To Reclaim a Clan's Honor (Training)

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

Closet, bed, bookcase, what to shoot clones at next? Hopefully, he would master the jutsu before he ran out of room. Spying the fan overhead, Aaron flipped the switch to have it start spinning. Building up chakra, he surrounded himself with it as he formed the handseals. Focusing on four copies Aaron pushed chakra forward and outward, in front, behind, left and right of him. Where there was nothing, suddenly four copies stood standing, all in the same position as Aaron. Four down, only one more to go. Aaron nodded to his clones. They also nodded. Perfect replicas each one of them.

Moving out of the way Aaron put his clones to work. He directed one clone to jump straight up into the whirling fan blades. The spinning blade collided with the head coating the blade in gooey honey. As the honey dripped down before solidifying as hard as rock Aaron tasted it. The honey was sweet but tasted odd. As it solidified like wax flowing down a candle, Aaron licked the hardened substance. It tasted nothing like honey, causing him to gag slightly. Well he knew no one would be eating their way out of this jutsu. Aaron smirked, thinking of a shinobi eating honey to free himself.

With the other three he sent them to charge at full speed into the wall plastering it with honey. Aaron examined his room, it was slowly being a solidified honey mess. However, the honey on the bed and the honey on the bookcase had reverted to a syrup form. Still the honey would serve its purpose. Aaron was also getting closer to mastering this jutsu. The queen bee seemed to enjoy the honey for she landed on the bedpost and stared at Aaron buzzing calmly. Aaron looked at her and knew his plan would work. He built up his chakra again and formed the handseals willing five copies of him to form. Only four emerged. Not willing to waste more time Aaron directed them to impact on a different wall. He was still having trouble with the jutsu.

Breathing heavily, Aaron took a several minute break to contemplate things. What if he cast it faster? Form the Dog, Boar, Snake, speaking each as he went. There was no problem there. It was impossible to pick up the pace in forming the seals. What about his chakra? Aaron thought it over. If he picked up his chakra pace, perhaps he could obtain five clones without using too much chakra. For some reason Aaron preferred only using the minimal amount of chakra when learning jutsus rather than going all out. It was time for a switch.

Aaron had been constraining his chakra flow before but not now. Quickly he opened up his chakra network letting an enormous amount come out all at once and flow over him in its entirety as he formed the Dog, Boar and Snake handseals. Taking the chakra he concentrated on solidifying it, making his replicas. Suddenly five copies of Aaron were around him, each identical to the original. Aaron nodded and sent all five into another wall. The room smelled sweet as the clone honey solidified yet again. Five identical clones was a perfect success, but now he had to tune down the chakra.

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Aaron focused on his chakra manipulating it in various ways to see if he could use less chakra and still obtain quick access to it throughout his body. He felt exhausted from emitting so much chakra but he needed to press on. If he could find a way to lessen the chakra flow yet still quickly navigate it through his body, his training would be complete. Using the bees within him to provide some guidance Aaron eventually did manage to find the right balance. It was time for another test.

As fast as possible Aaron built up chakra and formed the Dog, Boar, Snake, willing five copies to appear around him in a pentagon shape. It worked and was his fastest ninjutsu yet. He would try to reduce the chakra flow even more next time. With the furnishings now completely covered in honey, Aaron simply had his clones scatter bumping into the ceiling, the floor and one even crashed into the door. Crud. Aaron didn't think that through as the five clones wilted to honey. The doorway was now solid honey. It looked like when he was done he would be exiting through the window.

Aaron reduced his chakra as he quickly circulated it around his body using his new method the bees helped him develop. Five more perfect clones appeared. Aaron also had them collide with un-honey covered areas. Reducing chakra once more Aaron quickly circulated the chakra, it circulating slower due to the reduced amount being released. Four clones emerged after he formed the handseals. Aaron shook his head. His previous try would be the minimum amount of chakra needed to perform the jutsu perfectly. It appeared to be a decent amount of chakra. Still Aaron couldn't deny the results as he sent the final four clones to other areas of the room and had them impact.

