Powerful Poisonous Plant Pummeled (Mission)

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Name: A thorny situation. Courtesy of Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword".
Rank: “C” Rank.
IIC length: 48 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate.
People required: Up to three Genins or a Chuunin with up to three Genins.
Objective: Kill the plant monster of large size or bigger and at least a “C” rank difficulty. And must take at least five to seven good posts.
Description: A Ikebana experiment turned horribly wrong. A Ikebana gardener was looking to create a new kind of flower for couples to share and created a plant monster instead. This flower based monstrosity is tearing up the nearby towns and trying to eat people.
Reward: 23,000 ryo.

James entered the mostly destroyed town with his katana on his back. To be quite honest the place was in shambles. It was, quite frankly, disgusting. Houses were torn all over the place, errant trash layabout. James opened his mouth half-heartedly, "This place looks terrible I can't believe anyone would live here, miserable." The whole feng shui of the place was entirely off. A man could be heard in the distance hurt. James rushed to his aid, lifting the light straw roof off of him. "What happened here, have you lost any blood? Do not fear, I have come to nip this problem in the bud."

"There was a plant, it came and destroyed the village." The man croaked out. He was quite visibly confused as to why the shinobi was speaking so strangely.

"Okay," James began, "You were literally under straw, you'll be fine. It seems this plant has broken the law, now it's mine." James threw his hands behind his back as he ran off into the path of carnage. It was a giant monstrous plant, after all, so tracking it wouldn't be very difficult. James moved forward at a breakneck speed. The path was wide but viewable. James could hear the screams of the villagers as he moved forward. James ran low and began to slow down so that he could remain undetected and make a plan once the plant came in sight.

The plant looked like a living cherry blossom tree. James had no idea why the monster even bothered to destroy things, and attack people. James was a little quizzical as to how this experiment became this way. He cocked his head to the side and asked the plant, "What will you gain from this?"

There was no response only a monstrous growl. Its green appendages reached out towards a cowering child.

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James couldn't let the monster attack the little kid, so he did the only thing possible to retain interrogation ability. His hands quickly weaved through the seals to create a prison to contain the beast. His hands continued on with their motions resting on the prison created. Bars began to grow trapping the monster in the prison. The rock wasn't much, but It could easily contain most animals as long as they didn't have any supernatural strength or the ability to mold chakra.

Unfortunately, The plant was one of extreme strength. After a couple of punches to the cage, it reeled back for a great slam into the rock. The prison crumbled at the force that the plant monster dispensed its strength. The only thing that the prison seemed to do was change the plant monsters focus from the child to James. A hole opened in the center of its face revealing wooden teeth. James was visibly surprised, "This is getting out of hand. Why the heck would someone make a plant with freaking monster teeth?!"

The monster wasn't very smart as it telegraphed a wide haymaker-esque claw with its thorny branches. James ducked down below it instead of moving back, a much shorter distance to move. Having dodged the attack James decided to riposte and came up with a quick kick. Instead of kicking the monster he fell short, the plant split its body to avoid the blow closing back up when James retrieved his leg. It did not look so good for our stalwart hero who did not expect the plant to be so resourceful.






Daichi Kangoku No Jutsu (Earth Prison Technique)
Rank: "D","C","B"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Raises Earth in a circle radius around the person of the user's choice. It can have a maximum base diameter of 3 meters.
Special: Hanseals, Hold Rabbit
Drawback: The earth prison is not closed at the top, so it is possible for the victim to escape.
Description: Earth rises up around the targeted person quickly to a maximum height of 10 feet, trapping them inside. At D rank this technique is little more then a distraction or simple defense, only able to absorb a simple "D" ranked attack before it crumbles. Only the part that is attacked will collapse, unless the structural integrity of the entire prison is compromised. At C rank it becomes much harder and resists attacks better, but with persistence victim can break free (1 C rank). At B rank the prison is extremely hard and thick, made of solid rock. It is very difficult to break and will reflect most ninjutsu techniques back upon the victim. Although this attack is only B ranked, its is extremely tough and will stand up to most jutsu, including all B ranked techniques. Piercing jutsu will be most effective in breaking the wall.
Limit: Earth release, C rank requires rock creation "C", B rank requires rock creation "B".

