I am lightning, the rain transformed. [T] [Invite]

[Deleted]

Swooping downward, the elegant hawk would remove itself from the confines of the sky to the place which would be the ground before Uchiha, Sozen. Yet, this bird was a Mechanical one. The metal wings would fold in and a message would emerge from the Hawk's Hallow Stomach. The mouth would open, revealing a speaker.

"Uchiha, Sozen. You have been activated. Your task held within the note. Failure to comply will get you killed. Good Bye," the Feminine Voice would say in Monotone.

Rising off, the mechanical bird would soon be out of sight.

[/blockquote]

[sozen]

Kumo Nento (Spider Sticking Spit)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Spits spiderweb at opponent, once hit he can pull or swing them in any direction he wants, as long as he is strong enough to.
Special:---
Drawback: If opponent is stronger in rank, they can pull against him and hurl him, if even nothing happens, if weaker they are thrown.
Description: Emitting a stream of spider web from their mouth, the user will grab onto a nearby opponent. The thread will run from their mouth directly to the foe. If the opponent is in the air, one can move their head and body to swing them wherever they choose.
Limit: Must be of the Kumomusha Clan

Commence Flashback.

It was but today he would learn the arts of the spider, not the spiders that crawled all over his body but the arachnid within his own person, that's right, not only did the Kumomusha command the 8-legged creatures but they were also to perform spider-like feats themselves, such as one of the most obvious and basic things spiders were known for; their webbing. However, the web of the kumomusha was not normal in the least, in fact the chakra along with the web itself seemed to merge and form, the end result being a web so powerful and tough it was as strong, if not stronger than steel. Such powerful creations were sure to be quite useful on the battlefield, and perhaps in everyday scenarios, who knows. All the Uchiha could think about however was learning the techniques of this clan, and eventually one day those extra arms would become is own, and then he'd have completed the final step in his goal -- To master the arts of the spider warriors.

Now, this technique did not require handseals, and that was something Sozen was going to need to focus on, he was told that via his chakra he was able to access a unique gland of some sort, the reaction being that of a new substance being formed, that substance being the webbing of the Kumomusha. And so, with the utmost stillness and silence about him the Uchiha extended his arms before him, and quickly pulling them back towards himself slender digits would wrap around his clothing, and with a tug such clothing was pulled down to hang around his waist. Slates of a blue nature would flick from left to right as he eyed the area, all was silent in the night, not a sound could be heard aside from the rhythmic chirping of the crickets, it was amidst this tranquility the Uchiha was about to take a very important step in his search for power, it was here he was going to become something truly unique.

With a steady pace of breathing he tried to keep himself at ease, slowly but surely however the pools of chakra within his body began to unlock as the energy would being to slowly seep out as it was being siphned throughout the many tubes that made up his chakra network. He could feel the movements inside his body as the energy turned and weaved at high speeds as it was soon circulating his entire body, he wanted to be loosened up in a sense before he'd begin such trainging, however finally fleshy lids would come to a quick close, and with the world before him now fading to black he was fully concentrated on the task at hand. The energy was now being moved upwards into the throat area aswell as his chest, it was here the chakra began to move in towards the certain areas and glands that were said to be the ones behind these web jutsu, and with a grin etching its way unto the features of the Uchiha he could almost feel himself growing in strength.

It was beginning to form, deep within the confines of his throat he could feel his chakra bubble and move about as it felt as if something was sticking along the back f his throat, slowly but surely he could feel a foreign substance being quickly created along his throat, and it seemed to Uchiha had quickly been able to figure out what was necessary, although this technique was nowhere near advanced for the Kumomusha clansmen. He could feel the somewhat thick webbing materializing inside himself, it was then that his smile grew, so quickly was he excelling in the arts of this clan, perhaps it was with this alone he could impress them, and in time he too would wield those arms he so desired. Thin lips would slowly part as the Uchiha's eyes were thrust open, and with the maw of the boy opening wide now he'd spit forth with a burst of air from his lips, following in the wake of the exhale was but a thick strand of web; he'd done it.

