Tensora Dojo

[Kinz]

Sky Ready Stance
Rank: E
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user holds the polearm in a standard ready stance for the ‘Sky’ style.
Special: Naginata (Or other polearms).
Drawback: None.
Description: The practitioner will stand with his/her right side facing the opponent. He/she will then crouch with his/her legs spread apart with both feet pointing to the left. One hand should be gripping the end of the polearm, the other should be gripping a little above the middle. The polearm should point at the opponent’s neck.
Limit: Must learn from one of the five Tensora Masters.

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It didn’t take Muteki long to reach his destination. He headed straight for the dojo of the tensora master Tohno Shiba. He had learned of him when kage, and had always wished to learn his techniques, but was unable to in his brief tenure. The dojo was fairly barren right now, as it would seem most of his students had left for a holiday of some kind. Lucky for Muteki this dojo doubled as master Shiba’s home. Strolling up, Muteki knocked on the door to the building.

The man answered and after a brief conversation and Master Shiba understanding most of his concerns, he allowed dojo access to Muteki. He was quite the brilliant and understanding man. He seemed most concerned with spreading his teachings to students and not so much about the student’s poor track record. He was a man with a decent heart in Muteki’s mind. With the introductions and character commentary out of the way, the two began working.

The first thing Muteki had to learn was the basic stance in the sky discipline of tensora. He was given a practice pole arm to use while in the dojo, and shown the style once. Just like goken Muteki knew the stance was extremely important. It allowed the practitioner to move in the most necessary ways with ease and helped cut out the distractions around them. It didn’t take him long to get a handle on the stance. He merely needed to stand almost sideways to his opponent, allowing a decent field of vision and range of motion, with the naginata at the most comfortable of positions at his side.

[Zetsumei]

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[Kinz]

Sky Whirling Technique
Rank: E
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user learns how to spin the polearm rapidly, the basis for all Sky techniques.
Special: Naginata (Or other polearms).
Drawback: If this is done slowly, which is prone to happen with the heavier polearms, it’s rather useless.
Description: After using one of the Sky stances, the practitioner will learn how to whirl a polearm in the four basic two handed whirling techniques (diagonal up/down left, diagonal up/down right) as well as the advanced one handed whirling techniques (diagonal up/down left, diagonal up/down right, over the wrist/neck/leg/arm spins, transfers, and finger spins).
Limit: Must know Sky Ready Stance.

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Now he needed to improve his hands dexterity. Apparently the master of this dojo was keen on spinning the naginata around to allow for better handling. It made sense seeing as being able to do this would allow you to switch your grip on the weapon fairly easily. He began by trying to spin the staff-like naginata. It was a fairly light weapon being made of wood, but the odd elongated shape seemed to make it more difficult.

His first few attempt ended in failure. The wooden practice staff being sent flying in a buzz saw fashion. He just couldn’t keep the grasp of it with his palms. He was doing something wrong, so he obviously turned to his new master. “master, please show me your method once more”. He obliged and took up Muteki’s fallen staff spinning it around in his hands. There was one difference though. His master was spinning the staff with his fingers, not his palms as Muteki was. This meant that perhaps the fingers were dexterous enough to hold the staff in his line of sit while spinning.

Going with this idea, Muteki began practicing. This time his fingers were the focus. Much like the handseals he was so accustom to using he focused on his fingers placement. Eventually he figured out the method to spinning the naginata. It lay within switching the staff between each finger multiple times as a pivot point. Finally he had gained a good ability with holding the staff while spinning it.

[Zetsumei]

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[Daichi]

Daichi reached a canal on the outskirts of the village, before removing the map from his pocket to check the directions again. I guess it’s outside of the village. It will probably be quicker to fly there. Haven’t done that in a while. Daichi put a smile on his face, and raised his hands in the Rat seal, and announced, “Suiton: Rikkido no Tori.”

