which ones had been used, anyone who would have happened to be spying on the man would know he had been training Doton, by way of the use of the Snake Seal.

With a hard slam of the hands into the ground that lay before him, the Kaguya pushed his chakra into the element at his feet; the ground, given the amount of spirit that he used to manipulate such a hard substance, slowly began to soften under his palms. The aid of his Suiton Release helped him achieve the goal that he sought. As his chakra continued to pour out into the ground, it turned from solid to liquid as mud began to form in puddles before him. This technique hadn't been foreign to the man, although this was his first time training it. One of his comrades had used it numerous times before in their line of work, and he knew what doors could be opened by usage of the Deido Nohara Jutsu. Drawing in his essence, the man stood erect to find his gaze staring at a little more than two meters worth of mud. Not bad for a first attempt, however, he would require more mud to learn further techniques involving sloshed earth, so again he performed hand seals.

Chakra fluctuated in his core as it poured into his appendages. He didn't have to call upon much of his spirit for this low ranking technique, and his control over his spiritual reserved was noted in the way that he didn't appear flustered from performing this technique once more. Just as before, the man slammed his hands into the ground with a hard slap, right before his chakra seeped from his being into the earth--straightaway, it began to lose its consistency of being adamant and started to become muddy in appearance and feel. He didn't care that he had been dirtying his hands, or most of his clothing given the way that he slammed his hands into pits of mud. As he pushed more chakra into the ground, via manipulation, the mud started to expand further outward, beyond the range of two meters into the reaches of five and six meters. The width of the Mud Field increased too, given how quickly the chakra-embedded earth started to give way on itself due to his affinity with Water. 

It didn't take long before one mud field blended into the other. Now, at some eight meters and growing, Hyobe had created an expanse of mud in his backyard, that seemed much too heavy and thick to have been created by mere rainfall. Had it not been for his control and manipulation over the only two elements at his disposal, this technique would have never been able to fall under his dominion. He was an excelling shinobi of Kirigakure in Taijutsu--his Ninjutsu endeavors only supplemented his extremely advanced physical capabilities. A field of mud could easily slow down and hinder an enemy from moving properly through certain terrain, and that is what he would use to his advantage. While these thoughts ran through his head, the mud field reached to its maximum diameter of ten meters by ten meters, an impressive area of mud given what he would be using it for next.

[Captain M]

MUD FIELD LEARNED

[james]

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Doton: Deido Bunshin no Jutsu (Earth Release: Mud Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu Defensive, and Offensive
Effect: Allows the user to create clones out of Mud.
Special: Dog, Rat, Boar, Ox
Drawback: Needs a source of mud that can supply enough mud to make the desired amount of clones. Ex: If there is only enough mud to make four clones, you cannot make eight, only four.
Description: Using mud in the area, the user can create mud clones depending on his/her ninja rank/class. Because the clones are made of mud, they are more durable than most other clones. May take two hits to destroy instead of one. The personality of the clones depends on the user’s personality. The user can channel thoughts with the clones. The weight of the clones and amount of mud needed depends on the user's body weight. Finally, the user can control what the clones say, and control the clone’s actions. The Mud Clones are capable of using any technique that deals with mud.
D Ranked Ninjas: Up to four Clones at a time.
C Ranked Ninjas: Up to eight Clones at a time.
B Ranked Ninjas: Up to 16 Clones at a time.
A Ranked Ninjas: Up to 32 Clones at a time.
S Ranked Ninjas: Up to 64 Clones at a time.
Limit: Must know Earth Release.

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Having since created a field of mud within his own backyard, Hyobe began to delve further into the Doton Art, this time, reaching within his mind to pull out a technique that would hopefully aid him in combat against numerous antagonists. Even with his skill in Taijutsu, the man would welcome any form of aid in combat situations--who better than an earthen version of himself to do just that.