The room was covered in honey. There was barely any floor space not covered. Some of the honey had reverted to a sticky goo but most was still solid. Aaron was pleased. A memento to his former home, it would be home to the bees. Aaron looked at the queen bee and enveloped her in chakra. He relayed his commands to her. Usually he wouldn't need chakra but this queen was new, not from within his own body and had not been domesticated as long as the rest of the hive. On second thought, Aaron would recall his bees and leave his gourd here. He'd let the old hive expand here so the bees would be more loyal to him when he needed them.

Aaron breathed raggedly sweat pouring down his face. While practicing he hadn't realized how exhausted his body really was. His chakra reserves were also depleted. Intense Taijutsu training with expansive chakra use left him near a collapsing point. Aaron worked his way to the windowsill. Since he erroneously had a clone block the door, he would use the window to get out. Aaron peered at the two-story drop below. His body was in no condition to make that jump. Slumping against the window Aaron looked at the room as the setting sun cast its orange rays into the room. The light reflected off the honey created beautiful amber for the liquid and an eerie purple for the solidified.

There Aaron would fall asleep, completely exhausted from pushing himself the past week. While he slept the new queen and bees from his gourd would get to work. Sensing the honey, they flew out and began munching. When Aaron awoke somewhat rested the next day he would see some wax on top of his former bed. The bees liked their new hive.

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Aaron was glad the bees were happy as he stretched his muscles. His physical body had recovered but his chakra had not. Surveying the construction of the hive, Aaron knew the bees would be able to manage without him. Focusing a minimal amount of chakra on the gourd, he made sure all the bees understood his orders. They were to help the new queen turn this room into a full hive. Satisfied Aaron looked at his former home one more time before putting the gourd next to the window. He'd come get the gourd in a couple days, before he left the village again. Aaron looked out the window and bracing himself squeezed through the small opening, hugging the scroll in his arm. With chakra focused on his feet to the same pressure level as the wall pushing against him, he descended to the deserted street below. Only a couple homes in the area were still occupied, and the bees should not disturb them.
[- 1 Medium Gourd]
[Exit to Village: Same Thread, just left my house]

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[Aaron: The Bee Master]

[Exit to Village]

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

OOC:

Learned in Meikei Mansion Training Ground:

Hachimichi (Bee Honey)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user summons several bees that exploded into highly sticky honey.
Special: Tiger, Dragon, Ox, Tiger
Drawback: The honey can entrap the user if they get in the way.
Description: The user forms the hand seals, summoning several bees that are made of highly stick bee honey. The bees then come into contact with the opponent and explode, spreading the honey all over the opponent’s body. If used successfully, the honey will hold the opponent for two rounds.
Limit: Kamizuru Clan, Hachinosu no Jutsu

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

OOC:

Learned in Krav Maga Dojo:

Striking Principles
Rank: ed C bas
Skill: Taijutsu - Knowledge
Effect: Increases the users ability to effectively strike a vital point depending on the rank of technique.
E - Basic Knowledge of vital point location, roughly 50% chance that the user will land a direct hit on one of these points.
D - Increases the chance that a vital point will be hit to 60%.
C - Increases the chance that a vital point will be hit to 70%.
B - Increases the chance that a vital point will be hit to 80%.
A - Increases the chance that a vital point will be hit to 90%.
S - Increases the chance that a vital point will be hit to 100%.
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: Effective striking with the weapons of the body to the opponent’s vital points is essential for a victorious outcome in a hand-to-hand struggle. A ninja must be able to employ the principles of effective striking if he is to emerge as the survivor in a fight to the death. Strikes should be targeted at the opponent’s vital points and nerve motor points. Strikes to nerve motor points cause temporary mental stunning and muscle motor dysfunction to the affected areas of the body. Mental stunning results when the brain is momentarily disoriented by overstimulation from too much input—for example, a strike to a major nerve. The stunning completely disables an opponent for three to seven seconds and allows the ninja to finish off the opponent, gain total control of the situation, or make his escape. Sometimes, such a strike causes unconsciousness. A successful strike to a nerve motor center also renders the affected body part immovable by causing muscle spasms and dysfunction due to nerve overload.
Limit: Must be Yellow Belt Krav Maga

