A Kage's Resolve! A Clash of Determination!!

[Toge Ikebana]

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[Dealer's Button]

Leaning against one of the many pine trees surrounding the frozen wasteland Ace stood. Silently the chivalrous gambler pondered his mind wondering about the elder's request for this duel. Thinking about the battle light blue eyes glanced at his wrists. Upon each wrist was a card holster. Glancing downward the Knave of Hearts briefly looked at the 6 card holsters strapped around his hips 3 for each side. Finally near the his ankle was another card holster. All of the 9 card chambers were filled with 4 decks reaching their maximum holding capacity. His gloved slithered downward the metal plate stitched upon the glove shimmered in the faint light showing the Yukigakure symbol proudly. Gloved fingertips brushed against the 80 ice exploding tags lingering within the buttbag.

Noticing the other kage approaching the Yukikage pushed himself off of the snow covered tree. "welcome to this arctic sanctuary lad"[/b] he gently and politely welcomed the foreigner. "I would have loved to illustrate the usual formalities yet the elders request a immediate show"[/b] Ace said to the stranger in the same polite and gentle tone as a soft smile remained upon his lips while his light blue eyes glanced at a looming tower in the distance. Gently gloved hands slightly slithered into his pockets as the gambler's left foot began to tap upon the frozen ground in a gentle beat his eyes focused on the other kage.

[Toge Ikebana]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, border: 1px dotted #e1d406; width:400px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 2px 2pt #e1d406; background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/2e1ybsp.png); color: #657725][classy=Storm ] Toge bowed respectfully towards the Yukikage, his experience in the position outranking that of his own. He wasn't dignified, but he planned on living to see it. "Thank you," Toge said, quietly, quickly pulling out a bag of seeds, before tossing them. He wasted no time, standing sixteen meters away from Ace, as those seeds blossomed beautifully into a variety of flowers, even in this frozen hell with his Puranto Ninpou technique. But Toge wasn't finished, either, as he executed twelve seals. The flowers sprung to life, swirling, and spiraled together, creating two perfect duplicates of the five foot one Kusakage. One of them would charge the Kusakage, while another stood on guard with Toge, both pulling out a tanto. Toge pondered how this would turn out, one charging free handed. Before the creation of the clones, however, it was evident that the Yukikage had indeed been observing Toge, which Toge planned on exploiting, as his chakra transmitted to the Yukikage. It was a one shot opportunity, but one Toge had to capitalize on with twelve seals. If it was successful, the Yukikage would find vines sprouting at the same instance the flowers had began to blossom. This likely could have caused the Yukikage to believe that the vines were growing in unison with the flowers. If it succeeded, vines would wrap around the latter's neck, body, arms, and legs, immobilizing him with sufficient power. Puranto Ninpou : Haeru Rank: E Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: A basic technique of the Ikebana, where the user molds a certain type of chakra to feed it to the clan’s special seeds and make them sprout into flowers. With other techniques, the seeds can grow into different kinds of plants. Drawback: --- Special: Handseal: Serpent Description: This is the first clan technique for the members of Ikebana to learn, since it’s needed for many other techniques. The user spreads the needed amount of seeds in the desired area and uses then the Serpent seal to make the seeds sprout into flowers instantly – almost as soon as the seal has been formed, the flowers are ready for use. The seeds will always respond to Haeru chakra, no matter where the seeds are when the technique is used: One bag of the Ikebana seeds can become a full-sized, flower filled meadow even in sand and snow, or while floating on water. The basic form of Haeru creates red, blue, white and yellow daisies, but by molding their chakra in a slightly different way, the user can also create other kinds of flowers. Limit: Ikebana technique Houyou no Etai (Natures Embrace) Rank: "C" Skill: Genjutsu Effect: Vines erupt from the ground under the enemy, wrapping around their feet, arms, and neck. Special: “Hand Seals” Drawback: The vines are only illusions and cannot exert any force to strangle or crush its victims. Does not completely disable arm movements (though throwing projectiles and sword techniques would be nearly impossible), but stops movement. Description: After performing hand seals, the user projects their chakra at their target, trapping them in the illusion. Once caught, vines will erupt from the ground under the opponent, binding their feet, legs, arms, torso, and neck. Though the vines cannot be broken by conventional means, they do not exert enough force to strangle, crush or even completely disable its victim. Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan. Must know Phantasm Perception. Hana Bunshin (Flower Clone) Rank: "C" Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Creates a clone from Flowers Special: ”Hand Seals” Drawback: Weak to Katon. Description: After forming hand seals flowers from around the user begin to swirl and form together. Being made of flowers, these clones will disintegrate after a single hit. After they fall apart, the flowers can still be used in flower techniques unless destroyed. These clones are capable of performing Ikebana techniques. At the cost of the clone destroying itself, it can use the flowers of its own body to perform a technique. Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan. Silene [Seeds: 60 / 80] [Leaves: 40] Location: Special Preperation: Drying the leaves takes three months, this work is done by the older and more experienced members of the clan. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold. Special: Grow only in the greenhouses of the Ikebana clan; The greenhouses are guarded carefully, it’s nearly impossible for anyone outside the clan to get their hands on the plants. Description: Simple yet beautiful plant, the Silene looks much like a red shamrock with white stripes. On it’s three, about inch x inch sized leaves grow bright red seeds, they’re ready on the 26th day of every month. The Silene are what keeps the Ikebana clan alive; the seeds are needed to nearly all of the Clan techniques; When the seeds are fed with special chakra, produced with the Ikebana’s Puranto Ninpou: Haeru technique, they start to grow with an unnatural speed. Every clan member carries always many small bags of these wonderful seeds always with them. The leaves of the Silene are a little more rare; Since the seeds are very important to the clan and the plants won’t grow without the leaves, there is only one greenhouse of Silene to be used to this second purpose. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold. When put on a wound, the leaves will stick to the skin and stop bleeding immediately; They can be removed only when the wound has been healed. Technically the leaves can work even with large wounds, but considering the size of each leaf, it’d take many leaves. Drawback: A bag of seeds/leaves takes one slot per bag. Cost: Silene Seeds: Free to clan members, not sold for others. Silene Leaves: 20 Ryo per bag (20 leaves in each bag) Hand Seals: 24 / 38 Movements: 4/5 [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