With his muscular hands working into hand seals, Hyobe thought on how to manipulate the mud far enough to cause it to rise and become corporeal. He hadn't done this technique before: the Deido Bunshin no Jutsu would be something entirely new to him as he called upon his chakra; given the amount of mud he had amassed prior, the replications he sought to create wouldn't be no more than three-fourths of a dozen. But first, he would have to create one of the things. His chakra began to fluctuate towards the medium as it rose into a humanoid form. Before him, at about a meter, the mud clone started to rise and its body to expand, taking away a bit of the mud from the field he had made moments before.

Mud had not been so hard a substance to control--given his affinity for both Earth and Water elements, Hyobe could easily manipulate the mixture of both elements as he saw fit. This earthen replica of his hadn't a harden body as would a true Tsuchi Bunshin, but it had one comprised of slimy earth. Appearing as an earthen counterpart of Hyobe, the clone would come to life as his chakra coursed through its being. It lacked the weaponry that the original had, but it looked to be a brown version of him. Another thing it lacked, unfortunately, was the ability to perform Shikotsumyaku techniques--it had been comprised of chakra and mud, not of Kaguyan blood. Hyobe knew that while it hadn't been able to perform some of his techniques, it could still make up for it. He saw fit to transform its right arm via manipulation into a muddy longsword. The clone would swing its bladed-arm a few times before awaiting further instruction from its creator.

Once again, Hyobe performed the requisite hand seals for the Mud Clone Technique. Another being would rise from the swamp in his yard, now giving a total number of two to his growing army. This would indeed aid him in pursuing multiple targets within missions that called for aggression. The second doppelganger would be instructed to fight against the first, to test their constitution and battle ethos. With both of its arms made into swordesque extensions, the second bunshin would rush the first, swinging its slashing arms madly, reminiscent to some form of Kaguyan dance. While the mud clones lacked bone, they had a mind just like their master. Even without being of the Dead Bone Pulse blood limit, they could still move and react just as a true Kaguya member.

Ducking under the swinging blade-arms of its twin rival, the first bunshin slashed away at the legs of the second. With ease, its single bladed hand cut through the composition of its kin, causing its abdomen and up to fall helplessly towards the ground. Without hesitation, the chakra used to control the clone was dissipated by Hyobe. This original clone turned, returned its arm to one of normal appearance, and bowed towards its master. Indeed, even the might of Hyobe's mind extended into his creation. The thing was as loyal to him as he was to Kirigakure no Sato.

[Captain M]

10/20

[james]

0010 of 0020

Given a bit further understanding of the Deido Bunshin Jutsu, Hyobe's thoughts coursed into the structure of the clone, which caused it to perform hand seals in lieu of he. As the thing slammed its hands into the ground, its body began to expand, and then sink into the earth, causing more mud to be created by way of Deido Nohara. One could say that it was suicide. Hyobe saw it as dying for the betterment of future endeavors. As his only clone receded back into its natural state, he would perform kata and give rise to four more that took the place of so loyal the first. The control it took to cast such a ninjutsu did not wear the Kaguya out--his spirit, while minute, had been strong enough to handle such a moderate task as this.

Standing in a four-cornered position, the replications of Hyobe took to a knee as they all had been commanded to do. He was impressed by the action. So this is how he acted when in the presence of himself. Surely, this muddy reflection of himself must have been how he appeared to act in front of others in higher ranking than he. With a quick nod in their direction, the bunshin broke apart, two on one side--two on another. They had been instructed to do combat against each other as each duo moved in to strike down their earthen reflection. 

The Mud Clones that took to his left had moved swiftly towards the two at Hyobe's right. These two had opted to remain stationary, in an effort to further strengthen their defense. As the attackers moved to the defenders, the former group's arms started to shift into longswords, a testament to the amount of control the original had over the element. The guarding others made their arms into makeshift shields, which would be slimy in texture and thus not as solid as a true shield, but rather viscous in design. The longsword arms on the offensive team would become stuck within the shields of the defensive unit, and Hyobe noted the effects of mud on mud, in terms of attack versus defense.