Krav Maga Attitude
Rank: e D cbas
Skill: Taijutsu - Knowledge
Effect: Increases the users ability to dodge and counter depending on rank of technique.
E - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 5%
D - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 10%
C - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 20%
B - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 30%
A - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 40%
S - Increases the chance that a user can dodge and counter an opponents attack by 50%
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: Proper mental attitude is of primary importance in the Krav Maga's ability to strike an opponent. In hand-to-hand combat, the Krav Maga must have the attitude that he will defeat the enemy and complete the mission, no matter what. In a fight to the death, the Krav Maga user must have the frame of mind to survive above all else; the prospect of losing cannot enter his mind. He must commit himself to hit the opponent continuously with whatever it takes to drive him to the ground or end his resistance. A memory aid is, “Thump him and dump him!”
Limit: Must be Yellow Belt Krav Maga

Fluid Shock Wave
Rank: D ecbas
Skill: Taijutsu - Knowledge
Effect: Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects.
E - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 10%
D - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 20%
C - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 40%
B - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 60%
A - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 80%
S - Increases the chance that an attack with have the maximum desired effects by 100%
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: A strike should be delivered so that the target is hit and the weapon remains on the impact site for at least a tenth of a second. This imparts all of the kinetic energy of the strike into the target area, producing a fluid shock wave that travels into the affected tissue and causes maximum damage. It is imperative that all strikes to vital points and nerve motor points are delivered with this principle in mind. The memory aid is, “Hit and stick!”
Limit: Must be Yellow Belt Krav Maga

Eye Poke
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A slight jab in the eyes causes uncontrollable watering and blurred vision. A forceful jab or poke can cause temporary blindness, or the eyes can be gouged out. Death can result if the fingers penetrate through the thin bone behind the eyes and into the brain.
Special: None
Drawback: Must be close to opponent.
Description: User the index finger on either hand for one eye or the index and middle finger for both eyes the user thrusts their fingers into the opponents eye with differing effects depending on the strength of the attack.
Limit: None

Ear Strike
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A strike to the ear with cupped hands can cause temporary deafness or rupture the eardrum and may cause a brain concussion.
Special: None
Drawback: Must be close to opponent
Description: The user strikes the ear with a cupped hands which causes varying effects due to the compression of air inside the ear.
Limit: None

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

Doton no Yoroi (Shield of Earth)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Thin like layer of earth is used to surround the user as a protection against on comping like attacks. The stronger the user is the stronger the technique becomes means the stronger the defense is to help the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: This Technique is ineffective against Lighting Techniques. The user becomes weighed down and is unable to perform fast movements such as the After Image technique.
Description: A thing layer of earth is used as a protection around the user. The layer makes the user seem a little more darker then usual but this type of technique takes up a lot of concentration, chakra and understanding. When attacked by certain attacks such as TaiJutsu attacks the feel of the attack seems less then that of normal. This technique is capable of protecting the user against two "D" Rank like attacks before the shield begins to break. For every Difficulty class the user increases the technique increases in strength allowing the user to withstand more. When the user gains to C Rank difficulty class the user can withstand Two "C" Ranks of Jutsus before they start to break within the user. When the user becomes a new difficulty of "B" then the user is capable of withstanding One "B" Ranks of Jutsus before they start to break within the user. When the user becomes a new difficulty class of "A" Rank the user is capable of withstanding One "A" Rank of Jutsus before they start to break within the user. When the user becomes "S" Difficulty class the user is capable of withstanding Two "A" Ranks of Jutsus before they start to break within the user
Limit: Needs the Earth Release

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As Aaron left the Krav Maga dojo he saw a man practicing earth release about twenty meters away on a patch of earth a safe distance away from the mountain. It was no doubt an attempt to avoid a landslide. Aaron approached the man for as great as Taijutsu was, he preferred Ninjutsu and needed help beyond a scroll to advance in the field. "Hello," said Aaron approaching cautiously, careful of the earth he could be manipulating. Not one to waste time Aaron simply asked, "Care to teach me some earth release?"

