Training in the Past [T]

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 1
0/80

Netami had been training her shield techniques for quite a while now. It had only been two weeks since she had been made an Iwagakure shinobi. She had yet to get used to the whole sedentary lifestyle. As the empress of the Kishiyagi, it had been her duty to travel all around the world. But having followed her heart, she had come to Iwagakure to be a shinobi. She waited in the small valley within the village, the Tsuchikage having called her to help her with her training. Netami ignored why she was allowed such privilege but she accepted hurriedly not wanting to disappoint the woman who had made it possible for her to join the village. When the white clad, red-haired leader of the village did show up, the Yagijotei was glad. They spoke for quite a while, Netami mostly explaining what she had learned of the Bear Claw Block technique. Myriam nodded calmly, listening to what was being said. "Well, hold your shield up and let us see what your technique is worth." Myriam suggested with a bright smile. Netami nodded calmly. Though Myriam was indeed Tsuchikage, she was still a little young girl, even shorter than Netami herself. How much damage could she cause?

When Netami grabbed her shield, lifting it up to hide behind, she pushed her shoulder behind it, preparing herself for the impact, whatever it may be. When Myriam finally came to hit it, the impact was so powerful, Netami instantly lost her footing, her body was sent flying backwards. Netami rolled in the dirt for a moment, earth getting in her emerald locks as she kept rolling. When the Kishiyagi was finally able to rise to her feet she gasped when she saw her opponent simply rearranging one of her white gloves. What had been that attack. "Brace yourself, use all of your body, all of your strength. Any attack can be the one that kills you." Myriam called out to Netami. The horned female gulped, nodding profusely. Basing herself on what the Tsuchikage had said, Netami resumed her position, lifting up the shield she had lost in the first attack.

Resuming the Bear Claw stance, she pushed her feet down into the ground. Myriam Nade was not joking around. That last hit, whatever it was, still made her arms sore. It had felt like a punch, but in no way could it have been such a strong hit from such a girl. The green haired female peaked from behind her large shield to see what Myriam was doing. The Tsuchikage had launched herself forward, adjusting her gloved hand she brought it raining down upon Netami. She gasped, not expecting it to truly be a punch like she had first thought. The hit was incredibly powerful, it sent Netami flying back.

Slowly rising up to her feet, the new kunoichi looked back toward Myriam. "Not good, you looked up at me, you were supposed to put all of your body's strength behind the shield, by peaking out, you destabilized your stance." The Tsuchikage explained calmly. Netami remembered the stance she had used and the village leader was right. By looking at Myriam from behind the shield, she had lessened her stance, cut its severity in half, it had been easily broken by Myriam's impressive strength. How was she possibly supposed to block such a hit? Though it was an incredible attack, it was still of a rank lesser than what Netami was using. Though her shield would withstand the attacks, it was Netami who had trouble keeping up. Still, this was the best way of training the technique, taking in constant hits until she could no longer. "I'll heal you once you're too hurt." Myriam called out, revealing that she was a medic. She was obviously using the Will of Kratos to train Netami. Myriam launched forward once more, running fast toward Netami. She barely had any time to settle into the stance, but she did so as quickly as she could, preparing her muscles for impact.

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 2
??/80

Netami's stance, though rigid, had been assembled too quickly to be effective. The attack hit her hard, too hard. As Myriam's punch collided with the shield, it was as if Netami felt the whole energy of the attack travel through the large shield's material. At an accelerated pace it was then transferred into her own body, to a lesser extent, but still the shockwave collided with her own body, shaking it to its very core, she felt it within her body. She tried to still her whole body, but she knew her foot work was not perfect, she had assembled her defence too hastily. The shield bashed her face as she was sent flying backwards, landing on her back in the dirt. The valley had been a location Myriam had chosen, far from prying eyes, one did not need to be afraid to fail as no one would be there to see. Netami threw her shield to the side and slowly got back up to her feet. Looking up she noticed Myriam right next to her, offering her a hand. "You're doing great, you know." The Tsuchikage told the Kishiyagi as she hovered her hands above Netami's face, healing her broken nose. She performed the same jutsu on her hands, erasing their soreness. "Get your shield again, let's do this." Myriam encouraged as she turned around and walked a few meters away.