Adamant control allowed the man to meld clone into clone, thus causing the opposing forces to mesh into two brand new bunshin with a bit more weight added to them. They appeared as Hyobe even more, but heavier in design. The reaches of what his mind could do with mud had been impressive. None probably would have taken into notice that the replications could fuse with another, thus creating a brand new body. With the two bigger clones standing side-by-side, Hyobe looked at how much mud was left within the yard. No much, but enough to create one more clone. He slowly cast more seals, as the final doppelganger rose from its swampy womb. 

"Move." this clone commanded the other bigger two, in a sloshed and thick voice. So they could talk as well. This would allow Hyobe to communicate words to others via replica of himself had he not wished to speak; even so, given the depth of their voice and how.. slimy it sounded, people who knew Hyobe would know immediately that it wasn't the original him. Even their composition matched that of mud and was brown--it would take a fool with no observational skill to mix up original and mud remake. Given the command that this final clone gave the others, the larger two marched down the path in the back yard and Hyobe turned his head to watch them go. Impressive indeed. So robotic and poised as he. The commanding bunshin walked towards Hyobe and placed a muddy hand on the man's shoulder:

"Our skill in Doton is increasing daily..." it said as the original nodded in agreement.

[Captain M]

LEARNED

[james]

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Doton: Deido Yakiire no Jutsu (Earth Release: Art of the Mud Hardening)
Rank: "D" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Hardens the mud around the user instantly into rock capable of being used with other Doton no Jutsu techniques.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The distance for the technique is limited to the user's knowledge of Doton Soushi.
Description: Another tricky technique meant to be used against opponents who have found their feet stuck within the depths of the mud. By channeling their chakra throughout the ground, the user can instantly return any mud created by Deido Nohara into solid rock, which is then capable of being used for other Doton no Jutsu. The technique serves two purposes; to catch the unwary and to return to the field to a more advantageous area for the user.
Limit: Must know Deido Nohara. Must have Doton no Jutsu.

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With his trio of Mud Clones standing in different places within the backyard, Hyobe moved away from the commanding third one, towards the patio of his home. The bunshin would stay where they were as he performed hand signs, something that would be achieved quickly given the small amount of them.

The technique that he had wished to try out on his muddy replications was one that would cause them to become immobile and further harden their bodies. Deido Yakiire had been a ninjutsu that hardened mud back into stone. Chakra poured from his core as he focused on the task, as slowly, the legs of the bunshin began to solidify, freezing them in place. 

Not taking too kind to their immobilization, the flailing arms of the Deido Clones began to flung poorly shaped shuriken at Hyobe, who would easily dodge several of them, before honing his chakra on to the hurled ninja-stars. They would become hardened and fall into the ground, crashing and breaking into smaller pieces of earth upon doing so. Earth Release techniques had seemed to be a favorite of Hyobe's and his control over the element verified his affinity for it. Over time, the bodies of the two larger bunshin that he had created prior began to solidify thoroughly, locking them in place. Had one seen these things standing in his backyard, they would see two over-sized earth clones frozen in a position that seemed to be stone hurling. They would make for great statues had the man chosen to keep them in his yard. The final bunshin--their commander--would attempt this technique to harden the ground underneath them, thus permanently locking them in place. Its usage of The Art of Mud Hardening seemed parallel to the original Hyobe. Its small amount of chakra had been used to convert mud into hard earth, as it moved towards its master, looking over the cracked surface of its brethren.

What's more--the Doton jutsu would be used again on the final clone as Hyobe cast the kata. It had not chosen to attack its creator as the other two had done; it simply knelt down and accepted its fate, choosing to turn into stone in a more humble manner than that of its attacking kin. Chakra control allowed him to re-manipulate the medium of earth from slimy mud back into hard rock. It hadn't been a strain on the Genin to perform so easy a task, even in the event that he had done it twice himself, and caused the final clone to perform it once. Seeing this technique as nothing more than one used to 'petrify' an opponent in place, Hyobe began to wonder how well it would work on an opponent covered in mud... would they too fall victim to being encased in a prison of stone? He could only wonder.