Ijou Nobebou Ochiiru (Surrounding Bars of Entrapment)
Rank: "D" "C"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Bars of earth will grow out of the walls inside of an earth prison, further trapping the enemy and hindering movement.
Special: "Handseals", place your hand on the outside of the prison.
Drawback: You must keep your hand pressed against the outside of the prison so that they jutsu will be accurate and successful.
Description: In order to seal the movements of an opponent that has been trapped by the earth prison it is possible to create bars inside the prison that will restrict movement and prevent escape. You must press your hand against the side after performing the handseals and multiple bars of earth will grow at once, each attempting to complete a solid connection between walls that would provide less space for the enemy to move and with enough bars could completely restrict their movement. These bars each grow at about half the speed of a thrown kunai. Multiple bars are created at once and more can continue to be created until the user is satisfied that the enemy's movement has been properly restricted. At D rank the bars can only withstand the force of one D ranked attack before breaking. At C rank the durability improves to one C ranked attack before breaking, and the bars grow a bit faster.
Limit: Earth Release, must know Daichi Kangoku.

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The plant monster towered over James. It began to encompass his body bringing itself around him. James sent electric chakra through his body and spun around in a quick circle kicking his leg in a circle. He burst through distancing himself from the plant monster. The monster smashed at the ground in rage and barreled towards his location. James sidestepped the lumbering monster as it closed the distance between them. James jumped back onto a wooden pole to try and think about his next move.


James performed his seals and breathed in. As the plant turned its head to face him he let out a roar of needles. The wind senbon peppered the monster. The creatures wounds healed as soon as they were created. The monster stumbled backward from the force of the attack. It shook off the blows and continued the charge it had been preparing before. James gracefully jumped from the pole over the plant monster. It smashed through the pole cracking the pole in half.

The monster had a large amount of brute strength but was severely lacking in the intelligence department. James could not shake the feeling that there was something more going on with the experiment other than creating a flower for couples to share. The size and inclusion of monstrous teeth were completely uncalled for. James wasn't certain what the Ikebana was all about, but they didn't seem to be peaceful if this is what their Idea of a flower was. James would hate to see what they considered a weapon.



Jiten
Rank: C
Skill: Tai/Nin
Effect: A quick spin with electrified chakra flying all around the user, shocking anyone who gets near.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One first turns their leg behind themselves, and after that kick it to the front with a wide circle. They then let their body lower a little bit and use chakra to let them spin and let small lightningbolts fly off as well.
Limit: Raiton no Jutsu. Cloud village only.


Dogou hari no jutsu (Roar of Needles)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: This attack is a cone area affect type attack. The user inhales air while forming the three seals. (It basically looks like they are going to perform Sauskes Katon no jutsu.) The user then exhales by roaring aloud in the direction they wish to attack in, damaging that area with a thousand or more needles.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: Multiple uses (such as 3-6 times of use) of this jutsu could cause the user to pass out from an irregular breathing pattern.
Description: A huge blast of air shoots out of the users mouth with a thousand or less chakra needles flying within it and fans out in a cone-like shape.
Limit: Must have Wind Release

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The plant creature rose from the ground its vines rapidly wrapping around anything to try and stabilize itself. The creature's eyes looked crazed as it focused on James. The plant had never faced an actual adversary before, and the fact James was not dead angered it. Fire began to spew from the plant monsters mouth, an ash mix ignited as it flowed along the ground. James had to jump back to avoid the heat as it burned through the wood and straw of the destroyed village.

The fact the plant monster could spit fire was not lost on James. He quite disliked the idea that this thing was just created as if there would be no consequences or ramifications at all. Heck, it destroyed at least two villages. This matter was quite vexing to the young cloud shinobi. Nevertheless, it needed to be stopped. James performed a quick set of seals, and six rock clones emerged from the ground. This, hopefully, would confuse the flower beast enough to make an opening for James' blade.

Two rock clones went to either side, and the remaining clones circled around to the back. All of them began to yell to try and gain the beast's attention. It began to extend its arms out growing the thorns to amazing lengths. The plant spun in a circle catching a couple of clones off guard. The remaining four kept in formation rearranging into a surrounding pattern. Fire once again spewed from its mouth revealing a heart in the center of its wide maw.


Iwa Bunshin no Jutsu Rock Clone Technique
Rank: B, C-rank for additional training.
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Using their understanding of the earth and minerals within it, the user is capable of bringing those components to the surface, compacting and shaping them into a perfect clone of the user.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: Because of the dense material they are composed of, the clones are rather slow moving when compared to the average shinobi. A source of earth is also needed. (Meaning, if you are in a ship in the middle of the ocean, you will not be able to use this.) In addition, due to the amount of chakra taken to harden and sculpt the earth, only a maximum of five clones can be created per round.
Description: After performing the proper handseals, the user’s chakra surges into the earth, compacting it tightly to form stone. This stone then surfaces and sculpts itself, becoming an exact copy of the user. When first learned, the user has the ability to create two clones. This amount will also increase naturally depending on the difficulty class of the user. The Clones are capable of using any technique affiliated to their element.
D --- 2 clones
C --- 4 clones
B --- 6 clones
A --- 8 clones
S --- 10 clones

