Park Side Trouble [T|O]

[Tora Tsume]

//Mission start

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Name: Strengthening the Forces
Rank: C
IIC Length: 1 week
Difficulty: varies
Description: The village has multiple shinobi under its watchful eye. However one thing the village can't do is force its ninja to train. Training is a personal matter for people. Training is essential for the village because its strengthens the forces. The village has come up with incentives for those who show personal growth. This mission was sponsored by a local merchant's guild, in the interest of improving the strength of the shinobi which may be assigned to protect them.
Objective: Simple, train and have 100 TP graded in one week, ooc time.
Limit: Mission can only be claimed once a week
Reward: 11,000 ryo

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Skittering Shadow
Rank: "A"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Upon performing this Jutsu, the user causes shadow and darkness to writhe and crawl, like a wave of spiders, striking at those who oppose them and gnawing at their flesh and sanity.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects anyone within the sphere emanation from the range of the Jutsu. 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 rounds per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. Those who are within the initial area of effect must immediately attempt a save; if they fail, they are subject to attack from any shadow or area of darkness they enter, whether it be of natural or Chakra origin. At the beginning of each round they remain in darkness, shadows coalesce and attack, with a movement equal to the user's. On a successful strike, the claws deal "C" Rank worth of slashing damage. This effect follows each victim for the duration of the Jutsu, so that even characters who flee the initial area of effect are subject to attack from creatures of shadow and night. In addition to suffering physical injury, victims of this Jutsu are subject to terrifying psychological assault as well. The shadow shapes which appear to gnaw at their bodies are universally horrific in appearance, with lumpy, otherworldly bodies, spade-like claws and mouths full of jagged teeth. They resemble nothing so much as visions from a child’s nightmares. For the duration of the Jutsu effect, all those who were within the radius of effect of the Jutsu when it was performed suffer from the shaken condition. Victims of this Jutsu can avoid damage by ensuring that they remain entirely out of shadow. This can be difficult to do, as even the victim’s own shadow will writhe forth to attack them. A character who is the focal point of a light Jutsu, or other, similar enchantment will not themselves cast a shadow, though the aura they radiate may well doom their less fortunate companions.
Limit: Must know the Shadow Perception.

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According to recent studies, when one is around people he assumes a healthier lifestyle and is less likely to get any kind of illnesses. However, when dealing with the idiots around the village, Tora would more often than not decide to risk the heart decease and what not. He had no other excuse really, he just disliked how most people in the village conducted themselves and any interaction with them was an annoyance.

Nevertheless, he found himself standing in the middle of the park, where most people liked to spend their days off. Sure, it wasn't his cup of tea, but he decided to at least have some sort of social interaction, though he was pretty sure it would be a bad one, if not a completely horrible one. Who knew what lay ahead?

Looking around, he could defiantly see why people liked it there. A lot of sun shining on the park, bathing the people in it's light and providing warmth. It was a great place to have picnics, which some people did. Couples mainly, laying on their blankets and enjoying the sun, while the others were busy either running around or just enjoying themselves.

The most noticeable thing however, was the bunch of jocks who worked out in the shade on the new training area. It was really nice to look at really, plenty of weights and a lot of other appliances that were supposed to be used by the general public. Looking at them it was really obvious that they were pretty much terrorizing the rest of the inhabitants of the park, which was pretty annoying.

Mostly, Tora wasn't one to be the hero of the public and would generally avoid doing anything that would get people to like him. But this was an exception because he really wanted to use the training ground himself. Luckily, he could use the little bit of stretching and scare off the jocks who thought they owned the place. Plus it would extra fun to see those muscle-heads run away.

[Tora Tsume]

Summer time is usually an annoyance to Tora due to the sun that hits the water country so harshly. It's not that he disliked the heat, more like he found it annoying to keep himself hidden under his black cloak and hood. This was defiantly one of those times when Tora just tried to avoid the sun. Though, he knew how hard the sun would hit and came prepared.

Wearing no shirt under his hood, he could enjoy the heat and still keep his black hood. This was especially good because he wanted to avoid any eye contact with friendly strangers who would greet him and try to start a conversation, mainly because he wanted to use the time to focus and train himself, and scare the wits out of the jocks.