The silky strand was moving at impressive speed as it flew forth, with a light thud it connected into the bark of a large tree nearby, and it was with this the flow of the web from his throat would cease, and with eastern appendage being lifted vertically the soft hand would grace the web with his firm grip. A tug would follow as powerful arms would yank on the web, and as expected it was quite the tough piece of work and would not tear, the tree however would lightly shake as the tree 'pon its branches were disturbed, and with a light smile the Uchiha would close his teeth on the webbing and effectively sever its ties to his throat. It was then chakra was once more positioned in the previous areas, although this time at a much faster pace now that he knew what he was to do, and with another spit forth the head of the boy was aimed upwards at a branch over-head, and darting forth along its linear path the sticky web would wrap tightly 'round the wooden pillar.

With a sinister grin Sozen tugged powerfully on the web as he'd yank himself upwards towards the the wooden edifice above, and with foot planting softly 'pon the branch he'd have a small smile cross his facade,

"Badass.."

[Zetsumei]

+10

[sozen]

Setsuna Hibana(Instant Spark)
Rank: E
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a spark instantaneously at said target location
Special: Ox
Drawback: --
Description: The user focuses chakra at a certain point on the target and creates a small amount of friction in the air, sparking the area. This can be done almost instantaneously, but causes almost zero damage due to the small nature of the spark. It cannot cause paralysis or blindness, nor any other sort of damage. Usually a prank children use on each other like a game of tag, but with sparks for a small kick.
Limit: Lightning Release

Commence Flashback.

Sozen was once more brought back to earlier times, back to the time when he first was being taught the ways of the raiton release, abck when he was learning the most simple of moves within that element. The young Uchiha was but a small boy, he and his brother had been out training with their father all day, and finally he was able to successfully say he'd been able to utilize the elemental chakra of lightning, and with this success it was time he'd learned his very first technique, and thus just moments ago his father presented him with a scroll, Sozen was to prove his independence and learn this all on his own, was the boy up for the task? With a childish grin the parchment was rolled open, and in just a flicker of paper all the secrets were being revealed, even if this technique was no secret at all. With those bright blue eyes the young Uchiha scanned every inch of that paper being sure to get it down to the most minuscule of detail, and when he felt he'd learned all he could he quickly stood from his sitting position, and with a fresh sense of inspiration about him he knew his father was watching, and he'd make him proud.

The ox zodiac was all that required, and thus the small hands of the boy were quickly thrust towards one another as small digits shifted quickly in order to allow for such a movement, although clumsy in his attempt the child managed to hold the handseal without flaw, and thus the sudden reaction of chakra within his frame had taken place, immediately the blue energy was seeping into and around his fingers, it would take but only a bit of friction to cause an elemental reaction with his chakra, the end result was to be but a spark. With lips curving into a small smile Sozen would press the middle finger and the thumb of his right hand together, and breathing deeply he was ready for his first attempt, would the boy be able to accomplish such a move on his first try? With a swipe of his fingers the snap and friction would serve as the life for this raiton jutsu, and in that quick instant of flesh on flesh the chakra and friction was sufficient, and coming to life just inches above his small fingers a bright spark would erupt quickly into the air with a fizzle, however quickly as the small spark of electricity had come to life it soon vanished with a very faint trail of smoke.

A childish laughter would accompany such a creation, and overcome with his joy that he'd actually done it the Uchiha wanted to try it again, and with eastern and western appendages sliding towards eachother the small hands of the boy were positioned quicker this time as palms would slap together. Skinny digits would slide and shift about as they quickly formed the handsign of the ox, and with the lone zodiac presented forth Sozen would feel the faint surge of chakra within himself as the energy was unlocked and thus sent coursing throughout the many tubes of his internal systems. This time however the chakra was projected away from his own body, in fact the chakra would be focused upon a blade of grass as this feet, and with a small smile crossing his features he knew what was coming next. A slight bit of friction and the chakra would ignite, in a bright yellow flash and a faint snap the spark came into sight with a fizzle, a slight giggle and the Uchiha would lower his arms, well now, how amusing.

[joshcrisp]

learned.

[Deleted]

"Care to train?" Raiden would hear from his brother. He grinned and looked at his brother, and as he did the deep blue vanished from his eye, and the crimson red began to pierce through him. He placed his hand on the middle of this three katana, and grinned at his brother. Of course he was up for some training.

"What did you have in mind?"