As soon the bow was received cards began to flood out of the chivalrous gambler's card holster upon his wrist while the opponent tossed up his seeds. The thunderous noise of shuffling cards filled the atmosphere blocking out most of the light emitting form the sun. While the cards rapidly surged out of the two holsters Ace remained focused his eyes locked onto the target as his hands began to quickly form a short chain of handseals. 200 cards floated around their master as the yukikage's chakra grasped onto the paper items. 60 of these elegant weapons began to fold with gentle grace yet in rapid succession. The form of tiny long beaked humming birds began to be crafted in the maelstrom of dancing cards. Immediately 5 tiny hummingbirds surged out of the mass of floating cards surrounding their master. Chakra permeated throughout their inside structure granting them their deadly abilities. 4 out of 5 birds continued to surge forward slicing through the arctic air with extreme ease as their targets continued to finish up his chain of seals.

Vines suddenly erupted from the frozen soil as his minions ventured forward. Giving the remaining hummingbirds simple mental command the small beast immodestly surged forward attempting to slice through the vines. Keeping his light blue eyes glancing from the squad of attacking paper familiars and the mighty warior protecting the kage he noticed something odd. When the bird attempted to cut through one of the vines it phased through it without showing any damage to the plant. "then it must be" Ace's mind pondered as the creature continued to attempt to slice through each time the same result. Taking in a deep breath the Knave of Hearts. Giving the protecting a small painful order it returned back to their master before landing upon Ace's hip. Without any hesitation the bird stabbed its beak into its master. Pain immediately rushed through the yukikage's vessel yet it was must. He was not going to let this battle be one by a mere genjutsu. Blood began to run down the side of the shinobi's body. The pain making the vines begin to flicker out from existence. He was sure to make it as painful as possible without making it have a disabling factor while avoiding any major arteries.

During this genjutsu counter the 4 hummingbirds remained on the task given to them. While Toge attempted to form the flower clones the paper familiars was near the kage. Immediately reaching a mere 3 meters away from the target they broke away from their squadron formation. Instead they began to closely circle around the target with wings stretched desiring to cut into the individual during the handseals. 2 out of the 4 was directly targeted the shinobi's hands while the other 2 tried to slice into his legs as they circled around. Without any mercy the 2 creatures rushed forward and circled around the two limbs remaining close with their wings stretched widely as the individual tried to create the jutsu. However if the clones was able to be created the 2 birds that was not busy targeting Toge's hands turned their attention to the two flower creations. Without wasting any time they surged towards the clones desiring to cut them in half as they made a u-turn back to the original target. If they was allowed to hit any of the target their bladed bodies could cut through them without any restrictions.