In order to completely scare them, Tora wanted to see wether he could use the enviorment to his advantage and perhaps use it to scare them. The training ground where they lifted their weights was located at the edge of the park, with one of the larger buildings casting a shadow on it. Other than that, he saw nothing that could help him. Unless he could make the grass suddenly grow and choke them.

Easily enough, if he could make the building collapse, they would either run or be buried under it. It was a nice thought, but then again he'd probably be forced to pay for all the damage and that wasn't something he wanted to do. Moreover, if the ruble did cover the training ground he would never get the chance to stand there and actually train. So that idea flew out of the window..

With that, Tora had to find something else to use in order to use in order to chase those asses away. In order to make it happen he'd really have to use his personal skills as something of a means of scaring them. But using something he already used before would be just a little bit too annoying. So, something new was defiantly as fun idea he could enjoy.

"Shadows are nice, aren't they?" He asked himself as his lips curved to a smile. Luckily, the building provided plenty of it and that was defiantly going to help him.

[Tora Tsume]

Coming up with the idea to try and use that specific jutsu was something of a mystery to the young Genin. Watching the building give it's shade on the field where the jocks trained was enough to make him think how entertaining it would be if they were to run from the shadow in which they take comfort.

Sure, it was cruel and somewhat evil, but as long as they weren't dead and Tora could get to use the training ground as his own, it didn't matter much. Brining him closer to his own personal training was his agenda and no silly muscle-man would stop him from getting that satisfaction.

Before he could start manipulating the shadow energy and making the jocks run scared, Tora had to first account his surroundings. After all, he wouldn't want them to find shade where they would escape his claws, not to mention that if there was too much shade in the vicinity he would use up all of his chakra while trying to get some training, which wouldn't be too beneficial.

Looking around, he did see a lot of shade. The building provided most of it, though the part was also surrounded with many trees that put the shadows around the area close to his area of effect, which was somewhat troublesome. This only meant that in order for the effect to be successful, he'd have to find a better spot – one where he could cast the Genjutsu and have them run off.

For Tora to cast the Genjutsu and allow his targets to run, he would have to stand in the opposite direction of the park. Perhaps even block their way, so that the would have to run away. This meant that they would have to run to the building rather than into the park, where Tora wouldn't want to use the shadows.

Time to position himself properly and allow the environment to do this thing for him. Or at least for the most part. After all, he was a bit too lazy to actually have to do something himself, yet he knew he couldn't leave it all out of his hands. An annoyance, sure, but nothing impossible.

[Tora Tsume]

To train his mind to control shadows is one thing. After all, all it took was a little bit of imagination and some chakra control. Nothing too spooky , or too difficult, just a matter of controlling his own chakra in order to make him perceive the shadows around him differently. Pretty simple honestly.

However, when trying to manipulate shadows as perceived by others Tora would need to do something a little bit different. Unlike when controlling his own shadow, this kind of jutsu wouldn't need concentration after it's cast, which means it would be so much more difficult to actually master this one.

Moreover, when mastering this technique, Tora would need to understand how to make the shadows he controlled somewhat real and do actual damage to the targets around him. He would also need to consider the collateral damage. It was a versatile jutsu, though he would need to use it mainly for offense in order to rain terror on his opponents and grab some sort of an advantage.

With that figured out, Tora had to set up a plan on how to actually train this Genjutsu and strike fear into anyone he wants to and perhaps even land in some scratches. It was a good idea to slowly think about it and take it step by step in order to master the Genjutsu and have it added to his arsenal.

Firstly, Tora would have to understand how to use the chakra around him to affect anyone in the area of affect, which would cause the illusion that the shadows have come to life. Other than the seals, he would have to actually focus on the chakra amount put into this jutsu and the whole theory around it.

Secondly, Tora would need to understand what kind of illusion would cause real pain to his target and actually harm them. This was the tricky part, though the fun part too. All that was left was to actually get to it and master the hardest jutsu he'd trained so far.

[Tora Tsume]

After realizing all of that, Tora decided to review his theory. However, doing that while standing in the middle of the park would be a little bit weird, not to mention he was already getting all sorts of stares and glances from those around him, after all, he was standing in the middle of the trail that crossed through the park.