The water in the nearby canal began swirling and from the turbulence two massive wings emerged. The wings were followed by the elegant surging body of a bird comprised completely of water. Once completed emerged from its watery domain the bird circled the sky and perched on the ground next to Daichi. He focused him chakra to his feet and hopped on to its back. Together they flew off into the sky.

After an hour of searching they finally saw the dojo on the horizon, and dive bombed to the ground below. Daichi launched off of his aquatic bird just in time, before it crashed into a nearby tree watering the surrounding flora. Good deed for the day, I watered some plants. Daichi stared up at the sign which read:

Tensora Dojo

I guess this must be the place. Why did it have to be so far away from civilization? He approached the large doors of the building and gave them a hard knock. There was a rushing of silence following the echoes of the door, as the nearby forest sounds ceased to exist. Within the silence Daichi shouted, “Hello, is anyone hear? I’m looking for Muteki Arashi, is he here?” he waited to see if he would get any response.

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Suiton: Rikkido no Tori (Water Style: Liquid Bird)
Rank: C Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a large bird, larger than the user, of water.
Special: Rat
Drawback: The bird cannot do damage.
Description: Creates a bird of water. The water acts as normal water, save for it being in the shape of a bird. It has chakra around its wings, enabling it to fly. If it were to give or take a hit, the water would act as normal water, and go to the area of lesser pressure, around the hit. The user can send chakra to whichever body part touches the bird, and use it to ride and fly. Must mantain teh handseal for the technque.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu (Water Release). Must know Fuuton no Jutsu (Wind Release). Must have a water source.

[Kinz]

Muteki stood there twirling the wooden practice naginata in his hands, awaiting his master’s return. He had left for an errand early in the morning, and Muteki was left a set of the basic scrolls to train with. He was being rather lazy however. He rarely took a break anymore. It was all business due to his plans for ridding the village of the council. He was deeply indebted to the kage, and Kininata for agreeing to letting him be a shadow in the resistance, which allowed him to do what he though necessary, without having to worry about abandoning anyone. This allowed him to rest when and where he felt appropriate.

He continued sitting in the sitting room just inside of the entrance, twirling the weapon between his fingers, until a noise erupted outside. It sounded almost like something crashed. He was already in motion towards the door to check on the occurrence when he heard the banging of a hand against its outside.

“Hello, is anyone hear? I’m looking for Muteki Arashi, is he here?”

Muteki just stood there a moment. Almost dumbstruck by the fact someone knew he was here. Muteki’s mind began thinking through this occurrence. The only people who knew of is exact whereabouts were supposed to be Kininata, and Souzen. He had told the ANBU girl that specifically. Perhaps they had told this one. No matter. He didn’t care who it was. For what reason should an immortal be afraid? Walking to the door he opened it casually and then turned his back, and sat back down in the sitting room across from the door.

”Please come in. Have a seat won’t you? Now, without the door between us, why don’t you tell me who you’re looking for, and why?”

Why hadn’t he revealed his identity? Was there some reason behind this? While he waited for the boy to come across the threshold of the dojo and enter the sitting room, he summed him up. Though he had begun by referring to the voice he heard as a “boy”, Muteki now noticed he was actually about his age, give or take a year or so. Another thing he noticed was his pale skin. He was almost ghostly. It was a stark contrast to Muteki’s own bluish hue. Their fashion sense seemed to differ too. Muteki had almost the bare minimum of clothing on, sporting only his usual vest and pants (see bio for better description). His sword was the only thing missing. The butcher knife like creation sat sheathed in the corner of the small room, away from both individuals’ hands. With his eyes drawing in as much information as humanly possible, he awaited the others reasoning as to why he was here.


p.s. nice post

[Daichi]

The protective doors opened, revealing a darkened bluish man relatively the same height at Daichi. The man quickly returned to his seat after opening door, much like a watchdog he thought, but as the man turned a fundamental item revealed itself to him. He noticed the man brandished a Hidden Rain headprotector, this gave Daichi a sense of belonging; he wasn’t used to being so far away from the village, the headprotector also made him feel like he could trust this man.