"Depends," responded the man. "How much Krav do you know?"

"The basics," Aaron responded.

"Then fight me." Aaron shook his head in disbelief, but a challenge was thrown and he would not walk away. After a twelve minute fight of blows and counters resulting in a stalemate the man said, "Sure, I'll teach you. You're the first student in a while to fight evenly with me even with my armor."

The man's dark skin crumbled away to reveal it was merely earth, and the man was fairer than Aaron had thought. "For such a fine Krav performance I will show you the Doton no Yoroi. It takes great concentration, chakra and understanding."

Aaron took the bait. "What are the handseals?"

"There are none. All it takes is chakra, concentration and manipulation of the earth. Watch and learn" Aaron merely stood there as the earth along the ground started swirling. It rose up and quickly encased the man in a hard shell. His dark skin returned. "Very useful defense," he said, "especially if you lack quick movements. Now if you excuse me, I need to return to my practice." The man turned back to the patch of earth he had been working on. It was another jutsu Aaron didn't recognize.

The Doton no Yoroi seemed like an interesting idea, especially if he were to fight a taijutsu master. A thought occurred to Aaron, what about his bees? After some consideration Aaron came up with a plan. He would either make sure the bees were called out ahead of time or simply make sure his mouth was unimpeded. Exhaling bees through the mouth was not fun but highly surprising and useful. With the bee question addressed Aaron focused his chakra.

It was obvious that the chakra had to be directed to the earth. The real question was how to get it to surround the body. Aaron thought about it as he released chakra into the ground willing it to pick up the earth and surround him. There was a little movement on the ground but that was it. It would be harder than he thought. Aaron took his chakra and molded it, shaping it in a similar style he used in other earth releases. Since the jutsu was an earth release it should in theory follow the same principles as the other earth releases. It was simply odd that it lacked hand seals and hand signs. Aaron released a steady flow of chakra into the earth and willed it to rise up and surround him. The earth moved again but did not form a shield. The man must still know something he doesn't.

On the third try of directing chakra into the ground Aaron measured how deep he pushed the chakra down into the ground. The further down he went the less the earth responded. It dawned on Aaron that the soil less than an inch deep was ideal for this jutsu. It did not seem deep earth was meant to be used. On his next try Aaron directed his chakra down through his feet but spread it out over the earth rather than concentrating it deep into the ground. The pebbles and ground shook slightly responding to the chakra. The surface soil, however, would only make minuscule movements towards him. At least he was on the right track.

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

He would need to change one of his methods. He was onto something with the way he emitted chakra. Therefore, that is where he would resume. Focusing the chakra through his body, he emitted a constant level at his feet. While keeping it directed at his feet he formed a chakra train where he forced some chakra out into the top layer of earth. Then withdrawing that chakra back towards his body the earth followed with it surrounding his feet. Aaron knew what to do.

Building up chakra again Aaron forced it down and out in a wide radius around himself. Then building his concentration he willed the earth to come to him as the chakra slowly moved back into his feet. The steady stream from his feet to the soil caused the soil to follow along as Aaron used the chakra like a conveyer belt. As the dirt enveloped his feet Aaron directed the chakra up his body letting the earth be enveloped in it, following it. Aaron directed the chakra higher and higher pulling more soil with it until finally his body was covered in a thin earth coating. Aaron looked at the man who showed him this jutsu.

The moment he took his mind off the chakra, the earth crumbled and collapsed. A bunch of loose dirt fell off him. Aaron sighed. The man was not kidding about needing concentration. Aaron decided the best way would be to treat it as if he would if he was giving commands to his bees. The split concentration required there seemed a perfect match for the Doton no Yoroi.

Aaron pulled from his massive chakra reserves again to emit a steady stream from his feet. Pulling the earth quicker this time to lesson the chakra flow Aaron watched as the soil moved towards him. As it enveloped his feet he forced chakra to condense the soil keeping trace amounts of chakra present to keep it solid. Then he pushed more chakra upwards letting other earth surround it. Soon his entire body was covered and this time Aaron remembered to harden the earth across his entire body. There was a gap around his jaw and mouth for him to experiment with. Opening his mouth wide he goaded the bees up and out; highly uncomfortable yet highly effective.