[Captain M]

Again with the mud!

LEARNED

[h0lder0fh0pe]

Hotaka walks barges into the house not caring who lives here. He starts walking through the house not being the least bit subtle and finds himself out in the back yard. he stands in the door way listing intently to what's going on.

[james]

Hyobe's head turned sharply towards his abode as he heard the loud racket making of an intruder. Surely, this couldn't've been an assassin: no one was wise enough to try to sneak up on the recently elected Mizukage, so he kept his wit about him. Turning away from his Earth Release training completely, the man stood with his arms folded across his chest, staring the young boy down.

"What are you doing, young ninja?" He spoke calmly, keeping his Kaguyan blood on a low simmer as an ANBU Dragon guard leapt off of his rooftop, sure to surprise the boy had he the senses to feel the Black Ops member's presence. The mechanical suit wearing operative was about a meter away from the blonde haired Kirinin who stood at the door. What could have caused him to wish to disturb his village leader?

[h0lder0fh0pe]

Hotaka takes a step back and sneers toward the ANBU "I have no clue who you are but you are not as quite as you think." Then he turns towards the Mizukage "and who the hell are you?" Hotaka questions not really caring what the answer is.

[james]

The boy sure had a mouth on him to be so young. Hyobe would seek to remedy that in due time. His warmongering blood wavered for a moment as he heard the unruly child speak out of turn in so harsh a manner. He remained still with his arms folded as within the same instant that the final words came out of Hotaka's mouth, the hand of the ANBU member would smack him harshly in it, sending him to the ground holding his mouth with both hands.

"Watch your tongue, Mist Ninja. This is our reigning Mizukage--Kaguya Hyobe."

[h0lder0fh0pe]

Hotaka stands up still holding his jaw "you have a wicked punch, whoever you are." He greets out "But I don't want to fight a fight I cant win." Hotaka smirks "My business is with the Mizukage or who ever owns this house." He walks past the ANBU and toward the Mizukage.

[james]

Hotaka would push past the Butai guard without further infliction as he approached Hyobe. For a second, the Mizukage flinched. What had the boy been doing?.. Having wished to speak with the owner of the house, Hotaka had mistakenly walked up to one of the Deido Bunshin that had been immobilized in place. Hyobe's eyes strained as he noticed the cloudy appearance of the young ninja's own. Either he was blind or under the effects of some hallucinogenic drug.

"I'm over here," the man called out, hoping the boy would follow his voice. "What is it that you wish to speak about, shinobi."

[h0lder0fh0pe]

Hotaka turns his head toward the Mizukage "Now who the hell are you?" He asks and quickly turns his head toward the mud clone and kicks it in the groin. when the clone does nothing he walks over to where he heard the voice "I'm Hotaka Shitakuma." He states "And are you the real Mizukage or another clone, or what ever that thing was?" He asks in a gruff tone.

[james]

The groin region of the hardened bunshin crumbled away into rubble as the boy kicked it. Hyobe had been surprised that he hadn't hurt himself. When he heard the kid's name, he knew why he had mistaken the clone for himself. He was indeed blind, a descendant of the traveling Shitakuma ichizoku. Given the situation, Hyobe laughed a bit before stepping back to ensure the protection of his genitals.

"It is I, Hyobe; the other was a Mud Clone that I had been training with." the Mizukage took note of the boy's mannerisms, perhaps they stemmed from a childhood of neglect or even abuse. Children could always been truthful in word yet harsh in vociferation.

The man returned to the point. "Hotaka, do you come seeking something? A mission, maybe?"

[h0lder0fh0pe]

"I came for training." Hotaka stated "I over heard that the owner of the biggest house was amazing at Earth release." He then chuckles "You have know idea how many house it took me to find you." He then scowls a little "And I only want to be trained by the best."

