Training, AYE! (Private, tee hee)

[hass]

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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

So, he had succeeded in these two stances? But what if Katsu wanted to attack or dodge properly? "Doing good so far, kid! Keep the work up and you may leave with just ONE broken tooth!" The hell was this guy's problem? Katsu shifted around on his feet, if this man came at him he'd have to be light on his foot work. Katsu would have to be light on his toes akin to a ballerina, not literally. Katsu shivered at the thought of being a dancer, disgusting! The boy decided he had to be quick, so to be quick he'd have to keep his feet close to the ground. Just in order to have them close to the ground, so a solid base was always present. Katsu nodded when he was ready, the coach began to hurl towards him. Ah, shit.. so it begins.

Katsu's eyes narrowed, he held the semi-crouched stance in preparation for whatever the man would do. His attacks seemed painful before they even hit.. Katsu wasn't ready to dodge right away, hell no. He hovered backwards, he needed to dodge this man a bit first. Just to tire him out and create an opening, so Katsu could weave in and attack! The boy kept on the balls of his feet, so he wouldn't fall on all flats. If Katsu were to be on the flat of his feet, the man would knock him out straight up. Katsu maintained a balance in both feet, his eyes shifted to examine each movement of the coach. The man had rushed towards Katsu and extended his right hand. The boy's eyes widened and he hadn't known what to do. Ah! That's it, he was prepped for this.. he was prepared for sure.

Katsu shuffled his feet along, he waited for the fist to extend into his exact range. Katsu would dodge this like a professional, he'd impress the coach for sure. The fist glided through the air and targeted Katsu now, Katsu's brows glistened with sweat. The right punch came forth and Katsu attempted to spin around it, the punch skimmed his right tricep and Katsu almost yelped in pain. The boy was sent in a spin until he regained himself with the footwork he had recently preached to himself. Although his arm hurt, he kept his hands up. The boy balanced on the ball's of his feet. "Got a bit cocky there, kid! See what it costs you to be cocky?!" The man tossed his head back and chuckled briefly. Katsu had to push it, the boy rushed forward on his feet. The mat pounded as Katsu reached the man.

The young Kaishin then began to circle around the man, the coach stopped and formed a puzzled look. Katsu would expect the instructor to punch him right in the face, but every circle he weaved, Katsu gained speed. The coach extended his arm and assumed a stance. He sent it into the circle and Katsu took a duck, the fist glided over head. The duck threatened Katsu to land on the flats of his feet. So, he quickly ascended and continued the circle, Got him where I want him! Katsu though he had formed this strategy perfectly. Did he, though? With the boy weaving around the man, in a circle. The coach had missed his first hit, Katsu kept on his feet and practiced around the instructor. Katsu's right foot then slid forward and assumed the upright stance, he had faced the coach and looked as if he was about to attack. Katsu's left foot slid backwards, his right now in front.

[Tieren]

Learned

[hass]

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The Jab
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture Stand with your feet hip distance apart. Step your right foot back 18-24 inches with the weight of your right leg on the ball of your foot (right heel is somewhat elevated and the knees are slightly bent). Bring your right fist close to your right cheek bone and your left fist slightly in front of it about jaw height. Pull your elbows in towards your ribs so that they line up somewhat below your fists. Push off of the ball of the right foot, bend the left knee slightly and start to extend the left hand in a pushing type motion (there should be a subtle rotation as your left hand goes forward your right shoulder moves back). You may also rotate the fist so that when it reaches the desired destination your left palm will be facing down. Retract the left hand as fast as you extended it and return to the original position. Remember before punching relax the hand, snap it forward and clinch before making contact. Do your best to strike with the first two knuckles and keep your wrist in neutral position upon impact. Aim six to eight inches beyond your target. Extend the arm only about 90-95 percent. Keep your chin tucked down toward your chest--this protects your jaw from exposure to being hit. Bring your hand back as fast as you throw it. Move your head on an angle as you throw the punch.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know Upright Stance or Semi-Crouch

Katsu had been circling around the muscular instructor for quite some time now. The man gave a deep growl in attempts to intimidate Katsu. The boy took note of this and began to think of a backup plan or to coordinate an attack. The boy remembered witnessing the coach punch the boy, he sent a jab for him. The young Kaishin continued to circle the coach, his eyes fixated on the man's upper body. The boy occasionally to a peak at the instructor's lower body and legs. Katsu pondered on how he'd proceed with his jab.

Katsu came into the upright stance, his right foot came forth before his body. The boy's left slid backwards. His shoulders propped up and he leaned up, right fist coming forth before his chest. Left hand held back near his face, to protect. He simulated the attack in his head multiple times, and hopefully he'd be prepared for the outcome. He felt time come to a slow, allowing him to plan the punch precisely.