”Please come in. Have a seat won’t you? Now, without the door between us, why don’t you tell me who you’re looking for, and why?”

Daichi entered on the stranger’s request feeling comforted that he is a fellow shinobi of Rain. He observed his surroundings, and it seemed to be a mere foyer to the dojo. I guess they don’t want visitor observing the training that goes on here, but honestly this place is nothing in comparison to the underground chambers I saw earlier.

"I am looking for Muteki Arashi, I have been instructed to search him out. I came to find out the truth about the village...........So can you help me or not?"

Daichi was sure he came to the right place, yet sincerely hoped that this man was not going to give him another map. Treasure hunting is fun, but enough is enough. There was something strange about this fellow, he interests me and somehow when I look at him I feel thirsty. It’s a weird feeling. I wonder if this guy knows about the underground chambers, I wonder if he knows anything at all. Actually I don't care what he knows, I only need to find Muteki Arashi, I think everything will make sense from there...

[Kinz]

"I am looking for Muteki Arashi, I have been instructed to search him out. I came to find out the truth about the village...........So can you help me or not?"

These words truly did peek Muteki’s interest. Not only did this person know of his existence and the area he was located in, but apparently he knew that not all was well within the rain village. Quite astonishing really. Muteki was not to long ago in the resistance headquarters musing over its sheer lack of staff. Perhaps an influx of people had occurred. Either that, or the base had been compromised, and this could be someone who was working for the council. Muteki wasn’t so much worried as he was wary of revealing the resistance to an outsider. After all, what did someone who was immortal have to worry about?

“Well friend, it’s not so much a question of can I help you, as it is a question of why should I help you. Perhaps we should start with introductions. Yes I am Muteki Arashi, and who prey tell are you?”

Muteki awaited the reply of the individual. He knew not if this man had ill intentions towards the resistance or not, but giving his name wouldn’t compromise the resistance, only his safety. He cared not for his safety.

[Daichi]

“Well friend, it’s not so much a question of can I help you, as it is a question of why should I help you. Perhaps we should start with introductions. Yes I am Muteki Arashi, and who prey tell are you?”

Daichi took a slight offence to the man’s reply; after all he had gone through so much effort to reach him. I honestly thought that he would be expecting me. I’m not quite sure my sister had sent me to that underground place and here. Is this really the man she intended for me to meet with? He is not much older than me, but I guess I might as well make the best of it.

“My name is Toriyama Daichi, this morning I found a letter at my bedside table from my sister Harashi Mai, an ANBU Scout. The letter stated that I head to an underground chamber to find out the truth of the village, and that I help to save it. When I arrived at the underground chamber I was met by an ANBU guard, who seemed to be a friend of my sister as she recognized my sister’s scarf on my arm. Then I was sent by the guard to find you. So actually I am at loss, I have spent my day following maps and letters blindly until I reached this place and once again I am still confused. So please could you explain to me what is going on?”

Daichi hated depending on others; more so he hated being in the dark, not knowing what was going on. But he had made his plea, it was now the hands of this unfamiliar person to decide the fate of his day’s spent journey.

[Kinz]

Smiling at the man’s apparent fatigue and frustration, Muteki stood from his seat. Walking over to the him, Muteki put his arm on Daichi’s shoulder and turned him around, leading him towards the doorway he had entered through.

”I understand your frustration man, but don’t worry. I’ll explain it all to you. Hell, if you betray my trust I’ll just kill you, right?”

Muteki laughed at his own words heartily. Finally they reached the outside where Daichi had come from. He could see an extremely wet spot over by a tree…that must have had something to do with the loud bang he had heard earlier. Leading him over to a separate tree which shaded two separate rocks, Muteki brought him over there and sat down. He motioned for Daichi to sit opposite him, and would await his action on the matter. Then he would go into his explaination.