So, rather than standing there, the Genin turned to walk to the bench near by that over looked the training ground. That way, he could see the area from a better point of view and perhaps even review the targets a little better, maybe affect them from a closer vantage point. All in good time.

Upon reaching the empty bench and sitting on it, Tora knew he picked a wonderful spot to both think and look around. Located with it's back to the hedge so he wouldn't have to worry about anyone sneaking up behind him, unless that someone would jump into the air and across the thick hedge, Tora was safe. It was just in the perfect place to observe and review.

Once the seat was taken, it was time to position himself in it. Perhaps even allow himself to spread all across the bench so that no one would join him – that way he'll enjoy the privacy he likes and allow himself to focus better. After all, it's a lot easier to focus and concentrate without some friendly ass sitting next to him and babbling about his life or telling him he should buy a rose for his loved one.

With this in mind, his feet came up to the bench and came crossed – indian style. He was right in the middle so his knees would take the rest of the space, allowing very little room to sit without moving Tora away. Luckily, his unfriendly demeanor was enough to deter anyone who would wish to disturb him. All that was left was to begin his personal understanding of the jutsu.

[Tora Tsume]

Seated properly, Tora was finally ready to begin, and he could defiantly see himself mastering this. Especially since if he wouldn't, than all this time wasted would have been for nothing and he just wouldn't accept it. Not now, not ever. He was one to see through every task, annoying as it may be. Because otherwise it would stain his pride – which was unacceptable.

Closing his eyes, turning himself somewhat blind for the world, Tora focused. The sounds of the people around him serving somewhat of a distraction, yet he still decided to stay put and concentrate. After all, the harder it would be to train the jutsu, the easier it would be to use it in an actual battle.

As mentioned before, in order to manipulate shadows, he would first need to understand the illusion they create with shadow energy. Sure, he could use his chakra to manipulate the shadows around him at will, much like he does with his own shadow. However, this is different, mainly because he would need to control the shadows with one 'order' and then it won't matter if he focuses or not.

By manipulating shadow energy, Tora could control his shadow. In order to actually stop focusing and allow the Genjutsu to work, he would have to give it a chakra surge that would ensure it's motion. However, this wasn't just a simply matter of chakra manipulation, since that would've been easy, it's actually much more complicated.

This particular jutsu would require from Tora something more than just understanding shadow energy. He would need to first realize that this jutsu works in a single pattern. Thus, all he must do is set the chakra flow of his targets into a certain pattern that would cause them to see the shadows as those menacing creatures that try to get them.

Moreover, since the jutsu isn't cast on a target but rather on an area, he would need to set the chakra in that area in a way that would disrupt the chakra flow of the people in it like mention above. However, it's a lot more difficult to do that, so some training and practice was needed.

[Tora Tsume]

Besides controlling the shadows and creating the illusion they are coming to get them, the jutsu had another effect on those in it. The shadows weren't just illusions, but rather dealt real damage, which was a whole different aspect when dealing with Genjutsus, mainly because illusions are usually just that - and can only deal mental damage, which wouldn't be too harsh on anyone with a high level.

So, mastering the physical aspect of the Genjutsu was just as important as mastering the mental part. In order to do so, like with the mental aspect, Tora would have to first review the little theory behind it and then dive right into practicing the Genjutsu, perhaps even do a little exercise to try it out.

Theory was quite fun to review really, and Tora was defiantly up to understanding it. When dealing with the physical part of the Genjutsu, there was two parts to realize, one is the mind of the target and the other is the chakra of the user, which both cause physical damage.

Most Genjutsus affect the mind in a way that will make the target believe they were hurt by stimulating the brain and making it think pain was cause – however, not permenant damage is done, unless it is continuously received. This was the part Tora disliked, however, with the shadow perception he could have a little surprise for his victims after the Genjutsu fades.

The shadows and illusion themselves cannot cause any pain or damage. However, the chakra controlling the area might do that. Once falling under the Genjutsu, the target will already have the chakra cast on him, which means there was no extra work to be done in that area. However, if Tora could mold some more chakra, the 'extra' would be enough to cause actual damage and leave marks.