Aaron took a step forward splitting his concentration between the bees, the Doton no Yoroi and his surroundings. It took intense focus but he would manage. Looking around Aaron saw his bees flying above him. Telepathically telling them to fly around Aaron also watched his chakra flow making sure the earth shield maintained its integrity. Walking forward Aaron tried a few sample kicks and punches. The attacks came slower than usual.

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

For the next ten minutes, Aaron tried simple punches and kicks gauging the speed of the earth shield. It took focus to keep the shield up, but so far he was succeeding. Assuming an awkward Iron Fist stance Aaron tried a Dynamic Entry kick into the air. Aaron flew a slightly shorter distance than before. Based on the earth shield it would add a little power to the attack but was it worth the decrease in movement speed. After thinking it over some more Aaron decided that Earth Shield might best be suited for Krav Maga, not the quick movements of Goken.

Exhausted from the physical exertion, Aaron dropped his focus. Moving while surrounding the body with earth made it easy to tire oneself. Suddenly, it felt like the earth shield was going to collapse. Not willing to allow that, Aaron regained his focus concentrating on re-solidifying the earth. The shield maintained its integrity, not collapsing. Aaron breathed a sigh of relief careful not to lose his concentration.

A new idea formed in Aaron's mind. Focusing on the bees he directed them to face him. Forming handseals at a slower pace than usual Aaron formed the signs for the Bee Stinger jutsu. The bees on cue fired a plethora of stingers at him. The shield immediately started collapsing around him. Fortunately Aaron was immune to the bee poison due to the tolerance he had already built up. The stingers did hurt just a bit. It seemed one C class attack was enough to break the shield. Recalling the bees Aaron would reform the shield.

Aaron built up and focused his chakra once more. It became both easier to control and harder to maintain simultaneously. The continued chakra usage was affecting him, but each attempt brought him closer to mastering the jutsu. Exerting the chakra around the earth Aaron recalled it bringing the earth with it. Up and over his body Aaron surrounded himself. It was a lot easier now to control the earth. When the shield reformed Aaron was ready to try a different technique. Forming the hand seals Aaron performed the pebble barrage bringing rocks and stone up and out of the earth flinging them against the armor. Keeping his concentration Aaron was pleased to see the armor still standing only a little damaged. Forming the handseals again Aaron cast another pebble barrage at his shield. This time the shield started crumbling. One of the rocks pierced the shield and crashed into him. It was a minor pain, nothing serious. Aaron released the remains of the shield. It seemed about two low level attacks would pierce the shield.

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With the new knowledge Aaron took a several minute break. He would try the jutsu once more. Exert chakra downwards and guide the earth towards him. The soil quickly surrounded Aaron. Continuously using the same dirt made it easier to manipulate. Concentrating on making the shield Aaron had the earth form tighter and tighter until it was like a second skin. Aaron's pale skin darkened from what he could see from his arms. It was hard to see his entire body with the earth shield slightly hindering his neck movement.

Aaron walked forward to the man to see what he would say. Walking seemed simple compared to when he first tried it. His body had almost accepted the earth shield as a second skin. Performing a cartwheel Aaron maintained focus on the shield as he moved into a run to approach the man. His body was nimbler now too. The earth shield with training could be even more practical than he thought.

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Sorry it took so long to see your first PM, I got bored and went to see webcomics XD.