”My name is Muteki Arashi. I am a former Amekage, who do to past events is no longer in power. The current Amekage Souzen, along with another Amekage from the past Kininata are involved in this too. We are striving to remove a corrupt council from the head of our village. They are not listening to the people and every action is another to solidify their own needs and greed. The underground place you were admitted to earlier is our base. This is the area I will be training ninja like you. So, if you are here that means you are welcomed into the resistance but require more power then you already possess. With this said you now have two options. You may return to the headquarters and try doing work for them, or you may take my test and try gaining access to the knowledge I have. If you pass then you will be forced to stay here for a time to train and become stronger. If you fail, you will be sent back to the resistance and will very likely not have another chance to receive my training. Make your decision.”

Muteki knew he had thrown the boy an ultimatum, but this exploding offer was a fairly good chance to not only gain the knowledge he possessed, but the secrets of all the villages whose scrolls he had obtained.

[Daichi]

Daichi watched as the man stood up and walked towards him; and felt a bit uneasy as the man put his arm around Daichi’s shoulder. He wasn’t a fan of people invading his personal space, especially someone he had just met. The man spoke as he motioned Daichi with him outside.

”I understand your frustration man, but don’t worry. I’ll explain it all to you. Hell, if you betray my trust I’ll just kill you, right?”

Daichi couldn’t tell if the man was joking or if he was serious. That’s not the type of joke you make to a fellow shinobi. At least we are going outside, this is more familiar to me than that shady dojo. The man took his seat on a nearby rock, and Daichi followed suite sitting in on the rock directly opposite to him.

”My name is Muteki Arashi. I am a former Amekage, who do to past events is no longer in power. The current Amekage Souzen, along with another Amekage from the past Kininata are involved in this too. We are striving to remove a corrupt council from the head of our village. They are not listening to the people and every action is another to solidify their own needs and greed. The underground place you were admitted to earlier is our base. This is the area I will be training ninja like you. So, if you are here that means you are welcomed into the resistance but require more power then you already possess. With this said you now have two options. You may return to the headquarters and try doing work for them, or you may take my test and try gaining access to the knowledge I have. If you pass then you will be forced to stay here for a time to train and become stronger. If you fail, you will be sent back to the resistance and will very likely not have another chance to receive my training. Make your decision.”

This was so much to take in at once. He didn’t expect the truth to be so complicated, and then to be facing a past Amekage. What an honour, he knew he should paid a bit more attention in History Class at the academy. I feel a bit stupid for doubting this man; he was an Amekage after all. Wow, he offered to train me if I past his test. Wonder if it will be a hard test, written or oral, or maybe it’s a riddle, or a test of bravery. I’m getting excited. But If I fail I can never be trained by him again. Then again who am I kidding, how often to former Amekages offer you a chance to be their pupil. Once in a lifetime, that’s how often, I hate that I think to much. Should have said Yes minutes ago already.

Daichi stood up and bowed his head before the once great Amekage.

“My greatest respects. I was unaware of your status. I will honoured to take any test that you present for me.”

I hope that wasn’t too formal. That’s what being raised by you grandparents do to you. Daichi held his head down and waited for this master of the past to respond.

[Kinz]

“My greatest respects. I was unaware of your status. I will honored to take any test that you present for me.”

“Hey there buddy, take it easy. You owe me no more respects then anyone else. I am a ‘former’ Amekage after all. One who has pretty much been outcaste from the village. So, instead of all the bowing we just keep it to you calling me Muteki and listening with open ears when I speak. Speak your mind if you don’t agree with me too. You are to treat me as your equal not your better. With that said, wait here while I prepare your tests.”

Standing from his rock, Muteki walked back inside the dojo and retrieved his sword, strapping it into place. It sat horizontal and flat along his lower back with the handle coming out on his right side. He then exited the dojo, bringing a rather large box with him. Setting the box on the ground near Daichi, Muteki took his position back on his rock.

”This test will consist of three parts. You must pass at least two parts to receive my training. The grading is not arguable. You will agree here and now to take whatever grade I decide for you, without the need for me to explain. If we understand each other lets begin. Open that box.”