[/size]

[sozen]

Raiton – Raiu Karasu (Thunderstorm Raven)
Rank: D, C, B
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: Creates ravens of lightning to attack your opponent.
Special: Tiger, Dog, Tiger
Drawback: Must be learned multiple times in order to truly master. The swallows dissolve if they pass out of forty meters of the user.
Description: The user forms the hand seals, creating ravens of lightning around them. The ravens are roughly two feet in wingspan. The ravens are comprised of pure electricity, and discharge into a shock of electricity when they strike an object. Each swallow discharges with a D rank shock. The user can control the motions of the swallows completely. When first learned, the user is only capable of creating up to five ravens at a time. Each time learned, the user can create an additional five ravens. When the user attains to capability of creating fifty ravens, the technique increases to a C rank technique, allowing for an additional five per training as usual. When the user reaches the capability of creating one hundred twenty swallows, the training becomes B rank. The user can create two hundred swallows, total, before they max out.
Limit: Must have Lightning Release.

"What did you have in mind?"

The Uchiha couldn't hide a smile, he'd always enjoyed his brother's company, and even more so when they trained together, Raiden was perhaps the best sparring partner he'd ever had, actually, Raiden was almost the only sparring partner he'd ever had. Blue oculi watched carefully however as the first of many blades was was in his brother's grip, then the gaze would sift down to his much more lonely katana along his waist,

"There was always too many for my liking.."

He'd coo softly in a playful tone of voice.

Was just moments after such words had been spoken that his fingers would depart from the clutch on his blade and rise upwards, and with a loud slap of his palms the two hands of the Uchiha would unite as digits would lock together tightly. What he had in mind was not of taijutsu techniques, but those of ninjutsu once more, in fact this technique was one he'd used previously on his sibling, and what Sozen had in mind was but to take this to the next level of mastery. With a smooth inhale of the brisk air the Uchiha's hand would begin their dance, shifting and moving rapidly the slender digits of the boy move be in one position at first, and then a split second somewhere else. Requiring only three simple handsigns this jutsu would prove quite useful in the long run, seeing as how with each time Sozen practiced this the number of the ravens would only increase.

His brother was able to evade five of the ravens at first, sure. But with the number getting higher it was not long before evasion was simply impossible, even with those eyes. How would Raiden react once he was swarmed in all directions with ravens? The answer was simple, he'd no longer be able to dodge, but he would have to defend. So, with a menacing grin now etching its way onto the features of the Uchiha he'd chuckle lightly, with his visage fixated on his twin he'd speak again,

"Lightning style.."

His voice was faint and just barely audible to his brother now standing at a distance of 10 meters from his own position.

"Thunderstorm Raven!"

And right on cue with the sudden shout of the Uchiha the final handsign was performed and held before him. The chakra from his body was siphoned outwards almost instantly into the atmosphere around him, and with a little elemental manipulation taking place just in front of him a loud snapping and sizzling was heard as these birds of electricity would come to life. Sparking with energy the ravens shone with a faint light, an almost yellow aura surrounding their frames as they continuously cackled with lightning. Raiden should take note however, seeing as the number of ravens had almost doubled since their last encounter. That's right, before the sharingan-wielding Uchiha was assembled but a flock of 15 electric ravens, each ones mission being that of causing him harm.

"Impressive, no?"

Arms were thrust forth with a mighty whoosh of the wind, and with the muscles of the boy flexed tightly powerful arms were outstretched, immediately with these actions the ravens would take flight in a linear path towards his brother as they'd rocket forth. Then, just as they'd reach what seemed 4 meters from his person right and left arms would open wide as if looking for a hug, it was then the 15 ravens would split into two groups as they'd dart to the eastern and western flanks of his brother. Then, in one last graceful twirl of the Uchiha's arms the ravens would dive in for the attack, from all angles would they approach, with one lone raven dive-bombing from directly above as well. Surrounded on all sides and with the ravens closing in fast it seemed he'd not have a chance to even utilize such eyes of the sharingan.

[|Ayame Unbound|]

+10, don't forget to mark how many times each rank is learned ^^

[Deleted]

Raiden shunshined away from his brother.