A lovely realization that would deffinatly make this jutsu a lot more fun. "Alright." He said and opened his eyes, staring with his cold blues into the training ground where the jocks stood, a lovely place to make them scream like little girls.

[Tora Tsume]

With the theory reviewed, all that was left was to execute the jutsu and see how it works, perhaps even add in some modifications to make it better should it not work perfectly the first time. At any rate, Tora was ready to work on the jutsu and perfect it just because he wanted it – he craved it and he was ready to keep working how long it would take.

Although his position was good, Tora still wanted to let those bullies know just what is happening and why – otherwise, there was no point in actually doing it. Simply put, Tora wanted the perpetrators to know just how severe and real the justice was and just how much of a pain in the ass one guy may be. Basically, he wanted to demonstrate that karma was in fact, a bitch.

Standing up and releasing the bench to the general public, Tora looked directly at his targets. They were covered in shadow, which was somewhat annoying. Perhaps the time spending reviewing the theory of the jutsu was taking too much of his time, which allowed the sun to shift position and actually hide behind the building, which cause the shadow to grow. A minor setback.

Slowly walking over closer to the area where they trained. For someone without too much muscle on him, Tora was defiantly standing out. Not to mention his pitch black cloak and hood that would really distinguish him at such a time. This was enough to make some heads turn and some of the jocks to look right at him.

Crowding up, they formed a wall facing Tora. Some crossing their hands and staring, as if trying to stare him off before one of them actually approached the Genin and smiled at him. "Why come here? Just leave, tiny!" Said one of them as they all laughed, which was pretty funny considering that they were in the hidden Mist village and anyone could be a shinobi.

"I'm just here to see if I could use this place. But to do that, most of you need to clear out." He said and looked back, staring at the one who spoke with a cold harsh stare, his blue eyes piercing those of the larger man's. A lovely gesture to hint his intentions.

[Tora Tsume]

With his previous comment, the jocks got somewhat upset, even mad. He on his part didn't move, not did he flinch as they all conversed and some laughed. They were pretty stupid to actually try and fight someone who was there on his own accord. They should have at least checked whether he had some experience rather than just engage. Yet, they didn't.

Soon enough, one of the jocks took a step forward, which was the sign for the Genin to engage back, since he could technically claim self defense on that matter. Forming the seals, while the head jock came closer, stepping into the danger zone as Tora finished forming the seals.

Looking up, the Genin smiled at the jock and cast the Genjutsu on the area, which caused the jutsu to work. Luckily, the sun has shifted position again and revealed some of the area, allowing the shadows to actually crawl to their targets rather than just jump on them. The darkness began spreading as the guys behind the head jock began screaming, rubbing away.

The head jock who was busy with the staring contest with Tora turned around to watch his buddies get clawed by the darkness, and with a step back, he bumped into Tora, who n turn held him in place. At that point the shadow of the jock came to life, clawing at his owner and causing him pain.

It was time to let him go, allowing him to run away, clearing the training area for Tora and the rest of the park. Others were clearing too, actually running, seemingly the jutsu caused a bit too much of a riot and fear in the park. Most of the people ran off, except for some who stayed over to laugh at the scared muscle heads who ran away in fear.

Sure, he caused some damage, but it was pretty okay, since most of the people actually wanted the jocks out. It would seem like the jutsu worked, perhaps some little tweaks were to be made, but that was to be decided later.

[Tora Tsume]

Although it seemed like the jutsu worked, Tora felt something was wrong. Something was missing, mainly because the way they all ran didn't seem like they felt as if they were in danger, but more like they were running away from something creepy. It wasn't the desired effect, not to mention that the shadows themselves weren't too convincing.

The desired effect should have been more powerful, which was the reason why Tora had to try it again. However, the jocks had already got the message and run off. This left Tora with a difficult decision – He was to find another person to try the jutsu on, and most of the people had already run away, leaving only a few brave ones at the Genin's disposal.

No choice. He turned to those who clapped and cheered him, ready to aim the Genjutsu onto them before hearing a faint voice from behind. "Hey! You think your little show can scare ME?!" It was the same head jock who seconds earlier ran around the place. A lovely stroke of luck.

"I guess I need to try harder then!" He said as he formed the seals and cast the Genjutsu once again, allowing the shadow energy to get focused a little better. The shadows were moving a lot smoother and the demage was quite real. He used some more chakra than before and focused on an area rather than a group of people.