[Aaron: The Bee Master]

Mimicry of the Earth
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjustu
Effect: Causes the dirt/ rock to move and form the shape of the users hands underground.
Special: Bird, Ox, Dragon
Drawback: Cant be used to create another techniques hand signs. User must have hands underground, otherwise the rocks will only hold until provoked into breaking, but in the case of using dirt the formation will break as soon as both hands leave the ground.
Description: After preforming the correct hand signs the user plunges his hands into the ground, there by causing the earth to move anywhere between 3 and 30 feet in distance from his current possition. The earth then mimics what hand movements are done underground through connections in the ground that run directly from the users hands. This can be used to grab the enemy, punch the enemy, strangle the enemy. Basically anything that can be done normally with the users arms can be done.
Limit: Technique can be canceled if the line in the ground is severed, either by the enemy interrupting it or if the user pulls his/her hands out. If done with too little chakra the user may be held into the ground

Only twenty feet away from the man Aaron watched as he formed three handseals and plunged his hands underground. It seemed as if the whole earth shook for a moment. Suddenly two rock hands emerged from the ground and grabbed Aaron around the stomach. Compressing they broke the earth shield before disappearing back into the ground. "Nice shield. How about you learn Mimicry of the Earth?" said the man turning to face Aaron. Aaron nodded, a little stunned, his broken concentration causing the remaining shield to collapse. "Form the bird, ox, dragon and plunge your hands underground. Then form whatever you want your hands to do and the earth will mimic it. Have fun and leave me be."

Aaron watched as the man turned back to yet another unknown jutsu leaving Aaron to practice. He did not know who the man was, but Aaron liked his style. Aaron focused on what the man had said. It took three seals: Bird, Ox and Dragon. They were simple enough to form as Aaron performed a dry run. He tried the seals several more times to make sure they did in fact flow smoothly together. Aaron would hate to mess up the seals when performing the jutsu, not only to prevent embarrassment but also to protect his life. Failure in battle could mean death. Finally feeling confident Aaron was ready. He would add chakra to the handseals.

A few breaths to steady his nerves Aaron directed chakra to his hands as he quickly formed and said the seals, "Bird, Ox, Dragon, Earth Mimicry." Plunging his hands deep underground the earth shook slightly in a thirty feet radius. However, the earth in his immediate vicinity did not move. Aaron wondered what he was supposed to do now. The dirt was soft and flowed between his fingers easily. Pushing it with his hands he tried speculating what he was supposed to do now. Suddenly something slimy touch his hand. Although it was probably an earthworm, the surprise caused Aaron to push his hands forward and then upward, palms open. A noise could be heard as two dirt hands emerged from the earth about ten feet away. Immediately withdrawing his hands, the earth collapsed. Amazing, Aaron thought.

He was not sure what exactly happened. He had simply reacted to the earthworm and caused the earth to move. Earth Mimicry appeared to be a powerful jutsu. Steeling his mind Aaron was ready to try again. The first attempt was probably a fluke as he did not recall how much chakra he used. "Bird, Ox, Dragon," Aaron said forming the handseals and concentrating chakra into his hands as he plunged them into the earth letting the chakra flow outward. The earth should be his to command now.

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Aaron needed to figure out what to command the earth to do. With no targets in sight Aaron settled for good old experimentation. First he would test how far he could propel his hands. Pushing softly forward Aaron raised his hands up willing the earth to obey. It did and the earth rose with two open palms facing upward about twelve feet away. Pushing forward again Aaron watched as the dirt hands moved forward. Finally the hands would not move or rise up any further. Aaron guessed the range to be at about thirty feet. Turning the hands downward they disappeared as Aaron brought his hands back towards him. Lifting up out of the earth the earth hands were five feet away. Aaron nodded. He tried bringing them closer but they only complied another couple feet. There it was as if they hit a brick wall for the dirt crumbled and collapsed. Aaron withdrew his hands from the soil. He had confirmed the range he could control.

Little dirt piles stood as testaments to where Aaron had risen the hands up out of the ground. The earth had moved and followed a weird pattern. Unconcerned about the affects on the environment Aaron reformed the signs as he spoke them, plunging his hands under the earth again. Shoving his hands forward until he felt they were about fifteen feet out Aaron had his hand move up fingers extended. A giant hand emerged from the earth with fingers extended. Aaron clenched his fingers watching as the earth hand did likewise, specks of dirt flying off to be blown away by the wind.