The young ninja had to bring his right foot backwards and rest the weight on the ball of his foot. As well as his knee coming to a bend. His left foot would have to be brought in accordance to have both feet in hips length apart. He was then required to bring the right fist near his cheekbone. The boy then had his left hand come near the right, exactly at jaw level. His elbows had to face down, to line with his fists. He thought he would have to pull them into his ribs. Katsu came back to reality, it was time to execute the attack.

"Get ready for this!" Katsu growled, his feet slid on the mat to adjust for his attack. "Finally gonna hit me?!" Snarled the coach, the man stopped and found Katsu came to a halt from running around him.

Katsu's right foot quickly slid behind his back, he weighed the right leg onto the ball of his foot. Katsu's left foot adjusted itself to be hips distance away from the right. The boy's brow came to a furrow, it was glistening with sweat. The boy's black and spiky hair bounced as he brought his right fist up. The novice boxer's left hand came up near his jaw, the boy's elbows bent downwards as well. The ring bounced with this quick motion, the ropes shook wildly.

Katsu huffed and sent his left hand outward and pulled it backwards, which allowed his right hand to fly forward. It spiraled and flew into the instructor's facial region. The air whistled with the quick thrust, Katsu threw his right hand about ninety percent forward. His face turned with the motion. The young Kaishin tucked his chin into his chest. A swift motion of his head turning to the side, his fist glided into the man's parry. Katsu's eyes widened in disbelief, the man had parried his jab.

[Nira]

Fine enough.

A bit of a borderline length, I generally don't like too much dialogue with an NPC when it is unrelated to technique development, such as taunts, but there isn't too much.

+10

[hass]

Thanks, Nira. I just try to write my trainings with enough material for the technique and then I add spice here and there with dialogue.

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Shunshin no Jutsu - Ken'in (Body Flicker Technique - Pull)
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush backwards in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to retreat from the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: User is able to move backwards in a straight line along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

Katsu unintentionally placed himself in an ordeal, he had gone to attack the trained but totally failed! His right fist had been parried by the instructor, the jab he had simulated in his head at least three times before going through with was for nothing. Katsu was at a great danger, the instructor had the ability to counterattack him now! The young Kaishin began to piece together random scenarios in hopes to come up with the best one, but it was futile! A few milliseconds later and the shinobi's eyes lit up, an imaginary light-bulb sparked above his head. Katsu knew the Shunshin no Jutsu, yes, but could he reverse it and go backwards almost instantly?! Use the smoke and create a screen to distract the coach, yes? Then, Katsu would surely prevail and strike the brute. So.. Shunshin no Jutsu, but go backwards? Katsu closed his eyes and he felt chakra surge within him.

"Didn't expect me to do that, kid?" The man chuckled once more, his chest heaving due to the laughter. "Well, I did, and now I'm going to punch you!" The man roared, he seemed to enjoy boasting. A flaw the instructor had, Katsu would take advantage of it.

His chakra began to surge within, it was mustered at once. Katsu focused the energy down to his legs, this would hurt.. probably. The boy blinked his eyes open. To his surprise, the coach swung a meaty right hook forward. Katsu, with what little chakra he had sent to his legs, attempted to Shunshin no Jutsu backwards. Surely this would fail since he hadn't enough time to prepare. The right hook glided through the air and slammed into Katsu's left cheek. The boy's mouth opened and spit flew from it. Damn it.. Katsu held his mouth, he took in a deep breath. This son of a gun hit hard, the boy almost fell to a knee. The man towered above him. Katsu still had been mustering his chakra up, only a few more seconds and he'd be able to Shunshin! The moment came, just in time for the coach, for the man brought his left fist from below in an attempts to uppercut Katsu. His fist glided upwards and Katsu burst backwards, he left a thin smoke in his wake.

"You slippery punko!" Shouted the man, his head shifted to either side to look for Katsu. The boy had disappeared with the Shunshin no Jutsu. Instead of flying forwards, he in turn flew backwards. The ropes were the only thing heard then, they creaked.

Katsu leaned against them, his teeth came to a clamp. "Over here!" The boy shouted, he waved his arms and bounced back against the ropes. They propelled Katsu forward, into the large man. I'll do it again, and then come at him with an effective attack! The boy glided for the coach, Katsu closed his eyes on the way towards him. Stumbling heard on the mat, this didn't even feel like boxing anymore. However, the coach seemed to not mind. Was the boxing instructor a ninja, as well? Perhaps Katsu was yet to find out. The mat pounded once more as Katsu was brought into the coach, the man had reeled his arm backwards. Katsu's chakra surged throughout his calves and feet, he was prepared.