With those little changed, he could defiantly cast the Genjutsu in a better manner and scare the man's wits. Surely enough, the shadows around him began rampaging again. Though not scared initially, the jock tried to fight them, only to be clawed and hurt by the shadowy beings who kept crawling onto him and forcing him to run away.

This time, it worked a lot better. The shadows kept moving about and would go on the offensive. The real testament of the jutsu working was the fact the jocks clothes were ripped off by the shadows and the bloody wounds were a nice addition.

[Nira]

First two posts are mostly setting up the scene and ironing out the motivation. Unfortunately, this does very little to train a technique. +4 total for those.

Third post, much of the same, more setting up. Some more mentions of shadows and genjutsu, at least. +5 for that post.

Fourth post is when the training really starts, since there's legitimate reasoning behind the mechanics of the technique. +6.

Fifth post... mm... walking to a bench... it talks a little about focusing... +2

Sixth, eh, I mean, you might be mentioning how annoying the park citizens are a bit too much. +3

Seventh, back on track, talking about the actual technique. +7

Eighth, losing steam again, NPC interaction with little significance. +2

Ninth, technique is used, results and stuff. +8

Tenth, using the technique again. A small bit of interaction, it's fine in this context, mostly. Uh... +7

+44 TP

[Tora Tsume]

44/100

Focusing on one guy was nice. It even gave Tora a little boost of confidence when learning the Genjutsu. Yet, it really wasn't enough when it came to mastering it. Confidence would only bring him so far, and it really was something he did not lack, especially since casting such a jutsu on a weak minded person like that jock wasn't too much of a challange. He needed something that would prove a little more of a challange.

Before finding himself a target to torment, Tora wanted to first review his previews attempts and perhaps see what he could improve in the jutsu to make it perfect. This would benefit both his understanding of the overall perception and the actuall idea of what the jutsu can be once brought to it's full potential.

First of, it was easy to see that in order to cast the jutsu he wouldn't only need to manipulate shadows but also allow them to be somewhat independent, which in this case would mean to actually program the chakra to work in a pattern that would continuously manipulate the shadows without his interferance, thus allowing them to chase after anyone in the area.

Next, Tora would have to practice the actually demaging part of the jutsu, maybe even scratch a tree or two. After all, the mental damage was one thing, and the physical was another, each work independently and without any interferance from the user. However, before programming the damaging effect, Tora had to practice it, and perhaps understand better the workings of the jutsu.

Since the training ground was free, it was time to move there and use it. In the middle of it, a large log was positioned perfectly. It was installed there to practice any fighting moves, and it was perfect to practice chakra damaged caused from a jutsu. A great place to start with his actual mastering training.

Climbing on top of it, the Genin shut his eyes and got ready to review his initial mistakes, collect himself and turn the jutsu into a perfect technique that would make anyone run scared once interacted with it.

[Captain M]

53

[Tora Tsume]

53/100

There were signifacntly less people after his initial use of the jutsu. So, the area as a while was a lot quiter and allowed Tora to think a lot more clearly - which in turn helped him benefit from the mistakes he made earlier. However, in order to completely master the jutsu he would nee first to locate each mistake and only then, after understanding it, would he begin to practice again.

When trying to review the mistakes in a jutsu, most would initially look into the handseals first. It was only logical to try and find the mistake at the point the jutsu casting begins. However, when dealing with this level of Genjutsu, it's important to look beyond that and notice that if there was something wrong, it's the fundemental perception that may cause it to be this way.

Luckily, Tora knew the shadow perception petty well. It was one of his favorites, which is why understanding shadow energy and manipulation wasn't the issue. However, understanding and executing are two different things, and that was an issue. When trying to execute the Genjutsu, Tora focused a little too much on the effect, focusing on what his targets would see rather than how to manipulate the chakra for everyone to get the same effect.

This very thing was the reason his Genjutsu worked on the jocks alone rather anyone in the area of the training ground. It was why he had to focus and concentrate on his chakra control when casting a Genjutsu, and since no one was there, it was a grea idea to practice it on an empty area. If it failed, he'd know.