While the birds kept the clones or the Kage busy Ace began to sprint in a crescent curve. Attempting to advance 6 meters the Yukikage remained focused on the opponent his eyes glancing at the flowers upon the soil briefly. The mass flood of 140 cards remained near their master. Patiently the chivalrous gambler waited the correct movement to rush in to deliver perhaps the blow that could decide the winner of the duel.

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140 around user
5 tiny hummingbirds active

Paper Mastery
Rank: B, A, S
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: After perfecting the art of the Paper Release, the user gains the ability to endure attacks of the elemental weaknesses of paper.
Special: Automatic when dealing with fire, lightning, and water techniques.
Drawback: This only applies to paper imbued with the user’s chakra.
Description: Upon training 500 points into the paper release, the users paper jutsu gain the ability to defend against B rank water jutsu and not disintegrate. The B rank mastery also allows the user’s paper to reduce burning from fire and lightning techniques by 50%. Upon investing 750 points into Paper Release, the user attains the A ranked mastery. The second stage of the mastery grants the users paper defense from A ranked water techniques as well as reduces burning from katon and raiton jutsu by 75%. The final stage of the mastery is gained once 1000 points are trained into the paper release. Once this feat is accomplished, the users paper gains immunity from suiton jutsu as well as burning from fire and lightning.
Limit: Paper Release; Once 500, 750, and 1000 points are gained within the paper release, the respective rank of the mastery is gained automatically. In order to gain the B rank mastery, A ranked Paper strength must be trained. The S ranked version of paper strength is needed to attain the A and S ranked masteries



Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation)
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The beginning for any paper user. One must take the time to learn within this technique to gain access to more advanced paper techniques. With this technique the user will gain the knowledge to manipulate the form and actions of paper. The higher one goes into this technique, the more advanced their paper creations are.
Special: ---
Drawback: This is not a technique but an understanding. Without this, one cannot hope to utilize paper. This technique only grants minimal control over paper in their radius. Paper only being manipulated with this technique cannot be used as an offensive strike and lacks the chakra to be imbued with Paper Strength.
Description: There are 3 ranks to paper manipulation. Each rank has its own name and variation but each form allows a user access to more advanced capabilities.

Paper Adept - "C" Rank - This is the basic paper manipulation where everyone must start. With this rank of knowledge a user can manipulate pieces of paper in a simple form within the range of tiny to small size. Simple forms range from weapons such as needles or basic rods. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of ten meters.

Paper Origami - "B" Rank - This is the intermediate form of manipulation. Upon achieving this rank, ones creations receive an origami feel to its creation. Utilizing ones own chakra, a user is capable of creating paper objects or animals within the origami realm. At this rank, a user is capable of manipulating paper within the range of medium to large size. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of thirty meters.

Paper Masha - "A" Rank - This is the final level of paper manipulation. One is capable of taking multiple pieces of paper to create something of almost life like value. With this, one is capable of creating things within the range of huge to Gargantuan size. When the user learns this rank, they are capable of manipulating paper within a fifty meter radius.

Limit: Must have the Paper Release in order to learn this.
Added this cuz it was sorta necessary

Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique which utilizes one own chakra to strengthen their paper. The more one learns into this technique, the stronger one is able to make their paper.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user must learn each rank of Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength) in order to be capable of making the paper stronger. This works well except for techniques that deal with fire damage or water damage.
Description: By combining ones own chakra within paper, they are capable of strengthening its form. The more attune one is with paper, the stronger it becomes. A vital step when attempting to draw out the full potential of ones paper. Note that no matter the rank of this technique, greatswords and other special weapons B rank and up are unable to be broken by the paper due to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the weapons.

When the user learns the D rank of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as stone. At this stage, they are capable of cutting flesh.

When the user learns the C Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as iron. At this stage they are capable of cutting through stone.

When the user learns the B Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as steel. At this stage they are capable of cutting through iron.

When the user learns the A Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as titanium. At this stage they are capable of cutting through steel.