Netami stood to her feet and grabbed her shield once more. She had neer planned to quit. Though Myriam hit hard and relentlessly, this was helping her. This was a technique about being steadfast, taking the damage to block it. Folding her arms, she tested their strength. She would need to build her upper body strength if she was to be to block high ranking techniques. She would also need to work on her lower body strength, legs did a lot of work when using a shield to block incoming attacks. Before Netami could call upon Myriam, letting her know that she was ready, the Tsuchikage had launched herself forward, only the sound of her footsteps on the ground let Netami know that her teacher was coming. The hit came from higher than usual, her opponent having jumped to give it. This off balanced the shield greatly, but Netami held on, keeping herself stable as she shield slid above her.

Netami folded herself beneath the hit, letting Myriam roll over the shield to the other side. But Netami knew that her stance could not be broken. In battle, if one was to operate a shield, it needed to be up and ready constantly in combat, always ready to shed off incoming damage. She readied herself once more, lifting the shield up. "Good, good, keep at it!" Myriam cried out as she punched the shield once, twice, thrice in a row. The hits were not as powerful as the first few she had used in their battle, but they were still incredibly powerful for a regular human. Netami did not budge, from time to time she did take a step back, but it was only to strengthen her stance and resolve. In time though, she found herself back to back with one of the surrounding trees. Both girls soon took a break, Myriam speaking out once they had rested a bit. "You've only been blocking taijutsu for now. I believe it is time to try ninjutsu." She explained, to Netami's great surprise.

[Father 'Suke]

+20

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 3
20/80

Both girls took half an hour to relax by a small river that ran through the small valley. When Myriam rose to her feet, Netami knew that it was time to resume training. Before Myriam began her attacks, the emerald haired kunoichi grabbed her large shield and tested its sturdiness and how comfortable she was with the stance. Lifting the heavy shield she set her shoulder against its interior. Then she lowered it, slowly rotating her shoulders to loosen up her muscles. She brought the shield back up and pushed her shoulder against the interior once more. She repeated this for several more minutes. "You done?" The young Nade girl called out before bursting into laughter. Myriam's hands vanished into a flurry of seals. Being specialized in taijutsu, Myriam was quite fast. From the moisture in the air was born a massive bird of water. Netami brought her shield up, knowing that this attack would be quite different than all the others Myriam had been sending her way. Let's do this! Netami told herself as she braced herself for impact.

The impact was different. Instead of a small, localized hit like the superpowered punches of the Tsuchikage, the bird of water hit the whole surface of the shield. Water gushed all around the shield, some of it flying above her head, she felt the cold liquid hitting the peaks of her horns, while even more water rushed by the side of the shield, creating a wall of around on each side of her as the bird collapsed against the shield. All of the impact was spread over the shield completely. She remained steadfast, holding onto the shield before her body. She could feel the water rushing over her legs. Soon the battering ceased, teh water bird having vanished upon impact. Netami sighed with relief as she began lowering the shield. Myriam though had already been busy forming more hand seals. Netami recognized the seals as the medic had used them only a few moments previously.

For a moment a shadow was cast upon Netami and she lifted her head. The large bird made of water was actually coming from above her. Once it was high above her, clouding the sun from her perspective, it made a nose dive directly toward Netami. The Kishiyagi moved quickly, bring the shield above her head and bracing once more. She had never blocked an oncoming attack from above, the angle of her arms was different. Still she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. The water hit the shield squarely and once more spread all over the surface of the shining metal. It hit her even harder, probably because of the angle and from how high the water had fallen. The hit pushed the shield down upon her head, but she held on. The strain on her shoulders was great, but the small stretching exercises actually helped her stay steady as the battering continued. As the attack took its course and vanished, the water fell all around the shield, a circle marked along the ground all around Netami. "Interesting technique." Netami admitted.

"You've seen nothing, yet." Myriam called out from a distance, her hands already busy building a new string of hand seals.