Forming the seals, Tora focused on the area in front of him, creating a half sphere of chakra energy, emitting from the point he focused on, flowing in place, invisible to the naked eye - enough to cause a disruptive pattern in anyone would would step in the area andbe unlucky enough to encounter the Genjutsu.

This little excersise helped Tora understand the focus needed in order to case the Genjutsu properly rather than just make it target specific target. Moreover, he was slowly begining to see just how powerful the Genjutsu was. It wasn't enough to master it however - he was in need of something more. He had to learn to root the chakra in place and program it into the correct pattern.

[Tora Tsume]

When casting a Genjutsu, one actually disrupts another's chakra flow in their body in a pattern that would cause an illusion. It fools the mind, and when controlling the chakra flow, one should know what pattern to set it in to create a specific illusion or vision. This was no different in that aspect, however in order to completely master it, Tora would need to first learn how to set his chakra in an area before proramming it.

First, he would need to let the chakra out of his body. Slowly shutting his eyes, the Genin allowed the chakra to flow out. Initially it surrounded him and eventually spread around. However, once out of his body, it simply faded away - causing him to waste chakra for nothing. In order to set it in place the first set of seals were needed.

Forming the first set of seals and controlling his chakra, Tora as able to let it out onto the ground, surrounding himself with it, a constant flow of chakra around him. However, it wasn't enough to disrupt any chakra pattern of anyone walking through. In order to actually create that effect, Tora would need to allow the chakra to flow around the area, as if moving in his own body.

Since it was his chakra, by focusing he would be able to move it. Taking in a deep breath, Tora concentrated on the chakra flow in his own body, and with the same set of seals allowed a little bit more of his chakra to stay put around him, only this time giving it a little 'push', causing a sort of rotation around him, which was actually noticible by a slight change of wind.

It was a lovely excersise and a great way to see how to set the jutsu. With that he could move on to figuring out the little bit of adjustments needed in order to make it actually visible by disrupting the chakra pattern of anyone walking in. After all, with the chakra flowin in the area, all he required was the second set of handseals in order to make it affect anyone stepping into the danger zone.

"Righty! Lets do this." He said calmly and stepped off the log, feet touching the ground as he stretched, getting ready for the next part - trying out his chakra as a weapon and perhaps damaging the log he used as a seat. 

[Captain M]

73

[Tora Tsume]

73/100

Standing in front of the human sized log, Tora was getting ready to try out his chakra as a weapon, and try to use it as a sort of attack. After this would be done, the Genin would be able to combine it with what he did earlier. By allowing the chakra flow both to disrupt a person's chakra and attack him, Tora willd have mastered the illusion.

The main idea behind practicing it was actually manipulating his chakra much like in Ninjutsu. However, when actually using it like that in a Genjutsu, wether it does damage or not depends on the success of the Genjutsu. Seems complicated, which is why Tora decided to first begin with the damage and focus on the rest later. Once mastering one aspect, the next could be learned.

Looking at the log, Tora decided to first try and use the chakra directly as damage. Molding chakra into his hand, he placed his palm onto the log and exhaled, letting it flow out in a sort of force that scratched the surface of the log. "Good." He said and took a step back, his palm inches from the log, doing it again. Then a couple more steps back and again. Eventually, each time, the chakra did some damage. Bascially it was working. However, in order to make it stronger, the other set of handseals was needed.

Now, before combining the techniques and finally mastering this jutsu, Tora still had to figure out the little things about the chakra damage part. Sure, he could cause some damage by placing his palm forward and 'shooting' the chakra out. What he needed for the jutsu was the ability to aim his chakra in all sorts of direction while it flows out of his body.

So, forming the first set of seals, allowing the chakra to set around him, flowing around the area as if still in his body, Tora was ready to continue. Since the chakra flow was constant and somewhat under his control, he could manipulate it. Slowly he focused onto the log, closing his eyes and concentrating on the flow, letting some of the chakra fly out and clash with the surface of it, giving it another little scratch.

Easy part over. It was time to begin combining what he learned and then programming his chakra pattern around the area of effect in order to make it a constant effect that would work without his focus or precense. Fun.