The moment neared and Katsu was in range of the coaches extended arm, the fist came forth. Katsu's brow raised as he felt the transition happen quickly. The chakra in his legs began to maneuver them as if he couldn't control them anymore. The boy felt his feet ache, he used the Shunshin no Jutsu twice just now, crazy! Although it took him three tries to fully learn it, but currently he was in a battle of sorts. He had no time to slack off, he had to be able to pull the backwards variant of the Shunshin no Jutsu off without error. Katsu sped backwards, he left a thin screen of white smoke behind. He hadn't been able to see the puzzled look that was possibly branded on the coaches face, instead Katsu had reached the ropes once more. The Shunshin no Jutsu had greatly aided him. The young boxer leaned against the ropes which belong to the ring, he stretched against them. "Here I really come!" Roared the novice, he sent himself forward at an insane speed. His feet pounded the material of the mat which created loud noises throughout the gym.

"Come on, kid! Right into my fist!" Yelled the coach, he could have possibly formed a fist. He awaited Katsu.

[Captain M]

Shunshin always useful +10

[hass]

0/10 Thanks!

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Koorisuberi (Ice Sliding)
Rank: “D”
Skill: Kekkei Genkai - Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to move around on the ground or water as if they were skating on ice. Cuts travel time by half.
Special: “Hand Seals” – Serpent, Dragon, Tiger
Drawback: It is easy to track down anyone who uses this technique anywhere besides an ice terrain.
Description: By manipulating water molecules and chakra underneath their feet, the user slides across the ground or water as if they were skating on ice allowing them to travel much faster then the average shinobi’s running speed with less strain on their muscles. With each step, the area stepped on is covered with some frost.
Limit: Kaishin Bloodlimit. Requires “Water Creation” and “Ice Creation”.

NinJutsu... in a boxing match? I'm going to be kicked out for sure. Katsu's eyes widened as he found his hands beginning to weave seals. Back to when Katsu sprung from the ropes after using the Pull variant of Shunshin no Jutsu, before he created hand seals. Katsu noticed he wasn't springing forward fast enough, this will surely cost him the match. He needed speed and needed it now! He had to use NinJutsu, surely the man was a ninja. He had not complained when Katsu used the Shunshin no Jutsu. Why would he complain now? The young Kaishin had somewhat learned this technique a few years back, under Surome-Sama. The ice sliding would make on extremely quick on their feet, they'd appear to be ice skating. That was what the boy planned to use, he definitely would.

He was taken back a few years, to when he was just a small child. A fresh academy graduate, at that. The boy had been taken to the mountains to train with Surome-Sama for a few weeks, there he learned chakra control and techniques such as water walking and tree climbing. One they had tried to learn was Koorisuberi, Ice Sliding, but he sadly could not get the hang of it. It was always cold in the mountains, more colder than in Yukigakure. Surome-Sama was a great woman and she dedicated herself and focused most of her energy into properly training Katsu. The boy brought his hands together as instructed, there he felt the wind and ice affinity come into mixture.

Katsu had been trained by his beloved mentor until her death.

One may think Katsu was overworked, but in truth the boy appreciated Surome-Sama's demeanor more than anyone. As long as someone was giving the boy attention, he loved it. As the wind and ice rushed together, Katsu closed his young eyes and allowed the chakra to travel to his feet. He felt the little bubbly water molecules at his feet turn into a cool frost, which bit at his boots. The boy took a step forward, he slid down the slope of the mountain. "Surome-Sensei!" The boy shouted, he spun and spun and tumbled down the mountain, snot escaped his nostrils as he yelped out loud. The tightening of something felt around the boy's wrist, he was suddenly yanked upwards. A black wire tugged around the boy's wrist and Surome-Sama had pulled him up the slope. Her warm face destroyed all of the cold around him.

Back to reality, Katsu was rushing towards the instructor. His hands came together to perform hand seals. The boy cascaded the serpent, the dragon, and then the tiger. His brow glistening with sweat and palms shaky, he focused chakra to the bottom of his feet. The water molecules beneath Katsu's feet began to bubble and burst. The sprinkled beneath him and the boy froze them into frost. With every step he took, the boy glided forward. Behind every stride was a patch of ice, more like frost. The air came to a chill as the boy skated forward, his body leaned down and he assumed a professional stance. "What are you doing with my ring, KID?!" The behemoth shouted, he reeled his fist backwards and awaited Katsu to skate right into it. Would Katsu dodge, counter, or take the hit? The young shinobi's eyes narrowed as he neared the fist.