When the user learns the S Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as damascus steel. At this stage the piece of paper is capable of cutting through titanium

Limit: Must know Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation) C Rank

Kami Famiria (Paper Familiar)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The shinobi is now capable of creating paper creatures to fight alongside them.
Special: Hand seals
Drawback: Strength of the animals is dependent on the users knowledge of Paper Strength. The papers can only keep their shape within the users range of paper manipulation.
Description: After forming handseals, the user becomes capable of creating animals out of paper. The characteristics of the creations are contingent upon the users knowledge of Paper Manipulation.

D Rank-By using a single piece of paper per creation, the user is able to form tiny creations such as small birds or mice. The maximum number of creatures the user can create is 5.

C Rank-By using a minimum of 20 pieces of paper per creation, the user is able to form small creations such as cats, hawks, and larger rodents with a maximum of 5 at any 1 time. The number of tiny creatures the user can create is increased to 10.

B Rank- By using a minimum of 50 pieces of paper per creation, the user is able to form medium sized creations such as wolves or tigers with a maximum of 3 at any 1 time. The number of small creatures increases to 10, and tiny to 20.

A Rank- By using a minimum of 100 pieces of paper per creation, the user is able to form large sized creations such as horses, or elephants with a maximum of 2. The number of medium creatures increases to 6, small to 20, and tiny to 40.

S Rank- By using a minimum of 250 pieces of paper per creation, the user is able to form giant creations such as dragons or whales with a maximum of 1. The number of Large creatures is increased to 4, medium to 12, small to 40, and tiny to 80.

Limit: Paper Release. Paper Manipulation B for D-B rank. Paper manipulation A for A-S rank.

[Toge Ikebana]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, border: 1px dotted #e1d406; width:400px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 2px 2pt #e1d406; background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/2e1ybsp.png); color: #657725][classy=Storm ] As the paper cards flooded the sky, Toge was immediately hit with an overwhelming fear, knowing all to well the danger he was now in. Still, he couldn't afford to show his fear. Especially not while he watched the Yukikage break free from his genjutsu so quickly. His hands had just about completed the seals when he noticed the hummingbirds. One more seal, but he lacked time. Toge had to make sure that he'd be able to move his hands and fingers still, and as such, his best bet was to re-position his hands. He angled his body to make his left arm the target, striking it from the side. Toge had to use every bit of control he had to prevent a scream, but he could only do so much, as he yelped instinctively from pain. Toge noticed he was bleeding. Crimson tears fled his arm, dripping onto the pure snow. Tainting it. Tainting him. A single seed fell from Toge's robe into his hands, as Toge quickly fed it chakra. Meanwhile, Toge's chakra found it's way to the Yukikage, as Toge's seal speed increased rapidly, pain known to be there, but hidden. Toge smiled, laughing hysterically, as his body began to break apart. Faded away, scattered by the harsh winter winds. Meanwhile, Toge made haste to make some distance, fleeing twelve meters out. This gave a twenty-eight meter distance between the two, and allowed Toge to pull out fifteen Silene leaves, rubbing them onto his left arm, rather hastily. He didn't have much time, so he began weaving seals, only doing half of them should he be found before he could finish. His arm was still in pain, but much bleeding had been managed. Silene [Seeds: 59 / 80] [Leaves: 25 / 40] Location: Special Preperation: Drying the leaves takes three months, this work is done by the older and more experienced members of the clan. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold. Special: Grow only in the greenhouses of the Ikebana clan; The greenhouses are guarded carefully, it’s nearly impossible for anyone outside the clan to get their hands on the plants. Description: Simple yet beautiful plant, the Silene looks much like a red shamrock with white stripes. On it’s three, about inch x inch sized leaves grow bright red seeds, they’re ready on the 26th day of every month. The Silene are what keeps the Ikebana clan alive; the seeds are needed to nearly all of the Clan techniques; When the seeds are fed with special chakra, produced with the Ikebana’s Puranto Ninpou: Haeru technique, they start to grow with an unnatural speed. Every clan member carries always many small bags of these wonderful seeds always with them. The leaves of the Silene are a little more rare; Since the seeds are very important to the clan and the plants won’t grow without the leaves, there is only one greenhouse of Silene to be used to this second purpose. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold. When put on a wound, the leaves will stick to the skin and stop bleeding immediately; They can be removed only when the wound has been healed. Technically the leaves can work even with large wounds, but considering the size of each leaf, it’d take many leaves. Drawback: A bag of seeds/leaves takes one slot per bag. Cost: Silene Seeds: Free to clan members, not sold for others. Silene Leaves: 20 Ryo per bag (20 leaves in each bag) Sakura Tonsou-Waza (Cherry Blossom Escape Technique) Rank: "C" Skill: Genjustu. Effect: The user will dissolve into a shower of cherry blossoms which will confuse their target as they escape or hide. Special: “Hand Seals” Drawback: -- Description: This flower petal technique is a Genjutsu utilized by the Ikebana Clan. If the user comes under attack, they can use this technique to cover their escape. After forming the needed hand seals, the user's body will disperse into a shower of flower petals. These petals will confuse and distract their opponent while they escape or hide. Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan. Must know Figment Perception. [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