He pointed to the box, and motioned for Daichi to move to it. The box itself would be shaking from the inside out. Almost as if something were living inside. If the box were to be opened then Daichi would come face to face with a young, no more then 15 girl who was bound and gagged in the box. Fear would be visible on her face, as her eyes looked up at Daichi with terror. The girl would merely appear to be some farmers daughter from the areas around rain village. Muteki had had plenty of time on his trip to the dojo, and his time here to plan and acquire what he would need for training his newest pupils; this was just one of many ideas. Looking heartlessly towards Daichi Muteki would utter one final sentence and then watch in pure silence, not responding to anymore questions from the man.

”Kill her. She is now your easy prey. Your test is to see your order following capabilities. Now, show me your resolve.

Muteki then waited in silence.

[Daichi]

Daichi watched as Muteki emerged from the dojo carrying a large box. Daichi had like how the Muteki was hands on and treated him like an equal even though their differences in experience and ability were miles in comparison. Daichi knew that he was someone he could follow as a leader. The box was place near Daichi were he could see it rumble and shake.

”This test will consist of three parts. You must pass at least two parts to receive my training. The grading is not arguable. You will agree here and now to take whatever grade I decide for you, without the need for me to explain. If we understand each other lets begin. Open that box.”

Daichi knew my opening the box he would be accepting all the rules and regulations that Muteki had placed forth. Confident in himself and with a new liking to the former Amekage, Daichi pushed open the box. In which revealed a young trembling girl of roughly 15 years of age. She was bound and gagged; and seemed to be crying and in pain. With horror and confusion in his heart he turned his head to look towards Muteki, but all he could see was unfeeling statue that uttered:

”Kill her. She is now your easy prey. Your test is to see your order following capabilities. Now, show me your resolve.

With a quick retaliation, Daichi protested. “What! You can’t be serious!” but the dead silence of the man gave Daichi all the answers he needed. He looked back at the girl, but was not ready for the image he saw. In front of him curled in the box was an image of his sister tied at her ankles, wrist and mouth. She could not speak, the ropes gnawing at her skin and a tear dropped from her smudged eye. The shear power of the image cause Daichi to blink, but when he opened his eyes all he could was the 15 year old farm girl with her ragged clothes. What did I just see? There is no what I can go through with this. I know Rain has down some bad things in the past, but this can’t be necessary. What would my sister think of me? But then again this is training with a Amekage, if I become strong I can save the village from disaster. What’s one sacrifice? No. One sacrifice is everything.

Daichi removed his sickle from its holster, and walked over to the girl. Every step he took he could hear the girls breaths get deeper and hasty. She was scared, she was terrified, there was only one this for him to do, and that was to put her to ease.

He lowered himself to her level and cut the rope bind her hands and feet. He replaced his weapon and lower the gag on he mouth.

“You are safe now. I won’t hurt you.”

Turning to Muteki he said:

“I thought greatly of you and excited for your methods, but this is something I will not do. Nor will I let you keep this girl here. You said I have to pass 2 out of 3, so then I will just definitely pass the next two.”

Daichi gestured for the girl to stand behind him, and wondered how the scenario would play out.

[Kinz]

As the scenario played out before him, Muteki’s stone cold features just looked on unblinking until he heard Daichi’s final string of words. When the final word left his lips Muteki just started laughing hysterically. It wasn’t at all a maniacal laugh, almost giddy. His eyes became teary from the shear force of his laughter. What would this guy do with what was to happen next? Muteki watched intently as the final revelation of the test arose. With the little farm girl behind him now, Muteki motioned for Daichi to look in her direction. As he did a small puff of smoke would erupt from her, and in her place would be the exact image of Muteki. A mere shadow clone, standing there now removing the transformation jutsu from itself. The clone disappeared in another puff of smoke just as Muteki began to speak.

”Why on earth would you need to pass the next two tests when you already passed the first one? You see my friend following orders is a noble endeavor, but one must know when the orders are not just. You must be able to make your own choices because inevitably you are the one who has to live with them. The council would not be as happy for this seed to be implanted in you. They want total obedience. A just government would merely want you to do everything you could, while still being able to sleep at night. Remember that you are ultimately in control of your own actions. Just because it is ordered doesn’t mean it is right. Sometimes breaking the rules is the best thing you can do.