[Captain M]

LEARNED

[hass]

0/10 Thanks, you're so fast! Gotta call you the blue flash now! xD

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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

The novice boxer had to come up with a plan, and quick. The man was reeling his fist back, awaiting the sliding boy. The instructor had, before the match, demonstrated a multitude of attacks and stances. Some dodging procedures and what not to help better the trainees. Katsu didn't know what he'd do at this point, he was skating towards the man. The instructor was absolutely ready for Katsu to approach. The boy decided he had to form an uppercut. The young Kaishin decided he had to duck down and raise up to punch the man's chin, just below it would do. Katsu took another stride forward and attempted to regain the memory he had on this technique. Frost trailed behind him as Katsu neared the coach, there wasn't much time. He began to piece together his plan.

Thinking back to the teaching of the uppercut, the coach demonstrated that you had to assume the upright or semi-crouch stance in order to successfully coordinate this technique. The preferred stance is the semi-crouch, where the user would then have to move their right foot backwards and allow the left foot a bit forward. The right knee would bend a bit and the right shoulder would drop a bit. For the left fist, it had to rest near the chin for protection. The motion would consist of one twisting their body and sending the right up into their opponent. One needs to keep their right arm near their body and only move it up just a bit. Of course, this is meant for the right hand. The left handed uppercut is extremely different and unique opposed to the right handed uppercut.

So, Katsu had managed to think of what he had to do once more. He remembered the moves for the uppercut, the right handed variant. He would execute it without mistake, he determined to do so. The boy slid down the mat and cut off his chakra right then and there, the water molecules beneath his feet came to an instant halt. The boy stopped and assumed the semi-crouch position. His right leg slid backwards behind the left. The knee bent just a little and the left leg extended before the right. The boy brought his head down just a little and shrugged his shoulders. A left hand came forth near the jaw, to protect it. His right hand came up near the front of his face. Katsu had assumed his stance and was prepared to go through with the attack. So, he did.. the boy's body twisted in accordance.

"Come back to me now, worm?!" Roared the trainer as he noticed Katsu come to a halt.

The young Kaishin allowed his right shoulder to drop, the left turning to the side. In a motion towards the instructor. The left side then began to twist back to its original position. Katsu's eyes glared up at the man, they hadn't backed down from the meat treat. The boy's right hand came soaring upwards, the instructor's chin was open. Just a small spot in between his muscular forearms was the only opening Katsu would need. The boy's right leg bent even more and the left slid a bit. The boy's right knuckles glided upwards and slammed into the bottom of the man's chin. Katsu's eyes lit up with disbelief, no, and then soon ended. Katsu punched upwards into a puff of SMOKE. This instructor surely was a ninja, and he had pulled the same thing Katsu had on him. He used the Shunshin no Jutsu on the boy! Katsu glared up and there the man was, he chuckled as he leaned on the ropes.

"I've never had a ninja come in here and use NinJutsu in a fight! Wooo, this is going to be fun! Prepare yourself, kiddo!" The man shouted, What have I gotten myself into..?

[Captain M]

I like the Blue Flash!

LEARNED

[hass]

0/30 The Blue Flash is on a roll!

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Shadow Perception
Rank: "C"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Jutsu allows the user to perform Shadow Perceptions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Shadows are quasi-real, drawing on energy from the Chakra of the User. Because they are at least partially real, they can have real effects. If you want to cause physical damage, bind or entangle someone, or create an obstacle, Shadow is a good choice.
Limit: ---

~Katsu is taken back a few years~

Shadows... As an aid in battle? Yeah, right. Katsu crossed his arms in ignorance, he refused to hear the nonsense Surome Kaishin had told him. "Katsu-Kun, don't be such a buzz kill." Surome gently spoke, her right elbow nudged the small boy, at this point in time Katsu was ten years of age. "Shadows truly can aid one in battle, but to use them you must learn how to percept correctly!" His mentor raised her right finger and stated this, the boy looked up as if she was crazy. "We'll talk about it on the way, don't worry, even though shadows are dark they won't dim your light spirit!" His teacher threw her head back and burst into laughter.

The two trudged in the snow, their boots crunched down on the white, each held large travel packs on their backs. However, Katsu was forced to carry three while Surome only carried one. "You see, Katsu, our shadows are being created by the sun right now. It's shining down on us and creating that black thing that follows you!" She said, with sugar which coated the explanation to simplify it for the ten year old. "Well, duh!" Katsu teased, he mocked her simplified explanation. The woman turned her head with a hmph. The two continued to travel to the capital city, Yozuma. Otherwise known as "Cold Night", a name that didn't fit the city as Katsu thought about it.