Patiently the chivalrous gambler waited for his birds to complete their task. A slight smirk formed upon Ace's lips as he saw his vigilant companions pierce into the grass kage's arm. He winced slightly from the pain embedded on his hip. Gracefully the 140 cards continued to dance around their master waiting for further commands. Watching the target fade away into the arctic wind a slightly irritated sigh escaped the yukikage's lips. Out of every style of chakra manipulation genjutsu was a subject he detested. Watching the individual reappear a good distance back the Knave of Hearts let out a deep exhale of air out of his nostrils as he continued to sprint forward advancing 7 meters forward.

As soon their master lactated the kage after his reappearing act they rushed towards their prey. However, assisting them this time was the paper familiar that had the previous objective of protecting the card user. Instead all 5 paper familiars rushed forward flapping their tiny wings fiercely remaining 10 meters infront of their master. At a steady pace the chivalrous gambler rushed forward as his tinny hummingbirds sliced through the arctic air with deadly grace. He knew all he had to do was get into taijutsu range and the match will be over.

While his body rushed forward the yukikage transferred his chakra into the card holster upon his left wrist. Gracefully pulling back his arm the energy source gathered lingering into each card inside. Immediately the Knave of Hearts thrust his arm forward a huge cloud of cards exploded from it before fiercely the cards began to connect with each other as they surged out of the holster. As the cards flowed out of the holster the 80 of the surrounding 140 cards attached to the ever growing chain. Like a mighty serpent it rushed forward slicing thorugh the air as the potent energy source permeated through each of the paper items internal structure. Although there was a hidden surprise as the first cloud erupted from the holster a single ice exploding tag floated out of its master's buttbag. Subtly it was the first one to attach to a card as the chain formed making it the head of the deadly weapon.

Swerving away from the 5 paper hummingbirds it stretched 40 feet in a curve. Mirroring the graceful yet lethal movements of a savage boa constrictor it attempted to wrap around the kage as it swiped horizontally across the frozen landscape. If the card chain was able to catch the target in this swing it will wrap enough of its length to cover the middle of his waist pinning his arms and hands to his sides length. As soon this was established without any mercy the chain would begin to tighten its grip being sure to crush the kage's arms. Finally drawing in the chakra inside the card chain it would begin to reel back in. This will force the child to come back, which the yukikage turned his body slightly as his left leg began to tap upon the cold ground. Patiently he waited for the distance to close.

Reeling in the target at full speed while keeping its vicious constriction the Knave of Hearts counted each second carefully calculating it. When the right distance was reach the yukikage jumped slightly using his right leg as he brought in his strong left leg up to his abdominal. Gathering the strength in the devastating limb the red leg master pushed his left leg forward making it become a blur as it surged through the cold air at an upward angle. Combining that with the rapid reel in the from the chain could only mean a devastating outcome for the victim. If this kick did hit when it crashed into Toge's chest the bones upon the area would become crushed and fractured. Not only was the kick already amplified by the red leg master's endless hours of training the card chain made it deadlier. Indeed, being bound to a iron holder with another force crashing upon it was sure a death sentence.