[/exit]

[sozen]

Katon: Hibashiri: (Fire Element: Racing Fire)
Rank: "C", "B"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Fire technique in which the user shoots out two streams of fire along each side of the user towards a group of enemies in which encircles around the enemy creating a wall of fire.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: The user first performs the handseals that they need. Then they slam their hands together as the user concentrates along the heat around them. Focusing their chakra, two streams of fire is launched from the user, one along the left, and another along the right. These streams shoot off towards multiple enemies. The user is capable of creating streams of fire within the distance of fifty meters, encircling enemies within twenty meter radius. The fire is two meters in width as the height reaches up to five meters in the air as it spins violently trapping those within. This type of fire is used as a encasing Jutsu, capable of trapping the opponents inside using intensive heat for the enemy. This type of fire when first learned the user is capable of just encircling the enemies as the speed of the fire entraps the enemies within. When the user learns the "B" Rank version of this technique the user is capable of enclosing the Fire to burn the enemies within a ring of fire as it comes to a close. This process takes one turn to do. This technique is also capable of being used to shoot out a ring of fire towards the opponents if the user wishes.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release

0|30

With his brother gone Sozen knew that he needed to expand his knowledge of jutsu, with his brother now holding the advantage of an even greater sharingan than before he knew he needed to expand his knowledge on the elements he knew, ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, basically anything that would give him something his brother would not have. Although those eyes held great power Sozen knew that with the right tactics and abilities he could beat the sharingan, and it was with that hope alone he would continue to hone his abilities. Once more the Uchiha would move as to let left arm dip down into his pockets, and with left hand gripping tightly on yet another scroll digits were held stiffly around the parchment. The paper would be quickly removed and held before him, written in red ink across the front was one word; 'Katon'. With his natural affinity to fire not to mention his love for the element he was going to learn something new.

With nimble hands was it unrolled, and just by the size of the writing on the scroll alone Sozen could tell this was not you average low-leveled fire jutsu, this was more of an intermediate skill, and he was fine with that. Cyan slates would scan the scrolls surface, pupils would focus carefully on each and every word along with every single diagram and illustration, to put it simply he was going to study this scroll down to the last detail before attempting anything, The face of the Uchiha was tense with concentration as he'd not even blink, nor bother to brush back the ebony strands of hair that hung from his mane. Until without warning arms would twist and turn as the paper held within powerful hands was rolled upwards without warning, and with the scroll properly sealed and rolled up yet again it was quickly thrust in a downwards motion with his left hand placing it back into his clothing, now seemed as good a time as any to get started.

Eastern and western appendages would slowly raise upwards as fleshly lids would come to a close; engulfing his entire world into darkness. Rough hands would meet at the palms with a dull slap as fingers were lined up vertically against their opposties, and with digits at the ready mind would float back to the sheet of paper, the handseals required were indeed embedded into the memory of the Uchiha, and with a slight smirk etching its way onto the smooth features of the genin it would begin. Stiff digits were quickly bent and slid backwards and forwards with incredible pace, truly he was demonstrating the finesse and grace of an Uchiha; a real warrior. It would only take moments for the hands of Sozen to masterfully dance in a flash of the zodiac but time had seemed to slow and stretch on for hours at a time; each movement taking several minutes. However such was not the case, it was almost as if Sozen was so concentrated he was perceiving the events in slow motion, no matter though, this wouldn't deter his training.

Each flawless display of the zodiac brought forth a different reaction, the first action ofcourse starting the high-speed circulation of the chakra throughout his internal networks, the next few movements would further hone the chakra along his legs, and slowly but surely it was siphoned from his figure and unto the ground before him, there was just two steps left to take. The first step being to utilize elemental manipulation to convert the basic chakra into that of the katon element, and the final handseal used to ignite said chakra and begin the creation of the fire. With light whooshes of the air hands continued the dance of the handsigns, until at long last with a grunt and an abrupt opening of his eyes the Uchiha would hold forth the final formation of his hands before him. Lips would slide slowly upwards as teeth were shown, and with a devilish grin Sozen would stare unto the horizon with eyes of a demon, and it was then that the reaction began.

To his left a roaring flame shot from the earth without warning, the flame was a solid meter thick as the heat was immense, and dashing forth along the commanded path the flame began catching and igniting on the earth ahead of it, and before long a large stream of fire was rapidly making its way forward with a slight curve in its angle. However what Sozen would note was the fact that the second stream of flame had not risen on his right side as it was supposed to, and cursing under his breath he'd momentarily avert his gaze as to set his visage once more 'pon the moving flame. The fiery line of fire was taller than Sozen himself, probably about 2 and 1/2 meters in height, that was truly impressive. But having studied the scroll previously he knew where his jutsu was flawed, the fact that it was half the width and half the height it could grow to be, not to mention the entire right half of the jutsu had failed to even spark!

"Son of a.."

EDIT:REPLY #69

[sozen]

|Exit|

[Zetsumei]

+10