There boots were loud as the soles broke into the deep snow, this possibly heard from miles out. Katsu grunted and pulled forward, his hand tugged on the straps of the bags he carried. Heavy.. He frowned in his mind, that would only make him seem weak in front of Surome-Sama. A mile down the road, there had been something in wait. In the darkness. A few more steps and Surome whispered something to Katsu, "Get behind me once I say so, Katsu-Kun. Trust me.. She spoke, her emerald eyes scanned the night. Surome-Sama had great sensor skills. It all happened so quick, the snow flew upwards and Surome shouted at Katsu. Darkness, dark, darkness! The boy couldn't see a thing, he was bound.

Surome had disappeared, Katsu could not see her at all. He was still and unable to move. The cold air still stung his delicate cheeks. "Katsu, MOVE!" Surome's yelps hit Katsu's unable ears, the truth is he couldn't. The wind whistled and snow blew into the young Kaishin's face. The burlap sack that had been placed on his flew up. His eyes darted down to notice a long black shadow connecting him to a figure just a ways down. The figure was dark, he hadn't know it was there. It was a shadow that he hadn't been able to percept. He was bound by the ignorance of light which took the form of darkness. Surome rushed in front of Katsu and sent her foot into his gut, the boy flew backwards and into the snow. He was able to move again.

"Katsu, you baka.. I told you to move. You were ensnared in this man's shadow. He used your light, the happy spirit within you, which is what got you caught in the dark. Don't worry, Katsu.. I've rescued you." She shouted, Katsu blinked in accordance. She was teaching him at a moment like this?!

[hass]

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~And, Katsu will now learn shadow perception in a dangerous and live scenario~

The boy's eyes had widened, was Surome sacrificing herself and him just to get a point across? She purposely let him get caught in that shadow. Just to teach him of the unknown? The mind fears what it doesn't know and that can truly be a weakness, Katsu figured. He somewhat thanked his master for that. Could the boy go on like this? His head raised, the boy shook it around. Loose snow and whatnot flew off his spiky and jet black hair. The man used a shadow to ensnare Katsu, a trap. How could he fall for it? Had Surome warned him of it.. She did, but she didn't warn him once more. He failed her lesson, his punishment was going to suck.

The shadowy figure roared across the path, it seemed it was the horizon itself. "Nara, Kane. At your service, of course!" The ominous voice sent shivers down Katsu's spine, the boy felt as if he was frozen in the snow. The voice has frozen the boy's, already, Kaishin blood. "Stand up, Katsu. Right now." Surome demanded, her finger had pointed at the man on the horizon, "We're taking him down with his own medicine." The boy stood up, he dare not refuse Surome's order no matter the situation. "Watch my shadow as we move towards the man, percept where his shadow is at all times and don't get caught."

Katsu nodded and moved forward with Surome, his eyes fixated on the man's shadow. The man began to chuckle at the two that came forth. Kane's wrist shook, a strange device on his hand was noted. Katsu continued to examine the man, his eyes scanned the shadow but strayed away to notice no visual weapons on Kane. No pouches were seen, nor bags. Was the man confident in his ability to ensnare targets? Or was Katsu missing something. Something dark that he could not exactly percept. A thing so dark that his mind possibly couldn't wrap around it, what kind of training was this?

With the snowy forest on either side of them, Katsu continued onwards. Surome had brought up the serpent seal, how strange. Katsu's eyes left the man to look at the trees, what was possibly inside of the forest? Enemies in wait.. Shadows ready to capture. Katsu slowly turned towards Kane once more, his boots continued to crunch down on the snow. No way.. his shadow..! That's when it hit Katsu, a shadowy figure jumped out of the trees and swung a fist into his face. Katsu hadn't figured the shadow could animate and come for him. He didn't percept it and that's why he failed. His eyes left the man's shadow for a split second and this is what happened.

"Damn it, Katsu-Kun! I told you to keep your eyes on it at ALL times!"

[hass]

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The figure had swung a right hook into the boy's face, the shadow that is. How the hell could a shadow do this?! This was unbelievable, Katsu grunted and raised his right fist to parry the shadow's jab. "Nrrg." Katsu grunted, he slid back into the snow. The shadow didn't have any notable facial features or weapons, its punches weren't so bad. Katsu could handle it, only if Surome.. WHERE DID SHE GO?! Katsu thought, he parried two more fists. So.. This is what shadows are truly capable of? Snow kicked up as Surome then rushed for the man, her shadow sprouted outwards from her own and lunged for Kane.