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5 paper hummingbirds still active
chain rigged with 1 ice exploding tag

Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Mastery
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Mastery in which a user is capable of hitting with great strength within their legs in which feels normal towards the user, however creates a larger impact against the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: Does not stack with any other type of combat attacks that is similar towards this type of Mastery. It does not stack up to other power hits that increase through mastery.
Description: When the user gains the capability of mastering Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Mastery, the user kicking power is increased dramatically. The user is capable of kicking with the same capability towards them, however to the opponent, it feels as if they were hit with a technique one letter grade stronger then the actual technique. An example would mean that if a user hits the opponent with a "D" rank technique it feels like a "C" Rank technique. With that stating, the user also gains extra damage while kicking. The user's kicking power increases by times point five times. This means that if a user hypothetically is capable of kicking a person into the distance of one hundred meters before the mastery, the user is capable of kicking a person into the distance of one hundred and fifty meters. If a user's kicking power is strong enough to create a whole of six meters in radius before mastery, the kicking power for mastery increases to nine meters in radius.
Limit: Must have gained 500 Training Points for Automatic gaining

Poitrine Shot (胸肉(ポワトリーヌ)ショット, Breast Shoot)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A stronger version of Poitrine only this time the user aims a little higher and kicks upward not downward. "Poitrine" is the French term for breast meat.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A strong kick towards the upper chest of the opponent's body. The user takes their weaker leg and plants it against the ground as they push off, this could be used along the opponent's neck, their head, or closer towards their collar bone where they meet near the chest. This technique may be performed in many different ways. The user may kick while their body is pointing forward kicking upwards but of course they will not be capable of kicking strong enough for such a tactic for the opponent would only be capable of flying upwards in an arc of eight meters. The user may kick the opponent while they are side ways while kicking. The opponent would be capable of feeling the full force of the attack sending them upwards flying in an arch of sixteen meters. When the opponent is hit by this technique it has the capability of fracturing bones. When the user masters Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg this technique is capable of shattering bone when hit.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg, Must know Poitrine (胸肉(ポワトリーヌ), Breast) / Poitrine Treader (Barbequed Rib Buster)

Paper Mastery
Rank: B, A, S
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: After perfecting the art of the Paper Release, the user gains the ability to endure attacks of the elemental weaknesses of paper.
Special: Automatic when dealing with fire, lightning, and water techniques.
Drawback: This only applies to paper imbued with the user’s chakra.
Description: Upon training 500 points into the paper release, the users paper jutsu gain the ability to defend against B rank water jutsu and not disintegrate. The B rank mastery also allows the user’s paper to reduce burning from fire and lightning techniques by 50%. Upon investing 750 points into Paper Release, the user attains the A ranked mastery. The second stage of the mastery grants the users paper defense from A ranked water techniques as well as reduces burning from katon and raiton jutsu by 75%. The final stage of the mastery is gained once 1000 points are trained into the paper release. Once this feat is accomplished, the users paper gains immunity from suiton jutsu as well as burning from fire and lightning.
Limit: Paper Release; Once 500, 750, and 1000 points are gained within the paper release, the respective rank of the mastery is gained automatically. In order to gain the B rank mastery, A ranked Paper strength must be trained. The S ranked version of paper strength is needed to attain the A and S ranked masteries



Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation)
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The beginning for any paper user. One must take the time to learn within this technique to gain access to more advanced paper techniques. With this technique the user will gain the knowledge to manipulate the form and actions of paper. The higher one goes into this technique, the more advanced their paper creations are.
Special: ---
Drawback: This is not a technique but an understanding. Without this, one cannot hope to utilize paper. This technique only grants minimal control over paper in their radius. Paper only being manipulated with this technique cannot be used as an offensive strike and lacks the chakra to be imbued with Paper Strength.
Description: There are 3 ranks to paper manipulation. Each rank has its own name and variation but each form allows a user access to more advanced capabilities.

Paper Adept - "C" Rank - This is the basic paper manipulation where everyone must start. With this rank of knowledge a user can manipulate pieces of paper in a simple form within the range of tiny to small size. Simple forms range from weapons such as needles or basic rods. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of ten meters.

Paper Origami - "B" Rank - This is the intermediate form of manipulation. Upon achieving this rank, ones creations receive an origami feel to its creation. Utilizing ones own chakra, a user is capable of creating paper objects or animals within the origami realm. At this rank, a user is capable of manipulating paper within the range of medium to large size. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of thirty meters.

Paper Masha - "A" Rank - This is the final level of paper manipulation. One is capable of taking multiple pieces of paper to create something of almost life like value. With this, one is capable of creating things within the range of huge to Gargantuan size. When the user learns this rank, they are capable of manipulating paper within a fifty meter radius.