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 4
20+?/80

"Alright the next technique I will be using is powerful, but that's why you are training, to block the powerful attacks." Myriam explained. Deep down, Netami had always known that Myriam was holding back. She was Tsuchikage after all, she probably had multiple hidden techniques that would be quite destructive. Netami rose to her feet and fell into her familiar stance, she continued practising the stance and how to hold the shield, her hands tightening around the handles along the interior of the shield. She held onto them until her knuckles turned while. With each attack, he needed to hold on to that level, while being able to drop it at a moment's notice. Falling into her stance and holding it she waited, and waited and waited. When she peaked out she saw Myriam finally working on a string of hand seals that was much longer than the previous one. She only had a moment to realize what was going on before Netami slid back behind her shield. A high pressurized jet of water came out of Myriam's mouth, it crossed the long distance and hit the shield with power.

Netami almost lost her balance against the jet of water, she was slowly dragged backward, pushed by the continuous flow of water. But Netami held on. The jet was so powerful and thin, that with enough time it would slice through the metal. The green haired woman had to hold on for dear life until Myriam got tired of using the technique, she could not dodge it as the shield was now being pushed back. If she would lose the shield, the jet of water could perhaps slice through her. The Pressure Slicing Water Stream Technique kept pushing and pushing, never ceasing. The Kishiyagi could feel her body straining against the pressure being exerted against her. Every muscle in her body tensing up, trying to deal as best as it could with the impact.

"What oppressive strength." Netami whispered to herself as she focused, holding on for all that she was worth, her knuckles turning white as she tightened her grip on the handles, her nails digging into her palms. She folded her head behind the shield, scared of what damage that beam of water could do to her horns if they peaked out. She held on as if her life depended on it, and it may very well have been. Netami had no way of knowing just how serious Myriam was using her different techniques. The only way she would be mastering her techniques would be using them in a variety of situations that could happen in real combat. It was still incredible innervating to be in such a situation. Netami felt so powerless in her position...

But she was actually in a place of power. The best offence was a great defence. Or was it the opposite? Instead of playing the roll of the turtle, she would be the bull. Holding onto her shield, she forced one foot in front of the other, her shield screeching in protest at the water battered against its dented surface. She dug her elbows into the shield, putting all of her body weight and strength behind the shield, taking a second step. The water was now unleashed at its maximum, the power like nothing Netami had felt before. The sound of tearing metal could be heard. Still, the Kishiyagi wanted to live, my dropping the shield she had no idea what the water would do to her body, instead she took another step, and forced herself to take another, her whole strength solely invested in her limbs, holding her shield and walking forward. After a time the water ceased without warning.

Her whole body reacted instinctively, her shield was dropped and Netami fell forward.

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 5
20+?/80

Netami woke up blinking several times in a row. The sun was still high in the sky, and Myriam must have healed while she was out as her body felt relaxed and in great condition. She sat up to see that Myriam was standing right next to her. "Alright, a new exercise, instead of taking my damage and doing nothing, you will take my damage while doing something." The Tsuchikage explained as she pointed toward the a nearby hill top. Upon it stood a small flag, it was white and at that moment was moving to and fro with a gentle breeze. "You need to get to it without taking any damage, all you can do is use your shield, no other attacks." Myriam explained with a grin. "Lift the shield up and get to running." The medic ordered. This exercise would help Netami use the shielding technique whenever needed. With that Netami began running and Myriam did so at the same time, right up next to her. Soon the red head turned around and waved her arm in one fluid motion, releasing a powerful whirlwind, chakra blades worked into it. The Great Cutting Whirlwind would have done easy work of Netami. But she held her shield up and folded her body behind it, jumping in the process as she brought her knees up. Yes, she did not touch the ground anymore and the wind pushed her backwards powerfully but at least she would not be sliced apart by the winds.

The was sent flying through the air and when she finally collided with the ground, she did so with her backside and a powerful complaint. But she did not lose time, holding onto the shield, she kept running forward. The second attack would come closely after, it was the one she had used previous to the wind jutsu. The powerful jet of water made a unique sound as it slashed through the rock of the mountains surrounding her. Falling into the stance as she knew the attack was coming, Netami braced for impact once more like she had been doing all day. The jet of water hit the shield with massive strength. Its surface shaking with the tremor of the jet. Because of the angle, Netami did not have to force her way forward into the jet, instead all she had to do was slowly make her way sideways, holding up the shield only to protect herself.