Lifting up his other hand Aaron watched it emerge. As he flexed his fingers, the earth responded likewise. Aaron noticed that he had been emitting chakra low amounts of chakra the entire time. Unwilling to stop the chakra flow Aaron interlocked his two hands and watch as the two earth hands came together in a loud rush, blowing wind and dust around. Satisfied Aaron separated the interlocked hands, but as he did so he caught the nail of his left hand against his right hand. Aaron watched as the same earth finger of the left hand scraped against the earth right finger cutting through the dirt. The hand looked unsteady.

Withdrawing his hands from the ground Aaron watched as they collapsed. He sighed. There had to be a way to make the earth hands stay together when he lifted his real hands. Aaron thought it over and recalled that when the man had broken his Earth Shield, the hands seemed to be denser than the dirt hands he had been using. Think Aaron, think. After a moment inspiration struck like a flash of lightning, the hands had been made of stone. Aaron looked around for stone and saw what looked like stone or hard soil about twenty feet away near where the man was practicing.

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Aaron formed the handseals once more speaking each sign clearly. Feeling the soil around his hands, Aaron manipulated the earth guiding his hands to the pile of stone twenty feet away. When he made a slight upward motion the hands emerged denser and more grayish rather than brownish. Aaron flexed both hands watching each earth hand do likewise. Driving his two real hands apart Aaron brought them together in a massive slam and then apart again. Repeating the process it was as if Aaron were clapping, the loud noise echoing back from the mountain.

The stone was definitely harder as barely any crumbling could be seen from the earth hands clapping. However, it did appear that Aaron irritated the man or the man was showing off for he performed a couple handseals and a shockwave shot through the earth cutting between the earth hands and Aaron. The stone hands suddenly collapsed in response shattering into many pieces. Aaron did not know what just happened, but the chakra flow flowing to the stone hands felt misaligned. Withdrawing his hands Aaron looked to see the man smile and go back to his own jutsus'. Aaron sighed.

Performing the handsigns once again Aaron plunged his hands enveloped in chakra underground. Avoiding the rocky area near the man Aaron would stick to testing the dirt. Spying a crow landing on the earth Aaron would see if he could trap it. Pushing with both hands Aaron made sure they were sufficiently apart, then pushing both hands up quickly he forced the fingers together. The bird tried taking off but the hands emerged too quick forming a dark prison of dirt. Aaron could sense the bird pecking at the hands and flapping wildly. Lifting his hands up and out of the soil Aaron watched as the dirt prison collapsed freeing the bird. He figured he could have strangled it or crushed it with his hand but there was no need to. Mere knowledge was enough.

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Aaron took a big breath. He felt he were using up too much chakra today. Resting for a couple minutes longer to regain his energy Aaron looked for another patch of stone away from the man. He had to move closer to the mountain base, but he found rocky soil at last. Forming the handseals Aaron plunged his hands underground, looking to make sure he was still far enough way from the man. He thought the man was more powerful than he let on. Guiding his hands Aaron pushed them diagonally left until he felt he was under the stone. Pushing upwards in two firm fists, two earth fists emerged twenty feet away. Under the soil Aaron had both fists crash into each other creating a resounding boom that echoed repeatedly. Satisfied Aaron used his left fist and guided the earth fist to the base of the mountain where he punched down. The ground shook and a dent formed. Bringing his right fist over to join it Aaron created a punching bag of the base of the mountain. After several minutes of beating and wearing down the stone hands Aaron lifted his real ones out of the soil. Amazingly the stone hands still stood. His earlier hypothesis had been right.

Forming and speaking the hand seals Aaron plunged his hands underground guiding them to the stone patch. Raising his hands palm upward two stone fists emerged near where the old earth hands stood. Flicking his finger Aaron had the left earth hand flick a finger straight into the still standing stone hand. The impact was enough to crumble it, telling Aaron the strength of his stone monument. Aaron steered the hands back towards him. Spying the man absorbed in his own training Aaron changed the directions of the earth hands and had them burst forth from the earth, thumbs interlocked so that a huge gust of wind was generated. The wind never reached the man for a huge amount of earth came up like a shield dissipating it to either side. The man turned to Aaron and forming handseals performed an identical act. However, Aaron couldn't react in time and was blown backwards his hands pulled out of the earth.