Limit: Must have the Paper Release in order to learn this.
Added this cuz it was sorta necessary

Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique which utilizes one own chakra to strengthen their paper. The more one learns into this technique, the stronger one is able to make their paper.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user must learn each rank of Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength) in order to be capable of making the paper stronger. This works well except for techniques that deal with fire damage or water damage.
Description: By combining ones own chakra within paper, they are capable of strengthening its form. The more attune one is with paper, the stronger it becomes. A vital step when attempting to draw out the full potential of ones paper. Note that no matter the rank of this technique, greatswords and other special weapons B rank and up are unable to be broken by the paper due to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the weapons.

When the user learns the D rank of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as stone. At this stage, they are capable of cutting flesh.

When the user learns the C Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as iron. At this stage they are capable of cutting through stone.

When the user learns the B Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as steel. At this stage they are capable of cutting through iron.

When the user learns the A Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as titanium. At this stage they are capable of cutting through steel.

When the user learns the S Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as damascus steel. At this stage the piece of paper is capable of cutting through titanium

Limit: Must know Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation) C Rank

Kami Kusari (Chain Letter)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: By connecting paper together and projecting it in a straight line, the user is able to create a rope or chain of paper, capable of restraining an opponent or acting as a grappling hook.
Special: ---
Drawback: Durability is defined by the users knowledge of Paper Strength, and maximum length is defined by ther users knowledge of Paper Manipulation.
Description: By grabbing hold of a piece of paper, the user channels chakra through it and connects it to other paper nearby. By doing this, the user is capable of forming a long chain of paper that can be used however they see fit within their range of paper manipulation. This is most effectively achieved through the use of holsters, though their utilization isn’t necessary.
Limit: Paper Release, Paper Manipulation C

Name: Kusari Souki (Chain Recall)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user is capable of recalling their chain back into a neatly stacked pile of paper or back into its holster.
Special: ---
Drawback: The longer the chain, the more time it takes for it to retract.
Description: A follow up to the “Chain Letter” technique, the user is able to recall the length of paper back into a neat pile. This technique can be utilized to reel in a captured opponent, pull the user to a safe location, or simply recall chain once it has served its purpose.
Limit: Paper Release. Must know Chain Letter

[Toge Ikebana]

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[Dealer's Button]

While the cards created their lethal chain the grass kage seemed to throw something before immediately beginning a chain of signs. Noticing the individual making a considerable amount of handseals the chivalrous gambler did not want to disrupt his chain from forming by conjuring up a defensive technique. Gracefully and elegantly 50 more cards became drawn to the forming card chain departing from the mass of dancing cards around their master as it continued its rapid growth. Imitating the actions of a serpent protecting its young the card chain gently coil around the yukikage leaving a small crack near his face to allow vision. As it could around Ace's whole body the serpent continued to grow reaching the length of 80 feet. Suddenly vines erupted from the seed attempting to pierce into their target. However, the chakra radiating throughout the card was more than enough to deflect the incoming object. Like any vine it attempted to grasp around the protective barrier yet never able to reach the card enchanter lingering inside.

Luck was not in favor for the opponent the protecting paper serpent did not halt its growth. Surging forward without crushing its master alongside the 5 humming birds it sliced through the air in a crescent curve. Chunks of ice was easily destroyed from its wrath as it attempted to complete its only objective. Indeed, if the chain was able to slam into Toge's vessel it would immediately wrap around it with savage desire. Exactly like a boa constrictor capturing a mouse the chain began to constrict around the boys body pinning his arms to his sides. Without any mercy the chain rapidly continued its torture making sure to crush bones into dust.

When enough ribs were grind into powder the tiny hummingbirds could be the boy's ending. Elegantly slicing through the cold arctic air the 5 tiny paper familiars approached the opponent rapidly. All of five of them joined their wings together forming a solid blade while they rapidly approached. If the grass kage was not able to escape the chain's vile embrace the birds would be able to complete their final instruction. With a sickening crash before the sound of muscle and bone being sliced through like butter the birds would be able to slice through the target's neck decapitating the individual.

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50 more cards used to increase the growth of the chain
5 tinny hummingbirds still active

same paper pasives as mentioned in previous posts

[Toge Ikebana]

Toge was unfortunately defeated.