Netami resumed her movements, holding her shield up to block the immensely powerful jet of water. As the shield shook, the Kishiyagi tightened her hold on the handles, her fingers turning red with the strain, the knuckles turning white again. She could feel a drop of sweat slowly making its way down her forehead. She blinked it out of her eye and continued her moment, one careful step next to the other, her muscles trembled against the relentless assault. Still, her feet never stopped, she continued crab walking toward the distant hill. It seemed to get further and further. "That is one horrendous technique!" Netami called out, only to hear the Tsuchikage laugh out at the sudden comment. The water attack had been disrupted with the laughter so Netami took the chance to begin jogging toward the flag, she did so backwards though, holding her shield before her body, ready for the next attack.

[Father 'Suke]

+30

Nice

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 6
50/80

There was still quite a walk left to get to the flag that Netami needed to get to for this exercise. Holding onto the shield she took only a few steps before falling back into the stance. She would not wait for Myriam to launch her attack. Instead she would make as much distance as she could in a quick succession of time before switching back into defence mode. The next attack that came was formed by only a short amount of hand seals. The bird of water materialized from the moisture in the air and flew directly toward her. Netami had already expected an attack her way so she buckled down and lowered her shield to the front of her body. She braced herself, taking a deep breath to calm her whole body, expecting the attack to be strong and powerful. It was just that, but much less powerful than the strong jet of water she had been using earlier. It barely even affected her. Shrugging off the damage, Netami began walking backwards readying her shield for what would come next. The attack had been too small, Myriam was preparing for a next attack, something stronger.

The next attack was the Great Breakthrough wind jutsu, Netami had already seen it in action so she instantly recognized it. The powerful wind jutsu hit her against the shield's surface, sending a shockwave through the metallic protection. Netami gasped as she was pushed backwards, unable to keep her footing. Wind was one element that was simply so hard to block. Still she kept the shield steady, protecting most of her body even if her legs were taking several large steps backwards due to the wind being sent her way. Still soon she regained her footing and steadied herself. She knew that these weaker techniques were a set up for something much more powerful. Expecting the worst, Netami continued inching her way backwards while still keeping up with the stance, readying herself for what would come next. Her fingers tightened around the handles until it hurt, and even then she kept on holding.

And what Netami was expecting actually happened. The jet of water resumed, the onslaught never ceasing as it hit the shield and pushed Netami back. The attack, the seemingly ever lasting beam of high pressurized water was actually helping Netami with the exercise. As it pushed against the shield, it slowly pushed the young woman backwards. Directly in the direction of the flag she needed to retrieve. All Netami needed to do was survive and get to it. That was what the whole style of Kumotate was about, surviving and protecting others. For now she was protecting herself, but this technique could be helped in the protection of others. She held onto her shield, her confidence renewed, she was not mastering the shield for herself, but for others, people who needed protection.

The Goat Knight would not fail!

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 7
50+?/80

Netami could practically reach out to grab the flag, but she knew an attack was coming from Myriam. Instead of simply reaching out and grabbing it though she returned to her stance, holding her shield up and focusing all of her strength in her arms, holding it up rigidly. While looking above the shield, she noticed that Myriam was indeed preparing an attack. "Kunai?" Netami whispered to herself as she folded her head down, out of the line of sight of her opponent. Then they came. One flying weapon after the other collided against the steel surface of her shield. They bounced back effortlessly. When the Kishiyagi looked up, she noticed another flying toward her, it cut through the air higher than the others and it was directly aimed to her face. Lifting the shield in the nick of time, the contour of the shield collided with the kunai sending it flying toward the heavens. For a moment, Netami thought herself in the clear, but she was quite mistaken.

Before Netami could lower her shield, her opponent appeared in front of her. The body flicker technique had been used to bridge the distance between both women. The emerald-haired beauty knew what was coming next. Inhaling deeply she stilled her fiercely beating heart and tensed her whole body, waiting for what would come next. And it did come. The hit that the shield went through almost broke it. The medic's punch packed as much power as any regular ninjutsu. Though Netami was able to brace herself and resist the powerful hit, her feet dragged along the ground from the pure power given with the hit. She tried to remain in place, but her whole body was pushed backwards every muscle strained as it held in place. A second punch came, this one even stronger. Netami wondered how her shield could even keep up.