Another thing you just showed me is your compassion for the people of this land. That means you are worthy to gain the power I possess, because it would seem you would use it to protect those in need of it most.”

Standing from the stone, Muteki would pat Daichi on the shoulder. Daichi had done well. But how would he fair on the next test? Part two of the exam would now be to see if he could utilize the power Muteki was going to pass to him well. The first one showed he would use it for the right reasons, but that didn’t mean he would understand how to overcome obstacles. So the time for the second test was approaching.

”Now that you have shown me your intentions with your power, you now must show me some skill in its utilization. Getting back to the box, your second test is to now lift the box and move it back into the house. This task seems rather simple, but not when I throw in the stipulations. The first restriction is you may not touch the box. Contact with the box by you will equal failure. The second stipulation is you may not utilize your chakra to effect the box. With these in mind, go to it. And remember that you still have another chance after this test, just in case you can’t complete it. So, get to it.”

Muteki would go back to sitting on the rock beneath the tree. The shade from the tree made the spot quite comfortable. After the first test, he was having high hopes for this man named Daichi.

[Daichi]

”Now that you have shown me your intentions with your power, you now must show me some skill in its utilization. Getting back to the box, your second test is to now lift the box and move it back into the house. This task seems rather simple, but not when I throw in the stipulations. The first restriction is you may not touch the box. Contact with the box by you will equal failure. The second stipulation is you may not utilize your chakra to effect the box. With these in mind, go to it. And remember that you still have another chance after this test, just in case you can’t complete it. So, get to it.”

Daichi circled the box in puzzlement. I can’t touch it, guess I could get someone else to; but then again there is no one around. I can’t use chakra, but I don’t know any techniques that could work for this anyway. I have some rope, but only 2 meters. This seems hopeless.

Daichi decided to sit next to the box; he crossed his legs and began brain storming. Tons of thought when through his mind, but he began getting fixated on one idea. If I were to build a V-shaped tunnel under the dojo and the box?



Then when the box falls to the center, I will close one half of the box with sand and fill the other side with water cause the box to float up into the house.



Daichi removed his single kunai and began digging, after 20 minutes his hole next to the box was on 15 cms deep. He sat back in disgrace, and began to think some more. That clearly will take way too long. I may not make contact. I may not make contact. Maybe if I fly to the village and bring someone with me back that can move the box for me. No that won’t work. This is secret training, I can’t expose Muteki, and the flight to the village is 2 hours their and back.

Daichi got up and circled the box once more. Maybe it’s another trick question. It has got to be. Maybe I need to draw a picture of the Dojo around the box. But I suck at drawing, not to mention that that is probably the worst idea I have ever had. Well home is where the heart is, maybe I could cut out my heart and put it in the box. That’s illegal cause I’d be making contact. Enough with the sarcasm, but this is hopeless. It this guy kidding, this can’t be done. I’m not to sure I want to be taught by a loon. Then again he was an Amekage, it has to have some trick. Maybe it’s a trick box.

Daichi moved to examine the box further, looking for buttons or seals that were maybe hidden on its exterior. Realising the box starting frustrate him, he when to sit on the rock next to Muteki to think some more. At that stage he want to be as far from the box as possible.

I can’t touch it but someone else can. I can’t use chakra, and no tools I have are effective. All by ideas are impractical……so basically I can’t touch it but someone else can. I can’t use chakra, and no tools I have are effective, and all by ideas are impractical. He kept repeating those words in his head. I give up, the only thing I can think of is asking Muteki to move it for me, which is so stupid it might just work. If that doesn’t work I will just go over and kick the stupid box, taking the fail, but at least the box will get what it deserves.

“Muteki, would you please move the box into the house for me?”

OOC: I won’t lie this frustrated me in reality, so much so that I refused to log on to the computer. I was genuinely pissed off.