Katsu grabbed the wrist area of the shadow and flipped it towards the snow. The boy's right knee came forth and attempted to slam into the shadow's visible head region. His knee connected and the shadow sprung upwards and into the forest. "Come back here, you!" Katsu shouted and rushed for the trees, he jumped right in. That's when the unknown had came to screw him over once more. The boy's right foot set off a trap, his ignorance got him into yet another situation. A mirror was placed in front of him, he saw himself. Although, a devious grin was formed on his face.

"Who put this damn mirror here?" The figure then stepped out, Katsu backed up in confusion. The boy had the same physical features of Katsu, but equipped with a devious expression. The Kaishin's stomach turned and groaned, he didn't know what was going on? How could he percept that this was going to happen? It all lied in the original statement Surome said. Don't rush into anything you're unsure of, percept beforehand and accurately and you won't fall into darkness. The boy's fist clenched and he swung at the figure. The opposing Katsu raised its hand and caught it with ease, in turn the other Katsu tugged him forward and threw him into the snow.

"Oww.." Groaned the boy, he felt a sharp pain on his neck. It was the cold metal of a kunai, this kunai drew blood from Katsu. He was doomed, he didn't know what to do. Katsu weakly raised his head to notice the mirror, it still stood. There it was.. Katsu could do it. He could defeat the darkness by destroying this mirror that breached reality. Katsu threw his butt upwards and nudged his back forward. The other Katsu flew forth and crashed into the mirror, the glass shattered and showered down onto the now dispersing opposite Katsu.

Katsu carefully exited the forest, his eyes scanned around to ensure that there were no surprises around the corner. His perception didn't fail him and he exited the tree line. He looked over to notice Surome sitting on top of Kane, her legs crossed. The man seemed to be unconscious, Surome waved over at Katsu. "This guy is worth lots of money, Katsu-Kun!"

"Seems you made it out alive, congratulations. You've succeeded in Shadow Perception. I didn't originally mean to train you like this.. But it played out perfectly. Yay!" The cheerful woman shouted, her arms flailed up. Katsu dropped his head and shrugged. He walked towards Surome, on the way the boy picked up his bags.

[Nira]

Mm, a few paragraphs deviated, but I appreciate the setup to the story.

You kinda lost me at the reality mirror thing, but I can roll with it.

+30, Learned.

[hass]

0/10  (Thanks, Nira. #PhoneTrained that one, so sorry for the spread out paragraphs. I tried to do something with the mirror tech as it was a Shadow GenJutsu moved D:)

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Shunshin no Jutsu - Ko (Body Flicker Technique - Arc)

Rank: "D"

Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu

Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush in an arc in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to avoid the opponent's attack and gaze.

Special: ---

Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.

Description: User is able to move in an arc along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. User may move forward, or backwards if they know Tweh version of Shunshin. This Jutsu is used to get around and behind an opponent without sacrificing multiple Shunshins. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) using same schematics.

Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

~Katsu has come back to reality~



"You're a shinobi, as well?!" Katsu was shocked, this man pulled the same thing and humiliated him. People crowded around the rink and shook their fists while shouting, "Fight! Fight! Fight! Gooo Sensei!" The man allowed his head back and chuckled whilst he leaned against the ropes. "What are you laughing at?!" Katsu questioned, his eyes narrowed. The man had leaned back a bit more, a smirk formed. "You see, kid! This isn't any normal boxing ring! Bahaha, prepare to be murdered!" Katsu's legs spread and he assumed an offensive stance, the man was going to come at him with intent to kill. He had to figure a way to Shunshin around this guy and reach his back. What's going on here..? The boy's eyes shifted, the people of the gym were now holding knives and swords. They pushed on the ropes of the ring, occasionally they tried to poke Katsu. "Once I call the cops they're going to arrest you all!" Katsu stalled, he had been accumulating chakra in his feet. In preparation for the Shunshin, he only had one more attempt left.



"The cops? Yeah, right.. like we'd let you out of here alive!" The young Kaishin took a deep breath in and glanced around the gym. What the hell was this.. some bandit organization? I have to get out of here.. Katsu continued to allow chakra to flow to his legs, he was having a hard time. He used quiet a bit today and it wasn't such an easy task while one is under pressure. "Hey, nice wallet! Katsu Kaishin, yeah we know who you are now. Your family is next, idiot boy!" Katsu took in a deep gulp, As if! His eyes shifted back to the behemoth, the bastard lured people in here to rob them and kill them? Katsu wouldn't fall prey to this scam, no. The boy's fist clenched, he allowed chakra to rush to his legs while he charged into the ropes. Everyone here had to be arrested no matter what. He knocked back two men in the process and bounced forward quickly. That was close.. He thought to himself as he gained position in the middle of the ring once again. "He's mine, imbeciles. Stay out of it!" Roared the, now what seemed, boss. He bashed his meaty fists together. Katsu thought of a new Shunshin no Jutsu style, something he needed at this point.