[james]

Hyobe liked that answer. He placed a hand on the boy's shoulder as he smiled behind the cloth at his face, "Look no further, Hotaka."

After a second or so, he broke away from the boy to an end of his backyard that was opposite the Doton pupil. They would be about six to seven meters a part. Hotaka would be near the earthen manifestations of the Water Shadow as the original hollered out towards him:

"Alright. We are going to train the Rikujou Douyou.." Hyobe himself had no know-how of this technique, so it would be the both of them training along side one another. He waited to hear Hotaka's reply before he would begin his demonstration.

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-- look in index > ninjutsu > release > doton > d-rank for the technique. read the description, as that will help you in training it.

-- refer here for training things.

[h0lder0fh0pe]

Hotaka smirked and activated his Kusomimi and Sensory Breathing Lets see him get the best of me with these he thought. "Alright Mizukage lets get started" Hotaka said "and I'll try to go easy on you" he added with a smirk.

[james]

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Doton: Rikujou Douyou no Jutsu (Earth: Ground Shaking Technique)
Rank: "D" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user slams their hands against the ground as the user creates a miniature like earthquake in order to try and unbalance the enemy or opponents all around for a more of a deadly like attack.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The user's hands must stay upon the ground at all time. When the user is capable of reaching "A" Class the knowledge of placing their hands onto the very ground becomes obsolete, and the user is capable of performing the technique without having their hands along the ground.
Description: As the user slams their hands against the ground, the user is capable of creating a miniature like earthquake along the ground. The ground rumbles lightly as the very earth moves in all directions in a ten-meter radius. Every time the user gains ranking in difficulty class the distance of the technique increases by ten meters.
Limit: Needs the Earth Release.

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The Mizukage liked the spunk of the Shitakuma. He appeared to have ambition, despite his sense drawback. As the man prepared the hand seals, a sudden surge of chakra overcame him. It had been the manifestation of his earth-aligned spirit from earlier that had arisen in him, just as he clasped his hands into the seal of Mi. "Draw chakra into yourself and then spread it out ward towards your hands," the man began to instruct, since Hotaka couldn't quite see what was occurring. Given the technique that Hyobe was about to perform, he felt more than confident in his affinity for the Earth Release that this jutsu would fall under his dominion.

More hand seals were made as he flexed his muscles; in a hard rush, he slammed his hands into the ground, which had sent his spirit emitting from his body into the element below him. This had been enough to rupture the ground in where his fists lay; upon stating - "Doton: Rikujou Douyou no Jutsu," the ground began to shake slowly for a second, before Hyobe amplified the sensation of an earthquake with more chakra. It had been simple for him: the Mud Clones that he had created prior began to shake and rumble from the effects of the ninjutsu. In time, the one that had gotten kicked in the groin area would fall over near Hotaka and break into many pieces of earth. These small pieces then began to vibrate rapidly from the pressure exerted from the Doton jutsu. Slowly, the scope of the technique increased to the fullness of his backyard, that is, to an extent of ten meters. Hotaka having stood near the toppled clone would no doubt feel the violent shaking of the ground, experiencing the fruits of Hyobe's spiritual labor before any other human could. The Dragon ANBU member that had been stationed with the Water Shadow remained upon the rooftop, free from feeling the effect of a miniature earthquake.

"When you perform this technique, Hotaka," Hyobe started, "Take note of how you must use your spirit to guide the tremors away from you, thus spreading the range of the technique. The Art of Ground Shaking can aid one in a situation where they need a moment to throw their opponent off guard. I am sure that with your Shitakuma techniques, you could find a way to mix this Doton art with them to further enhance your abilities." His hands emerged from the terrain as the ninjutsu ceased. Had for some reason he hadn't understood the full scope of this technique with his demonstration and explanation, then he would continue to show Hotaka the jutsu.