For C-rank training, the user can also increase the amount of clones created by one, up to a maximum 20 clones.
Being composed of stone, these clones are much more stable and durable than most others. Depending on the difficult class of the user, they can take so many hits before losing their form and crumbling. Note that if the attacks these clones take are TaiJutsu, the amount is reduced by one. This means while a clone at C rank might be able to take 2 C-rank Ninjutsu, 1 C-rank Taijutsu strike will shatter it. Unless there is an attack that states otherwise, thrown weaponry and stabbing/slashing weaponry count as D-rank attacks. Bludgeoning weapons (such as hammers or clubs) are C-rank strikes. This is because it is easier to smash a stone then it is cut it. The formula is that for each rank in difficulty the user is, the clone may take two strikes of that level, or any combination, as long as the following applies: 1 S = 2 A = 4 B = 8 C = 16 D. (One difficulty class equals two of the previous) Ex. At B rank, a clone would be able to take 1 B-rank strike, and 2 C-ranks. Alternatively, it could take 2 C-ranks and 4 D-ranks. Many combinations are possible, as long as they add up.
Limit: Earth Release.

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A creature that constantly regenerates from attacks most likely has a weak spot. James watched enough anime to know that the heart of some abomination would always be its weak spot. Take vampires, for instance. The only issue would be getting to that weak spot. The rock clones rushed forward slamming their hands on the ground. From this spike rose up attempting to pierce the beast hide. The wood would not be so easy to tear, however. The spikes only caused the plant monster to rear up in disgust.

James took this opportunity to use his blade. A white hand grasped the sheathe bringing it down to waist level. James stepped forward slowly gaining speed. When he reached five meters of the beast James jumped in a lunge into the monster's mouth. Heat emanated as the plant opened wider to spew more noxious flammable gas. It would not have the opportunity to unleash its fury, as James drew the blade in an instant. Faster than one could even see James' sword slashed through the heart of the tree monster.

Crumpling to the ground the flower broke apart into a million cherry blossoms. The wind blew and scattered them about the lands. "I really hope that doesn't make more of those," James said to himself before sheathing his sword. James let his rock clones dispel as he walked away. He sure did have a lot of things to tell to the kage when he got back. The landscape James trod was made up of charred embers that had once been housed. James may have killed the monsters, but he did not save anything.
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Doton: Rikujou Kasui Reizu (Earth: Ground Spike Raising)
Rank: "B", "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Technique that works within an area effect. Depending on the user's rank, the distance Spikes raise up along the very ground in order to stab the opponent greatly.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The user must touch the very ground in order for the Spears to shoot up along the earth to stab against the very opponents in question. The Spikes that come forth in rapid succession and does not come forth at the same time. Spikes pop up from the very ground as they are launched around in an area effect, or in a cone, to line like effect, and since this occurs the technique begins near the user as they go forth towards the opponent. This is the "B" Rank version of the very technique while the added "C" Rank that is added along with it is considered the more adaptable version where spikes may come forth by how the user may wish. When the user is capable of reaching "A" Class the knowledge of placing their hands onto the very ground becomes obsolete, and the user is capable of performing the technique without having their hands along the ground.
Description: The user quickly presses on a few seals as the user slams their hands against the ground. By focusing their chakra along the ground and using the earth release giant like shards of spikes shoot up from the very ground. The Spikes that come forth are brought up in different sizes from five feet, to even seven feet high. If the opponent is struck down along with the spikes, they are capable of piercing through and puncturing within. The spikes come up in a sequential order when first learned moving from the user heading towards the intended target if possible. The way this technique works is that when the user learns the more adaptable version of this technique then the user is capable of pushing off different styles of spikes in a more of a diverse manner that are in a non-sequential form.
Limit: Needs the Earth Release.


Keihatsu Ryuu: Battōjutsu (Art of Drawing the Blade)
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This technique is the basic concept of Busōsen (Arms Flash) which deals specifically with the rapid drawing and sheathing of a sword.
Special: ---
Drawback: Missing the strike could result in the user being completely vulnerable.
Description: Picture The user stands in the Keihatsu Ryuu: Battōjutsu no Kamae (Art of Drawing the Blade Posture). Grabbing the handle of the sword near the Tsuba, the user thereafter steps forward with the front leg while unsheathing the blade in a horizontal attacking motion across the body. So swift is this technique that it is akin to a "flash", taking no movements to perform. However, the concentration of such a quick strike is evident; upon sheathing the sword, the user must sacrifice a movement to do so. This technique may be performed with a knockback attack, knocking an opponent into the distance of 10 meters into a prone position.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Busōsen (Arms Flash).