The boss began to rush at Katsu, the boy's eyes widened. He didn't know what to do.. If he Shunshined backwards, he'd be skewered. Forwards and into the grip of the man. Something new was to be established right here. The boy's leg tensed as he leaned heavily on the right, a drop of sweat hit the mat. He was almost at the correct amount of chakra. Katsu has to Shunshin in an arc, around the man completely, then appear on the side of him. An efficient move was to be made, it was the only way he would survive encounter. Katsu envisioned himself rushing forward and changing directions mid Shunshin, wait.. that probably would make him fall over. How the hell, then? Oh, right.. before I take off change direction and then shift in the middle, right! "Come on, fat ass!" Katsu shouted, the man's eyes flared with hatred. "I'll just pound you to death, forget the knifes you imbeciles!" He charged down the mat and Katsu leaned forward. His brows drenched in sweat, his mouth fought for air.



The boy crouched down and zipped away. The man came to a halt, his hands rose up to shake away the smoke Katsu left behind. The boy felt his dash go on in slow motion. The young Kaishin's feet smacked onto the mat and twisted to rush around the instructor, now turned bandit. The boy's eyes shifted to analyze the man's expression, how satisfying.. he was utterly confused. Katsu formed a smug grin and dashed quickly passed. The black blur halted and Katsu appeared behind the man, his legs ached in pain. The boy's hands grasped the rope and Katsu huffed in pain. "Where'd the bastard kid go?!" The boss shouted, he stomped his feet on the mat. "Right behind you, boss! Look!" Katsu turned around at the same time the boss did, shit.. what was he to do now? Katsu leaned against the ropes, sideways. The man began to take steps towards the boy. The henchmen along the ring began to cheer on once more. "You'll die for humiliating me, bastard boy!"

[Captain M]

Shunshin, Shinshin, Shunshun, I SPEAK JAPANESE!

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[hass]

0/10 Blue Flash Doe

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Dim
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: A jutsu used to dim a light source.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects 1 object. 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 5 minutes per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. Target 1 source of illumination, such as a torch or lantern. The target source’s area of illumination is reduced by 3 meters. If this reduces its area of illumination to 0, then the light source is extinguished to anyone who sees it. For instance, a torch that illuminates a 6 meters radius would illuminate only a 3 meters radius while affected by this Jutsu.
Limit: Must know the Shadow Perception.

Katsu closed his eyes, all he saw was darkness. All he heard was the muffled shouts of the bandits, the murderers. Was this his last day alive? Perhaps It was.. Katsu would accept his fate. The boy brought his arms up, his eyes kept closed. "Do what you want with me.. but leave my family be." The boy waited, the room was completely silent. A few moments passed and the gym erupted in laughter. "Yeah, right.. kid! We're- OH, what is this? A girlfriend.. sister?" The bandit shouted, he waved the picture of Katsu's mother around. Soon, the boss grasped it and took a look for himself. Katsu's eyes opened fully, his teeth grit loudly. "Damn, she's hot! After we wipe the floor with this kid, I know where I'm going!" The boss glared down at Katsu, the boy fell to his knees. His palms spread on the mat, he was shaking with anger. His mind went dim, shrouded in darkness. Katsu wanted to split this man's skull open and use the fragments of his shattered bones to stab everyone in the room.

The boss enjoyed the state he forced Katsu in, he took another hardy laugh and looked at the picture once more. "Mmm, what's her name.. boy?" The man cackled, he rubbed his abs in delight. His feet pounded down on the mat to rile Katsu up. The boy, on his knees, was staring down at the white mat. Kill him.. kill... him. What happened to Katsu? His pep now turned to darkness and gloom. This wasn't normal, he had never pleased to kill anyone. The boy's black bangs fell over his eyes, a dark shadow formed down his forehead. "You're going to die.. here.. all of you." The shuddering Kaishin said, still he looked down at the mat. Chakra surged to his head, molded into his brain in a dark form. He felt the urge to turn everything dark and then strike, strike until he felt content.

The boy looked up, his eyes wide and disgusted. Katsu got onto his knees and he began to weave hand seals. "I'll destroy you in the shadows.." The boy spoke, and then chuckled. His hands continued to cascade the seals, he soon finished. The boy's hands surged with chakra, his mind filled with dark. What was this feeling? His eyes darted up at the lights, a grin filled with malice formed. The lights began to slowly flicker, the flickering picked up as long as Katsu pleased. To him, it added onto the jutsu. For, he was using GenJutsu. A dark form only achieved by being in this state of mind. The lessons Surome taught him back then were properly brought into play now. The lights still flickered and the boss looked up, "The hell is going on? The power goin' loose? Go check the circuits, idiot!" The meat sack shouted at one of his minions, the man yelled at rushed to the back room.