Her whole body was still pushed back along the ground, dust lifting in the air. "Damn, it." Netami cursed beneath her breath as her whole body was pushed back in what seemed like such an easy technique for her opponent. How could she even go toe to toe with someone with such brute strength. The third punch was all Netami needed to win this small game. With the final punch, Netami had gotten used to the strength of the hits, she pushed back with all of her strength, not to push Myriam back, but to destabilize her for but a moment. With that Netami fell back and grabbed out, taking the flag in her hand. But Myriam was not done, jumping above Netami she brought her leg down in a powerful kick. Netami barely had time to scramble into position as she blocked the kunoichi's powerful attack.

"Can you hold onto it?" Myriam called out as she resumed her onslaught of punches and kicks upon the surface of the shield. Against Netami was being pushed back with every single hit.

[Goat Empress]

FLASHBACK

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NPC: Nade, Myriam


Netami and Myriam Nade!

Kuma Tsume - Hogo (Bear Claw - Block)
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A”, “S”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Allows the user to effectively block corresponding ranks of attacks with their shield.
Special: Effective while in fully-formed Bear Claw Stance.
Drawback: Shields used with this technique will still be damaged according to item breaking laws if the attack being defended is higher than the user’s knowledge of this technique. Less effective against non-impact based Ninjutsu. May be bypassed by all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks.
Description: With training and raw physical strength the user learns the basic principle of how to block attacks with their shield. Standing steadfast, the user will simply place their shield between themselves and the threat, nullifying it with forward fortification and, if executed properly, stopping the attack’s power. The user is only able to remain on their feet and have their shield undamaged by attacks of equal or lower rank to the rank of this technique the user possesses.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”.

Post 8
50+?+?/80

It seemed as if Myriam's exercise was not done yet. Netami kept her shield up as she felt another punch coming. As it collided, she could feel the pain in her hands. Not because of the hit, a shield was built to spread energy along it surface, making the pain lessen upon the one holding it. Not the pain came from holding onto the shield with all of the Kishiyagi's strength. She held on, she would not quit. After a few more of the punches, Netami decided to distance herself from her opponent, mostly for her fingers to regenerate themselves. Not literally though. Backing up a dozen steps while looking up from her shield, Netami could not help but feel like this exercise would never end. Was her stance not perfect by now, was she not prepared to blow anything that came her way. She had blocked the most powerful of taijutsu skills, and had been able to repel some powerful ninjutsu. What else could she possibly keep blocking. Her arms were still throbbing with pain. But she could not stop, not yet. Was Myriam not going to get tired?

Next came the powerful jet of water that seemed unstoppable from where Myriam was. It was to be expected, Netami had made sure that there was enough distance between herself and the Tsuchikage to stop her punches. But instead of punches now she was using long range ninjutsu. The green haired kunoichi lifted her shield up once more, the sentinel would not fail. The jet was a direct hit at the center of the shield, water flying in all direction once it hit the smooth surface of the shield. Netami held onto her shield, she had gotten used to the powerful surge of kinetic energy that percolated the shield she held. It was still insanely powerful, she could barely hold on, but it drove her to take one step forward.

She took a second step and waited. The jet continued its powerful onslaught upon the metallic shield. Netami did not curse this time, she did not call out to Myriam to jest or to stop. Instead she buckled down and stilled her thoughts, emptying herself of everything except the pain. Using it as fuel, she took an additional step. The burn that she usually felt within the interior of her hands, along her forearms, filling her elbows was not ceasing.

Netami remained in her stance, only breaking it to take one step. A second, a third. She could feel the burn spreading to her shoulders which mean she could not hold on more longer. She remained in her stance with her head tucked behind the shield, the burn spreading to the sides of her torso, the feeling of being ripped apart taking over her whole body. She knew it was but an illusion, her body screaming to stop resisting. But this was not about herself, this was about proving her worth to the Tsuchikage. Finally Netami held on until she stood fully before Netami and reached out from behind the shield, lifting the girls chin up, sending the water into the sky.

[Draven]

+30