[Tora Tsume]

Before he could begin combining what he has learned and practiced, Tora wanted to go over one other thing that would help him completely master the Genjutsu and finally be done with it. It wasn't too big of a deal - he had to learn how to program his chakra like a computer program to act without his help.

Unlike on a computer, when programming chakra, he couldn't just type in commands and have them act out whenever he pressed 'Enter'. With chakra, in order to 'program' it and allow it self sustaining control, Tora had to go about it differently. Chakra is a source of energy manipulated by humans and with their control over it. So, in order to control this energy Tora would have to act as some sort of a convertor.

One could mold chakra into about anything with enough of it. That chakra would stay still and slowly fade over time unless forced to stay there with control from the user. Same with chakra flow and anything else. In order to program his chakra to act on it's own, Tora would need to control it with some sort of commands - commonly known as handseals.

The next set of seals in the Genjutsu was the cause of the programming that allowed the chakra to act 'on it's own will' while actually simply coded to flow in a certain manner unless someone walked into it, in which case it would try to return to the same flow after disrupting that person's chakra and causing him to see an illusion, while also doing damage.

The Genin decided that before he would waste any more chakra he would first need to dispell the chakra he already put out, maybe gain some back. Since the chakra flow was constant around him and the area, he could simply program it back into his own chakra stream, which would both allow him to practice said programming and gain some chakra back.

Forming only the third set of seals, Tora added some of his own to give anoter type of cammand that simply put let the chakra that wasn't wasted through the air to return to his own chakra pool and somehow refresh him. Sure, it wasn't all of it and most was wasted, but it was some, and that was enough to get him started on another little bit to master the Genjutsu.

[Tora Tsume]

Armed with knowledge, practice and some expirience, Tora was finally ready to try the technique again, only this time, in order to help himself focus on an area rather than target, he decided to use it on a blank spot, where no one was in range. Luckily, since the jocks ran off, no one came closer to the training ground and casting the jutsu around himself was perfectly fine.

Forming the first set of handseals, Tora allowed the chakra to surround him and flow in a constant motion, causing a slight disturbance that would cause anyone who stepped in to have his own chakra flow disrupted and thus cause illusions. The Genin focused on the chakra flo, causing it to work and move similarly to his own flow in his body - which was harder to detect and a lot more efficient when disrupting someone else.

With the second set of hand seals, Tora programmed the chakra to keep the steady flow and keep the disruption without interferance. With this, he was able to walk away and set the jutsu as a trap which would both allow him to escape or wait for his prey. It was a simple matter of forming the hand seals to help the chakra flow keep steady.

The last set of seals turned the chakra into a weapon that acted once someone entered the area. Basically, the chakra was both disrupting the person's own chakra and causing him actual demage. It was a simple matter of programming, which was already done. The third set of handseals sealed the jutsu and with this, it was active.

With the jutsu set, all that was left was wait for a victim to come by. It didn't take too long, since the jocks were eager to get revenge and perhaps teach the Genin a lesson back. Funnily enough, it was perfect, since Tora meant to use the jutsu on them anyways, and here they were again, running towards him at full speed, yelling something about being all powerful, and even bringing some friends.

Once they all entered the zone Tora marked with his chakra, it was all over. They felt the shadows creeping in, they saw them rush at them, and since Tora was a lot faster, the shadows were too. Soon enough they caught up, and began tearing and clawing at the reenforcements - which once again caused them to run away in terror.

"Better luck next time."

[yara]

As gods eyes opened the suns image was cut in half by the horizon; as he took his first breathe a calming wind swept through the training grounds and the men and women of the dojo stood in relaxation as the breeze caressed their bodies. Yara rubbed the tips of his fingers with his thumb as he analyzed the young genin practicing by his lonesome. ‘He’s left himself wide open…’ Yara pondered to himself as his left knee bent to the ground. ‘Let’s see how he manages to dodge this..’ he thought while picking up the closest rock to him. Chakra began coating his fingers as he rubbed the edges of the rock, breaking down its rough edges, molding it into the perfect skipping stone. Just as Tora swept his feet further apart; arms waving to opposite sides as his chakra gathered for the next technique; Yara’s arm would have cocked back and not even a moment later would the smooth stone swiftly make its way towards the thoracic region of the genin’s spinal cord.