The room would soon fall into dark, for this was Katsu's doing. No electrical error, just a troubled boy who was pushed to do it. It wasn't his fault that he temporarily fell into darkness, it was theirs. They would surely pay, Katsu began to get up on his feet. His fists clenched as he focused more chakra into the surrounding area. He was dimming the lights to bring the room into darkness. Katsu started to advance on the large man, the lights still flickered here and there. The man looked up from the photo, he then crumbled it up and tossed it at Katsu's face. The lights instantly dimmed down and cut off. The boy extended his arm back and ripped the rope from the ring. He dashed forward, the darkness masked his ungraceful movements. The rope was tied into a lariat and Katsu threw it to tighten around the boss' neck. He then rushed behind the man and dropped down on his knees. He felt the tug of the rope. The man soon fell onto his face, the lights turned back on. Huh..? What have I done?!

[Captain M]

LEARNED

[hass]

0/10 Arigatoo

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Illusory Bolts
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Bolts of Illusory energy seemingly spring from the user's outstretched hands.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects 5 where no 2 may be more than 10 meters apart. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 30 meters plus 15 meters per class level. The duration of this technique is Instantaneous. Illusory bolts strike unerringly (since the user's mind determines the flight path of the bolts), even if the target is in melee combat or has less than total cover or total concealment. Specific parts of a creature can’t be singled out. Inanimate objects are not damaged by the Jutsu. For every Class Level the user may hurl 2 Illusory Bolts. If the user fires multiple bolts, they can have them strike a single creature or several creatures. A single bolt can strike only 1 creature. The Jutsu can assume any appearance the user desires (i.e., small flaming skulls, pulsing orbs of electricity, globs of acid, shards of ice, etc.), each target receives a save to resist the damage they inflict. If the save fails, the target suffers "D" Rank worth of damage per bolt. If the save is successful, the target only 20% worth of damage, so 5 Illusory Bolts would feel like 1 believed Illusory Bolt.
Limit: Must know the Shadow Perception.

Did.. I kill him? The lights flashed on, and Katsu was near breathless. The boy stumbled forward and back onto his knees. He weakly took a peak behind him to notice the boss lying on the floor, motionless. "Shit.." Katsu muttered, the henchmen on the ring had been struck silent. Did I seriously do that..? How dark and disturbed was I.. I don't understand, I can barely remember. To the boy's surprise the boss twitched, another jerk followed. Good, so I'm not a murderer. The boss slowly rose up, Katsu adjusted his body to face him. The rope still clenched tightly around the man's neck. Katsu needed to suppress this guy again, use the darkness and convert it into his own.

Katsu raised his fingers up and tightly closed his eyes. Form something of my own. Katsu felt chakra rush throughout his body, he was low. He had to make this count. The boy them brought his trembling hands together, he weaved hand seals to better help his chakra grow and aim the technique in the right direction. "This kid is crazy.." A bandit who stood near the ring murmured. The boy slid his fingers over one another to complete the final seal. The young Kaishin's chakra surged to his fingertips and expressed itself there.

At first, he felt a dark mass form. Two bolts.. They began to usher from his finger tips. His hands extended and pointed at the boss. No, the boy wouldn't allow it to come out like this. He tensed the chakra and kneaded it to appear as something familiar to him. He portrayed a false illusion on the dark mass of bolts that were forming. He used his Kaishin blood as inspiration, his heritage, his unique trait. He inspired the bolts to come out as shards of ice, Katsu glared up at the boss. The icicles were forming and preparing to shoot at the man.

It was strange how GenJutsu could be used like this, for physical damage. Katsu only thought it was illusionary, he didn't understand how what he was doing is possible. The boy shrugged his shoulders and allowed the icy shards to finish their formation. Katsu's black-hued iris stared into the boss' insane expression. He had to face this to be able to move on. "You think you can strangle me.. Kid? Echh, I'll show you." The shinobi did not say another word, the boss had spoke. Katsu closed his eyes once more and allowed the icy shards to fire off. His mind guided the projectiles, two he had fired off in each hand. Four in total flew for the meat sack, the man swung his arms around and the ice swerved around them and crashed into his body.

"Get him, right n-!" The boss was cut from speaking as the shards crashed into him. Thus, they sent him flying out of the ring. Katsu looked around and noticed the bandits start to enter the ring.

[Captain M]

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